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Deed proved: Norris Compton to John Taylor

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

Deed, Norris Compton to John Taylor, acknowledged in court.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1808 term, 27 May 1808
Grantor
Norris Compton
Grantee
John Taylor
Instrument
Deed
Proved by
acknowledged in open Court

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 428
  • 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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