Batismos de Escravos, 1786-1814

The volume contains baptismal records of enslaved people registered in the Church of São Sebastião de Itaipu, Niterói-RJ. Entries date from 23 Jul 1786 to 17 Jul 1814. The opening charter was signed by João Gomes (?) in April 1786; there is no closing charter. Entries were signed by the following clergy: Manoel Francisco da Costa; Domingos Gonçalves Vieira Moraes; and José Pereira de Almeida. Some entries list parentage underneath the name in the margin. Physical characteristics: The volume consists of 140 numbered folios. It has a cover; the folios have been severely damaged by insects. Dimensions: 54cm X 23.5cm. Owner(s) of original material: Arquivo da Cúria Metropolitana de Niterói.