Benjamin  Bryan  Shelby

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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: 1859   Gender: Male

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

Mother’s Name
First Name: Mariah  Alternate First Name:   Last/Presumed Last Name: Bryan

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

Father’s Name
First Name:  John Alternate First Name:  Last Name: Shelby

Father’s Enslaver
First Name: Free  Last Name: Free

Birth Date: 9/15/1859  Age at Baptism: 2

Female Sponsor
First Name: Susan Presumed Last Name: Bryan
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