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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my children whom I left in Madison county, Alabama. It has been 20 years since I came away from there with Felix Smith, when the estate was divided. My wife, Letty, and myself fell to Felix Smith. We brought our youngest child, July Florence, with us and left behind four boys and four girls. The boys' names were Jordan, Wade Hamilton, Henry Harrison and George Washington ; the girls' names were Prudence Elizabeth, Maria Ellen, Mary Elvira and Martha Tane. In the division Maria Ellen was drawn by D. R. Smith, Mary, Martha and George by Henry Turner ; Wade Hamilton by Mary Detainer ; Henry Harrison by Valentine Pruit, and Jordan by the widow John. I am very old and feeble and want to find them so I can get to some of them, or they to me, for I need some help. I had a brother named Joseph Jacobs, and a niece named Cornelia Ann Jacobs Joseph was a freeman, and Coneale belonged to D. B. Smith. Please address me at Batesville, Ark.
GYE SMITH
</p></div>
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
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Gye Smith searching for his children
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Lost Friends Ad
Description
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Gye Smith searching for his children who he left about twenty years before in Alabama. He and his wife, Letty, were formerly enslaved by Felix Smith and left behind four boys and four girls. Their children were Jordan, Wade Hamilton, Henry Harrison, George Washington, Prudence Elizabeth, Maria Ellen, Mary Elvira, and Martha Tane. He also searched for his brother Joseph Jacobs and niece Cornelia Ann Jacobs.
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
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June 17, 1880
Relation
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Batesville, AR
Coverage
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Madison County, AL
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Kristin Bridges
Scripto
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Not to transcribe
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100
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<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my children whom I left in Madison county, Alabama. It has been 20 years since I came away from there with Felix Smith, when the estate was divided. My wife, Letty, and myself fell to Felix Smith. We brought our youngest child, July Florence, with us and left behind four boys and four girls. The boys' names were Jordan, Wade Hamilton, Henry Harrison and George Washington ; the girls' names were Prudence Elizabeth, Maria Ellen, Mary Elvira and Martha Tane. In the division Maria Ellen was drawn by D. R. Smith, Mary, Martha and George by Henry Turner ; Wade Hamilton by Mary Detainer ; Henry Harrison by Valentine Pruit, and Jordan by the widow John. I am very old and feeble and want to find them so I can get to some of them, or they to me, for I need some help. I had a brother named Joseph Jacobs, and a niece named Cornelia Ann Jacobs Joseph was a freeman, and Coneale belonged to D. B. Smith. Please address me at Batesville, Ark. GYE SMITH</p>
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>DEAR EDITOR: I would like [undecipherable] make an inquiry to see if you ca[undecipherable] find out where my children a[undecipherable] They left me in Mattersville, Mis[undecipherable] and used to belong to Mr. Gu[undecipherable]bol. One was January Grimb[undecipherable] and was sold to a Mr. Johns [undecipherable] Georgia in the year of 184[undecipherable] Beckey Grimbol was sold to D[undecipherable] Pharrias in Alabama. I was so[undecipherable] to Rios Gregg and have been her[undecipherable] in Houston for forty years; now [undecipherable] am so I cannot help myself ; n[undecipherable] one to look to. My mother wa[undecipherable] named Becky Polk; she lived o[undecipherable] Raften Creek in South Carolina My aunt was Lucy Moore, and sh[undecipherable] lived on Black River in South Carolina. My sister was named Susan Moore, and she belonged to [undecipherable] Moore too. My brother was Arnee [undecipherable] Butler and lived in Mississippi. My sister was Jane Butler. Her children nursed Dora and Huming; the older was named Tempy My name was Eve Gregg and now my name is Eddie Manual, my husband was named Toby Manual. He died in the year of 1880, and left me by myself in Houston, and now I am too old to make a living for myself. Eddie Manuel, care A. R. Lee, Box 28 Vine street. Houston, Tex.
</p></div>
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
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Eddie Manuel (formerly Eve Gregg) searching for her children January and Beckey Grimbol
Subject
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Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Eddie Manuel (formerly Eve Gregg) searching for her children, January and Beckey Grimbol, who were separated from her when they were enslaved. Manuel includes the details of her extended family, including her mother Becky Polk, aunt Lucy Moore, and sister Susan Moore.
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
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May 16, 1889
Relation
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Houston, TX
Coverage
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GA (Georgia)
AL (Alabama)
SC (South Carolina)
MS (Mississippi)
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Lena Lannutti
Scripto
Status
Not to transcribe
Percent Completed
100
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<p>DEAR EDITOR: I would like [undecipherable] make an inquiry to see if you ca[undecipherable] find out where my children a[undecipherable] They left me in Mattersville, Mis[undecipherable] and used to belong to Mr. Gu[undecipherable]bol. One was January Grimb[undecipherable] and was sold to a Mr. Johns [undecipherable] Georgia in the year of 184[undecipherable] Beckey Grimbol was sold to D[undecipherable] Pharrias in Alabama. I was so[undecipherable] to Rios Gregg and have been her[undecipherable] in Houston for forty years; now [undecipherable] am so I cannot help myself ; n[undecipherable] one to look to. My mother wa[undecipherable] named Becky Polk; she lived o[undecipherable] Raften Creek in South Carolina My aunt was Lucy Moore, and sh[undecipherable] lived on Black River in South Carolina. My sister was named Susan Moore, and she belonged to [undecipherable] Moore too. My brother was Arnee [undecipherable] Butler and lived in Mississippi. My sister was Jane Butler. Her children nursed Dora and Huming; the older was named Tempy My name was Eve Gregg and now my name is Eddie Manual, my husband was named Toby Manual. He died in the year of 1880, and left me by myself in Houston, and now I am too old to make a living for myself. Eddie Manuel, care A. R. Lee, Box 28 Vine street. Houston, Tex.</p>
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dear editor: I am inquiring for some of my folks, especially my son. I lived in Page county, Va., and had two sisters and one brother, Angeline, Frances and Richard Pollatt. I left them in 1853. My father went to Pennsylvania when I was small. His name was Henry Pollatt. My mother was named Octavia. I am the mother of ten children I left my son Godfrey in Page county with Jackson McCoy. Tavern keeper Harvey died before I left. I had one child with me, Sarah, eleven months old. I have only two living now, Parmelia and William Edward. My husband's name was Noah Douglass, and he was a first cousin to Hon. Fred Douglass. He belonged to Davy Strickland. He was brought out here one month before me, and I carried on so about him that they sold me out here. My husband father's name was Henry Douglass. Henry Douglass and Fred Douglass' father were brothers, hence they are first cousins. I am 68 years old. Any information of my son or relatives will be thankfully received. I have a home in this place, but a word from them would be of consolation to me before I die. I am a member of the St. James Methodist Episcopal Church. Write me care of Rev. H. J. Wright, the pastor.
Yours,
MARY JANE DOUGLASS.
</p></div>
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
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Mary Jane Douglass searching for her son Godfrey and relatives
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Lost Friends Ad
Description
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Mary Jane Douglass searching for her parents, Henry and Octavia Pollat, her siblings Angeline, Frances, and Richard Pollat, and her children Godfrey, Parmelia and William Edward.
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
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August 8, 1889
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Page County, VA
PA (Pennsylvania)
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Lena Lannutti
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100
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dear editor: I am inquiring for some of my folks, especially my son. I lived in Page county, Va., and had two sisters and one brother, Angeline, Frances and Richard Pollatt. I left them in 1853. My father went to Pennsylvania when I was small. His name was Henry Pollatt. My mother was named Octavia. I am the mother of ten children I left my son Godfrey in Page county with Jackson McCoy. Tavern keeper Harvey died before I left. I had one child with me, Sarah, eleven months old. I have only two living now, Parmelia and William Edward. My husband's name was Noah Douglass, and he was a first cousin to Hon. Fred Douglass. He belonged to Davy Strickland. He was brought out here one month before me, and I carried on so about him that they sold me out here. My husband father's name was Henry Douglass. Henry Douglass and Fred Douglass' father were brothers, hence they are first cousins. I am 68 years old. Any information of my son or relatives will be thankfully received. I have a home in this place, but a word from them would be of consolation to me before I die. I am a member of the St. James Methodist Episcopal Church. Write me care of Rev. H. J. Wright, the pastor.
Yours,
MARY JANE DOUGLASS.
</p></div>
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slave trade
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mr. Editor: I wish to inquire for my people. I have never seen them, but for the sake of my old grandmother, who wishes so much to hear from her children, I publish this. My grandmother's name is Mary Carson. Her oldest son was named Simon Moore. Her four daughters were, Matilda Garson, Charity Hill, Irene Dillard, and Mollie Carson. Last heard of Simon Moore was in Texas, in 1866. Last heard of Mollie she was near Black Hawk, Miss. Charity was in Lousianna, and Irene was in Vicksburg, Miss. Address J. W. Mabry, Shrock, Attalla county, Miss.
</p></div>
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
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J. W. Mabry searching for their aunts and uncles on behalf of their grandmother Mary Carson
Subject
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Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
J. W. Mabry searching for their grandmother's children: Mollie Carson, Simon Moore, Matilda Carson, Charity Hill, and Irene Dillard. Their grandmother was Mary Carson.
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
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October 3, 1889
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Attalla County, MS
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TX (Texas)
Black Hawk, MS
LA (Louisiana)
Vicksburg, MS
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Lena Lannutti
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100
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mr. Editor: I wish to inquire for my people. I have never seen them, but for the sake of my old grandmother, who wishes so much to hear from her children, I publish this. My grandmother's name is Mary Carson. Her oldest son was named Simon Moore. Her four daughters were, Matilda Garson, Charity Hill, Irene Dillard, and Mollie Carson. Last heard of Simon Moore was in Texas, in 1866. Last heard of Mollie she was near Black Hawk, Miss. Charity was in Lousianna, and Irene was in Vicksburg, Miss. Address J. W. Mabry, Shrock, Attalla county, Miss.
</p></div>
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Completed
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dear Editor: I wish to inquire for my son, Adolph Jackson. He left here in 1881, and the last I heard of him he was in San Antonio. He is my only son. His sister's name is Sarelda Perry. I am a lone widow, and I am getting old. When he left I was widow Butler, and now I am widow Hunter. I have his daughter, Isabella Jackson. Any information will be gladly received. Address
MRS. REBECCA HUNTER.
Brazos county, Millican, Texas.
</p></div>
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
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Mrs. Rebecca Hunter searching for her son Adolph Jackson
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Rebecca Hunter searching for her son, Adolph Jackson, who she has not seen since 1881. He is Rebecca's only son, but his sister is Sarelda Perry. Rebecca lives with his daughter Isabella Jackson.
Source
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
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September 5, 1889
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Millican, Brazos County, TX
Coverage
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San Antonio, TX
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Lena Lannutti
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To transcribe
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100
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<p>Dear Editor: I wish to inquire for my son, Adolph Jackson. He left here in 1881, and the last I heard of him he was in San Antonio. He is my only son. His sister's name is Sarelda Perry. I am a lone widow, and I am getting old. When he left I was widow Butler, and now I am widow Hunter. I have his daughter, Isabella Jackson. Any information will be gladly received. Address MRS. REBECCA HUNTER. Brazos county, Millican, Texas.</p>
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Completed
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for Mrs. Maria Henry, at the request of her brother, H. L. Williams, who died June 28. He left her May 6, 1867, and joined the regular army, in which he served three years--till May 6, 1870. That was in Loundsboro, Ala. He leaves a wife and two children. Please address me at Galveston, Texas.
WILEY SMITH
</p></div>
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Title
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
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Wiley Smith searching for Mrs. Mariah Henry
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Wiley Smith searching for Mrs. Mariah Henry on behalf of her brother, H. L. Williams. He left her to join the army in 1867 and served for three years. Williams died on June 28, 1880.
Source
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
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July 22, 1880
Relation
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Galveston, TX
Coverage
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Lowndesboro, AL
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Kristin Bridges
Scripto
Status
To transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for Mrs. Maria Henry, at the request of her brother, H. L. Williams, who died June 28. He left her May 6, 1867, and joined the regular army, in which he served three years--till May 6, 1870. That was in Loundsboro, Ala. He leaves a wife and two children. Please address me at Galveston, Texas.
WILEY SMITH
</p></div>
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Completed
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my relatives through your paper, whom I left nine miles from Liberty Court House, State of Missouri. I left there in 1860. My wife was named Melisia Uerill. My sons names are James and Elija Uerill; daughters name are Martha and Alice Uerill; one step-daughter named Anna White. I used to belong to a man by the name of Thomas Bigdle, but I go by the name of Elija Uerill. I am now 91 years of age. Am now living in Crystal Springs, Copiah county, Miss. Pastors read this notice to your congregations and help me to find my family, if you please. I want my children to know where I am so they can help me and come and see me. Any information of the whereabouts of my people will be thankfully received. Address me, Elijah Uerill, at Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Miss., in care of Rev. P. Cannon, pastor in charge of the M. E. Church.
</p></div>
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A name given to the resource
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
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Elijah Uerill seeking his wife Melisia Uerill, children James, Elija, Martha, and Alice Uerill, and stepdaughter Anna White
Subject
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Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Elijah Uerill seeking his wife Melisia Uerill, children James, Elija, Martha, and Alice Uerill, and stepdaughter Anna White. Elijah was formerly enslaved by Thomas Bigdle. He is 91 years old.
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
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September 8, 1887
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Crystal Springs, Copiah County, MS
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Liberty Court House, MO
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Carly Beehler
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Status
Not to transcribe
Percent Completed
100
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<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my relatives through your paper, whom I left nine miles from Liberty Court House, State of Missouri. I left there in 1860. My wife was named Melisia Uerill. My sons names are James and Elija Uerill; daughters name are Martha and Alice Uerill; one step-daughter named Anna White. I used to belong to a man by the name of Thomas Bigdle, but I go by the name of Elija Uerill. I am now 91 years of age. Am now living in Crystal Springs, Copiah county, Miss. Pastors read this notice to your congregations and help me to find my family, if you please. I want my children to know where I am so they can help me and come and see me. Any information of the whereabouts of my people will be thankfully received. Address me, Elijah Uerill, at Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Miss., in care of Rev. P. Cannon, pastor in charge of the M. E. Church.</p>
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African Methodist Episcopal Church
child(ren)
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minister
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>DEAR EDITOR-- Mr. Ed. Denton, a son of Capt. John B. Denton, and my mother's brother (white), it is supposed, left Texas some twenty years ago. It was my mother's last request that I should find out where he was and whether he was living. He has many relatives here in Texas who want to know his whereabouts. If he is living he will confer a favor that can never be repaid by addressing his nephew at Denison, Texas.
P. SULLIVAN BROWN.
California and Oregon papers please copy.
</p></div>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
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P. Sullivan Brown searching for his uncle Mr. Ed. Denton
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
P. Sullivan Brown searching for his mother's brother, Mr. Ed. Denton. Denton is white and the son of Capt. John B. Denton. Brown's mother's last wish was for her son to discover the whereabouts of Ed. Denton.
Source
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 4, 1880
Relation
A related resource
Denison, TX
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
TX (Texas)
Contributor
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Kristin Bridges
Scripto
Status
Not to transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>DEAR EDITOR-- Mr. Ed. Denton, a son of Capt. John B. Denton, and my mother's brother (white), it is supposed, left Texas some twenty years ago. It was my mother's last request that I should find out where he was and whether he was living. He has many relatives here in Texas who want to know his whereabouts. If he is living he will confer a favor that can never be repaid by addressing his nephew at Denison, Texas. P. SULLIVAN BROWN. California and Oregon papers please copy.</p>
</div>
Weight
dd
deceased
dying wish
uncle(s)
white father
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Title
A name given to the resource
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
Description
An account of the resource
1862, 1863, 1864, 1866, 1867, 1871, 1873, 1874, 1876, 1882, 1886, 1899, 1905
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
South Carolina
Washington, DC
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Title
A name given to the resource
John A. Brown searching for his parents and siblings George, Mary Jane, Ellen Nora, and Peter Brown
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
John A. Brown searching for his parents and siblings George, Mary Jane, Ellen Nora, and Peter Brown. John was born in Washington, DC but has not lived in that city for 40 years. He is searching for family in order to find an heir to his property.
Source
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Evening Star (Washington, DC)
Date
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December 21, 1886
Contributor
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Jesse Nasta
Publisher
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Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Library of Congress
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, DC
Relation
A related resource
Greenville, SC
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Wants to Find His People.
AN EX-SLAVE IN SEARCH OF HIS PARENTS OR
BROTHERS.
The clerk of the court has received a letter dated
Greenville, S. C., stating: "Many years ago I was
sold from my mother and father. I now wish to
hear from them as I am in possession of property,
and do not know when I am call from this world.
My master's name was George Williams and his
wife was named Betsy Williams, and he had sons
named George and Munroe and one daughter
named Rosa, who married a Hancock, and her hus-
band [husband] sold me to Mr. Jack Brinkley, a speculator.
My father belonged to a family of Browns." He
gives the names of George, Mary Jane, Ellen Nora,
and Peter Brown, as those of his brothers and sis-
ters [sisters], and closes by saying: "I was born back of the
public pump on Avenue street, Washington city, I
have been away from there 40 years. Do let me
hear from some of my people. John A. Brown."
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
dowry
dying wish
former enslaver
heir(s)
inheritance
property
slave trade
slave trader
white newspaper
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Scripto
Status
Completed
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Do You Know Them?
The Richmond PLANET.
Dear Sir: Will you kindly inform me of the whereabouts of my brother Alfred Hill, or his daughter, Mary Hill. When I last heard from my brother, he was living at No. 16 Haven Road, New Richmond. Since then I have written three letters and can't get an answer. I am an old pension veteran and my brother is all I have living and I wish to hear from him.
Yours truly,
RICHARD HILL
Answer in care of Mrs. M.L. Lawrence, 36 Ruggles Street, Suite 2, Roxbury, Mass.
</p></div>
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Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
Description
An account of the resource
1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1922
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Massachusetts
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Title
A name given to the resource
Richard Hill searching for brother Alfred Hill and niece Mary Hill
Subject
The topic of the resource
Do You Know Them? Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Richard Hill is searching for his brother Alfred Hill and Alfred's daughter Mary Hill. Alfred is Richard's last living relative. When last heard from he was
Source
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Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 31, 1913
Contributor
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Ari Levine
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Richmond, VA
Relation
A related resource
Roxbury, Massachusetts
Scripto
Status
Not to transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>Do You Know Them? The Richmond PLANET. Dear Sir: Will you kindly inform me of the whereabouts of my brother Alfred Hill, or his daughter, Mary Hill. When I last heard from my brother, he was living at No. 16 Haven Road, New Richmond. Since then I have written three letters and can't get an answer. I am an old pension veteran and my brother is all I have living and I wish to hear from him. Yours truly, RICHARD HILL Answer in care of Mrs. M.L. Lawrence, 36 Ruggles Street, Suite 2, Roxbury, Mass.</p>
</div>
Weight
dd
dying wish
niece
pension (Civil War)
sibling(s)
veteran
-
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Scripto
Status
Completed
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR-- I wish to find the whereabouts of my kin people, two brothers and one sister. Brothers are named Horace and Robin Haril, and sister was Rosetta Haril. Brother Horace married Sarah Ann Garrett. Robin's wife was named Virta Cartwright; sister's husband was named Alex Haril. I left them all in 1867, 2 1/2 miles from San Augustine, Texas, on Mr. Bill Garrett's plantation. In slave time we all belonged to the widow Sallie Harril. Our father's name was Adam Haril; he died when we were quite small. Our mother was named Eliza; she is living with me, and desires to find her boys that they may care for her in old age. It was about two years after emancipation when I left them. I have heard from them several times. I ask Rev. Robert Williams, the pastor at San Augustine, to please take this letter and seek for my relatives. Address me, in care of Rev. Willis H. Jackson, Brenham, Texas.
MRS. ANN LEE.
</p></div>
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Title
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Texas
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Title
A name given to the resource
Mrs. Ann Lee searching for her two brothers Horace and Robin Haril and sister Rosetta Haril
Subject
The topic of the resource
Letter to the Editor
Description
An account of the resource
Mrs. Ann Lee is searching for her two brothers Horace and Robin Haril and sister Rosetta Haril. She left them in 1867 near San Augustine, TX on Mr. Bill Garrett's plantation. Horace was married to Sarah Ann Garrett, Robin was married to Virta Cartwright, and Rosetta was married to Alex Haril. They all formerly belonged to Sally Harril. Their father's name was Adam Haril and he died when they were all small. Their mother, Eliza Haril, is living with Ann and looks for her boys to take care of her in her old age. She has heard from them several times and asks the Rev. Robert Williams, the pastor at San Augustine, to take this letter and find them.
Source
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The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 1, 1884
Contributor
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Daniel Runyon
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Brenham, TX
San Augustine, TX
Scripto
Status
Not to transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>MR. EDITOR-- I wish to find the whereabouts of my kin people, two brothers and one sister. Brothers are named Horace and Robin Haril, and sister was Rosetta Haril. Brother Horace married Sarah Ann Garrett. Robin's wife was named Virta Cartwright; sister's husband was named Alex Haril. I left them all in 1867, 2 1/2 miles from San Augustine, Texas, on Mr. Bill Garrett's plantation. In slave time we all belonged to the widow Sallie Harril. Our father's name was Adam Haril; he died when we were quite small. Our mother was named Eliza; she is living with me, and desires to find her boys that they may care for her in old age. It was about two years after emancipation when I left them. I have heard from them several times. I ask Rev. Robert Williams, the pastor at San Augustine, to please take this letter and seek for my relatives. Address me, in care of Rev. Willis H. Jackson, Brenham, Texas. MRS. ANN LEE.</p>
</div>
Weight
dd
dying wish
family history
female enslaver
former enslaver
migration (post-emancipation)
parent(s)
sibling(s)
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Title
A name given to the resource
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Texas
Louisiana
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Title
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Charlotte Harbert searching for her children Clark Wesley, Allen Jackson, and Mary Ann
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Charlotte Harbert searching for her older children Clark Wesley, Allen Jackson, and Mary Ann.
Source
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 8, 1883
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Lockhart, TX
New Orleans, LA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire
for my children. Their given names
are Clark Wesley, Allen Jackson,
and Mary Ann. Clark Wesley's
father was Abraham Perry, belonging
to Samuel Perry, who lived
in St. Louis. I left Clark Wesley
3 miles above St. Louis, on the
dairy farm of Dr. John G. Bryant,
with Thomas Bryant, the Doctor's
cousin. The father of Allen Jackson
and Mary Ann was Jack Bryant,
all belonging to Dr. Bryant. I
left Jack Bryant and my children,
Allen and Mary, in 1845, in the
lead mines in a little town called
Potosi, 75 miles below St. Louis. I
was Dr. Bryant's cook, Charlotte
Bryant, and was brought out by
Jennie Jenkins, Maj. Curl (Kerl) &
Co. to Mississippi, from thence to
Lockhart, Caldwell county, Texas,
where I have lived ever since with
Mr. Crocket Harbert. I heard indirectly
a while after I got here
that my children were brought to
Austin, Texas, and carried from
there to New Orleans. Since then
I've heard nothing from them. I
have two children born since my
stay in Texas. The girl is Josephine,
the boy is William Henry,
who died a few years ago. I desire
that all pastors and readers of this
inquiry will try to find them for me.
I am old and my health has failed
me; only a few more days remain
to me upon earth, and I want to
find my children and have them
come where I am and take my
property, etc., into their hands. I
am trying to follow Jesus; have
been a member of the M. E. Church
20 years. my daughter is also a
member of the same Church. If I
do not meet them again on earth I
trust I shall meet them again in heaven.
Address Charlotte Harbert, care of
Rev. R H. Harbert, Lockhart,
Caldwell county, Texas.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
dying wish
family history
forced migration
inheritance
letter to the editor
minister
-
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Title
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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
Description
An account of the resource
1864, 1866, 1868, 1871, 1879, 1880, 1890, 1894, 1895, 1900, 1911, 1912
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
North Carolina
Virginia
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Charles Pearson searching for his mother and uncle
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
The first article states that Charles Pearson, Newton, NC, sentenced to be hanged for murder, wishes to communicate with his mother or uncle, Armstead Pearson, Alexandria, VA. The second article, dated October 25th 1880, describes his execution.
The second article, "An Alexandria Negro Hanged," was published in the Alexandria Gazette on 25 Oct 1880 on page 3.
Source
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Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
September 24, 1880
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, Library of Congress
Relation
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Newton, Catawba County, NC
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Alexandria, VA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED. - Dr. E.A. Stabler
has received a letter from J.C. Clapp, a colored
preacher of Newton, Catawba county, N.
C. written, he says, at the request of Charles
Pearson, colored, who, at the last term of the
court of that county was convicted of murder
and sentenced to be hanged on the 22d of October,
"to ascertain something about the mother
or uncle, Armstead Pearson, of the doomed
man who are thought to reside in this city, as
he (the murderer) wishes to communicate with
them before his execution." Any in possession
of the information sought for will confer a favor
upon both the colored preacher and the
condemned man by communicating with Dr.
Stabler.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
dying wish
minister
parent(s)
uncle(s)
white newspaper
-
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cc185c50ca1ddbb52e691925186ae58f
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Title
A name given to the resource
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Alabama
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Caesar King (formerly Caesar Dent) searching for his wife and children
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Cesar King (formerly Caesar Dent) searching for his wife Annie, stepdaughter Linzy, and children John Calvin, Joshua and Wine.
Source
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 14, 1883
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Tuscaloosa County, AL
Marengo County, AL
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
MR. EDITOR: -- I wish to inquire
for my wife and children left in
Alabama, Tuscaloosa county, 1860.
The names of them are John Calvin,
Joshua and Wine. My wife's old-
est [oldest] child was Linzy, and their moth-
er [mother] Annie. Our owner's name was
Pinkney Frisom. My name was
Caesar Dent. The last time I heard
of them they were at the Maples, in
Marengo county, Alabama, 70 miles
from where I left them. I am a
traveling preacher, and have re-
tired [retired] on account of weak lungs,
aged 55 years. I should be glad to
hear from my friends before I die.
My name is now CAESAR KING.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
dying wish
letter to the editor
minister
spouse
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Title
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Mississippi
Alabama
South Carolina
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Title
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Emma Spencer searching for her uncles Peter Robert, and Stephen Lockhart and aunt Isoleni
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Emma Spencer searching for her uncles, Peter Lockhart, Robert Lockhart, Stephen Lockhart, Joseph Lockhart, and her aunt Isoleni. They were formerly enslaved in Mississippi and Alabama.
Source
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 2, 1882
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
AL (Alabama)
SC (South Carolina)
Relation
A related resource
Aberdeen, MS
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
DEAR EDITOR I want to enquire
for some uncles of mine.
They lived in Lawrence District.
When my grandmother came here
to this state, from South Carolina,
my mother was a baby; when my
grandmother came here with Mr.
Matt. Lockheart, and Sam. Lockheart,
their misses names were
Mary and Lucinda. Mr. Matt, and
Tom were sons of Gen. Lockhart.
My mother left three daughters
and our grandmother raised us. My
name is Emma Jane Spencer and
sister's name is Mary Maris Ellis
The uncles names I want to find out
about, I will give, as their ages
come: Peter Lockhart, Robert
Lockhart, Stephen Lockhart, and
Joseph Lockhart. I have an aunt
also, I wish to find out about, her
name is Isoleni, she was sold to
Mr. Russell, of Alabama, My
grandfather's and grandmother's
names are Isaac Lockhart, and
Mary Lockhart; she died the 19th.
of July, 1864, and was buried on the
28th. I am a member of the Methodist
church, and sister is a member
of the Missionary Baptist. The
last words of my grandmother were
for sisters and myself, to hunt up
our uncle and aunt, so you will
greatly oblige us by sending to
the different churches a copy of
this letter.
EMMA SPENCER
Aberdeen, Miss.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
dying wish
family history
forced migration
former enslaver
letter to the editor
ministers please read
slave trade
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Title
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Texas
Virginia
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Title
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Eliza Holmes seeking information about her husband Frank Holmes and son Jas. Monroe Holmes
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Eliza Holmes seeking information about her husband, Frank Holmes, and son, Jas. Monroe Holmes, who she last saw in Richmond, VA in 1860. Her son was sold in Richmond.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
January 17, 1895
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Chris Byrd
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Richmond, VA
Relation
A related resource
Flatonia, Fayette County, TX
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED OF
my husband and son. We parted
at Richmond, Va., in 1860. My
son's name was Jas. Monroe Holmes;
my husband's name was Frank
Holmes. My son was sold in Rich-
mond, Va. I don't know where
they carried him to. My husband
was not sold; I left him in Rich-
mond, Va. and I and five children,
Henry, Gabriel, Charles, Dortha
and Jacob were sold to a trader who
lived in Texas. I am now old, and
don't think that I shall be here long
and would like to see them before I
die. Any information concerning
them will be thankfully received by
Eliza Holmes, Flatonia, Fayette
Co., Texas.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
child(ren)
dying wish
former enslaver
slave trade
slave trader
spouse
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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Title
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Mary Jane Drew Coleman Burnett seeks information about her mother Evaline Jone Drew
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Mary Burnett seeking information on her family because she is sick and wants to see them before she dies
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 29, 1900
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Chris Byrd
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Duffields, WV
Pittsburgh, PA
Relation
A related resource
Philadelphia, PA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information wanted of Eveline
Jone Drew, my mother, who about
eleven years ago lived in Duffield,
near Thannadoah junction, West
Virginia. When last heard from,
about four years ago, she lived in
Pittsburg, Pa. My father's name
was Addison Drew. My brother
Richard Beale, and my sister, Ma-
haley Anne Carter, also lived in
Pittsburg. My maiden name was
Mary Jane Drew. I married Jonas
Coleman and lived in Baltimore
about twelve years ago, when my
mother wrote me. I have since
married Mr. Adam Burnett. I am
sick in bed and the doctor says I
cannot get well, therefore I desire
to see my people before dying.
Any information enabling me to
communicate with my mother,
Eveline Jones Drew, or my brother,
Richard Beals, or my sister,, Ma-
haley Anne Carter, will bestow a
very great favor upon a sick wo-
man, Mrs. Mary Jane Drew Cole-
man Burnett, 623 S. Clasion St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
dying wish
literacy
parent(s)
remarried
sibling(s)
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Title
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
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1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
North Carolina
Louisiana
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Title
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Hagar Outlaw seeking information about her children Cherry, Viny, and Mills Outlaw
Subject
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Information Wanted Ad
Description
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Hagar Outlaw searching for her children Cherry, Viny, Milla, Noah, Julia, John, Eli, and Thomas Rembry Outlaw. She also mentions a Hugh Outlaw.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
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April 7, 1866
Contributor
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Margaret Strolle
Coverage
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Wake Forest, NC
New Orleans, LA
AL (Alabama)
Relation
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Raleigh, NC
Scripto
Transcription
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INFORMATION WANTED
Of the children of Hagar Outlaw, who went from
Wake Forest. Three of them, (their names
being Cherry, Viny, and Mills Outlaw.) were
bought by Abram Hester Noah Outlaw was
taken to Alabama by Joseph Turner Hillsborough.
John Outlaw was sold to George Vaughan. Eli
Outlaw was sold by Joseph Outlaw. He acted
as watchman for old David Outlaw. Thomas
Rembry Outlaw was taken away by Wm. Outlaw.
Julia Outlaw was sold in New Orleans by Dr.
Outlaw. I live in Raleigh, and I hope they will
think enough of their mother to come and look
for her, as she is growing old, and needs help.
She will be glad to see them again at her side.
The place is healthy, and they can all do well
here. As the hand of time steals over me now
so rapidly, I wish to see my dear ones once more
clasped to their mother's heart as in days of yore.
Come to the capital of North Carolina, and you
will find your mother there, eagerly awaiting
her loved ones.
Hugh Outlaw, if you should find any or all of
my children, you will do me an incalculable favor
by immediately informing them that their mo-
ther still lives.
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Weight
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child(ren)
dying wish
family history
former enslaver
slave trade
slave trader