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Amanda Overton (formerly Amanda Williams) looking for her family, including her mother Martha
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 4, 1881
DEAR EDITOR-- My mother's name was Martha. When I came from Virginia she lived in Lynchburg, Va., belonging to a Bob Morris who was proprietor of Franklin Hotel. I also left two brothers named George and John, also two sisters named Polly and Martha Ann, also two uncles named George and Radford, both of whom were blacksmiths belonging to a Mr.…
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Amanda White searching for her father James, mother Esther, and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 17, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for some of my kinfolks. My name is Amanda. My first owner was John Raglin. The next was his son-in-law Kennedy, who also drew my sister Anna. I was sold to A. G. Ellis, and he sold me to one Littlefield who brought me to Texas. My father was James' mother Esther, their children Lucy, July, Mathew, Isaac, Richard,…
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Amelia Brown seeking information of her sister Mary Jane Rice
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 16, 1891
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
sister Mary Jane Rice, who belonged to a
man in Hartford Co, Md. whose name was
Preston. After the war she married a
man in Mississippi by the name of Hen-
ry Middleton, who was a member of Mt.
Bethel Church. Address Amelia Brown
care Laura L Haller, Emmettsburg Md.
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Amelia Fountain searching for her mother Margaret Johnson
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 29, 1886
MR. EDITOR - I am anxious to learn the whereabouts of my mother, her name was Margaret Johnson and was owned by Barney Giltner in Woodford county, Ky., about four miles from Versailles, Ky. She was sold to a trader named McGowan, 30 years ago, who took her South. She had 3 children; the oldest was named Eunice; the second Mary, the next Amelia. Any…
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America Liggins searching for her father Pat Robinson, her mother Mima, and her siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 4, 1881
DEAR EDITOR--I desire information of father, mother, brother and sister. Father was Pat Robinson. mother Mima, and grandmother Sarah Robinson. My sister Amanda and I were twins, and were stolen by an unknown man and brought to Columbus, Miss., and sold to Billy Winston, a bank keeper. We were raised by Winston's driver and wife--Emanuel and…
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America Mason seeking her son Morris Mason
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 11, 1889
DEAR SIR: Will you please do an old woman a kindness and she will always bless you for it whether successful or not, by making inquiry through your paper for her son, Morris Mason. He was sold by W J. Mason in Shelby Co., Ky., to Lude Hopkins, who took him South in about the year 1856; his name is or was Morris Mason. When last heard of he was in…
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Amerietta Gibson searching for her sister Caroline
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 24, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for a woman named Caroline, who belonged to a man in the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, named Hawkins, who sold her to John Smith, or "Goggle-eyed" Smith, as he was commonly called. Smith took her from the Nation to Texas, and sold her again. The whole family belonged to Delanos before they were scattered and…
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Amos Richardson (A. R.) Mitchell seeking information about his sister Betsy Mitchell (1st of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Betsy Mitchell, who was sold in
New Orleans to Edward Summers and John
Brannon. She was a little girl when she
left Tennessee in 1860. Her father and
mother were Gabriel and Emeline Mitchell.
Amos Richardson Mitchell, Mineral
Springs, Ark.
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Betty Mitchell. She…
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Amos Wilder (formerly Amos Philgore) seeking information about his brother George Wilder, sisters Jane and Hannah Williford, and several family members
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 25, 1886
MR. EDITOR. ---- I desire to inquire for my people. I left them in Quincy, Florida in 1861, in Gadson county. My oldest brother went by the name of George Wilder; my younger brother belonged to Foreman and Muse; two sisters, the oldest named Jane, she belonged to William and Jessie Wilder, and she was brought from Florida to New Orleans, La., in…
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Amy Clemens searching for her brothers Hance, Richard, and Robert Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 8, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
of three brothers, by their mother and sister.
Their parents lived in Rookingham Co., North
Carolina, and belonged to a family by the name
of Smith. The father's name was Charles Ed-
wards, and the mother's Esther Smith. One was
taken to Georgia and the other to Texas.
The names of the parties inquired for are
Hance,…
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Amy Frances Ushley Jordan (or Amy Butler) seeking her parents Henry and Nancy Draper
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 26, 1887
MR. EDITOR—Amy Frances Ushley Jordan wishes information of her father, mother, brothers and sister. Father's name was Henry Draper, Mother's was Nancy Draper, brothers Charles, Henry and Archie Jordan, sister Louisa Jordan. With brother Charles Jordan I left near Lamar, Miss. I was 10 years old when sold to one Mr. Redman, a Negro speculator, for…
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An unnamed mother looking for information about her daughter Martha Chew
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my daughter, Martha Chew, who was sold
in 1856, in Annapolis, Md. We have not heard
from her since 1862; she was then in Macon,
Ga Her married name is Martha Johnson.
Any information of her whereabouts will be thank-
fully received by her mother and sister, at
No. 237 West Hoffman St,
…
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Anaster Richardson searching for Alford Cravers and Sidie Ann
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 6, 1879
I wish to inquire about my father, Alford Cravers. He use to belong to Press Craves, near Leesburg, Maryland Co., Va. Mother's name was Sidie Ann. She belonged to Jack Tippett. She was the mother of three children, Leatha Ann, Henderson and Sampson. I was brought to Makerry Co., Ala., by a Mr. Kepthard, a trader. Address me at Hillsboro, Coffee…
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Anderson Montgomery searching for her children and sister
Port Tobacco Times and Charles County Advertiser (Port Tobacco, MD)
October 25, 1872
Wanted,
INFORMATION of the whereabouts of MAR-
THA ANN, SUSAN, JANE and NACE
MONTGOMERY, children of ANDERSON MONT-
GOMERY, colored, formerly owned by Alexander
Haslip, near Port Tobacco, but for twenty-two
years past living in Richmond, Va. She is de-
sirous of obtaining information of her children,
if living or dead, and if any…
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Andrew Jackson (called Deider) searching for his uncle Henry Jackson and sisters Annie and Laura Jackson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 5, 1883
DEAR EDITOR: --I desire to inquire for my people. I had two sisters, Annie and Laura Jackson ; uncle was Henry Jackson. We lived in New Orleans. They called me Deider. We belonged to Henry Crocker. I was put in Foster's trade yard and sold to Mr. Grimes, near the time of the blockade. Address me at Caney, Matagorda co., Texas, care of J.C.…
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Andrew Thickland searching for his uncle Pharah, a man named Plato, his grandmother Nancy Gilbert, and his mother Alsy Gilbert
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 13, 1884
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire
for my uncle Pharah, who belonged
to Michael Gilbert; also Plato. We
are from Barnwell county, South
Carolina. My father is here with
me; his name is Sam Thickland; he
used to go by the name of Sanko
Gilbert. Plato used to live 15
miles below Alexandria, La., where
he was sold to John McGee. My…
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Andy Johnson searching for his sister Rachel Carson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 23, 1880
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my sister, Rachel Carson. She
is the daughter of Philip and Silvy
Carson. Before they were sold
they belonged to Billy Carson.
Names of their children: Andy,
Lawson, Rachel and Peggie. Sister
Rachel was sold to Mr. Mercullie,
and he took her to Texas, and
I have never heard from her…
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Andy Leggett seeking information of his brother Tom Leggett and sister Clara Leggett
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 11, 1886
MR. EDITOR ---- I desire to inquire for my people, Tom Leggett and Clara Leggett - my sister and brother. They were sold in Independence, Missouri, in 1861. I do not remember who bought them. We were all bought at Sheriff sale. My father, Dempsey; myself, Andy; Sally, Clara, Tom and Lizzie Leggett were all sold at the same time. My father now…
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Ann Brewers searching for her parents Lucy and Summerset Green and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 6, 1882
MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for my kin people. I am the daughter of Summerset and Lucy Green. I had two sisters, Mary and Lucy Green. We all belonged to George Mathews, a lawyer, and lived in Cumberland county, Va. I was sold in 1848 for $1,750, and taken to Louisiana. My present name is Ann Brewers, and my home is in Carrollton, La. Should any…
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Ann Brewers searching for her parents Summerset and Lucy Green and her siblings
MR. EDITOR - I desire to inquire
for my kin people. I am the
daughter of Summerset and Lucy
Green. I had two brothers named
John Richard and Summerset
Green. I had two sisters, Mary and
Lucy Green. We all belonged to
George Mathews, a lawyer, and
lived in Cumberland county, Va.
I was sold in 1848 for $1,750, and
taken to Louisiana. My…
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Ann McNeare (formerly Ann Crawford) searching for her mother and sister Viney
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 17, 1889
MR. EDITOR:--I wish to inquire for my mother. She first belonged to Parson Crawford, and he sold her to a man by name of Kwemp. When my mother belonged to Mr. Crawford she lived in Clark County, MIss., near Enterprise. She had two daughters; one named Viney, the other one Ann. The last time I saw her she came back to see us at Parson Crawford, in…
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Ann Murphy (formerly Martha Ann Greene) searching for her siblings John Richards, Somerset Greene, and Lucy Belmo
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 20, 1888
MR. EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my brothers and sister, I left in Virginia near Cumberland Court House. My brother's were named John Richards and Somerset Green. My sister's name was Lucy Belmo. We all belonged to a lawyer Matthews near Cumberland Court House. He had three sons. William, Thomas and George Matthews, and two daughters, Kate and…
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Ann Starling searching for her father Isham, mother Lamy, and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 3, 1877
I ask for information concerning
my relatives. I was sold from them
two or three years before the war,
leaving them at San Augstine,
Texas. My father then belonged to
Mr. Gambler. His name was Isham,
my mother's name was Zamy.
The other children were named
Harriet, Mary, Stewart, Elizabeth,
Willis, Humphry. My father was
a…
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Ann Waddell (formerly Ann Bell) seeking her mother Lydia Bell and sisters Rosetta and Helen Bell
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
June 11, 1892
I would like to inquire for my relatives
separated from me in slave times. My mother and
her three daughters were taken from Warrenton
county, Georgia, and carried to Grenada,
Miss., in 1860. My mother's name was Lydia
Bell, and my sisters' names were Rosetta Bell
and Helen Bell, and my name was Ann Bell.
We belonged to widow…
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Ann Washington (formerly Ann Stubb) searching for her family members
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 10, 1884
To the churches in Louisiana: A
letter to be read in the churches
inquiring for a woman name Susan
Sprigs, mother named Fanny Willis
from Richard, in Gloucester county
Va., Richard Cook in Gloucester
county. My father was Susan
Spriggs, uncle John Stubbs, Ann
Stubbs father, to inquire for my
cousins, Edward and Mary Smith.
Aunt…
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