Name/Title
certificate, baptismalEntry/Object ID
2004.002.009Description
Certificate, baptismal. "CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH & BAPTISM TO THESE PARENTS, AS Samuel Mathias and his wife Catharine a daughter of Jacob Wine was born a son on the 4th day of January in the year of our Lord 1868. This Child was born in Carroll County, in the State of Maryland in North America, was baptized on day of 18 by the Rev. P. Rizer and received the name of Samuel Elias. Witnesses present at the Act of Baptism: The Family." At top is drawing of parents watching over a baby in a crib; drawing flanked by two angels. At center, flanking text, are drawings of a wedding (on proper right) and a baptism (on proper left). At bottom is drawing of woman in a cemetery. 14"h x 10.75".Acquisition
Accession
2004.002Source or Donor
York Town Auction, Inc.Acquisition Method
Purchase