Church Record

Mariah  Bryan  Shelby

Page #: 49
Transcription:

Mariah, servant of William Bryan, 31 years old, also her sons, John, 4 years old Nov. 25, 1861. Benjamin, 2 years old Sept. 15, 1861. Julius, born Aug. 20, 1861. Their father, John Shelby, a free colored man. William Bryan Spon. for John, Susan Bryan Spon. for Benjamin, Lucy, servant of P. Booth spon. for Julius, baptized. May 22, 1862.

Baptism Date: May 22, 1862
Church: St. Clare   County: Hardin
Birth Year: 1831   Gender: Female

Child’s Name
First Name: Mariah  Last Name: Bryan  Alternate Last Name: Shelby

Mother’s Name
First Name: Unknown  Alternate First Name:   Last/Presumed Last Name: Unknown

Mother’s Enslaver
First Name:   Last Name:

Father’s Name
First Name:  Unknown Alternate First NameLast Name: Unknown

Father’s Enslaver
First Name: William  Last Name: Bryan

Birth Date:   Age at Baptism: 31

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

Male Sponsor
First Name: Presumed Last Name:
Enslaver First Name: Enslaver Last Name:

Notes:

Enslaved by Agent of the Church? FALSE

 

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