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Unnamed person replying to search for Mr. James Harris and Mrs. Rebecca Harris
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 4, 1889
MR. EDITOR: I read in your issueof the SOUTHWESTERN, May 23,the inquiry of Mr. W. C. Temple-ton [Templeton], of No. 75 Donferth avenue,Jersey City, N. J., of the where-abouts [whereabouts] of my friend Mr. JamesHarris and his estimable wife,Mrs. Rachel Harris. We livedwith them in St. Louis, Mo., in1869 and 1870. I also was withhim steamboating…
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D. D. Alston correcting the advertisement for his brother Calvin
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 17, 1879
A Correction. DEAR EDITOR—I saw the advertisement for my brother Calvin, for which I am thankful, but please correct one mistake. The place is Shreveport, Texas. D. D. ALSTON.
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J. T. Henry seeking his mother July Henry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 24, 1883
MR. EDITOR:—My mother July Henry lived in Hamilton county, Tennessee, not Texas, as printed May 3. J. T. HENRY Dayton, Tenn. WEIMER, Texas, 1883.
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B. F. Williams seeking Georgie Ann Correthers
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 7, 1882
MR. EDITOR: I see a sad mistake in the SOUTHWESTERN of our daughter's name that I wish corrected. The man that she belonged to was named Neabey Correthers, the girl's name, Georgie Ann, the man that we belonged to was named James A. McLeary. I see the name in the paper Mary Ann, that is not right. Her name is Georgie Ann Correthers. The master…
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George Moore answering Maudy and Sallie Moore's ad
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 17, 1882
MR. EDITOR: One of your readers told me that two sisters, Maudy and Sallie Moore, have been inquiring for their people through your paper, about two or three months ago, but they could not find the paper the inquiry was in. My name is George Moore. Please send me their addresses. Write to me at Pickens Station, Miss. T. H. GREEN.
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Mrs. Alice Bernard searching for her brothers William Johnson, Leonard Stepney, and Richard Coats
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 23, 1880
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my brothers, William Johnson, Leonard Stepney and Richard Coats. They were born in Maryland, and their mother's name was Minnie Stepny. We were sold by Dr. Thos. Blake. I have an idea that they must be somewhere in this city. I read a paper which said that Erick Johnson, born in Maryland, died here, and I think it…
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Mrs. Fanny Barber searching for her son John C. Evans (formerly John Barber)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 23, 1882
MR. EDITOR—I read in your paper of Dec. 23, 1881, about my son. His name is John Barber, but changed to John C. Evans. He was sold to a trader in 1851, at the age of fourteen. I have written two letters but have received no answer. I am very anxious to hear of him, as I am alone in this world. Mrs. Fanny Barber, No. 257 Conti street, corner…
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C. L. Crump searching for his grandparent's relative
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 30, 1881
Mr. Editor--By reading the SOUTHWESTERN some time in April, I saw an inquiry of a woman who said she was moved by John P. Crump, who lived within fifteen miles of Richmond, Virginia. That was my old master's name; all of my kin people came from that way somewhere. It may be some of my grandmother's or grandfather's people. My grandfather was…
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Mack Huff seeking his brother George Reeves
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 23, 1881
DEAR EDITOR-- I see by your paper that a gentleman named George Reeves visited the Missouri annual conference. I have a brother by that name, whom I left in Cass county, Georgia. He was sold when living close to Alton. Allen, Henry, and I, were brought to Texas by C. C. Huff. Allen died since the break up. Henry and I are still living near Luling,…
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Jo Hill replying to their mother Betsy Hill and sisters Margaret and Fanny Hill
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 27, 1887
MR. EDITOR-- I have just learned that four years ago a notice appeared in your paper inquiring the whereabouts of Jo Hill, colored, signed Betsy Hill, Margaret Hill, Fanny Hill. I am the said Jo Hill. Betsy was my mother, the other two my sisters. I am here, and own a good plantation, and am anxious to learn their address, which appeared in your…
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Reverend P. H. Wade sharing knowledge on the whereabouts of Green Hicks
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 1, 1887
MR. EDITOR-I noticed an inqury for Green Hicks, of Bedford county, Tenn. I know Green Hicks, he lives in Nashville, Tenn. I have written to a friend there for his address. But if the inquirer will send any word to my care at Alamo, Tenn , for Hicks I will see that he gets it. Rev. P. H. Wade, Box 23, Alamo, Tenn.
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Mrs. Rhoda Reeves correcting her previous advertisement and seeking her brothers and sisters
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 21, 1887
MR. EDITOR—There was a mistake made in the advertisement of my letter. The name is Mrs. Rhoda Reeves and not a male, but a female name. I am not the father of 8 children, but the mother. Those who I am inquiring for are my brothers and sisters. Please correct mistake, and oblige Rhoda Reeves, Conroe, Texas.
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Letitia Rodgers replying to brother-in-law Rev. James Kellogg
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 11, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for the connections of the Rodgers family. My name is Letitia Rodgers. I came from Virginia in 1845. I had two brothers, Dennis and StephenBurg. I left them in Virginia; Dennis in Rye Valley, Marrian Smith county. Some time since I saw in an issue of the SOUTHWESTERN, the name of one James Kellogg, supposed to be…
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Mrs Byard seeking information about Robert Byard, believed to be her husband (two ads)
St. Albans Daily Messenger (St. Albans, VT)
November 26, 1898
Information Wanted.
Information is wanted of Robert Byard,
a colored man who enlisted in Company
C, Fourth Massachusetts colored
troops, March 25th, 1865, and was mustered
out August 20, 1865.
At the time of his enlistment Byard
gave his residence as St. Albans, Vt.
An aged colored woman residing at
New Rochelle N. Y.,…
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Susan Summers seeking her husband John Summers
The Anglo-African (New York, NY)
August 12, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED of John Summers, who lived in
Orange District near the Orange Court House, South Caro-
lina [South Carolina]. Any friend knowing of his whereabouts will con-
fer [confer] a favor by dropping a line to his wife, Susan Sum-
mers [Summers], Chattanooga, Tenn., care of S.P. Houston, Box
189. 205-12t
[It is supposed, by one…
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Rachael Alexander searching for her family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 31, 1885
MR. EDITOR-I, Rachel Alex-
ander, colored, formerly of Mays-
ville, Mason county, Ky., wish to
learn if any of my kinsfolk are still
alive. My mother was named
Charlotte Alexander, and my father
Henry Alexander. I had three sis
ters, Amy Stodder, Hannah Pay-
t n and Sidney Bush, and one un-
married named Phoebe, and two
brothers,…
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Response given to Betsy Chatman searching for brother George Chatman or George Chapman
Clinch Valley News (Tazewell Courthouse, VA)
August 26, 1892
INFORMATION WANTED.
The Charlotte Gazette, published
at Smithfield, Va., publishes the
following:
"Betsy Chatman wishes to obtain
some intelligence of her brother,
George Chatman, colored, who lived
at Tazewell C. H. at the time of the
surrender. The last intelligence
heard of him, still at that place, was
about 14 years ago.…
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E. E Cooper responding to two ads involving Charles Wardles and J. W. Scott
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 8, 1886
MR. EDITOR - Some one inquiring for Charles Wardles failed to sign their name. I will say that he is here, a member of my church. J. W. Scott is in Wharton, Texas. I see his brother is inquiring for him from Murfreesboro, Tenn. E. E. COOPER, Pastor. Columbus, Texas.
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C. C. Minegan responding to an ad placed on May 4, 1882 by Elmira Brack
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 8, 1882
Mr. EDITOR: I noticed in the SOUTHWESTERN, dated May 4th, 1882, an inquiry for some lost friends, who are as follows: Silvey, Tom, Ellen, Caroline, Queen, and Henderson Buckhanon. I would say for the information of the inquirer, that Silvey is dead. Tom we left in Arkansas, where they were brought to from Tennessee. The rest of the family are still…
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