The Baptismal Register of Fort Duquesne, (from June, 1754, to Dec. 1756) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025154695)

"The Baptismal Register of Fort Duquesne, (from June, 1754, to Dec. 1756)" offers a rare glimpse into the religious life of a pivotal French military outpost in early America. Compiled and translated by Andrew Arnold Lambing and John Gilmary Shea, this meticulously documented register provides invaluable primary source material for historians and genealogists alike.

Containing records of baptisms performed during a critical period of colonial history, this volume sheds light on the individuals and families connected to Fort Duquesne. Researchers will find details of births, names of parents and godparents, and other pertinent information that illuminates the social and religious context of the time. As a historical document, it remains an essential resource for understanding the early Catholic presence in the Ohio Valley and the broader dynamics of French colonization.

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