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Virginia, Petersburg, Gillfield Baptist Church Record, 1827-1906
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Petersburg, Virginia,
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Record Description
Record Type Gillfield Baptist Church Record
Collection years 1827-1906
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What is in This Collection?

This collection contains an index and images of church records from the Gillfield Baptist Church located in Petersburg, Virginia for the years 1827 to 1906. The church records include membership records, baptisms, marriages and deaths.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The records in this collection may include:

  • The name of the person being baptized,the date, and sometimes the age
  • The name of the deceased person and the date
  • Marriage record spouse and date

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • Baptism Record

    Baptism Record

  • Notes for Marriages and Deaths

    Notes for Marriages and Deaths

Coverage Table

Coverage Map

Digital Folder Number List

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know the name of your ancestor.

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches


Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Virginia, Petersburg, Gillfield Baptist Church records, 1836-1954. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Use the marriage date and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information
  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Look for variant spellings of the names.
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
  • Be sure to check carefully for there may be more than one person in the records with the same name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames, middles name, or an abbreviation of their given name

Record Finder

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Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation
"Virginia, Petersburg, Gillfield Baptist Church Record, 1827-1906" Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 19 September 2018. Gillfield Baptist Church, Virginia.
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