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Transcription:
Baptizavi Johannem Thomam natum Maii 20th ex Richaredo serva T. Higdon et Mahala libera patrina Anna serva L. Knott. J. C. Wathen.
Baptism Date: July 26, 1835
Church: St. Lawrence County: Daviess
Birth Year: 1835 Gender: Male
Child’s Name
First Name: John Thomas Last Name: Higdon Alternate Last Name:
Mother’s Name
First Name: Mahala Alternate First Name: Last/Presumed Last Name: Free
Mother’s Enslaver
First Name: Free Last Name: Free
Father’s Name
First Name: Richard Alternate First Name: Last Name: Higdon
Father’s Enslaver
First Name: T. Last Name: Higdon
Birth Date: Unknown Age at Baptism:
Female Sponsor
First Name: Anna Presumed Last Name: Knott
Enslaver First Name: Leonard (?) Enslaver Last Name: Knott
Male Sponsor
First Name: N/A Presumed Last Name: N/A
Enslaver First Name: N/A Enslaver Last Name: N/A
Notes:
Note that the mother is free (though her last name is not given, which
Enslaved by Agent of the Church? FALSE
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