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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my kin folks. My father was Clay and uncle Jacob Finner. Father went to the army in 1860. I heard he was running a restaurant, also that he was dead. Uncle Jacob went away in 1861. I was a boy three years old. We belonged to old Joe Finner; he had two children, a boy and a girl. In 1863 we were sold to Parson Cooper near Hickory Flat, Miss. Mother and three children named Susan, Margaret, and John. Mother is named Aimy.
A. J. COOPER,
Holly Springs, Miss., Box 192.
</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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Title
A name given to the resource
A. J. Cooper seeking his father Clay and uncle Jacob Finner
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
A. J. Cooper is seeking his father Clay and his uncle Jacob Finner. Clay went to the army in 1860 and is said to be running a restaurant or possibly dead. Jacob left in 1861. Cooper's mother was Aimy.
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
August 8, 1881
Relation
A related resource
Holly Springs, MS
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hickory Flat, MS
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Hannah Pfeifer
Scripto
Status
To transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my kin folks. My father was Clay and uncle Jacob Finner. Father went to the army in 1860. I heard he was running a restaurant, also that he was dead. Uncle Jacob went away in 1861. I was a boy three years old. We belonged to old Joe Finner; he had two children, a boy and a girl. In 1863 we were sold to Parson Cooper near Hickory Flat, Miss. Mother and three children named Susan, Margaret, and John. Mother is named Aimy. A. J. COOPER, Holly Springs, Miss., Box 192.</p>
</div>
Weight
dd
Civil War
escaped
former enslaver
left with Union Army
parent(s)
runaway
self-emancipation
slave trade
U. S. Army
uncle(s)
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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
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
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Title
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A. L. Hart searching for Edith Chappel
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
A.L. Hart searching for Edith Chappel and letting her know that her aunt Fannie Bostick is residing with him.
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
July 22, 1865
Contributor
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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
Philadelphia, PA
Relation
A related resource
Columbia, SC
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED
Edith Chappel left Columbia, South Carolina,
on February 20th, 1865, with army of Gen.
Sherman, from the residence of Mrs. Henry Ly-
ons. Her aunt, Fannie Bostick, can be found
with MR. A. L. HART,
327 Lombard St.,
Philadelphia.
July 22--2t.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
left with Union Army
U. S. Army
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Charleston Daily News (Charleston, SC)
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
South Carolina
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Title
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Adam Wright searching for Daniel Wright
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Adam Wright searching for Daniel Wright who left Charleston, SC, with the 45th Pennsylvania Regiment in 1862.
Source
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The Charleston Daily News (Charleston, SC)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
January 7, 1868
Contributor
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Jesse Nasta
Publisher
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Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Library of Congress
Relation
A related resource
Charleston, SC
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
ANY INFORMATION OF DANIEL
WRIGHT, colored, who was employed in the 45th
Pennsylvania Regiment, and who left Charleston in
1862, will be thankfully received. Address
ADAM WRIGHT,
Box 293, Charleston P. O.
January 6, 3*
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
left with Union Army
U. S. Colored Infantry
veteran
white newspaper
-
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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
Tennessee
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Aley Pruett (formerly Aley Carr) searching for her son William Frago
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Aley Pruett (formerly Aley Carr) searching for her son William Frago. Wm. Bryant writing and signing the ad on Aley Pruett's behalf. [It is possible that this refers to Union General Eleazor A. Paine.]
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 8, 1883
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Relation
A related resource
Gallatin, Tennessee
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
MR. EDITOR: William Frago left this place in time of war. His mother belonged to Sewell Carr, and was then Aley Carr, but is now Aley Pruett. The boy left with Gen. Paine. His mother and sister, still living, would like to know where he is. WM. BRYANT, Gallatin, Tenn.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
child(ren)
Civil War
former enslaver
left with Union Army
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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
Mississippi
Indiana
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Title
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Ann Peary looking for her son Alex Long
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Ann Peary searching for her son Alex Long who was born in Lexington, Holmes County, MS and was enslaved by Mr. Peary.
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
April 6, 1872
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
Lexington, Holmes County, MS
Indianapolis, IN
Relation
A related resource
Yazoo City, MS
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION wanted of my son Alex.
Long. At his birth I lived in Lexington.
Holmes Co. Miss., and did at that time belong
to Mr. Peary who lived in said City and
Co. I belonging to him went by the name
Ann Peary. The boy left here with Major
Lyons for Indianapolis, Ind., in the year
1865.
His age is about sixteen (16) years. To any
one finding him I will give $10. If you hear
anything of him
Address Ann Peary
Yazoo City Miss.
Please read in the Churches.
April 6-6t.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
child(ren)
Civil War
former enslaver
left with Union Army
migration (north)
ministers please read
Reconstruction
reward
-
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e90ffea38112ed7bc4426a99d74cf1d4
Scripto
Status
Completed
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR— I desire to inquire for my father and sister. We were owned by the Lorbors, of East Gibson, La. Father's name was Ben Boters, sister's was Nettie Humphries. She and husband belonged to Mad. Ribbson, of East Gibson. At the death of the Horbors father and I fell to I. B. Hanes, near Jackson, La. I left home August 3, 1862. Any information of them will be gladly received. Please address me at Shreveport, La.
BEN BATES.
</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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Title
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Ben Bates searching for his father Ben Boters and sister Nettie Humphries
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Ben Bates searching for his father, Ben Boters, and sister, Nettie Humphries. Bates and his father were formerly enslaved by the Lorbers and Nettie was formerly enslaved by Mad. Ribbson.
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
July 15, 1880
Relation
A related resource
Shreveport, LA
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
East Gibbson, LA
Jackson, LA
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Kristin Bridges
Scripto
Status
To transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR— I desire to inquire for my father and sister. We were owned by the Lorbors, of East Gibson, La. Father's name was Ben Boters, sister's was Nettie Humphries. She and husband belonged to Mad. Ribbson, of East Gibson. At the death of the Horbors father and I fell to I. B. Hanes, near Jackson, La. I left home August 3, 1862. Any information of them will be gladly received. Please address me at Shreveport, La.
BEN BATES.
</p></div>
Weight
dd
Civil War
escaped
estate
estate division
former enslaver
left with Union Army
master died
parent(s)
runaway
self-emancipation
sibling(s)
untranscribed
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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
Georgia
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Title
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Benjamin McClindon searching for his brother James McClindon
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Benjamin McClindon seeking information of his brother, James McClindon.
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
June 24, 1886
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
Savannah, GA
Relation
A related resource
Rome, Georgia
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
MR. EDITOR - I desire to inquire for my brother, James McClindon. He left this place the same year the war closed; I heard that he went to Savannah with Sherman's troops in 1865. If any of my friends, or friend to the colored people know of my brother's whereabouts they will do me a great favor by writing to me at Rome, Ga. Nicey McClindon refugeed to Savannah, Ga, with Dr. McMair. BENJ. MCCLINDON.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
left with Union Army
Sherman's Army
sibling(s)
U. S. Army
-
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12b3f0105bb29edb79b9443decdafee2
Scripto
Status
Completed
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my son, Sam Doods. He belonged to Moses Foster, who lived in Copiah Co., Miss. He left home in June, 1862. When last heard from he was in the 58th U.S. Colored Infantry under Col. Preston. Address me at Brookhaven, Miss., in care of Rev. H. May.
BETSY DOODS.
</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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Title
A name given to the resource
Betsy Doods searching for her son Sam Doods
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Betsy Doods searching for her son, Sam Doods. He was formerly enslaved by Moses Foster before joining the United States Army. He served in the 58th U. S. Colored Infantry.
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
April 15, 1880
Relation
A related resource
Brookhaven, MS
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Copiah County, MS
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Kristin Bridges
Scripto
Status
To transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my son, Sam Doods. He belonged to Moses Foster, who lived in Copiah Co., Miss. He left home in June, 1862. When last heard from he was in the 58th U.S. Colored Infantry under Col. Preston. Address me at Brookhaven, Miss., in care of Rev. H. May.
BETSY DOODS.
</p></div>
Weight
dd
child(ren)
Civil War
escaped
former enslaver
left with Union Army
resistance
runaway
U. S. Army
U. S. Colored Infantry
U. S. Colored Troops
untranscribed
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1865
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Louisiana
Mississippi
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Title
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Betsy Powel searching for her husband Dick Powel (2nd of 2 ads)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Betsy Powel looking for her husband, Dick Powel, who was last known to be in Vicksburg, MS.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 20, 1865
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Karyna Hlyvynska
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Vicksburg, MS
New Orleans, LA
Relation
A related resource
New Orleans, LA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
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
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
left with Union Army
multiple ad
Reconstruction
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
Kansas
Alabama
Georgia
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Title
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Bettie Cox (formerly Bettie Nelson) searching for brothers Joe and George Nelson
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Bettie Cox (formerly Bettie Nelson) searching for her brothers, Joe and George Nelson, who enlisted in the Union Army in 1863.
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
October 11, 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
Athens, AL
Athens, GA
Relation
A related resource
Columbus, KS
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED CONCERNING
my brothers, Joe and George Nelson, who
enlisted in the Union army near Athens,
Ala., in 1863 We formerly belonged to
John S. Nelson, who lived within nine
miles of Athens, Ga., on the Elk river. Our
mother's name was Nancy Nelson, who
died when I was two years old. My maiden
name was Bettie Nelson. My name at press-
ent is Bettie Cox; am 22 years old. Address
Bettie Cox, Columbus, Kansas.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
Civil War
former enslaver
left with Union Army
resistance
sibling(s)
soldier
U. S. Army
-
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Title
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Daily Selma Messenger (Selma, AL)
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Alabama
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Title
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Bill Dudley searching for his father Austin Dudley
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Bill Dudley searching for his father Austin Dudley. He left Selma, AL with the Union troops led by General Wilson, referred to as "Federal raiders", in April of 1865. He has not been heard from since.
Source
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Daily Selma Messenger (Selma, AL)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
April 14, 1867
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Newspapers.com
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Selma, AL
Selma, AL
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted!
About the 2nd of April 1865, (the time of the
occupation of Selma by the Federal raiders under
command of Gen. Wilson,) my father, a
colored man, named AUSTIN DUDLEY, upon the
evacuation of the city by the raiders, left with
them. Since that time nothing has been heard
from him by his friends and relatives here.
Anyone, knowing anything as to his whereabouts,
would, by sending such information to
this office, greatly relieve a distressed wife and
his anxious son. Address Messenger, Selma,
Alabama. BILL DUDLEY.
apr2daw2w*
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
left with Union Army
parent(s)
resistance
runaway
self-emancipation
white newspaper
-
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cf925fd929e8ece4e7032fefc6477d39
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Tri-Weekly Standard (Raleigh, NC)
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
North Carolina
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Title
A name given to the resource
Britton Richardson seeking their son Isham Richardson
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Britton Richardson seeking their son Isham Richardson. Isham Richardson, described as being an albino, was taken from his parent during the Civil War by U.S. troops. He is believed to be somewhere in the North.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Tri-Weekly Standard (Raleigh, NC)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 26, 1867
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Relation
A related resource
Johnston County, NC
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED!
MY SON, ISHAM RICHARDSON, AN AL-
BINO [ALBINO]—white skinned, but of negro blood, with
one black spot on his under lip—light eyes,
white, soft woolly hair—unable to see in the
glare of the sun—was taken from me when the
Federal army came through, and is no doubt now
in the North some where. On the tenth day of
April he will be 15 years old. I live in Johnston
County, N. C., but a letter would reach me at
Eagle Rock, Wake County, N. C.
BRITTON RICHARDSON.
November 26th, 1867. 104—3t free.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
child(ren)
Civil War
contrabands
kidnapping
left with Union Army
migration (north)
physical description
Reconstruction
U. S. Army
white newspaper
-
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a7647aac294714514c479a653a3c84eb
Scripto
Status
Completed
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR-- I would like to inquire for my brother-in-law, who left home in 1865 with the Yankees. His name was Hart; his mother's name was Tempy Hart, he had four sisters, Margaret, Mary, Virty and Millie, and three brothers, Riley, Washington and John. Any information will be thankfully received. Address C. M. Moore, Orange, Grove Co., Tex.
</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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
C. M. Moore seeking their brother-in-law Hart
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
C. M. Moore seeking their brother-in-law Hart. He left their home in 1865 with the Union army. His mother's name was Tempy Hart and he had four brothers and three sisters.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
April 26, 1888
Relation
A related resource
Orange, Grove County, TX
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Carly Beehler
Scripto
Status
To transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR-- I would like to inquire for my brother-in-law, who left home in 1865 with the Yankees. His name was Hart; his mother's name was Tempy Hart, he had four sisters, Margaret, Mary, Virty and Millie, and three brothers, Riley, Washington and John. Any information will be thankfully received. Address C. M. Moore, Orange, Grove Co., Tex.
</p></div>
Weight
dd
Civil War
contrabands
desertion (spousal)
escaped
left with Union Army
U. S. Army
untranscribed
-
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152d9dd98f3266a6a8866bd9c82661a0
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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
Louisiana
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Caroline Jones searching for her brother Oscar Jones
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Caroline Jones searching for her brother, Oscar Jones, who was enslaved by Capt. W. M. Kelley in East Baton Rouge, LA.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Southwestern Christian Recorder (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 8, 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
Baton Rouge, LA
Relation
A related resource
Clinton, LA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
DEAR EDITOR: I desire to find
my brother. His name was Oscar
Jones. His father was Oscar, and
two sisters Caroline and Emily,
used to belong Capt. W. M. Kelley
who lived in East Baton Rouge
Parish. Oscar went off during the
war, and I have heard from him
but once since; he wrote to sister
Emily about five years ago. She
then lived in Baton Rouge.
Address me at Clinton, La, in care of
Rev. C. Monroe.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
left with Union Army
letter to the editor
literacy
minister
runaway
self-emancipation
sibling(s)
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/9a0404df226d8fd7cb8625c38d1027c0.jpg
986aa6cf393f0ec63616f65cf391050b
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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
Mississippi
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Caroline McAdory searching for her son Monroe Harvey
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Caroline McAdory searching for her son, Monroe Harvey. This appears to be the first of two ads placed by McAdory. The second one identifies her as Caroline McAdoy and her son as Munroe McAdoy.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 31, 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
Vicksburg, MS
Relation
A related resource
West, Holmes County, MS
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
DEAR EDITOR:--I wish to in-
quire [inquire] of my son, who left me when
he was 15 years old in 1865, with
the cavalry, from Kosciusko, Miss.
His name was Monroe Harvey.
His father's was Wells McAdory,
and my name is Caroline McAdory.
He went to Vicksburg, and I have
been unable to hear from him.
Address me at West Station, Holmes
county, Miss., in care of Sam. P.
Bell. CAROLINE MCADORY.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
child(ren)
Civil War
left with Union Army
soldier
U. S. Colored Cavalry
-
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ff2f26380994f6f8156d6ae6f529ea85
Scripto
Status
Completed
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>DEAR EDITOR:—I want to find my son; his name was Monroe Harvey; he left Kosciusko, Attala Co., Miss., during the last war. He formerly belonged to John Harvey in Kosciusko. I then belonged to a man by the name of Williamston McAdory. I now live sixteen miles north of Kosciusko with his sister Eliza. Address me at West Station, Miss.
CAROLINE MCADORY.
</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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Caroline McAdory seeking her son Monroe Harvey
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Caroline McAdory searching for her son, Monroe Harvey, who was last seen in Kosciusko, Mississippi during the Civil War.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Southwestern Christian Advocate, (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
January 29, 1888
Relation
A related resource
West Station, MS
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Kosciusko, Attala County, MS
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Lena Lannutti
Scripto
Status
To transcribe
Percent Completed
100
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output">
<p>DEAR EDITOR:—I want to find my son; his name was Monroe Harvey; he left Kosciusko, Attala Co., Miss., during the last war. He formerly belonged to John Harvey in Kosciusko. I then belonged to a man by the name of Williamston McAdory. I now live sixteen miles north of Kosciusko with his sister Eliza. Address me at West Station, Miss. CAROLINE MCADORY.</p>
</div>
Weight
dd
child(ren)
Civil War
escaped
former enslaver
left with Union Army
runaway
self-emancipation
-
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a828c86bf71ecce5ce25ccf03f7843ae
Scripto
Status
Completed
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my son. He left me in 1865 and went to Vicksburg with cavalry. He was Monroe Harvey. I heard he was living. Address me at West Station, Miss.
CAROLINE MCADORY.
</p></div>
Dublin Core
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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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Caroline McAdory seeking her son Monroe Harvey
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Caroline McAdory is seeking her son, Monroe Harvey. He left in 1865 to join the cavalry, likely the Union.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 17, 1881
Relation
A related resource
West Station, MS
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Vicksburg, MS
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Hannah Pfeifer
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 inquire for my son. He left me in 1865 and went to Vicksburg with cavalry. He was Monroe Harvey. I heard he was living. Address me at West Station, Miss. CAROLINE MCADORY.</p>
</div>
Weight
dd
child(ren)
escaped
left with Union Army
self-emancipation
U. S. Colored Cavalry
-
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742837800da8fa086763e02256a481e8
Dublin Core
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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
Mississippi
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Caroline McAdoy seeking information about her son Munroe McAdoy
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Caroline McAdoy seeking information of her son, Munroe McAdoy. This appears to be the second ad placed by Caroline McAdoy. In the first ad, she was identified as Caroline McAdory and her son was identified as Monroe Harvey.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
December 30, 1886
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
Rocky Point, Attala County, MS
Relation
A related resource
West, MS
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
I wish to inquire for my son,
Munroe McAdoy. He was 15 years
old when I saw him last, in 1865,
at Rock Point; he went off with the
soldiers that year. He is some
where in this country, I have no
idea where. My name is Caroline
McAdoy, and I am now living at
Rock Point, Attala county, Miss.
Please address Caroline McAdoy,
West Station, Miss.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
child(ren)
Civil War
left with Union Army
U. S. Army
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/38e35385482de37a97fd5ecf1de80cc8.jpg
a97011e5e232ef521466101b31bfc188
Dublin Core
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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
Louisiana
Mississippi
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Title
A name given to the resource
Caroline Ramsey looking for her son Wesley Ramsey
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Caroline Ramsey searching for her son, Wesley Ramsey, who left Natchez, MS with the Union Army.
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
August 29, 1895
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Judy Giesberg
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Natchez, MS
Relation
A related resource
New Orleans, LA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted of Wesley
Ramsey, who left Natchez, Miss.,
with General Ransoms's brigade
about 1864. He is the brother of
Dennis Ramsey; his father's name
was Peter Ramsey; had a sister
named Lottie Ramsey. Any
information as to his whereabouts will
be thankfully received by his mother
Caroline Ramsey, 4526 Conslance
street, New Orleans, La.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
child(ren)
Civil War
family history
left with Union Army
U. S. Army
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/c4821eaca4bd25b163a45f17b445c767.TIF
ebf013b47ed0fa51ef4d8ffb2b251910
Dublin Core
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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
Louisiana
Mississippi
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Title
A name given to the resource
Caroline Ramsey seeking information about her son Wesley Ramsey (2nd of 2 ads placed)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Caroline Ramsey seeking information of her son Wesley Ramsey. Caroline also placed an Information Wanted for Wesley in 1890.
The ad Caroline Ramsey placed three years ago in this paper can be found here: https://informationwanted.org/items/show/id/702
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 5, 1893
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Chris Byrd
Relation
A related resource
New Orleans, LA
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Adams County, MS
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.--Of my
son, Wesley Ramsey, otherwise known as
Sex Ramsey, who was born in Adams Co.,
Miss. He left home during the war, and
nothing has been heard of him since. His
parents' names are Peter and Caroline
Ramsey. His brother's and sister's names
are Dennis and Lottie, respectively.
Any information leading to his wherea
bouts will be gladly received by his moth-
er, Caroline Ramsey, 830 Constance St ,
New Nrleans, La.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
child(ren)
Civil War
left with Union Army
multiple ad
runaway
self-emancipation
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/d1e1fbe3d63b1d711978886a979cf613.jp2
1e0f860741dc7d44b5fca7cc88dd509f
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The National Tribune (Washington, DC)
Description
An account of the resource
1883, 1888, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1900, 1901, 1904, 1905, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Missouri
Tennessee
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Title
A name given to the resource
Catherine Bruester searching for her brother Green Baker (or Bruester)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Catherine Bruester searching for her brother, Green Baker (Bruester), who joined a Tennessee colored regiment in 1862 and has not been seen since.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
National Tribune (Washington, DC)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 20, 1907
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
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Carthage, MO
Moscow, Fayette County, TN (near Moscow)
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
WANTED--Information. In 1862 Green
Baker, or Bruester, living near
Moscow, Fayette Co., Tenn. joined one
of the Tennessee colored regiments and
has never been heard from by his family.
Any of his comrades knowing his where-
abouts, either living or dead, or to the
organization he belonged, address his
sister, Catherine Bruester, Carthage, Mo.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
left with Union Army
pension (Civil War)
sibling(s)
U. S. Army
U. S. Colored Troops
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/ec0076dac90ee43f9a84dce48fcf763e.jpg
d9c394ea87ae2bafdee73434fb5f1294
Dublin Core
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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
Arkansas
Alabama
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Dock Thatcher searching for his mother Mary Thatcher and siblings
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friends Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Dock Thatcher searching for his mother Mary Thatcher and siblings John, Mark, Richmond, Martha, Eliza, Matilda, and Peggy. He last saw them in Limestone County, AL.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
January 4, 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
Limestone County, AL
Relation
A related resource
North Little Rock, AR
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
MR. EDITOR - I desire to hear
from my people whom I left in war
time. Mother was Mary Thatcher.
She had four boys and four girls;
John was the eldest boy, then
Mark, Richmond and myself, Dock
Thatcher. The girls were Martha,
Eliza, Matilda and Peggy. I left
them in Limestone county,
Alabama. Address, care of Rev. E.
D. Spencer, Argenta, Arkansas.
DOCK THATCHER.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
left with Union Army
minister
parent(s)
runaway
self-emancipation
sibling(s)
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/e48f3c4e79bb91d4cd81b01dce39abc4.jpg
dd8fbfbdffac34f2dae856ef51958222
Dublin Core
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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
New Jersey
Virginia
Dublin Core
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Title
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Dr. William S. Gladling seeking information about his uncle Jack Elsey
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Dr. William S. Gladling searching for his uncle, Jack Eley, who was last known to be in Isle of Wight County, VA. Eley and his family was formerly enslaved by Nathaniel C. Young.
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
March 21, 1889
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
Isle of Wight, VA
Smithfield, VA
Relation
A related resource
East Orange, NJ
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY UNCLE-
Jack Eley. Have not heard of him
since 1861. He left Isle of Wight county,
Va., in that year and we have never heard
of him since. Any information of him will
be thankfully received by his sister (my
mother.) Her maiden name was Eliza
Eley, then she married Daniel Gadling, all
of whom were slaves of Nathaniel C.
Young, near Smithfield, Va. Please address,
Dr. Wm. S. Gladling, East Orange,
N. J.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
Civil War
former enslaver
left with Union Army
resistance
self-emancipation
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/cda1a2c20a0cee69c04599add6cca795.TIF
19420fe66fb3742764643e7168667291
Dublin Core
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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
North Carolina
Kentucky
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
E. D. Hicks searching for mother Harriet Hicks, sisters Mariah and Rhoda, and brothers Solomon and Alonzo
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
E. D. Hicks searching for his mother, Harriett Hicks, sisters, Rhoda and Mariah, and his brothers, Alonzo and Solomon, who were all formerly enslaved by Jemmey Hicks.
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
September 26, 1895
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
Goldsburgh, North Carolina
Louisville, KY
Relation
A related resource
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information wanted of lost
friends. I left them in Goldsburgh,
N. C, in 1865, and the
same year I followed the Union
soldiers to Louisville Ky. During
slavery we belonged to a man
named Jemmey Hicks. My mothers's
name was Harriett Hicks. I
had two sisters: Mariah and Rhoda
Hicks, also two brothers, Solomon
and Alonzo Hicks Any information
will be gladly received by E.
D. Hicks, Elizabethtown, Ky , Box
87
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
family history
former enslaver
left with Union Army
migration (west)
parent(s)
resistance
runaway
sibling(s)
U. S. Army
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/643c3f7b26faf1f5f332fb7d23b47b8e.jpg
f4520e0566b457ea79d0a52c73164084
Scripto
Status
Completed
Transcription
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>DEAR EDITOR—I wish to find my people, whom I left at Webster and Louisville, Winston county, Miss., at the close of the war. We belonged to Mr. Isaac Sanders. My father was Israel Sanders. Mother was Caroline Sanders. She had fourteen children. William, Henry, James, George, Jack, Jennie, Catherine, Willie, Elijah and Robert Sanders. Father is now dead; but mother and I are living two miles north-west of Webster, Miss. Brother Henry and G. W. Sanders and sister Millie all live in Winston county where my three brothers left us. He went off with the yankee soldiers and said they were going to Vicksburg. A cousin Hanna, aunt Matilda Sanders daughter went with them. Any information will be gladly received.
Address E. W. Sanders, Winston Co., Miss.
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
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1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
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E. W. Sanders seeking their siblings William, Henry, James, George, Jack, Jennie, Catherine, Willie, Elijah, and Robert Sanders
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Letter to the Editor
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E. W. Sanders seeking their relatives who they left in Webster and Louisville, Mississippi at the end of the Civil War. Their mother Caroline Sanders had fourteen children. Three of their brothers went with the Union Army, possibly to Vicksburg. Their siblings were William, Henry, James, George, Jack, Jennie, Catherine, Willie, Elijah, and Robert Sanders. They also searched for their cousin Hannah and aunt Matilda Sanders.
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Date
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August 9, 1888
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Winston County, MS
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Vicksburg, MS
Webster, Winston County, MS
Louisville, Winston County, MS
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Carly Beehler
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100
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<p>DEAR EDITOR—I wish to find my people, whom I left at Webster and Louisville, Winston county, Miss., at the close of the war. We belonged to Mr. Isaac Sanders. My father was Israel Sanders. Mother was Caroline Sanders. She had fourteen children. William, Henry, James, George, Jack, Jennie, Catherine, Willie, Elijah and Robert Sanders. Father is now dead; but mother and I are living two miles north-west of Webster, Miss. Brother Henry and G. W. Sanders and sister Millie all live in Winston county where my three brothers left us. He went off with the yankee soldiers and said they were going to Vicksburg. A cousin Hanna, aunt Matilda Sanders daughter went with them. Any information will be gladly received. Address E. W. Sanders, Winston Co., Miss.</p>
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aunt(s)
Civil War
contrabands
escaped
former enslaver
left with Union Army
runaway
self-emancipation
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U. S. Army