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Louis, son of Joseph, freeman, & Mary Ann, belonging to Mr Melvin of Bardstown, about 3 months old. Sponsor: Susan of St. Thomas. (s) V. Burgos
Baptism Date: August 15, 1851
Church: St. Thomas County: Nelson
Birth Year: 1851 Gender: male
Child’s Name
First Name: Louis Last Name: Unknown Alternate Last Name: Melvin
Mother’s Name
First Name: Mary Ann Alternate First Name: Unknown Last/Presumed Last Name: Melvin
Mother’s Enslaver
First Name: Mr Last Name: Melvin
Father’s Name
First Name: Joseph Alternate First Name: Unknown Last Name: Unknown
Father’s Enslaver
First Name: Unknown Last Name: Unknown
Birth Date: 5/00/1851 Age at Baptism: 3 months
Female Sponsor
First Name: Susan Presumed Last Name: Unknown
Enslaver First Name: St. Thomas Enslaver Last Name: Unknown
Male Sponsor
First Name: Unknown Presumed Last Name: Unknown
Enslaver First Name: Unknown Enslaver Last Name: Unknown
Notes:
Sponsor Susan is noted as “of St. Thomas”
Enslaved by Agent of the Church? TRUE
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