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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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