Hello Group,
I'd appreciate help interpreting this unusual baptismal entry (on right)
from 1769 San Martin Texmelucan, Puebla, image 161.
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RC9H-C1?mode=g&i=160&wc=M8…
It's difficult for me to understand, but I believe this adult Negro slave
from London, England??? is being baptized because they're not sure he was
ever baptized? There is a lot that appears interesting, but unfortunately
I can't make it all out. Thank you so much for your assistance.
Alice Blake
Help 1769 slave from London
dcalonso
I can't really help you read this, but it's really interesting to see. I didn't realize that they brought slaves from london. wow. i wonder how often that happened.
Danny C. Alonso
English Slave
alicebb
Hi Danny,
I was just doing my usual ancestral research and came across this entry and thought others would find it interesting. It was a first for
me, but then I haven't been doing genealogy as long as many group members. If I
could interpret what was written, it might give some clue as how a negro English slave came to 1769 Puebla?! I thought maybe by way of Cuba, as the English took over Habana in 1762 and brought 10,000+ African slaves, but he claims to be from
London, England. How interesting?!
Alice Blake
Francisco Joseph baptism 1769
ElizabethN
Alice,
I did a search of those without a last name from England in the 17th Century looking for similar baptisms. I wasn't able to find anyone else listed as a slave. If you find out more information, could you please post it here? I will be interested in what you learn. Elizabeth
1769 English slave
alicebb
Hi Elizabeth,
Maybe a search of Habana, as the English brought 10,000+ slaves to Cuba in 1762.
Just an idea, with no real basis.
Alice Blake