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Deed proved: James Lea to Elisha Wells

26 August 1807 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed, James Lea to Elisha Wells, proved by Stephen Wells.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1807 term, 26 August 1807
Grantor
James Lea
Grantee
Elisha Wells
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of Stephen Wells
The deed
Deed Book 13, page 27 →
James Lea to Elisha Wells (our deed record)

Names and places are given as the source writes them. This record has not been checked against the original minute book.

Where to find it

  • Minute book 7, page 320
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the August 1807 term
  • Original: State Archives of North Carolina, Orange County court minutes (CR.073.301).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 30004, “County Court Minutes, 1805–1814” (State Archives film).
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