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Kampman, Gerris, fl. 1853 Baptism Record

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.07.03 Author/Creator: Kampman, Gerris, fl. 1853 Place Written: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph document Date: 22 May 1853 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 11 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Benjamin Franklin Stout was baptised and received the name Christian.

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