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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
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