Batismos de Livres, 1871-1884

This volume contains baptismal records of children born to enslaved mothers after the passage of Law 2040/1871, the "Free Womb" Law, and registered in the Church of São Pedro da Aldeia, São Pedro da Aldeia-RJ. Entries date from 22 Oct 1871 to 10 Sep 1884. The opening and closing charters were signed by an official of the Secretary of the Government of the Province of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio André (?), on 01 May 1872. Entries were signed by Vicar Manoel Martins Teixeira. On folios 16f and 29f, the baptismal records mention the tutelage of the child to a master until attaining a certain age and are signed by the vicar and witnesses. On folio 169f, there is a baptismal record in which the name is changed from "Maria" to "Regina" and the color from "parda" to "white." Folio 190 is missing. Physical characteristics: The volume consists of 198 numbered folios. It has no cover and the folios have come loose from the original binding. Dimensions: 32cm X 22cm. Owner(s) of original material: Arquivo da Cúria Metropolitana de Niterói.