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for North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal Vol. 1 Issue 1, January 1975
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Abstract:
Previously a function of the General Assembly, altering names and/or legitimating persons was transferred to the county courts of pleas and quarter sessions in 1829. In 1835, Not entirely sufficient;, however, an amendment to the state constitution forbade the legislature from enacting private laws altogether where this matter was concerned.
Abstract:
During the colonial period, every North Carolina county had a coroner appointed by the crown government. Payment of services was determined by the submission of inquests submitted to the General Assembly. these have been preserved and are summarized from the record s of the Secretary of State's office.