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Deed proved: John Sharlock to Abner Tapp

24 May 1808 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Bill of Sale, John Sharlock to Abner Tapp, proved by Solomon Cate.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1808 term, 24 May 1808
Grantor
John Sharlock
Grantee
Abner Tapp
Instrument
Bill of Sale
Proved by
by the Oath of Solomon Cate
The deed
Deed Book 13, page 140 →
Robert Melton to Abner Tapp (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 413
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1808 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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