Óbitos de Forros e Livres, 1749-1773

The volume contains the burial records and some testaments of freed (forro) and free people registered in the Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda de Guapimirim, Guapimirim-RJ between 09 Nov 1749 and 30 Jun 1773. The volume does not have an opening or closing charter and opens on folio 20. D.v Mor.a initialed each folio. The volume documents pastoral visits on 31 Jan 1768 (by Vicar Leyta); on 22 Feb 1770 (by Vicar Veyxr.a); and on 18 Feb 1772 by Vicar Macedo. Entries were signed by the following clergy: Vicar Joze da Cura, Vicar Luiz Caetano Guerreyro de Souza, Vicar Caetano Coelho, Vicar João de Ar.o Macedo, Vicar Ire de Souza Pr.a, Antonio Luis Gago, Coadjutor Caetano Joze de Sá, and Coadjutor Antonio (Ant.o) Pacheco de Felifardo. Physical characteristics: The volume is comprised of 31 insect- and ink-damaged folios. Dimensions: 35cm X 24cm. Owner(s) of original material: Arquivo da Cúria Metropolitana de Niterói.