Orange County Indexed
The Casey surname
The Casey name in Orange County Indexed: 107 historical records, 1 person in the chronology and 2 headings in books and archives.
- In the records
- 1788 to 1842
most named in the 1800s
- Court minutes 1788–1812
- Deeds 1791–1802
- Records of enslaved people 1791–1802
- Wills 1792–1842
- In the chronology
- 1945 1 person in 1 entry
- In books and archives
- 2 people, born 1890 to 1958
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Hillsborough (7), Tryon Street (3), Churton Street (3), King Street (3), Church Street (1), Margaret Lane (1), Camp Creek (1), Reeds Creek (1)
- Often named with
- Campbell 13, Ray 8, Scott 5, Kirkland 5, Bruce 5, Child 5, Doherty 4, Harris 4, Lewis 4, Dobbins 3, Tatom 3, Norwood 3
- People with a page here
- Mike Casey
- Spellings to try
- Carey, Causey, Ceasey
- Search beyond these records
- Casey in Ancestry Library Edition (on the library’s public computers; add Orange County, North Carolina as a place)
- HeritageQuest, through NC LIVE (anywhere, with your OCPL library card; search Casey there)
- Casey in Orange County records on FamilySearch (free account)
Drawn from the records below. Families named together, or married to one another, are leads to follow, not proof of kinship. A similar spelling may be another family, and two people of the same name are not necessarily the same person.
In the chronology 1 person
The people of this surname named in the county’s dated events, as the names index lists them. Each printed name is its own heading; names that may be one person are not merged.
In books and archives 2 headings
Subject headings from the library catalogs Orange County Indexed gathers. A family heading collects genealogies and family papers; a person heading, the works about that person.
- Casey, Ralph D. (Ralph Droz), 1890- 2 works
- Casey, Mike, 1958- 1 work
In the historical records 107 records
11 deeds, 3 records of enslaved people, 85 court minutes and 8 wills and papers, oldest first. Every record that names someone of this surname, as the record spells it; choose a collection to narrow the list. Search the name in every collection
1780s
1790s
- 1791DeedsCharles Holeman to John Casey, 11 November 1791
- 1791Records of enslaved peopleOther: Charles Holeman to John Casey, 11 November 1791
- 1792WillsWill of Francis Child
- 1792WillsBill of sale: John Gregory to Francis Child
- 1793DeedsGeorge Doherty by Sheriff to John Casey, 29 August 1793
- 1793DeedsGeorge Doherty by Sheriff to John Casey, 29 August 1793
- 1793DeedsJosh Sloss esq Sheriff to John Casey, August 1793
- 1793DeedsJosh Sloss esq Sheriff to John Casey, August 1793
- 1793WillsWill of George Doherty
- 1793WillsWill of James Ross
- 1793WillsBill of sale: Henry White to Frances Child
- 1794DeedsJohn Taylor of Hillsborough to John Casey, 11 August 1794
- 1795Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon jurors John Casey, John Kennon, Thomas Horner and 27 others for August court.
- 1796Court minutesJoseph Dixon qualified as constable and offered approved sureties.
- 1796Court minutesJurors convicted Susanah Jackson of assault.
- 1796Court minutesJohn Casey, Wm Kirkland and Wm Whithead were appointed town property assessors.
- 1797DeedsStephen Tatom & Mourning Tatom to George Casey, 14 September 1797
- 1797Court minutesThe court ordered jurors summoned for the next August term.
- 1797Court minutesJehu Whithead, John Casey and Henry Thompson Sr were appointed to assess town property.
- 1798DeedsBryson Dobbins to John Casey & Thomas Scott, 9 February 1798
- 1798Records of enslaved peopleDeed of trust: Bryson Dobbins to John Casey, Thomas Scott, 9 February 1798
- 1799DeedsJohn Casey to Nelly Doherty & Fanny Doherty, 10 January 1799
- 1799DeedsJohn Casey to Nelly Doherty & Fanny Doherty, 15 June 1799
- 1799Court minutesJohn Casey, Wm Whitted and Catlet Campbell were appointed to settle the county trustee’s accounts.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, James Williams to John Faddis, proved by John Casey.
1800s
- 1800Court minutesWill of Elizabeth Sharp, proved by Catlet Campbell , John Casey & James Yarbrough.
- 1800Court minutesCommissioners examined David Ray’s county-trustee accounts and reported receipts, payments and a remaining balance.
- 1800Court minutesJohn Casey and Catlet Campbell examined Sterling Harris’s executor accounts for Wm Jameson’s estate and reported receipts and expenditures.
- 1800WillsWill of Elizabeth Sharp
- 1801Court minutesDavid Ray, Catlet Campbell and John Casey were appointed to settle Sterling Harris’s public-building accounts.
- 1801Court minutesCatlet Campbell, John Casey and William Kirkland were appointed to review David Ray’s county-trustee accounts.
- 1801Court minutesJohn Casey became county trustee and furnished security.
- 1802DeedsJohn Casey & Thomas Scott to David Ray, 25 May 1802
- 1802Records of enslaved peopleSale: John Casey, Thomas Scott to David Ray, 25 May 1802
- 1802Court minutesCatlet Campbell, William Kirkland and James Yarbrough were appointed to examine John Casey’s county-trustee accounts.
- 1803Court minutesDeed, John Fairman to Thomas O'Hara, proved by John Casey.
- 1803Court minutesDavid Ray, James Yarbro and Abner B Bruce were appointed to settle John Casey’s county-trustee accounts.
- 1804Court minutesDeed, Archibald Campbell and William Norwood to John Hogg, proved by John Casey.
- 1804Court minutesAbner B Bruce, Catlet Campbell and Patrick Dunkin were appointed to examine John Casey’s county-trustee accounts and vouchers.
- 1805Court minutesWilliam Kirkland, Abner B Bruce and John Casey were appointed to examine Sterling Harris’s public-building accounts.
- 1806Court minutesJurors valued the bond, rejected payment and setoff and awarded Andrew Gardner damages against Dishon and Ellis.
- 1806Court minutesJurors valued the bond and awarded Wm Guess damages against Ashby Dunnagan.
- 1806Court minutesJurors found Harlow and Palmer liable within three years and awarded John Warren damages.
- 1806Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Adie I Hogg principal and damages against Tho Edwards.
- 1806Court minutesJurors found Richard Browning liable within three years and awarded Andrew McCullock damages.
- 1806Court minutesJurors convicted George Ray.
- 1806Court minutesBill of Sale, Frances Child to Francis McKerrall, proved by John Casey.
- 1807Court minutesThe court ordered Jacob Troxler, Benj Burnside, James Gant and 27 others summoned for Superior Court jury service.
- 1807Court minutesOn Edward Jones’s motion, Gavin Alves and William Cain junior were appointed to settle John Casey’s prior-year county-trustee accounts an…
- 1807Court minutesThe court appointed Sam’l Thompson, George Clancy Sr, John Casey and 26 others for November county-court jury service.
- 1807Court minutesJurors upheld John Warren’s promise within three years, rejected setoff and awarded William Lindsey damages.
- 1807Court minutesJurors upheld George Carrington’s promise and awarded Wm P Mangum damages.
- 1807Court minutesJurors found Bigalow and Collins not liable to Bowman and Woods.
- 1807Court minutesJurors acquitted Matthew Patton.
- 1807Court minutesA juror was withdrawn by consent in John Coupland’s case against Abram Collins.
- 1808Court minutesGavin Alves and David Yarborough were appointed to examine county trustee John Casey’s accounts and report during the term.
1810s
- 1812Court minutesDaniel Carthy appealed denial of his application to administer John Casey’s estate after James Webb objected.
- 1812Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Casey granted to James Webb; sureties Duncan Cameron and William Norwood.
- 1812Court minutesThe court authorized sale of John Casey’s perishable estate.
1840s
- 1842WillsWill of Abner (x) Roberts
Undated
- Court minutesJoseph Dixon became St Marks constable with approved sureties John Casey and James Coghlin.
- Court minutesJohn Hogg, John Casey and David Ray were appointed to assess town property.
- Court minutesJoseph Dickson became St Marks constable, gave bond and qualified.
- Court minutesFrances Child’s executorship accounts were referred to John Hogg and five colleagues for settlement.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the jury summons list.
- Court minutesThe court swore the grand jury.
- Court minutesJohn Casey and Wm Belvin were appointed to examine county trustee Dav’d Ray’s accounts.
- Court minutesJoseph Dickson was elected constable and posted security.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Casey, James Mebane Jr, Samuel Torrentine and 25 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Mebane, Joseph Thompson, John Kelly and 10 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe preceding plaintiff’s ejectment action involving Jno Casey ended in nonsuit.
- Court minutesDeed of Trust, Bryson Dobbins to John Casey & Thomas Scott, proved by Wm Duffy.
- Court minutesDeed, John Casey to Nelly Doherty & Fanny Doherty, proved by Wm Norwood.
- Court minutesJurors convicted the riot defendants; the court fined Joseph Morgan, William Flinthim and James Morgan and imposed differing prison terms.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Casey, Jno Holden, James Miller and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesAbsalom Tatom, Catlett Campbell and John Casey were appointed to settle the public-buildings treasurer’s account.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Mebane Jr, John Durham, Alexander Pickard and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Joseph Green granted to Jacob Green; sureties John Casey.
- Court minutesCatlet Campbell, John Casey and Abner B Bruce were appointed to settle Sterling Harris’s public-building accounts and report Thursday.
- Court minutesJohn Casey received authority to sell Robert Williams’s perishable estate.
- Court minutesJohn Casey received an allowance for county-trustee service through August 1802.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Andrew McBroom, John McDaniel, Daniel Foust and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Thompson, John McDaniel, Hugh Mulhollan and 5 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJurors found William Dunnagan detained enslaved Parker within three years and awarded Benjamin Peeler damages.
- Court minutesEzekiel Brewer was nonsuited against Washington Pulliam.
- Court minutesJurors rejected Hugh Woods’s ejectment claim against John Hughes.
- Court minutesJurors convicted John Bragg and Wm Luster.
- Court minutesJurors acquitted Thomas Jinkins, and the court ordered the unnamed prosecutor to pay costs.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Isaac Brackin Jr.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Edmund Macklin of petty larceny; the court ordered thirty-nine lashes to be administered within one hour.
- Court minutesJurors acquitted Jonathan Forrest, and the court ordered the unnamed prosecutor to pay costs.
- Court minutesCatlet Campbell, William F Strudwick and Abner B Bruce were appointed to examine John Casey’s county-trustee accounts.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Casey, Robert Faucett and Wm Allen for jury service.
- Court minutesJurors found Robert Murdock liable within three years and awarded Wm Mebane’s executors damages.
- Court minutesJurors upheld Daniel Cloud and Ann’s prior land conveyance; the court dismissed their petition against Henry Neal with costs, and they ap…
- Court minutesWm F Strudwick and Barnabas O’Farrell were appointed to settle John Casey’s county-trustee accounts.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Samuel Thompson, George Clancy, John Casey and 26 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Casey, Cutberd Burton, Arthur Mangum and 4 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJurors found Thomas Edwards liable, rejected release and awarded John Huske damages.
- Court minutesJohn Casey received a percentage allowance for administering Robert Williams’s estate.
- Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded John Casey principal, interest and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded John Casey principal, interest and costs.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and James H Lewis secured a stay of execution in John Casey’s action.
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr and Samuel Benton secured a stay of execution in John Casey’s action.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Casey granted to Daniel Carthy; sureties Elizabeth Hart and Phoebe Kean.
- WillsCodicil of Francis Child
