Church Record

George Washington  Sims  Sims

Page #: 5
Transcription:

1845, Aug. 19. Baptism of George Washington, born 6th Aug., son of Randal and Harriet slaves of George Sims. Sponsor: Matilda (in handwriting of N. D. Young, but unsigned.)

Baptism Date: August 19, 1845
Church: St. Rose   County: Washington
Birth Year: 1845   Gender: Male

Child’s Name
First Name: George Washington  Last Name: Sims  Alternate Last Name: Sims

Mother’s Name
First Name: Harriet  Alternate First Name: Harrietta  Last/Presumed Last Name: Sims

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

Father’s Name
First Name:  Randal Alternate First Name:  Unknown Last Name: Sims

Father’s Enslaver
First Name: George  Last Name: Sims

Birth Date: 08/06/1845  Age at Baptism: 2 weeks

Female Sponsor
First Name: Matilda Presumed Last Name: Unknown
Enslaver First Name: Unknown Enslaver Last Name: Unknown

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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