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Record Book, 1857

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Collection Overview

Initially titled, "Colored Members of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church 1857." Contains a list of "Trinity Colored [Class] Leaders, 1857" and a list of members of free people of color, or slaves in Class 1. Later records of Centenary Church (1866-circa 1868) lists names of class leaders, linked to lists of those in their classes, with some notations on their deaths, expulsion, transfer, etc. Also includes a list (1867) of baptisms, noting date of baptism and indicating if person was an infant, child or adult

Dates

  • Creation: 1857

Access Restrictions

No Restrictions

Extent

From the Collection: 4.0 linear feet (6 archival boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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