Feb 4, 1785. Benjamin Cate is appointed overseer of the road in the room of Thomas Latta. Grand Jury is sworn with both Thomas Cate Senr and Thomas Cate Junr on it.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
March 2, 1785. Ordered that Betsey Cook orphan child aged 4 yrs be bound unto John Steel Senr until she arrives at full age.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
Sheriff summonds jury to next court—includes William Cate and others.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
March 3, 1785.
Jury impaneled included Wm Steel, John Steel and others.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
On motion ordered that Wm Buckner the reputed father of Carol Loyd begotten on the body of Catherine Loyd pay unto her the said Catherine 5 pounds annual to commence from the time of the said child being one year old. At the same time he entered into bond eith Henry Lutz in the sum of one hundred pounds to perform the above order. Also to keep the county from maintaining the child.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
June 9, 1785 Court.
Thos Baker is appointed overseer of the road from Hillsborough to the head of New Hope in the room of Wm Hobbs.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
The execution of a deed from James Watson to Thomas Bailiff was duly proved in open court by the oath of Thomas Mulholland one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be registered.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
The execution of a deed from James Watson to Abner Bailiff was duly proved in open court by the oath of Thomas Mulholland one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be registered.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
The execution of a deed from Samuel Steedwick to John Steele was duly proved.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
The execution of a bill of sale from John Steele Senr and to John Steele Junr was duly proved in open court by oath of Thomas Mulholland one of the subscribing witnesses and duly recorded.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
Thos. Baker is appointed overseer of the road from Hillsborough to the head of New Hope in the room of Wm Hobbs.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
Nov 28, 1785
Robert Baker listed as serving on a jury.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
Charles Morgan is appointed overseer of the road in the room of John Baker.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
Robert Baker vs. Millner Esq. Jury found the verdict for the plaintiff and assigned his damages to 14.4 pounds.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
MARCH 1, 1785
James Watson, weaver, ordered by sheriff to report for jury duty.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
Ordered that James Watson. Aged 14 years, be bound to John Taylor Esq. until he arrives of full age.
SOURCE: N.C. Dept of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, Raleigh, N.C. Orange County Minutes 1777-1782. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell
