[Murphys & others in "Abstracts of the Minutes of the Court of Pleas 
and Quarter Sessions, Rowan Co. NC, 1775-1789, Vol. III" by Jo White 
Linn; thanks Joseph Murphy 3/19/02]

James Murphy, Orphan of James Murphy decd, 10 1/2, Bound
to Alexander Dobbins until 21 to learn the trade of shoemaker.
Archibald Murphy Orphan of James Murphy decd, 9, Bound to ADLAI OSBORN
to learn the trade of weaver. Sarah Murphy Orphan of James Murphy decd, 
7 3/4 yrs. old, bound to David Cowin until 18 and to recieve above what 
the law allows one Cow & Calf, a spinning wheel & Side Saddle.
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ADLAI OSBORN apptd Guardian of ARCHD. MURPHY Orphan of James Murphy
decd, Accountable for note for L6.0.4  Specie & also L1000 State papers cav.