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Transcription:
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
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