Baptismal certificate of Hortense, a black infant, child of Josina and Antonio, slaves belonging to the widow Benoit

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Title: Baptismal certificate of Hortense, a black infant, child of Josina and Antonio, slaves belonging to the widow Benoit
Date Created: 1796
Description: Father Barrière certified that he baptized a black infant named Hortense, aged two months and eight days, the natural daughter of slaves Josina and Antonio, both the property of the widow Benoit. The godparents were Miguel and Maria Ana, also slaves of the family.
Topical Subject(s): Documents
Baptismal certificates
Slaves
Language: spa
Notes (Physical): Document. Uncertified, undated 19th century copy of original document signed by Father Mig[ue]l Bern[ar]do Barrière. In Spanish.
Type of Resource: text
Source: Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz collection: Spanish colonial period, 1769-1803, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection
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