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Deed proved: William Ray to John Ray

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

Deed, William Ray to John Ray, proved by Thomas Ray.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1808 term, 25 May 1808
Grantor
William Ray
Grantee
John Ray
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
by the Oath of Thomas Ray
The deed
Deed Book 13, page 118 →
William Ray Sr 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 419
  • 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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