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A. B. Coleman searching for family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 18, 1882
Dear Editor: I wish to know the whereabouts of my people, to wit: Anderson Turner, the son, Edith Turner, Delilah, his wife, and Lucy Turner, the daughter of Robert and Eliza Coleman, but was sold to James Turner, and Lucy Turner, the daughter, Edith Turner, and sister of Eliza Coleman, and Violet, the sister of Eliza also. When last heard from was…
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A. B. Dickson searching for his grandparents Austin and Dilsa Dixon and the three children they were traveling with, Caroline, Vigil, and William
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 31, 1884
MN. Editor-Allow me to in-
quire for my people. I left them
in Rutherford, Tenn, in 1849. They
belonged to D. C. Dement; he died
and they were sold to James Flem-
ing. Their names were Austin
Dixon and Dilsia Dixon. They had
three children with them, Caroline,
Virgil and William. The last I
heard of them they were living with…
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A. D. Coleman searching for his brother Anderson Turner and daughter Lucy Turner
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 19, 1882
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to know
the whereabouts of my people, 1st.
Brother Anderson Turner and his
wife Delilia, children, Henrietta
and John Turner, his mother was
Edith who went to Mark Alexander
by marriage, his wife father
name was Philip and her mother
Sarah. 2d. My daughter Lucy
Turner was sold to James Turner,
her…
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A. Hamm searching for H.C. Hamm
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 15, 1885
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for H. C. Hamm. He was in the
State of Ohio in 1883-84. Ad-
dress A. Hamm, Holly Springs,
Miss.
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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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A. J. Sims searching for his father Solomon Sims and brother Moses Sims
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 6, 1886
MR EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my father and brother. We left Mississippi, Panola county. My mother is named Betsy Syrous, at that time her name was Betsy Carroll; the oldest girl was named Dilley Sims, the others were Moses Sims, Palmyra Sims and myself, Andrew Sims; father was Solomon Sims, and belonged to Tony Sims; my brother's father was…
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A. J. Turner searching for James Parchman
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, La)
August 3, 1882
DEAR EDITOR -- I wish to find James Parchman, who lived in Lafayette county, Tennessee, and aged about forty years. He left Lafayette to go to Okolona, Miss., about 25 years ago. He lived with Jeff Parchman; his mother, Katie, with James Parchman, who came to Texas 33 years ago. I wish all colored congregations to diligently inquire for James…
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A. Johnson found his sister
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 13, 1884
DEAR EDITOR: I had your paper.
I have found my sister, and was
glad to hear from her.
A. JOHNSON.
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A. Johnson searching for his sister Betty Brown
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 5, 1884
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my sister, born and raised in
Simpson county, named Betty
Brown. She left the year the war
elosed with her young master, Sam-
uel [Samuel] Brown. Father went by the
name of Brown, but changed his
name to Edmond Johnson. Broth-
ers [Brothers] were Jackson, Wesley, William
and Aaron Brown; sisters…
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A. Jones seeking information as to the whereabouts of his father Henry Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 14, 1883
INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Henry Jones father of An-
drew and Washington Jones, and some
eight sisters, all of Tennessee. Their older
children and the mother died, and the
father moved to the State of Mississippi
and has not been seen or heard of since
His son, A. Jones, wants to know his
whereabouts. Any information…
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A. Lemons (formerly Eliza Gardner) searching for her brothers Richard and Samuel Gardner
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 29, 1885
MR. EDITOR---I wish your aid in
finding my brothers, Richard and
Samuel Gardner. My name was
Eliza Gardner; we lived in Balti-
more [Baltimore], Maryland, and at that time
my brother Samuel followed steam-
boating [steamboating]. There was another brother
of us but I cannot remember his
name. I was a nurse at a hotel
with a Mrs.…
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A. R. Rimawr seeking information about grandparents Randel and Rilda Rankins and extended family
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 15, 1900
Information wanted of my grand
father, grandmother, uncle and
aunts. My grandmother name was
Rilda Rankins and grandfather's
name was Randel Rankins, they be
longed to David Rankins, they lived
in Jasper, Tenn., Marion Co.,
when my mother left them, she
had a brother by the name of John
Rankins, now M. C. Wells. I
have been recently…
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A.B. Dixon searching for his friends Permelia, Geo., Henry, Caroline, and Frank Dedment and his grandfather Austin Dedment
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 5, 1885
A. B. Dixson, Yazoo county,
Miss., wishes to find his friends,
Permelia Dedment, Geo. Dedment,
Peter Dedment, Henry Dedment,
Caroline Dedment and Frank Ded
ment; also his grandfather, Austin
Dedment. He left them in Ruther-
ford county, Tenn., with Joseph
Dedment, in 1869.
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Abraham 'Abe' Williams and his wife Hannah searching for their son Wesley Williams
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 3, 1885
MR. EDITOR: Mr. Abraham Wil-
liams [Williams], better known as Abe Wil-
liams [Williams]. and his wife Hannah, wish
to inquire for their son, Wesley
Williams. They belonged to Colo-
nel [Colonel] Davison, who lived in St. Mary,
Sabine parish, La. When we last
heard from him he was on the Ateh-
afalaya [Atehafalaya], working on a…
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Albert Rankins searching for his father and brother Wesley
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 27, 1882
DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my father. I have not seen him since I was a boy. The last heard from him was in Brandon, Miss. Mothers was Margaret McNair. I had a brother Wesley in Hazlehurst, I would also like to hear from. Address me at Handsboro, Miss. ALBERT RANKINS.
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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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Alex Dawson seeking information about his brother Len Davis
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 11, 1879
Alex Dawson, of Shreveport, La.,
desires information concerning his
brother, Len Davis, who was owned
by Robert Davis, of Shelbyville,
Texas, with whom he was in the
Confederate army. Was last heard
of in Mississippi. Address me in
care of Rev. S. E. H. Morant, Shreveport,
La. ALEX DAWSON.
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Alex Myers seeking information about his grandmother and her children
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 30, 1914
Do You Know Them?
Mound Bayou, Miss., May 5, '14.
Any information leading to my
people will be thankfully received.
Now this is the condition of the case
and it might seem very late for I
have been promising to try…
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Alexander Foley and his wife reunited and remarried after forty years
The Evening Bulletin (Maysville, KY)
November 27, 1891
REUNITED.
Slaves of Over Forty Years Ago Meet and
Will Be Remarried.
CARROLLTON, Ky., Nov. 27.—Alexander
Foley, of Natchez, Miss., a former
slave, arrived here a few days ago to
visit Dr. Goslie, who used to be his old
master. His surprise could be imagined
when he was told by Dr. Goslie that his
wife who was sold from him…
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Alexander Ward searching for his mother Mrs. Emeline Ward, father John Ward, and his siblings
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 15, 1909
Do You Know Them?
I am desirous of locating some of
my people if possible. My mother, Mrs
Emeline Ward had five sons, Reece,
Blair, Alexander, William and Joseph
Ward. Mary Ward is dead. My fath-
er [father], John Ward belonged to Dr. Per-
ry [Perry]. I left him in Virginia. We were
sold by Mr. Sam Graham in '59 at
Huntsville, Alabama.…
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Alexander Worshup searching for his family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 30, 1886
MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire
for my family, whom I last saw in
Mingore county, Alabama, over 40
years ago. I belonged first to Mr.
Bumgardner and then to Dr. Ter-
rill [Terrill]. My people were named Char
lotte [Charlotte], Elizabeth, Delia and Charles
Bumgarden. I want very much to
hear from them. Address Alex
ander…
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Alfred and Mary Bowman searching for Frances McConeco
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 28, 1882
I wish to find where Frances McConeco is. She was carried by slave traders from Franklin Tenn., between fifteen and eighteen years ago. She is brown skinned. She married a man named Armstrong in Vicksburg, Miss. Nothing has been heard from him since the yellow fever was epidemic there. She belonged to the Baptist Church. Send information to…
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Alfred Dowd searching for his brothers, John and Peyton, and his mother Sallie Tucker
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 15, 1884
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my brothers, John and Peyton,
and mother, Sallie, all by the sur-
name Tucker. We belonged to
Wm. Tucker, in Amherst county,
Virginia. I have not seen them in
36 or 37 years. My father was
named Peyto, and belonged to a
Mr. Elliott, in Lynchburg, Va., who
owned a tobacco factory. Uncles
were Jack…
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Alfred Peacock searching for his cousin Emmaline Caloway
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 21, 1879
DEAR EDITOR-- I desire to find my cousin, Emmaline Caloway. She had a daughter, Elmira Olemo. The last I heard from her she was living on the M. N. T. Railroad, at Batesville, Miss., in 1874. Address me at Granada, Miss. ALFRED PEACOCK.
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Alfred Tucker searching for his brothers, John and Peyton, and his mother Sallie Tucker
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 24, 1884
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my people. I have a mother,
and two brothers. We belonged to
Mr. Williams, in Ambush county,
six miles from Lynchburg, Va. The
last I heard of my mother she was
on the steamboat going to Rich-
mond, Va, to get in the speculator's
roll. My mother was named Sallie
Tucker. My brother John and I
were…
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