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Virginia, Dinwiddie, Petersburg, Gillfield Baptist Church, Records, 1827-1906
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Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia,
United States
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Record Description
Record Type Church
Collection years 1827-1906
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Gillfield Baptist Church, Petersburg


What is in This Collection?

This collection contains an index & 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.

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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

  • 1892-1896 Baptism Record

    1892-1896 Baptism Record

  • 1866-1879 Notes for Marriages and Deaths

    1866-1879 Notes for Marriages and Deaths

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