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Deed proved: Mary Robertson, Benj Stephens, Mary Stephens, Thos Riggs and Nancy Roberts to John Ray

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

Deed, Mary Robertson, Benj Stephens, Mary Stephens, Thos Riggs and Nancy Roberts to John Ray, proved by Thomas Bradford.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
August 1807 term, 28 August 1807
Grantor
Mary Robertson, Benj Stephens, Mary Stephens, Thos Riggs and Nancy Roberts
Grantee
John Ray
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the oath of Thomas Bradford
The deed
Deed Book 13, page 15 →
Mary Robertson & Benjamin Stephens & Mary Stephens & Thomas Riggs & Rhody Riggs & Nancy Robertson to John Ray (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 329
  • 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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