Óbitos, 1872-1888

The volume records burials of children born to enslaved mothers after the passage of Law 2040/1871, the "Free Womb" Law, and registered in the Church of São João Batista, Itaboraí - RJ between 07 Apr 1872 and 28 Apr 1888. The opening charter was signed by Joaquim Mattoso Duque Estrada (?), on 01 May 1872. Vicar Joaquim Mariano de Castro Nunes signed the entries. There is a record of a pastoral visit by D. Francisco, Bishop of Niterói, on 12 July 1894. Physical characteristics: The volume consists of 108 folios. It is missing a cover; some of the folios have come loose from the binding and show signs of insect damage. Dimensions: 36cm X 25.5cm. Owner(s) of original material: Arquivo da Cúria Metropolitana de Niterói.