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Martha Ewing
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 1, 1881
DEAR EDITOR: -- Mrs. Martha
Ewing wishes to find some of her
kindred. Her mother's name
was Betsy, grandmother's, Lucy
Hunt, mother's brother Jin, and
her sister Milly. Her grandmother
belonged to the Hunts in
Pike county, Ala. Her mother
belonged to Mike Carnell, Macon co.,
Ala. Sold in Harri co., Texas,
from me and my…
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Rev. Granville Norman searching for his sister Martha (1st of 3 ads placed)
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 27, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my sister Martha, who was sold from us at Jackson, Tennessee, to Tom Boyle, near Boliva, Tennessee. She was seven years old at the time. We all belonged to John Green. Mother's name was Dollie; father's, Granville -- he belonged to Tom Norman, of Whiteville, Tennessee. There were five children -- William,…
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W. D. Davis searching for friends Adline/Adeline Baily and Tommy Kingsbury
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 3, 1881
MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my friends, named Adline Baily and Tommy Kingsbury. The first belonged to the old widow White that lived at Buck Snort, Miss., and they went from Mississippi, up on the Pigeon Roost plank road, and stayed there three years, and Tommy went from there to Hernando, Miss., and Ned White sold Tommy to Kingsbury, and…
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Deley Dosa searching for sisters Sarah, Mary, and Margaret and brother James
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 4, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I am Deley Dosa, daughter of Martha Dosa : sisters were Sarah, Mary and Margaret ; brother was James. We belonged to Bill Whers, in Pikeville, Tennessee, and were sold three years before the war. Address me, care of Rev. Thos. Kennedy, Algiers, La.
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Jennie Rutlege searching for her son Lewis Hickerson and daughter Victory
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 6, 1879
DEAR EDITOR-- I want to hear from my son, Lewis Hickerson. When last heard from he was at Como, Panola Co., Miss. His father's name is Harrison Thompson. He left Manchester, Coffee county, Tenn., in 1863. A daughter, Victory, was sold from the same place in 1865, to Dr. Singleton. When last heard from she was at Fairfield, Bedford Co., Tenn.…
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Nancy Smith
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 6, 1879
I wish to inquire about my father,
mother and sisters. Father's name
was Robert Brown ; mother's Anna
Richards ; sisters' Maria and Mary,
and a brother, Silas. I was sold
from Cumberland Co., Va., three
miles from Jamestown. I lived at
Rain's Tavern. I belonged to the
widow Ferguson. Sister Mary
belonged to Warner Price, and was…
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L. S. Deckard (formerly Stephen Burch) searching for his family including father Andrew Burch and mother Eliza
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 10, 1881
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my relatives. Father was Andrew Burch, mother Eliza, sisters Mahala Ann and Clara, Harriet and Lucretia, Thomas, Hillary and William. My old owner's name was Joe Burch, mistress Susy Ann Burch. My name was Stephen Burch and I was sold to a negro trader at Louisville, Kentucky. Address, L. S. DECKARD. Brenham,…
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Mary Von searching for her mother
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 24, 1881
DEAR EDITOR- I wish to inquire for my mother, left in Mississippi about sixteen years ago. She belonged to Von, in Jasper county. I had two sisters and five brothers, Redy, Handy, Peter, Clinton Pickett, September, and Henry Clay. I left to nurse for Tom Grayson. He sold me to a trader, who brought me to Texas just before the breakup. Have not…
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Augustus Marshall searching for brother Frank Francis
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 9, 1879
MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire as to the whereabouts of my brother Frank Francis. Three of us, brothers, Gus, Thomas and Frank, were brought here by a trader named Gen. George Dorris. I was sold to Wm. Desheil; Thomas was sold on Red River above Shreveport; I left Frank with the trader at Shreveport and have not heard from him since. Our mother's…
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Major Conway searching for his two brothers Alfort and Pirase
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 16, 1879
DEAR EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my two brothers, Alfort and Pirase. They were sold in Carrol county by a man named Zollicoffer in 1846. Alford was the oldest -- between 8 and 10 years old. Pirase was between 6 and 6 years old. Their mother's name was Lucy. They had two brothers, Jefferson and Major; I do not remember to whom they were sold.…
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Samuel Williams searching for his father Reuben
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 23, 1879
DEAR EDITOR -- My father was sold from me in the year 1850 by Dr. Martin, in Polk county, Texas. His name was Reuben. Dr. Martin also owned my mother, Betsey, and sister Fanny, and one boy, Henry. Dr. Martin removed to Corsicana, Texas, and there my mother lives. Any information of him will be gladly received. Please address me at Shreveport, La.…
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Charley Howard searching for his sister Leah Howard
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 1, 1882
MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my sister, Leah Howard. My mother and father was named Suck and Green Howard. She had two brothers, oldest named Jim, younger Charley. Sisters -- oldest Arro younger Jane. Sister Leah was taken to Texas by a man named Abanatha. She belonged to Miss Mary Ann Abanatha, Address me, Charley Howard, Muldon, Miss.
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Henry Land searching for his daughters Rose Land and Emily Land
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 8, 1882
Mr. EDITOR: I wish to find my two daughters Rose Land and Emily Land used to belong to Joshua Land who lived in Mississippi. I was separated from wife Maria Land. She was sold to a man by the name of John Nuson, who lived in Point Coupee parsh, near Morganza; and any information of the whereabouts of Rose Land and Emily Land will be gladly…
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Unknown searching for family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 8, 1882
MR. EDITOR: I want to inquire
for my people. My father's name is
Jack Silas and mother's Julian, my
oldest brother's Billie, Silas. Sisters
Francis and Cilvil Grace. I had
two uncles by the names of
Somerset and Leboy. Our owner's
name was Mack Ledell. I left
them in East Florida, Alachua
County, I was seventeen years old…
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Jane Bush (formerly Rachel Parsley) searching for her son George and parents Randy, and Cindia Brown
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 4, 1886
MR. EDITOR ---- I am anxious to hear of my child and also my parents, named George, Randy and Cindia Brown. My name was Rachel Parsley. George was six years old. I had buried a child four months old. My father, Randy, used to belong to a Mr. Southerin, and then to a Mr. Bill Brown. We all lived in Franklin county, Virginia. My sister, Mary…
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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 Eliza Marbly searching for relatives
People's Advocate (Washington, DC)
June 7, 1879
Information Wanted.
Ann Eliza, daughter of Dollie and Jack Hicks sold from Richmond, Va., when nine years old, desires to know the whereabouts of her relatives, if any are living. She now lives NASHVILLE, TENN. and her marraige name is MARBLY. Address, Care Bethel A. M. E. Chapel, NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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Children of Charlotte Blackwell searching for her
The New York Globe (New York, NY)
April 26, 1884
Notice.
Information wanted as to the whereabouts of my
mother. Any person or persons having or can ascertain
any information of Charlotte Blackville, who was sold
about one year and six months before the war at Richmond,
Va., by James B. Mason, will please forward the
same to her son…
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Fanny Jackson searching for her mother Charlotte Blackville
The New York Globe (New York, NY)
May 3, 1884
Information Wanted.
Information wanted as to the whereabouts of my
mother. Any person or persons having or can ascertain
any information of Charlotte Blackville. who was sold
about one year and six months before the war at Stafford
County, Virginia, by James B. Mason, will please
forward the same to her daughter, Fanny…
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May Frances Thomas and Walter Thomas searching for father Lewis Thomas now Rev. Lewis Hudson
The New York Freeman (New York, NY)
February 26, 1887
First Ad: BOSTON. INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts of our father. LEWIS THOMAS, now said to be Rev. Lewis Hudson, pastor of a Baptist Church in Mississippi. He was formerly owned by a man named Shepard Miller, and was sold into the far South. Any one knowing where he may be found will kindly inform May Frances Thomas and Walter Thomas, at No.…
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Rebecca Jones searching for Elizabeth Harriet Spratty and William Spratty
New York Age (New York, NY)
April 26, 1890
Information Wanted.
Of Elizabeth Harriet Spratty. sold from Prince George County, Va., by George Hatch, bought by Reuben Raglan of Petersburgh; and of William Spratty, sold to Peter Hare. Kindly address Rebecca Jones, 13 Maiden Lane, Newark, N.J.
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Jack Soules searching for his family including parents Smithee and Charles Soules
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 6, 1882
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my kin people. Mother's name is Smithie Soules; father's, Charles Soules; oldest brother, Nuppus; oldest sister, Inez. I had brothers Wirt, Ike and George. At 18 years of age I came with James Grace to Jackson county, Texas, and was sold to B. Wildy and remained with him until emancipation. Address me at…
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Mary Jane Renfro searching for her mother Judia Hunter, brother Cincinnati Stiff, and sister Karry Ann Hunter
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 13, 1882
MR. EDITOR--I would like to know the whereabouts of my mother, brother and sister. Mother's name was Judia Hunter. Brother's and sister's were Cincinnati Stiff Karry Ann Hunter. We belong to Dr. James Hunter, who lived in Marshall county, Mississippi. We were carried from Marshall, Mississippi, to Hardeman county, Tennessee, to a man by the name of…
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Louisa Burton searching for her extended family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 20, 1882
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my mother's people. Her name was Emsie Smith. she was sold from Lexington, Kentucky, when very small girl, aged 10 or 12 years I heard that uncle John Smith lived in St. Louis, Missouri; and uncle Fred Smith was in Baltimore with a doctor, and mother was in Louisiana. I also desire to hear from father's people. He…
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J. Fullylove searching for their sister Martha Thomson and father Anthony Hudson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 27, 1882
DEAR EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my father and sister. Sister, Martha Thomson, was bought by James Thomson in Noxubee and brought to Attala county, Mississippi. Father, Anthony Hudson, was sold and carried to Alabama during the war. I heard of him in Noxubee county at the time of the surrender. Address me at Durant, Miss. J. FULLYLOVE
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