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Deed proved: Wyatt Ballard to John O'Kelly and William M Ballard

28 May 1812 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Bill of Sale, Wyatt Ballard to John O'Kelly and William M Ballard, proved by Zenas O'Kelly.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
May 1812 term, 28 May 1812
Grantor
Wyatt Ballard
Grantee
John O'Kelly and William M Ballard
Instrument
Bill of Sale
Proved by
Oath of Zenas O'Kelly
The deed
Deed Book 14, page 75 →
Wyatt Ballard to John O’Kelly & William M Ballard & Jos Finnel (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 8, page 373
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the May 1812 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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