Caesar Ferguson searching for his uncle Benjamin and aunt Phillis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 2, 1880

MR. EDITOR— I desire to inquire for my relatives whom I left in Clarkville, Red River Co., Texas— my uncle Benjamin and aunt Phillis. They had eight children, seven daughters and one son, viz: Overton, Mary, Sallie Ann, Martha, Francis, Dianna, Clarice, and Rachel. They all belonged to Mark Cordall and I to Robert Seward. After Mr. Seward's death I…

Reverend Benjamin Foster searching for his wife Eliza Foster and children

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 2, 1880

MR. EDITOR— I wish to inqurire for my wife and children, whom I left in Claiborne Co., Miss, 17 1/2 miles from Port Gibson. We used to belong to Dr. Foster in 1863. Me and my wife parted about seven years before the war, but we still lived on the same place. I was sent from there to Morgan's Salt Works and I stayed there five months. I was carried…

Berry Newton searching for his brother Anthony

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 9, 1880

MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire brother Anthony. He belonged to Elias Hodges, of Barber county, Alabama. He was with a lawyer named Seals, in Clayton, Barber county, Alabama, the last time I saw him—about 20 years ago. I do not know what name he goes by now. His mother's name was Jennie: she belonged to Green Neeley. I belonged to Elias Hodges and…

Sarah Ratliff (formerly Sarah Davidson and Sarah Vance) searching for her siblings James Almnight, Henry Davidson, and Mary Knight

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 9, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for two brothers and one sister— James Almnight, Henry Davidson and Mary Knight. Brothers left me at Batesville in 1865. James went to Helena and then to New Orleans. The last I heard of him he was living at the latter place in 1870. Henry went to Ohio about the close of the war. The last I heard of him was in 1873,…

Caroline Rhodes (formerly Annie Ferrill) searching for her father Joseph, mother Milly, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 16, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire about my relatives. I was born in Virginia, but am unable to name the county; but I remember that it was 12 miles from Daville. My master was James Ferrill and mistress Martha Ferrill. I was sold to Ferrill's brother, William Ferrill, a speculator, and was brought to Mobile at the age of 10 years. To my recollection…

Maria Dudley searching for her brothers Solomon, James, George, and their former enslavers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 1, 1888

MR. EDITOR— Please inquire for the following relatives—my brothers and their owners: Brother Solomon, owner, Clark Taylor; brother James, owner, John Latimore; brother George, owner, Tom Latimore; brother Bob, owner Clark Taylor, of Oglethorp county, Ga. Also, my parents, who belonged to Clark Taylor, of Oglethorp county. My brothers Bartley and…

Letitia E. Rodgers searching for her brother Arthur Zacheriah Tolaver

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 16, 1880

MR. EDITOR— I desire to inquire for my brother. He belonged to one Shars (I do not know his first name), of Wytheville, Va. Brother's name is Arthur Zacheriah Tolaver. Mother's name was Millie. She belonged to John Woort at the time brother was sold to Bob Sanders, a negro trader, who took him to New Orleans. Brother worked and bought himself. He…

Alexander Shaw seeking his father Jack Shaw, mother Annie Shaw, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 29, 1888

MR. EDITOR— I wish to find my people whom I left in Lawrence District, S. C., at the close of the war. We belonged to Mr. Martin Shaw. My father's name was Jack Shaw, and my mother's name was Annie Shaw. They had ten children, Harry, Mary, Harriet, Julia, Jerry, Matthew, Andrew, Lank, Alex and Sarah. Harry was sold to Mr. Joe Millent, Andrew was…

Reverend Willis Greenwood searching for his brothers Anderson Fountain, John, and Charles

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 16, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to make some inquiries about my friends. I was born and raised in Warren Co, Ga., by Arthur Muncrief I have three brothers that were carried to Macon Co , Ala., with myself by Dr. Henry Lockhart. We lived on the Chattahooche river a few years and then I was moved out of the Lockhart family to Henry Co., and lived with Sam…

Pastor L. M. Hagood seeking the family of church member

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 8, 1877

MR. EDITOR— I herewith send a notice hunting for the kin people of a member of my church here. He was born near Lebanon Tenn., and lived on a farm not far from Lebanon. He thinks his mother's name was Caroline and that he had a twin brother. When three years of age he was sold to pay a debt. He was put in jail at the above named place. When he was…

James Richards (formerly James Kayhe) searching for his relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 7, 1880

MR. EDITOR— I desire to inquire for kin folks. I have five sisters and four brothers. I left them all in S— Co., Miss., in 1855 My oldest sister, Rachel, was carried to Jackson parish, La., by William Smith. My sister Siney belonged to Avery Chambers. Hetty belonged to Luet Sigers. The last I heard of Viney she was still with our old owner, Judge…

E. C. Cooper searching for his mother-in-law Sarah Nichson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 1, 1889

Mr. Editor: I wish to enquire for my wife's people. Her mother's name was Sarah Nichson. She used to live in Jasper county. I have not seen or heard from her for eight years. My wife's name used to be Hannah Summerlin; now it is Hannah Cooper. Address me at Parker, post office, Miss. E. U. COOPER.

Mary Goodloe searching for her stepfather Daniel Battle and mother Eliza Battle

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 18, 1889

Mr, Editor: I want to f[undecipherable] people. My stepfather is [undecipherable] Daniel Battle, a minister of t[undecipherable] E. Church, my mother is [undecipherable] Eliza Battle. I have two si[undecipherable] one is named Christy Ann [undecipherable] and the other is named [undecipherable] Battle. I have three bro[undecipherable] the oldest…

Martha Turner searching for her mother Frances Mahuldy and her siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 18, 1889

My name is Martha Tur[undecipherable] native of Weekly county,[undecipherable] near Nashville. My mothe[undecipherable] named Frances Mahuldy. [undecipherable] three brothers The oldest o[undecipherable] named Tom, next Joe, and C[undecipherable] Also two sisters. One was [undecipherable] Frances the other Catherin[undecipherable] my name is…

A. D. Coleman searching for his brother Anderson Turner and his daughter Lucy Turner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 19, 1882

Anna Quinn (formerly Anna King) searching for her parents Louis and Elizabeth Taylor

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 27, 1889

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my dear mother and father whom I left in Virginia when [undecipherable] was sold at ten years old. M[undecipherable] name at that time was Roe Burte[undecipherable] Anna King George Thomas. M[undecipherable] father's name was Louis Taylo[undecipherable] and mother was Elizabeth Taylor. My brothers were Robert…

Charles Moore searching for his brother Handy Harper (formerly Handy Moore)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 13, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I want to inquire for my brother, Handy Moore. We were three brothers: George, Handy and Charley. I am the oldest one. We all belonged to Wright Moore before the war. Handy changed his name after his father's, who was a Harper. Our mother is named Annie. She is living with me. The last time I heard from George he was in Vicksburg,…

Lewis Thomas searching for his brothers Greenberry and Nickles Thomas

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 1, 1888

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my people; two brothers named Greenberry Thomas and Nickles Thomas, half brothers. I used to belong to a man named Major Thomas Marshall, who lived then in Lewis County, Kentucky. I was sold to a Negro trader and brought down to Natchez, Miss., in 1833. Mother was Violet Shackleford. Address me at Bunkie, La.,…

H. A. Williams (formerly Simon) searching for his mother Mary and aunts

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 1, 1888

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people. I left them in South Carolina about thirty-six years ago. My grandmother belonged to William White. My mother was Mary. She belonged to Bill Brunsen. My aunt Hannah was sold to John Denis at Monks Corner, South Carolina, about 1856. I belonged to William White. I had another aunt belonging to the same…

Matthew Thompson searching for his brothers, and aunts Fannie and Sallie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 24, 1888

MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my two brothers and two aunts. My father was Mat. Witherspoon, and my mother Jane Witherspoon, and belonged to Wm. Witherspoon. We left one of my annts in Natchez, Miss.; her name was Fannie, and Sallie was sold to a man by the name of Lowzeknow, in Franklin county, Miss. Mother had seven children. In 1864 Calvin…

Lavinia Carrington seeking her mother Tempy Hall

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 29, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I would like to find my mother; she used to belong to Mrs. Eliza Thompson; her name was Tempy Hall; she was sold from me when I was a little girl; she was sold just before freedom. Her mother was named Binah Hall; her father Jerry Hall. She was sold in Greenville, S. C., by Mrs. Thompson's son, Waddy Thompson. All her relatives live in…

Malissa Baker (formerly Malissa Robertson) searching for Bettie and Mary Hicks

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 20, 1888

DEAR ECITOR:—I wish to find my grandmother and mother. Mother was Mary Hicks. Grandmother was Bettie Hicks. They used to belong to Jimmie Hicks. I was sold when quite young and given to Jimmie Hick's daughter; whose name was Hannah Newman. Her husband was a Baptist preacher, named Isaac Newman. I left them in Scottcounty, Missouri. My name was then…

Jones Blackwell searching for his father Thomas Blakewell and uncles

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 20, 1888

MR. EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my people. Father's name was Thomas Blakewell. My uncle's name was Stephen Blackwell. Joe Blackwell and Peter Blackwell left Nashville to go to Illinois. They all left me in Nashville, Tenn., about 1861. Any information will be thankfully received. Address Jones Blackwell, Roseneath, Miss., Yazoo Co.

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…

Menerca Broomfield searching for Stephen Anderson and Mary Broomfield

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 13, 1888

DEAR EDITOR—I want to find Stephen Anderson and his wife. She used to belong to Broomfield. Her name was Mary Broomfield. She was generally called Burnie. She had Alfred Broomfield for a husband first, and had two children, Alexander Brownlow and Julian. I want to find also, my half brother Adams. His mother was Ruthy McKinney. She belonged to…