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State case: Andrew Gibson, Tho Ruffin, Tobias Smith

February 1810 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Andrew Gibson entered an appearance recognizance with Tho Ruffin and Tobias Smith as sureties; James Patterson bound himself to prosecute and testify.

Kind of business
State case
Court
February 1810 term
People
Places
Orange County
Amounts
£500; £250
Other dates
next Superior 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 8, page 10
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the February 1810 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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