Old Ebenezer Church, Effingham County GA – 1764 Baptisms
In 1764, several baptisms were recorded at Old Ebenezer Church in Effingham County, GA. Notable entries include Abdi, a Negro boy born January 12, and Christian, born January 20. Other baptisms followed, including Mary Magdalene, David, and Judith, with sponsors from the local community. Various children were baptized on the same day as their birth, reflecting cultural practices of the time. These records encompass births and baptisms across diverse families, including both white and enslaved individuals, highlighting the church’s role in early colonial life.