Casamentos de Forros e Livres, 1886-1892

This volume contains marriage records of freed (forro) and free individuals registered in the Church of São João Batista (Baptista) de Niterói-RJ, dating from 14 Oct 1886 through 11 Jun 1892. The opening charter was signed by an individual with an illegible signature on 15 Sept 1886; Canon Vicar João Aureliano Correia dos Santos signed the closing charter on 16 Sept 1886; he also initialed the folios. The volume documents a number of marriages of Portuguese individuals. Physical characteristics: The volume consists of 199 numbered folios in good condition; though every folio has insect holes, few are torn or have been damaged by ink. Includes a cover. Dimensions: 34.5cm x 24cm. Owner(s) of original material: Arquivo da Cúria Metropolitana de Niterói.