Church Record

William  Cody  Cody

Page #: 65
Transcription:

William, a black boy, b. in the beginning of Aug. 1846, son of Wess & Anne, belonging to Mr. M. Cody. Spon: (not given) also: Andrew, son of the above, two years old. Spon: (not given) (s) P. J. Lavialle.

Baptism Date: October 4, 1846
Church: Cathedral of the Assumption   County: Jefferson
Birth Year: 1846   Gender: Male

Child’s Name
First Name: William  Last Name: Cody  Alternate Last Name: Cody

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

Mother’s Enslaver
First Name: Michael  Last Name: Cody

Father’s Name
First Name:  Wess Alternate First Name:  Unknown Last Name: Cody

Father’s Enslaver
First Name: Michael  Last Name: Cody

Birth Date: 08/01/1846  Age at Baptism: 2 months

Female Sponsor
First Name: Unknown 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:

Row 25 has the Enslaver listed as “Michael cody” since this is fact the enslavers full name has been applied to rows 23-29 in most cases.

Enslaved by Agent of the Church? FALSE

 

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