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Thomas Henry, son of Ignatius Rapier, black, & Eliza Wimsett, black, born Aug. 28, 1858 Spon: Eliza, serv. of W. Rapier. (s) J.F. Reed.
Baptism Date: October 12, 1859
Church: St. Thomas County: Nelson
Birth Year: 1858 Gender: male
Child’s Name
First Name: Thomas Henry Last Name: Rapier Alternate Last Name: Wimsett
Mother’s Name
First Name: Eliza Alternate First Name: Unknown Last/Presumed Last Name: Wimsett
Mother’s Enslaver
First Name: Unknown Last Name: Unknown
Father’s Name
First Name: Ignatius Alternate First Name: Unknown Last Name: Rapier
Father’s Enslaver
First Name: Unknown Last Name: Unknown
Birth Date: 08/28/1859 Age at Baptism: 2 months
Female Sponsor
First Name: Eliza Presumed Last Name: Rapier
Enslaver First Name: William Enslaver Last Name: Rapier
Male Sponsor
First Name: Unknown Presumed Last Name: Unknown
Enslaver First Name: Unknown Enslaver Last Name: Unknown
Notes:
Both parents are listed as “black,” with no enslaver mentioned. Might they be free?
Enslaved by Agent of the Church? FALSE
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