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Deed proved: Abner Massey to John O'Kelly

November 1812 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Deed of Gift, Abner Massey to John O'Kelly, proved by Zenos O'Kelly.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
November 1812 term
Grantor
Abner Massey
Grantee
John O'Kelly
Instrument
Deed of Gift
Proved by
Oath of Zenos O'Kelly
The deed
Deed Book 14, page 355 →
Abner Massey to John O’Kelly (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 410
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the November 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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