21 Aug 1785.   James Watson of Orange County, NC, sells 150 acres on Watson Creek to ABNER BAILIFF signed by REBECCA BAILIFF, his mother.   This indicates Abner was under age at that time.   Witnessed by Thomas Mulhollum, Priest, and Philip Austin of Orange County, NC.
(SOURCE:   Orange County, NC, Deed Bk 2, Page 168. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell)

21 Aug 1785.   James Watson of Orange County, NC, sells 150 acres on Watson Creek to THOMAS BAILIFF, signed by REBECCA BAILIFF, his mother.   This indicates Thomas was under age at that time.   Witnessed by Thomas Mulhollum, Priest and Philip Austin of Orange County, NC.
(SOURCE:   Orange County, NC, Deed Bk 2, Pages 164-165. Contributed by Ronald Cornwell)