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Moses Morris (formerly Moses Sapp) looking for father Nelson Morse (also known as Nelson Mayoland) and mother Peggie
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 10, 1881
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PEO-
ple. My name is Moses Morris. I be-
longed to a man by the name of Madison
Sapp. We moved to Texas in 1860 or '61.
My father's name was Nelson Morse or Nel-
son Mayoland. My mother's name was
Peggie. There were several brothers and
sisters Mary, Lizzie, Ann, Kitty and Martha.
We were separated at the death of…
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Sarah Williams (formerly Sarah Bailey) searching for her father Randall, mother Celia, and siblings Levi, William, Leondard, Warren, Elvira, and Hannah
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 26, 1877
I desire information concerning
my kindred. Our family belonged
to Mr. John C. Paine, in Louisiana.
My father's name was Randall and
my mother's Celia. I had four brothers,
Levi, William, Leonard and
Warren; one sister named Elvira,
but usually called Puss, and one
named Hannah. The family had
the name of Paine, but since they…
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Mrs. Angeline Humes searching for her brothers Allen and Marion
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 5, 1877
I wish to enquire concerning my
two brothers, Allen and Marion,
who were carried from Baton Rouge
during the war. I was told that
Allen was brought to Texas by
Mr. Morgan. Marion, who formerly
belonged to Henry Lusk, was taken
to Virginia, by a Mr. Smith. I formerly
belonged to Mrs. Mary Allen.
My mother's name was Eliza Lusk,…
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Unnamed mother and sister searching for John, Henry, and Thomas
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 22, 1877
Galveston, Feb. 26, '77.
Any one knowing the whereabouts
of John Criswell or his brothers,
Henry, and Thomas, will please
let the undersigned know. They
once belonged to Joseph Criswell.
This request is from their sister and
mother. Send the letter in care of
Rev. Paul Douglas, Galveston,
Texas.
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Louisa Irvine (formerly Louisa Biggs) looking for her sister Polly
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 1, 1879
DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire
for my sister Polly, who lived in
Carrollton, New Orleans, and has a
son named Edward. Her husband's
name was Wesley. I have not
heard from her since I left there
seven years ago. Then my name
was Louisa Biggs. I have since
married F. J. Irvine and live in
Galveston, on 24th street, between…
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Susan Reed searching for her parents Friday and Anna Reed and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 2, 1882
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to find
my kin people, my father and
mother. We were brought from
Mississippi before the war to Texas
by Mr. William Johnson. Then he
carried father and mother back to
Mississippi. Father and mother
were sold to a man by the name of
Mr. Sumptars Jarrell. There were
seven children of us, father's
name…
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Geo. Earley (formerly Phillip Chrisman) searching for his father Geo. Washington Chrisman, mother Judia Chrisman, and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 24, 1882
DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for my kinfolks. My father's name
is Geo. Washington Chrisman,
mothers name Judia Chrisman.
There were seven sisters and seven
brothers of us. One sister's name
is Agnes Chrisman, and Mary
Chrisman, who was the mother
of two twin boys. And the name
of one brother was Jordan Gilmore
Chrisman, the last I…
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M. Williams looking for her mother Susan Haywood and siblings Harriet, Jane, Hagar, Fanny, Edmond, and Harrison
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 23, 1886
I wish to inquire through the columns of your paper for my relatives. Mother was named Susan Haywood, who lived in Jackson, Miss. Had sisters by the name of Harriet, Jane, Hagar and Fanny. We were brought to Texas before the war. Had 4 brothers, named Edmond, Harrison, Andrew and Andrews, who were both drowned. I then went by the name of Minerva…
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Charles McCormick (formerly Charley Lot) searching for his parents Henry McCaskell and Reana
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 16, 1883
DEAR EDITOR--I wish to make
inquiry for my people. Father was
Henry McCaskell, and lived on
Chickesohy river, Warren county,
Miss. Mother was Reana; belong-
ing [belonging] to Mrs. Lot, who kept a toll-
bridge on Dog river, in Green
county. I went then by the name
of Charley Lot. Frank McCor-
mick [McCormick] brought me at to…
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Dr. M. C. Kieth searching for Maha
The Free Man's Press (Galveston, TX)
October 24, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED:- of Maha
a colored woman, who came from
Missouri, was raised by Richard Sharp
Marion County Sharpsburg Post
[off]ice Palmyra Road. Her mother is
[liv]ing in Palmyra Missouri and writes to
W. Bryant (who was raised with her)
find her whereabouts.
Write to Dr. M. C. Keith, Galveston
[Te]xas.
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Henry Johnson (formerly Henry Meyers) searching for his brothers
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 1, 1883
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my brothers, Daniel, James and
David Meyers. We were sold apart
in Hancock, Maryland county, Vir-
ginia [Virginia]. At last accounts of him he
was in New Jersey. My name was
Henry Meyers, but is now Henry
Johnson. Address Henry Johnson,
care of Rev. C. C. Minegan, St.
Paul M. E. Church, Galveston,…
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Mr. Hiram Howard searching for his uncle Calvin Howard or Hiram Howard
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 24, 1885
Mr. Hiram Howard wants to find his uncle, Calvin Howard or Hiram Howard. My father was brought from Tennessee to Western Texas by Capt. Dunking, where he died the second year of freedom; his name was George Howard. My mother was born in Texas, she died in 1872, and left four boys, who are all living. Calvin, Joseph, William, and Hiram; and my…
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Sandy Cooper searching for her sisters Easter and Lucinda and brothers Robert Richard and Cyrus
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 18, 1885
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my people that I left in Tennes
see in 1856. We all used to belong
to the Widow Cooper, 5 1/2 miles from
Charlotte, and I was sold to a man
by the name of Wm. Holt; I was
with him about 2 years and he
broke, and then I was sold again to
a man by the name of James T.
Armston, and was carried to…
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Ellen Jackson (formerly Ellen Grant) searching for her mother Maria Grant, and siblings Ann, Charlotte Grant, George, Charley, and John Henry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 19, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I want to know where my mother, two sisters and three brothers are. I was brought out to Texas by a trader, Walter Campbell. My owner was Samuel Ward, who lived on the Liberty Road, Baltimore county, Maryland. Mother's name was Maria Grant, oldest sister Ann and the youngest one Charlotte Grant. My sister, Amanda Grant, died when…
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Mr. A. Lynch (formerly Anthony Lynch) searching for his relatives
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 5, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—When I left my sisters in 1853 they were in Green county, Miss., with a family named Kittrell. My young mistress' name was Weber before she married. She married a man by the name of Kittrell. My sister's names were Marla, Emily, Caroline and Maud. My mother's name was Julia. She died and left a baby named Collins; my next brother's…
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Hannah Nelson (formerly Betsy Allen) seeking her mother, brothers, and sisters
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 19, 1887
I wish to make some inquiries in your paper for my people whom I left in Calvert county, (Ga.?), don't remember the State. My father's name was Levi Allen; he died before I left there. I want to know the whereabouts of my mother, two brothers and two sisters. My mother's name was Renda Allen; brothers William and Levi Allen, named after his…
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Mrs. Laura Curry seeking her brother John Brady
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 8, 1888
MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for one John Brady. When last heard of he was in Natchez, Miss., Any information will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. Laura Curry, Galveston, Texas.
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Mary Cook (formerly Mary Gill) searching for her brother and step-father
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 12, 1880
MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my brother and step-father. Mother's name is Maria Bradford; father's, Thomas Bradford, and sisters', Harriet and Charity Bradford. I left them in Pickens county, Ala. We all belonged to James Bradford. My last owner was John S. Gill. When I left there my name was Mary Gill. Please address me, in care of Rev. J.…
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Wiley Smith searching for Mrs. Mariah Henry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 22, 1880
MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for Mrs. Maria Henry, at the request of her brother, H. L. Williams, who died June 28. He left her May 6, 1867, and joined the regular army, in which he served three years--till May 6, 1870. That was in Loundsboro, Ala. He leaves a wife and two children. Please address me at Galveston, Texas. WILEY SMITH
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Mrs. Lilley Louis searching for her mother Rose Arthage and brother Prince Arthage
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 19, 1880
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my mother, Rose Arthage, and my brother, Prince Arthage. I left them in Lannsboro or Heangesville, Ala. Mother was taken by Mr. Arthage for debts, and I was sold to Mr. Thadeas Mather. Mother had eight children—Silas, Hannah, Barbara, Lucy, Charlotte, Fannie, Lilley and Prince. Address me at Galveston, Texas, in…
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Elizabeth James (formerly Elizabeth Torry) searching for her sister Esther Allen
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 19, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my sister, Esther Allen. When I left home she had two sons, Nelson and Ned Allen, and a daughter, Mary Ann Allen. My owner was E. C. F. Jeffers, of Claiborne Co., Miss. I had one brother, Ned Adams, who left home during the battle of Port Gibson. Father's name is Moses Hawthorn. My name was Elizabeth Torry, but…
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Mrs. Charlotte Rebecca Farrar (formerly Charlotte Rebecca French) seeking her mother Eliza Ann Lancaster
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 15, 1881
MR EDITOR: I am the daughter of Eliza Ann Lancaster. She married a Mr. Moses French, so he was my father, and my name is Charlotte Rebecca French. My grandparents on mother's side were named Richard and Jemima Lancaster My uncle is named Richard H Lancaster, and his wife's name was Sarah, and he did live in Alexandria, in Virginia, in the year…
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Robert Smith searching for his brother Thaddeus M. Smith
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 5, 1879
DEAR EDITOR: I wish to get some information of brother. His name is: Thaddeus M. Smith. He left Galveston year before last; he went from here to Fort Worth, and thence to New Orleans. I have never heard from him since he left here. My name is Robert Smith. If anyone can inform me of my brother, please write to me in care of P. Douglas, Galveston,…
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George Terry seeking his sister Lucy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 14, 1888
DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my sister Lucy. She was raised in Virginia many years ago and sold to a Negro trader when I was quite young. The man that raised us was Daniel Terry; our mother was named Sallie; she belonged to the same man. Our mother died when we were quite young, and our farther was named Moses. He belonged to Jessie…
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