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Matilda Allen seeking information about her cousin Randal Allen
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 22, 1878
I wish to learn the whereabouts
of my cousin, Randal Allen. He
was owned by Washington Allen
of Georgia, brought to Alabama
before the war, and since moved to
Louisiana. Please address me at
Holly Springs, Miss., care Rev. J.
M. Shumpert. MATILDA ALLEN.
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Elizabeth Wells searching for her sisters Julia and Catharine
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 14, 1877
Five sisters of us belonged to Mrs.
Clark, a widow woman, living six
miles from Liberty, Bradford Co.,
Virginia. Three of us, Martha, Isa-
bella, and Elizabeth, were sold to
her brother, Mr. Ironton, who
brought us to Mississippi, where we
now live. We desire information
concerning the two younger sisters,
Julia and Catharine, whom…
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W. M. Parks seeking information about his father Thomas Duncan
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 29, 1880
DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my father, Thomas Duncan,
who was sent to Texas during the
war. Any information of him will
be thankfully received by address-
ing me at Holly Springs, Miss.
W. M. PARKS
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A. J. Cooper searching for his father Clay Finner and his uncle Jacob Finner
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 13, 1885
MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for the following parties: My
father and uncle; my father is
named Clay Finner; my uncle's
name is Jacob Finner. They for-
merly [formerly] belonged to Joe Finner, in
Tippah county, near Ripley, Miss.
The last I heard of him he was in
Aberdeen, Miss. My mother's
name was Aime Finner, and when
she…
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Aimy Finner seeking her father Henry Clay Finner and uncle Jacob Finner
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 7, 1881
DEAR EITTOR- I wish to inquire for my kin folks, father and uncle. My father is Henry Clay Finner, and uncle Jacob Finner. I was sold to Parson Cooper near Hickory Benton, Co, Miss. Four of us was sold, Susan, Margaret. John and Ann. Mother was Aimy Finner before she was sold, afterward we went by the name of Cooper. We were sold in 1858. Address…
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H. J. Glenn searching for Franklin Green, Green Fox, and Joseph Fox
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 7, 1881
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my brother Franklin Green. I have not seen him since 1876; he left here at that time. I have not heard from him since. Also for Joseph Fox and brother Green Fox. When we were separated we lived in Oktibbeha county, Miss. I was sold to Mr. Glenn, and they were taken away by Mr. Joe Moore. Somewhere, I know not…
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A. J. Cooper seeking his father Clay and uncle Jacob Finner
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 8, 1881
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my kin folks. My father was Clay and uncle Jacob Finner. Father went to the army in 1860. I heard he was running a restaurant, also that he was dead. Uncle Jacob went away in 1861. I was a boy three years old. We belonged to old Joe Finner; he had two children, a boy and a girl. In 1863 we were sold to Parson…
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Martin W. Rodgers searching for his two brothers Jeff and Henry Hickson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 17, 1879
MR. EDITOR—I wish to enquire for my two brothers. They were sold from mother at Yam Ma ddin about 25 years ago. Their names are Jeff and Henry Hick on. My mother's name is Lotty, my name is Martin Rodgers. Sister Ann is with mother in Yazoo City. Jenny is here. Sister Martha Ellen died before the war. Any information will be gladly received.…
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