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A. B. Campbell searching for heirs of Robert Anderson and Jane Anderson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 21, 1905
Do You Know Them.
Wanted to know the whereabouts
of one Henry Anderson, Jacob An-
derson [Anderson] or heirs. These men are
sons of Robert Anderson and Jane
Anderson, deceased. They left Sa-
lem [Salem], Va., about 30 years ago. One
of them was heard from in Texas a
number of years ago. Any informa-
tion [information] will be…
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A. J. Criner searching for his father Thomas Perry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 1, 1879
DEAR EDITOR : I left my father
at Tuskegee, Macon county, Ala.,
ten years ago this fall. His name
was Thomas Perry. He belonged
to D [indecipherable] n Perry during the war. I
had two brothers, Eli and William,
and five sisters, Lydia, Martha,
Emily, Mary and Louisa. My father
was a Methodist preacher and had
charge of the Warrior…
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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. W. Jones seeking information about William Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 2, 1886
INFORMATION WANTED OF WILLIAM
Jones, formerly owned by Dr. Allen
Thomas, who lived in Anne Arundel Co.,
Md. When I last heard from him he was
in Baltimore, Md., about six years ago His
father died in Baltimore about fifteen years
ago, Phillip Jones Any information ren-
dered please address, Rev. A. W. Jones,
Palestine, Anderson Co.,…
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A.H. Abner searching for their aunt Polly Ann Ratchford
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 20, 1883
MR. EDITOR - I wish to hear
from or about my aunt, Polly Ann
Ratchford. She was sold to some
one whose name I do not recollect.
My mother is Rhoda and father
George Abner. Oldest brother is
Josephus. Mother had only two
children when they parted, and
Polly Ann had two also. Address
me at Pilot Point, Texas.
A. H. ABNER.
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A.J. Turner searching for their father and sister
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 21, 1882
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for my sister and father. I left
sister in Fayette county, Tenn., 35
years ago. She was named Everetta,
and belonged to James Parchman,
who sold her to Mr. Fox. Her
mother, Catherine, was brought
from Tennessee, by Parchman, to
Texas, 35 years ago. My father
Alfred Gwinn, belonged to Atwood…
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Aaron Alexander searching for his brother Pink Alexander
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 10, 1885
MR. EDITOR - I desire to find
my brother, Pink Alexander. He
left me in Columbus, Colorado
connty [county], and went to Houston about
eight years ago. Address Aaron
Alexander, Navasota, Grimes
county, Texas.
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Aaron Taylor searching for his mother Rhoda Taylor
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 13, 1883
MR.EDITOR- I wish to find my mother, whom I left in Mobile, Alabama, in 1873, about the 20th of January. Her name is Rhoda Taylor. I have heard since that time, but it has been two years since I have heard from her. Address me at Midway, Texas. AARON TAYLOR
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Abram White searching for his sister Mary Jackson
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 9, 1885
MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my sister, whom I left in Fay-
ette Co. Alabama. Her name was
then Mary Jackson; her mother's
name was Lucinda. My mother
and three brothers of us were sold
to ship and brought to this country.
Also our step father, name Jack
Smith. The oldest brothers' name
was Western, next Clark and
Abram.…
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Adeline Renfro (formerly Adeline Villars) searching for her mother Rachel Villars and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 12, 1883
DEAR EDITOR:--I wish to find out the whereabouts of my relations. My master's name was Abner Villars. My mother's name was Rachel Villars; my brothers and sisters was Fannie, John, Tom and Charity Villars. I left them in Tennessee, five miles below Bolivar. My name then was Adeline Villars, but by marriage it is now Adeline Renfro. Address me at…
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Aggie Smith searching for her family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 21, 1883
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my people whom I left in Jefferson, Texas, in 1873. My father was Joshua Daniel, mother was Lucinda Metval, brother was Wesley Smith, sister Milly Smith. I left my little girl Annie with my sister Milly. We all lived with Mr. Osbrook, about one mile from the town of Jefferson. Address me at Huntsville, Texas,…
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Agnes Collins searching for her three sisters Nannie, Patience, and Julian
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 29, 1884
MR. EDITOR-I desire to inquire
for my relatives that I left in
Franklin, Tenn., during the war.
Three sisters, Nannie, Patience and
Julian, who belonged to Mr. Ellis,
of Franklin. My sister Nannie's
husband used to belong to a Mr.
Ployd; she had four children when
I left Franklin for Louisiana, Sarah,
Mag, Eliza and Mary. When I…
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Ailcy Morris
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 8, 1886
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my people, brothers Shadrack,
Mashac and sister Rachel Jones.
Sylvy, Permelia, Robert and
Washington Griffin, also my uncle, Jeff
Griffin, who raised me. Mother
and father are dead. I had a
daughter named Elizabeth, but she
is married and I do not know her
husband's name, I have not heard…
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Albert A. Sloan searching for his friend Mathias (or Mat) Ward
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 11, 1880
DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for a friend of mine named Mathias
Ward or Mat Ward - he is known
by either of those names. Address
me at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins
Co., Texas. ALBERT A. SLOAN.
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Alcy Boon(e)
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
First Ad: July 29, 1886
MR. EDITOR―I wish to know the
whereabouts of my mother whom I
have not seen since the Christmas
of 1884. She left West Columbia,
Texas, on the Brazos river and
went to Houston, Texas, to meet
her daughter, Emily Watson, and
never heard of since. Her name
is Manervia Watson. Her eldest
son is named John Carter, the
youngest…
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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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Allen Hodge searching for his father Dave Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 22, 1894
INFORMATION WANTED-- f my
father who was separated from his wife
and twelve children in 1864, in Bastrop
County Tex. His former owner's name
was Meek Smith. My father's name was
Dave Smith; my mother's name was
Matilda Smith; his sons' names were
Jeff, Allen and Coleman, and his step-son
Joe. Please address me at Austin,…
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Allen Hodge seeking information about his father Dave Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 20, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
father who was separated from his wife
and twelve children in 1864, in Bastrop
County Tex. His former owner's name
was Meek Smith. My father's name was
Dave Smith; my mother's name was
Matilda Smith; his sons' names were
Jeff, Allen and Coleman, and his step-son
Joe. Please address me at Austin, Tex.
ALLEN…
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Allen Jenkins
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
September 27, 1890
INFORMATION WANTED of Harriet Hicks.
She left Leesburg, Va., during slavery from
Swanes farm for Texas. Address ALLEN JEN-
KINS, Pensacola, Fla. 4-t.
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Allison Washington searching for his relatives left in Missouri
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 22, 1883
MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my people, left in Missouri. My
father was George, mother Cath-
erine [Catherine]. They lived in Madison
county, and belonged to Burell
Porter. I had two brothers, James
and John. I had one sister who
fell out of sister Mary Ann's lap
into the fire and burned one of her
eyes. Her name was Bettie.…
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Almira Shepherd seeking her mother Nan Avon and siblings Jesse, William, Irvine, Jane, and Lucy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 3, 1880
MR EDITOR - I desire to inquire
for my kin folks. My mother's
name was Nan Avon. She lived in
Tallaco, For Smith county, Arkansas.
I had three brothers, Jesse,
William and Irvine. I also had
two sisters, Jane and Lucy. Please
address me at Caney, Matagorda
county, Texas, in case of Green
Baldridge. My present name is
ALMIRA…
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Amanda Adams (formerly Amanda White) searching for her father John Williams and sister Jane Wallis
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 14, 1886
I wish to inquire for my father and sister. I was separated for five or six years before the outbreak of the war. My father's wife's name was Winnie Massie. Then Mr. Massie's daughter married J. R. White, who brought us to Easton, Sabine county, Texas. My mother had four girls and one boy. I am the oldest girl, that was brought to Texas. My name…
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Amanda Adams searching for her father, John Williams, and sister Jane
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 25, 1885
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for my father and sister. I left
them 30 odd years ago in Pike
county, Miss. My father was named
John Williams; sister Jane when I
left her; I have learned since that
she was sold to one Wells. The last
time I heard from them they
were in Pike county, Miss., this
was in 1881. I hope all the…
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