James Monroe  Unknown  Benson

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James Monroe, son of Aaron, free, & Emeline, belonging to Matilda Benson, born Aug. 1, 1853. Spon: Rachel, of Walton Smith. (s) F. Chambige

Baptism Date: March 27, 1854
Church: St. Thomas   County: Nelson
Birth Year: 1853   Gender: male

Child’s Name
First Name: James Monroe  Last Name: Unknown  Alternate Last Name: Benson

Mother’s Name
First Name: Emeline  Alternate First Name: Unknown  Last/Presumed Last Name: Benson

Mother’s Enslaver
First Name: Matilda  Last Name: Benson

Father’s Name
First Name:  Aaron Alternate First Name:  Unknown Last Name: Unknown

Father’s Enslaver
First Name: Free Man  Last Name: Unknown

Birth Date: 08/01/1853  Age at Baptism: 6 months

Female Sponsor
First Name: Rachel Presumed Last Name: Smith
Enslaver First Name: Walton Enslaver Last Name: Smith

Male Sponsor
First Name: Unknown Presumed Last Name: Unknown
Enslaver First Name: Unknown Enslaver Last Name: Unknown

Notes:

James Monroe’s father, Aaron, is a free man.

Enslaved by Agent of the Church? FALSE