Church Record

Louis  Unknown  Melvin

Page #: 37
Transcription:

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