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Puss Hagan searching for her mother, brothers, and father

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 31, 1885

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my mother, brothers and father.
I left them in Clark county, Ky., in
1853. My mother went by her
owner's name, Cintha Hagan; my
father's name was Joe Railback;
sister's name was Mary Railbaek;
my brother is Lewis Hagan; sister
Caroline Hagan. My youngest
brother was Taylor Hagan; my
younger sisters were…

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Priscilla Benjmin searching for her brothers, sister and aunt

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 30, 1885

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
through your paper for my people,
who I left in the State of Georgia
about thirty five years ago. About
four years ago I received a letter
from Bro. Isaac Spradley, who was
still living in that State, but I have
wrote several times to him, and
can't hear a word from him; but
Bros. Willie and Edward…

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Peter Stroman (formerly Peter Blakey) searching for his father Bill Bridges

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 29, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father whom I left in Steward county, Ga., near a town named Boxankle. My mother brought me from there before the war. I was about 2 years old; my little sister's name was Edepy; we were our father's two children. My father's name was Bill Bridges; he belonged to a man of that name. My mother's name was Belle…

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Mrs. Mary Hamilton searching for her mother Lucinda Chambers

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 29, 1885

MR. EDITOR: Mrs. Mary Hamilton wants to find her mother, Lucinda Chambers, she was bought by a widow lady Mrs. Deane, and was carried from Aberdeen Miss., to Texas, sometime during the war She had three children when she was sold, Robert, Mary and George. She carried the baby, George with her. All Methodist preachers will please help an only…

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Mandy Tolen searching for her brother John Hendricks

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 4, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I would like very much to hear from my brother, John Hendricks. I was born in Virginia, and when four years old I was carried to Newbury, South Carolina. I had a brother, William. Our mother was Millie. When old master Tolen died I went to Joe Tolen and brother John to Dr. H. Tolen. I was carried to Mississippi and some years after…

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Mrs. Anna M. Cox searching for her brother Thomas Henry Burrah

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 18, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my brother. His parents names were Mary Ann Burrah, step-father was Foch Burrah; his name is Thomas Henry Burrah. Had two sisters, Mary Jane and Roxanna. Our master's name was Phillip Burrah. We were all raised in Carroll county, five miles from Carrollton, Georgia. My mother belonged to Pat Garrison, at…

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Miss Matilda Holder (formerly Matilda Laine) searching for her sisters Charlotte, Mary, and Catherine and brother John

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 22, 1885

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my people: Sisters, [unintelligible], Charlotte, Mary, Catherine; brother John. Sister Charlotte had her leg cut off. Frances was the youngest. I left them in Franklin county Georgia. We belong to Mr. John Laine, we all went by the name Laine. Address Paulding, Miss, Matilda Holder

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Alex Barnes searching for his mother Matilda Townsend

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 18, 1885

I desire to inquire for my mother, Matilda Townsend, raised by a man named John Townsend, in Floyd county, Georgia. She was sold there to go with her husband, and left me there. My name was Alex Townsend; now I go by the name of Alex Barnes. In a short while both were carried to Mississippi. Her husband's name was Phil Patrick. The last letter I…

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Ludora Snell searching for her father, aunts, sisters, and brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 11, 1885

MR. EDITOR-I desire to inquire for my father and mother's people. During slavery we belonged to Dr. Harvey, near a town called Canton, but whether it was Canton, Mississippi, or not I do not know. I was very young when we were sold during the war. Mother, grandmother, myself and two other children were sold to a Mr. James Pickens and carried to…

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Jane Moultrie searching for her mother Elvay, two brothers Clark and Alfred, and a sister Harriet

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 24, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my people, mother, two brothers and one sister. We all belonged to the widow Lovejoy, and she lived in Jasper county, Georgia; and we were all sold two years before the surrender. A man by the name of Bill Parker bought my mother and the baby child, and my sister was sold to Ann Stafford, a daughter of the widow…

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Isak Mooese searching for Robert Niel, Abraham Niel, Gabriel Niel, Mrs. Flora Niel, Mrs. Siroe Niel, and a mother named Bertie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 8, 1884

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for Robert Niel, Abraham Niel, Gabriel Niel, Mrs. Flora Niel, Mrs. Siroe Niel, and a mother named Bertie. I left them in Donley county, Georgia. I was sold in Georgia to Johan Mooese, a Methodist preacher, and came to Texas. Address Isak Mooese, Houston, Texas.

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Hettie Ann Pear searching for her brothers and sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 1, 1884

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my brothers and sisters. Their names were Cyntha, Carter, Rich-ard, Tivena, Julia and Hannah. My brother's name was Mose James. We belonged to Mr. Crawford Pear. He brought me from Burke county, Georgia, to Texas. Address Het-tie Ann Pear, care Homer Pear, Houston, Texas.

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Henry Smith searching for his mother's two brothers William and Richard

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 7, 1885

I wish to inquire for my mother's two brothers, whom she left in Anderson, South Carolina. They all belonged to a man named Sam Smith. My mother was sold to a speculator who carried her to Augusta, Ga.; his name was Henson. From there she was sold and brought to, Texas, where she is now. Her brothers were named William and Richard. She also…

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Henry Grant (formerly Henry Dobbins) searching for his mother Lucy, father Wallace, brother, and sister

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 7, 1885

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my father and mother. Mother's name was Lucy; father's, Wallace. I also had a brother and sister named Matilda and Alex. All belonged to John Dobbins, of Walton county, Georgia. The last I heard of my brother and sister they were in Alabama, with Wm. Dobbins. I think it has been 40 years since I have seen…

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George Mickle searching for his mother Matilda Burton and her husband Peter Fauars

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 16, 1885

I wish to inquire for my relatives. My mother's name was Matilda Burton; she was sold to Mina Stephen, near Newnan, Georgia, during the war. She married a man by the name of Peter Fauars. The last I heard from them, they had moved to Mississippi. Any information concerning them may be sent to George Mickle, Handley, Texas.

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G. W. Hayman searching for his uncle Philip Morton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 7, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my uncle through your paper.
His name is Philip Morton. He
was born in Georgia, on Beaver
Dam Creek, in Green county. He
belonged to Robert Rea. He lived
there until he was five years old,
after which he came to Alabama.
When eighteen years old, he was
brought to Arkansas by Thomas
Oliver. The…

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F.A. Shumpert searching for his aunts Mary Warren and Martha Gordon

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1885

I wish to inquire through your
paper for my two aunts, who lived
in Atlanta, Ga. I heard from them
once since Christmas, but not
knowing the number of the street
they lived on, or any one to direct
in care of, they don't get my let-
ters. Now if any of your readers
know anything of them they will
confer a favor by notifying them…

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Ellen Sherdronnd searching for her son Absolom

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 22, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my relatives; first, my son. His
name was Absalom. When I left
him he was three years old. I left
him in Macon, Georgia, with Abner
McGuire. McGuire bought me
from Mr. Dave Gaines. Was three
years in Macon, Ga., at McKelley's
factory. Address Ellen Sherdronnd,
Brenham, Washington county, Tex.

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Ellen Nooney searching for her uncle Randall Curugan

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 8, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my uncle. I left him in Georgia.
He belonged to John Curagan, and
his name was Randall Curagan.
My sister Susan belonged to Isaac
Hind, and lived in Augusta. An-
other [Another] sister was Eliza Henderson,
a brother Green Henderson. They
and I belonged to Bob Henderson.
I was Ellen Henderson, but…

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Eda Pommer searching for her sister Julia Pommer

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 4, 1884

MR. EDITOR--I desire to make
inquiry for my sister, Julia Pom-
mer [Pommer]; the last I heard from her she
was carried to Little Rock, Ark.;
she had been living in Attala co.,
Miss. I had a brother named Adam
Pommer; we were parted in Georgia;
the last I heard of him he belonged
to Dr. Harden. Please address
Eda Pommer, in care of…

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Dick Bartlett searching for his father Simon, Mother Fannie, and brother Hendrick Tods

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 21, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my father, mother and brother.
My parents were named Fannie
and Simon Tods, and brother was
named Hendrick Tods. I left them
in Thomasville, Ga. They belonged
to a company by the name of Tods,
Baley & McLennan. I have another
brother and sister whose names
are Mat and Suckey. They are
living…

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Dick Bartlett searching for his father Simon, mother Fannie Todd, brother Ardrick, and sister Elvira

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 19, 1884

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my people. Father, mother,
brother Ardrick and sister Elvira,
we left in Thomasville, Ga. I was
quite small, and can not remember
all the children. We were brought
to Texas by M. C. Clindor and Dr.
Bailey. I can not tell how long
since I left them with the widow
Todd. Father was Simon, mother…

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Delia Roddy searching for her mother Delia R. B. Myrecks's family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 3, 1884

MR. EDITOR--I desire to find my
mother's people, whom she was
separated from about 1845. She,
prior to this time, lived in Ogel-
thorpe [Ogelthorpe] county, Georgia. My mother
was Delia R. B. Myrecks; her moth-
er [mother] was Sarah, two brothers Felix
and Frank. All belonged to Capt.
R. B. Myrecks. My mother's father
was Hal.…

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Charlotte Butler searching for her husband Butler Flournoy and three children, William and Ann Flournoy and Jack Bradford

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 11, 1884

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire
for my husband and three children.
My husband was Butler Flournoy,
my children William and Ann
Flournoy and Jack Bradford. John
Flournoy sold William and Ann in
Macon, Ga. My husband was sold
in Memphis, Tenn. I left Jack
Bradford in South Carolina, in
Sumpterville county. I was sold
at a sheriff sale to…

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Caroline Bonner (formerly Caroline Coventon) searching for her two sons Jim Johnson and Henry Holada

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 19, 1884

MR. EDITOR--Please allow me
to inquire for my two sons. The
last time I saw them was in Gaines
ville [Gainesville], Hall county, Ga.; their names
are Jim Johnson and Henry Holada;
they were small when I left them.
Their mother's name at that time
was Caroline Coventon, but is now
Caroline Bonner; their sister, Ma-
lissa [Malissa]…

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