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Annie Ware

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 11, 1886

MR. EDITOR ---- Mrs Annie Ware,
at Love's Station, Miss., has lost
the address of her brother and sister,
William and Mary, whom she
supposes may be in Richmond or
elsewhere in Virginia. She is
anxious to hear from them. We
found them last year but she has
lost the paper in which the names
appeared, and cannot direct us so
that…

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Anthony Grifnin searching for his father Anthody Dardy, mother Amy Davenport, sisters Ann and Louisa Dardy, and brothers Sandy, Bob, and Isam Davenport

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 24, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my relatives. We were eight in
family, in the State of Georgia.
Father was named Anthody Dardy,
in Troupe co. Mother was named
Amy Davenport, in Clark county.
Sisters Ann Dardy, Louisia Dardy;
brothers, Sandy Davenport, Bob.
Davenport, Isam Davenport. I
have not seen any of these since 49
years…

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Arthur Holder searching for his father Sam Lawyer, three brothers, and two sisters

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October, 22, 1885

MR. EDITOR : I wish to inquire
for my people. I left them near
Lynchburg, Sumpter district, South
Carolina. My mother is dead but
she belonged to John Colde, she
was Bettie Cold; father was Sam
Lawyer or Lawra,and belonged to
James Lawra, a cripple. My broth
ers [brothers], Erus, Sam, Tim Cold; Sisters
Abigail and Vinnie Cold, the…

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Arthur S. Glover searching for the brothers and sisters of his father Augustus

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 11, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I desire to make
inquiry about my father's relatives.
Mother was named Sarah and be-
longed [belonged] to Joe Brown, and he sold
her, but I don't know to whom, in
Newburn, Alabama. My father's
name was Augustus, belonged to
Joe Brown, the same man my grand
mother first belonged to. Her other
sons were Nelson and Andrew,…

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Arthur White

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 23, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
mother and brothers. I was born in Tennessee
and left my mother and one brother there in
'68. I then went to St. Louis, Cincinnati,
Lewisville, and to Lexington in '72 I ran on
steamer from Nashville to Cairo, Ill. I belonged
to a man by the name of Davis Seals;
youngest brother's name was…

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Augusta Nation searching for her children Henry and Caroline Nation

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 8, 1885

Augusta Nation who resides
in Industry, Texas, desires to hear
of her children. Her master was
James Henry Nation, her children
were Henry and Caroline Nation,
born in Gonzales, Mississippi. Any
information may be addressed to
Rev. H. C. Hofmann, pastor Third
German Methodist Episcopal
Church, 673 North Rampart street,
New…

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Austin Whitaker searching for his sister Cherry Whitaker or any of her offspring

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

CHERRY WHITAKER--I wish to find my sister,
Cherry Whittaker, or any of her offspring. She
was born in N.C. in 1823, moved to Mississippi in
1838 and thence to Texas in 1851 when she took
the name of Cherry Soape. She has never been
heard from since. Any information will be gladly
received. Austin Whitaker, Victoria, Miss. 1-30-91

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B. F. Williams seeking information about their brother Edmond

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 1, 1877

I desire information of my only
brother, named Edmond, or of any
of his family. He belonged to a
Mrs. Fox, ten miles from Panola,
Mississippi, and the last time I saw
him was at that place in 1854. Our
father was Benjamin Morris, and
our mother was Fanny. Address
B. F. Williams, East Barnard, Gaston
county, Texas.

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B. G. Head searching for Taylor Murray

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 24, 1886

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for a friend of mind, who left Oak Ridge, La., in October, 1882, and went to Mississippi, but what part I do not know. His name is Taylor Murray. Any information of him will be gladly received. Please address B. G. Head, Monroe, La.

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B. J. Houston searching for his two sisters Emily and Emma

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 27, 1883

MR. EDITOR--Please correct
some mistakes in B. J. Houston's
lost friends letter for me. The oldest
was Mack and Harry and Ben.
Sisters Emily and Emma. I have
found my brother Ben. We had
not seen each other since we were
little boys, until the 3rd of September
last. When we parted I was
eight years old and he was six; today
I am…

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B.C. Combs searching for his mother, Annie, brother, Gus, and sister Susanna Combs

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

October 8, 1892

ANNIE COMBS.--I wish to find my mother Annie,
brother Gus, sister Susannah Combs. I last saw
them in Enterprise, Miss, in 1860. Any tidings
of them or either of them will be thankfully re-
ceived by B. C. Combs 802 Spring street, Little
Rock, Ark. 6 11-92

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B.L. Nevils informing Mr. Anthony Grifnin that his brother Isam Davenport died

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 15, 1884

MR. EDITOR––Please inform Mr.
Anthony Grifnin, No. 50 Jefferson
street, Topeka, Kansas, that one
Isam Davenport died in Okolona,
Choctaw county, Miss., so I learn,
but I know not when.
B. L. NEVILS.

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Banister Watkins searching for their mother and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 10, 1883

DEAR EDITOR:--I wish to make inquiry for my relatives whom I left in Madison county, Ala., in 1834. My mother's name was Polly Watkins; my sisters' names were Maria, Betsy and Annie. I had one brother whose name was Lewis. All went by the name of Watkins I heard that my mother had twins after our separation. My mother and children were taken to…

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Beckey Webster searching for her daughter Sarah Jane Webster

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

May 13, 1865

Information Wanted.
MRS. BECKEY WEBSTER wishes to find her
daughter SARAH JANE WEBSTER. One
year ago she was living in Rodney, Mississippi. Her
mother' has been informed that she was in New
Orleans a few weeks ago. Any information respect-
ing her, left at this office, will be thankfully received
by her mother.
ny13 1t BECKEY…

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Ben and Flora East seeking information about their daughter Polly and son George Washington

The Colored Tennessean (Nashville, TN)

October 7, 1865

$200 REWARD.
DURING the year 1849, Thomas Sample
carried away from this city, all his
slaves, our daughter, Polly, and son, Geo
Washington, to the State of Mississippi
and subsequently to Texas, and when
last heard from they were in Lagrange,
Texas. We will give $100 each for them
to any person who will assist them, or
either of them, to…

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Ben Black searching for his mother Millie Black

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 11, 1885

MR. EDITOR —I wish to inquire
for my mother. When we parted
it was in the year 1827, at Big
Black, Miss. Her name was then
Millie Black; had a son named
Charles Black and a sister named
Leah. My name is Ben Black
Any information as to their where-
abouts [whereabouts] will be thankfully received.
Address me, care of Rev. B.H.S.…

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Ben Cotham searching for his brother Eli Bennett

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 5, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my brother, Eli Bennett. My
name was Bennett. When the
property was divided I fell to Sally
Bennett. She married Ebow Cotham,
after which I went by their
name. Please address me at
Airmount, Miss. BEN COTHAM.

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Ben Ford searching for his friend Ben Herbert

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 2, 1882

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
of an old friend of mine. His
name is Ben Herbert. He has a
son with us. His son's name is
Joseph Herbert, and he says that
in 1878 he lived in Jackson, Miss.,
but since that time he has removed,
and that he could not learn
where. In 1881 his son heard that
he had went through Vicksburg,…

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Ben Ivy (formerly Ben Ellis) searching for his mother Katy, his father, and several siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 23, 1881

MR. EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my people. My first owner was
Joe Ellis, in Green county, N.C.
and lived at Snow Hill. I was sold
to Charley Croom. My mother's
name was Katy; my father's Alle[illegible]
Mincy. He belonged to Jim Mincy.
A sister named Beady and Clara;
a brother named John -- his wife's
name was Mary; …

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Ben Jones searching for his brother Anderson Jones

Arkansas Democrat (Little Rock, AR)

May 11, 1892

INFORMATION WANTED.
A brother of Anderson Jones, born and
raised in Marshall county, Miss., last
heard of at St. Charles on White river. He
was a brother of five sisters and had one
brother, Ben. Any information addressed
to Ben Jones (col.), Little Rock, Ark.,
will be appreciated.

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Betsey Williamson wishes to find her brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 14, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to find my
brother. I left him in Mississippi.
His name is Jeff. Brower, and I
understand that he belongs to the
M. E. Church. There were three
children of us, two sisters add one
brother. My sister is Chaney Hale.
If there is a brother of that
name I would like to know. Write
me at St. James Church, Houston,…

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Betsy Dod searching for her family members including father Summer Thompson and mother Easter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 31, 1882

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my kinfolks, whom I left in Maryland many years ago. Father's name was Summer Thompson. He used to belong to a man by the name of Caspers Cain. My mother's name was Easter. She belonged to Roger Robinson. My brothers were Williams, Sam, and Major; sisters Sarah, Ann and Rosa. I was sold and brought to this…

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Betsy Powel looking for her husband Dick Powel (1st of 2 ads)

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

May 13, 1865

Information Wanted.
ANY INFORMATION of DICK POWEL, will be
thankfully received by his wife BETSY POWEL,
No. 309 First street, or at this office. When last
heard of was in Vicksburg; left New Orleans about
three years ago. my 6 1t

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Betsy Powel searching for her husband Dick Powel (2nd of 2 ads)

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

May 20, 1865

Information Wanted.

ANY INFORMATION of DICK POWEL will be
thankfully received by his wife BETSY POWEL.
No. 309 First street, or at this office. When last
heard of, was in Vicksburg; left New Orleans about
three years ago. my6 1t

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Bettie Clayton searching for her brothers and sister

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 31, 1907

Do You Know Them?

Ellisville, Miss., Aug. 24, '07.
I am seeking information about
some of my relatives. I was born
in Amelia County, Va., near Farmer's
Bank. Don't know name of town.
My age is about 56 years. I left
home about 1858, a slave, belong-
ing to Henry Anderson. Left with
Ed. Stokes and came to Mississippi.
My…

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