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Deed proved: John Wrightsell to Michael Holt

February 1817 · Orange County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

Bill of Sale, John Wrightsell to Michael Holt, proved by Thos Scott.

Kind of business
Deed proved
Court
February 1817 term
Grantor
John Wrightsell
Grantee
Michael Holt
Instrument
Bill of Sale
Proved by
oath of Thos Scott
The deed
Deed Book 15, page 414 →
Absalom Holt by Constable John Wrightsell to Michael Holt (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 9, page 292
  • Transcribed by Mark Chilton, Orange County Register of Deeds: his transcription of the February 1817 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 30005, “County Court Minutes, 1815–1826” (State Archives film).
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