Church Record

Benedict Austin  Simms  Simms

Page #: 5
Transcription:

1847, May. 13. Baptism of Benedict Austin, son of Christine, slave of George Simms, and Augustine, slave of the widow Simms. Sponsor: Harrietta, slave of the widow Simms. (Signed) J. T. Jarboe.

Baptism Date: May 13, 1847
Church: St. Rose   County: Washington
Birth Year: Unknown   Gender: Male

Child’s Name
First Name: Benedict Austin  Last Name: Simms  Alternate Last Name: Simms

Mother’s Name
First Name: Christine  Alternate First Name: Christie  Last/Presumed Last Name: Simms

Mother’s Enslaver
First Name: George  Last Name: Simms

Father’s Name
First Name:  Augustine Alternate First Name:  Unknown Last Name: Simms

Father’s Enslaver
First Name: Widow  Last Name: Simms

Birth Date: Unknown  Age at Baptism: Unknown

Female Sponsor
First Name: Harrietta Presumed Last Name: Simms
Enslaver First Name: Widow Enslaver Last Name: Simms

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