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Lucy Harden searching for Anderson, Marie, Peter, Zadie, Green, and Lavie Harden
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 16, 1879
San Antonio, Texas, Jany. 4th, 1879.
Ed. SOUTHWESTERN. - I wish to
inquire through your journal for my
people, Anderson, Mary, Peter,
Zadie, Green and Lavie Harden.
Mary Harden's husband was named
Jordan. Monroe and Lavie are
Anderson Hardin's sons. Lavie
died on Island 32, belonging to
Henry H. Colans. She married a
man by the…
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Kansas Campbell (formerly Kansas McQueen) looking for her sister Fanny McQueen
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 23, 1879
Navasota, Grimes Co., Texas.
EDITOR SOUTHWESTERN :- I wish to
make inquiries of my sister Fanny
McQueen. Her husband's name is
Allen. My name is Kansas McQueen
I left sister Fanny in Alabama. I
was brought to Louisiana by Murderick
McQueen. I have two brothers
and one sister here with me,
Shack, Jim and Harriett. Our mother's…
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Margaret Curry searching for her sisters-in-law Julia, Martha, and Nancy Curry and brother-in-law Damar Curry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 23, 1879
SPRING HILL, TENN., Jan. 13, 1879.
EDITOR SOUTHWESTERN:--I wish you
to publish my inquiry for friends.
Husband's sisters names were Julia,
Martha and Nancy Curry. His brother,
Damar Curry, belonged to James
Porter. Husband's name is William
Curry. Yours truly,
MARGARET CURRY.
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Mary Ann Fields looking for her sister Josephine Cook
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 20, 1879
Editor SOUTHWESTERN.--I wish
to inquire through your paper for
my sister. The last time I heard
from her she was in Mississippi. Her
name is Josephine Cook, and mine
is Mary Ann Fields. I reside at
Indian Village, St. Tammany Parish
West Pearl River. She has a grandfather
named Samuel Williams, her
mother Laura Williams and…
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Rachael McElvin looking for her parents Jim and Judy McElvine and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 20, 1879
Editor SOUTHWESTERN--I desire
to know the whereabouts of friends.
My father and mother was named
Jim and Judy McElvine. I had
three brothers and give sisters;
Frank, Dennis and Chilly, Elen,
Louisa, Lilly, Betsy and Lelllis.
We belonged to Mr. William Davis,
Burke county, Georgia. We were
parted 13 years ago at Augusta,
Georgia.…
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Adeline Williams searching for her mother Mary Insley and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 28, 1878
My mother was Mary Insley. My
sisters were named Frances, Nancy,
Lucinda and Mahala, and my brothers
Carroll, Prince, Oliver and Robert.
I was sold away from them at
Nashville, Tenn., in 1854. Any information
concerning them will be
thankfully received. Address Adeline
Williams, Goliad, Texas.
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D. D. Pugh seeking information about Bonaparte Pugh
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 28, 1878
I wish information of Bonaparte
Pugh, who formerly belonged to
Stephen Davis, Warrenton, North
Carolina. His parents were Daniel
and Nancy Pugh, and his brothers
Peter, Bill and Washington. We
heard at one time that he was in
New Orleans. Address D. D. Pugh,
care Rev. D. A. Williams, Grenanda,
Miss.
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Harriett Hardeman seeking her siblings Willis, Jack, Manda, and Charlotte
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 28, 1878
Our family belonged to Black
Hardeman, in Washington county,
Texas. My brothers and sisters
were named Willis, Jack, Manda,
and Charlotte, and it is concerning
them I desire information. Address
Harriett Hardeman, Luling,
Texas.
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Frances Fitch searching for her daughter Luna Fitch
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 28, 1878
My daughter, Luna Fitch was
carried away from here by her owner
in 1864. Any information concerning
her will be thankfully received.
Address Frances Fitch,
care Rev. H. Heslup, Durant, Miss.
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Isaiah Coalman seeking information about his father Charles Jackson, mother Hatty Jackson, and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 1, 1877
I wish information of any members
of my family. They belonged
to Seaborn Jackson, of Noxubee
county, Mississippi, and had the
family name of Jackson. My father
was named Charles and my mother
Hatty, and my brothers and sisters
James, Green, John and Julia.
Address Isaiah Coalman, care of
Rev. Alex. Martin, Allain, West
Baton…
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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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Charritie Thompson (formerly Charritie Hunter) searching for her mother Silvia and siblings Peter, Evans, Belsora, Tillar, and Mary Ann
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 1, 1877
Information Wanted.
HAWKINS, WOOD CO., TEXAS,
February 10, 1877.
I desire to know the whereabouts
of my brothers, sisters and mother.
When last heard of they were in
Wilcox county, Alabama. The
names of my brothers are Peter
and Evans; of my sisters are
Belsora, Tillar and Mary Ann; my
mother's name is Silvia. When
we were…
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Joshua Thompson (also known as Joshua Juge) searching for his mother Silva Juge and siblings Rosetta, Panky, William, and Henry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 21, 1878
I wish to learn the whereabouts of
my mother, brothers and sisters. My
mother's name is Silva Juge, my sisters'
Rosetta and Panky, and brothers'
William and Henry. They were
owned by Hilyet Juge of Alabama,
and taken to Texas during the war
by Sam Brooks. I have two aunts,
named Harriet and Dorcas. Please
address me at Greenwood,…
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James Thomas searching for his father Valentine Thomas
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 21, 1878
Oxford, Nov. 15th, 1878.
Editor SOUTHWESTERN:
I wish to inquire through your
paper for my father. His name is
Valentine Thomas. He used to belong
to a man by the name of Y.
P. King. The last I heard of him
he was living with a man by the
name of Dr. Holmes, Robroy,
Jefferson county, Ark. He is a
minister of the Baptist Church.…
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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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Rev. P. Wilson looking for his brother Gadson Frasier
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 22, 1878
Rev. P. Wilson, of Marlin, Falls
county, Texas, desires information
of the whereabouts of his brother,
Gadson Frasier, who went to Florida
in 1866. Gadson's wife's name
is Dollia McCutchen, and his oldest
son Prince. Any information sent
to the above address will be thankfully
received.
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John Thomas seeking information about his siblings George T., Henry, and Nancy Peters
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 22, 1878
I wish to make inquiries of the
whereabouts of my two brothers
and sister. My brothers names
were George T., and Henry Peters,
my sister, Nancy Peters. We were
owned by a Mr. Peters, of McVille,
Washington county, Ky. Mr. Tom
Peters brought me to Texas before
the war. Any information should
be addressed to the undersigned,
care…
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Sallie Fort seeking information about her father Henry and mother Kate and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 20, 1878
My people belonged to Charles
Humphries, at Livingston, La. My
father was named Henry and my
mother Kate. My brothers and sisters
were Paul, Henry, Rachael, and
Martha. I was brought away by a
Baptist preacher named William
Bayliss. Who can tell me of my
people? Address, Sallie Fort, Hernando,
Miss.
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Henry Adams (formerly Henry Houston) searching for his former wife Malinda and their children Lucy, Rena, Josephine and Henry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 20, 1878
I formerly belonged to a man
named Houston in Newton county,
Georgia, and I was then called Henry
Houston. My wife, Malinda, and
our four children, Lucy, Rena, Josephine
and Henry belonged to Columbus
Henson, who took them from
me and carried them to Texas, to a
place, I heard, somewhere on Cypress
Bayou. I married again
and…
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Louis McCowan searching for his sons Coleman McCowan and Taylor McCowan
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 20, 1878
My two sons, Coleman McCowan
and Taylor McCowan, left this place
with the federal army in 1864.
Any information concerning them
will be thankfully received. Address
Louis McCowan, care Rev. P. Blue,
Oxford, Miss.
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Rev. C. Mays seeking information about his son Collin Rufus Mays
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 4, 1878
Information Wanted.
I will be thankful for any information
concerning my son, Collin
Rufus Mays. He left home two
years ago and wrote us regularly
for a year, since that we have not
heard from him. He is 22 years
old, a brown mulatto, about 5 feet
10 inches high, would weigh about
160 pounds. Was near Marshall,
Texas, when last…
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Jackson Bradford searching for his brother Louis Bradford
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 11, 1877
I wish to find my brother, Louis
Bradford, from whom I was separated
in 1862. Our mother was
named Sarah, and belonged to
Thomas Bradford, in Mississippi.
Address Jackson Bradford, Springfield,
Tennessee.
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Polly Reed searching for her mother Clarisa and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 11, 1877
Our family belonged to Mr. Gorham
of Georgetown, Kentucky.
I was sold from them in 1853, when
I was seventeen years old, to a
slave trader named Owens, since
which I have no word of them.
My father was dead. My mother
was named Clarisa; I had five
brothers, Clifton, William, George,
David and Jordan; and three sisters,
Ann,…
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Mrs. Jane Hall (formerly Jennie Fisher) seeking information about her mother Sallie Fisher and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 11, 1877
Our family formerly belonged to
W. H. Cunningham in Virginia. My
father, who died when I was quite
young, was Emanuel Fisher. I wish
information concerning my mother,
Sallie Fisher, and my brothers and
sisters, named Jacob, Kenison,
Pompey, Emanuel, George and
Sarah; I was then Jennie Fisher.
On the death of our owner in about…
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Eliza Mosby seeking information about her sisters Lucy Mosby, Millie Lafayette, and Fannie Lafayette
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 4, 1877
I desire information of my sisters,
Lucy Mosby, Millie Lafayette, and
Fannie Lafayette. I left them
about fourteen years ago in the
family of Mosby in Richmond,
Virginia. Address Eliza Mosby,
Natchitoches, Louisiana, care Rev.
Reese Thompson.
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