Church Record

George Washington  Rapier  Downs

Page #: 35
Transcription:

George Washington, son of Felix (?), of Wm. Rapier, & Elizabeth, of John Downs, born about Dec. 15, 1849. Sponsor: Jane, belonging to Wm. Ritchie. (s) F. Chambige

Baptism Date: April 1, 1850
Church: St. Thomas   County: Nelson
Birth Year: 1849   Gender: male

Child’s Name
First Name: George Washington  Last Name: Rapier  Alternate Last Name: Downs

Mother’s Name
First Name: Elizabeth  Alternate First Name: Unknown  Last/Presumed Last Name: Downs

Mother’s Enslaver
First Name: John  Last Name: Downs

Father’s Name
First Name:  Felix Alternate First Name:  Unknown Last Name: Rapier

Father’s Enslaver
First Name: William  Last Name: Rapier

Birth Date: 12/15/1849  Age at Baptism: 4 months

Female Sponsor
First Name: Jane Presumed Last Name: Ritchie
Enslaver First Name: William Enslaver Last Name: Ritchie

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

Notes:

Enslaved by Agent of the Church? FALSE

 

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