Series I: First Baptist Church Records, 1908-1914

Extent:

2 volumes

Scope and content:

Scope and Content:The records of the First Baptist Church consist of a baptism register and membership directory, as well as a minute book.

Historical Information:First Baptist Church (Petersburg, Va.) was founded in 1756 in Prince George County and organized in 1774 as First African Baptist Church. Later, the organization moved to Petersburg and a house of worship was built on Harrison Street.

For additional information see Petersburg City (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1914-001: Pleasant Webb, etc. vs. William H. Major etc. and Petersburg City (Va.) Chancery Cause, 1915-002: James Blackwell etc. vs. William H. Major etc.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

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