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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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