Edmond Collier Brown looking for his son George Christopher Brown

True Southerner (Hampton, VA)

January 25, 1866

WHO HAS HIM? Edmond Collier Brown from Charles City Co. is in pursuit of his son, GEORGE Christopher Brown a boy about 12 years of age, slender built, a very light mulatto color. He stayed in Hampton last winter, and when last heard from, was at Mr. Kimberly’s Fort Monroe. Any person giving information concerning this boy will greatly oblige the…

Hannah and Caesar Mallory looking for their children Lewis, William B. Giles, Johnson, Caesar, and Frank Mallory

True Southerner (Hampton, VA)

March 29, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED. Hannah and Caesar Mallory Desire to learn the whereabouts of their children, LEWIS, WM. B. GILES, JOHNSON, CAESAR and FRANK MALLORY. The parents still live in Hampton Va., where they lived when the above named children were sold. Any information will be thankfully received by the parents.

F. Shields searching for his brother A. Dobbins and uncle Samuel Dobbins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 8, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my brother and uncle. Brother, named A. Dobbins; uncle, Samuel Dobbins, and lived at Spring Hill, Tennessee. Uncle was carried off in the time of the war, and I have not heard from him since. Brother left this country for the State of Kansas. Address me at Woodlawn Mills, Tenn. F. SHIELDS.

Mary Roberts (formerly Mary Handy) searching for her two sons George Willis and Baxter Hewes

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 25, 1880

Betsy Doods searching for her son Sam Doods

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 15, 1880

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.

Mary Seals searching for her father, mother, brothers, and daughter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 15, 1880

Dear Editor - I desire information concerning my father, mother, brothers and daughter, in Cobb Co., Georgia, near Acworth. Father's name was Sam Stricklin, Terrel was brother's name, Mintie Antoinet daughter's. They belonged to Jerry Moore. Mother, Charlotte Stricklin, and two brothers, John and Green, lived in Forest, about 30 miles from where…

Marbella searching for her brother James Bolden and sister Mary Solit

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 6, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--Allow me to inquire for my brother and sister I left them in Virginia the year before the war. The year before the war begun I belonged to W. Fairfax. Father was Alsard, mother Sophie. Everybody called me Sallie, but my name is Marbella : brother's, James Bolden : sister's, Mary Solit. Father and mother were sold in…

Henry Stanberry seeking his father, brother, and sister

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 14, 1887

I wish to make some inquiries in your paper for my people whom I left in Maryland, Queen Ann Co. My bother's name was Rachel Wringer; she died before I left there. I want to know the where abouts of my father, brother and sister. My father's name was Silas Wringer; brother's name was also Silas Wringer; sister's name was Julia Wringer. We all…

Julia Ann Scott seeking her brother Simon Scott

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 12, 1887

Mr. Editor - I desire to inquire for my brother, Simon Scott. I left him in Petersburg, Va. He used to belong to Peter Bird, Esq. Mother's name was Agnes. My aunt's name was Winnie. They were sold to Negro traders. Any information of their whereabouts will be thankfully received. Address Julia Ann Scott, care Rev A. E. P. Albert, Shreveport,…

W. Hopewell seeking their brother Charles Hopewell and daughter Sara Ann Thomas Hopewell

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 26, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my brother. His name is Charles Hopewell. He belonged to Mr. Mr James Weathers in Clark county, Ky. That was in 1859 or 1860. I wish to inquire also for my daughter. She left Winchester, Clark county, Ky., in 1880. The last time I heard from her she was in Tennessee. Her name is Sara Ann Thomas Hopewell. Her…

Eliza Avery (formerly Eliza Ann) seeking her mother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 1, 1888

MR. EDITOR. -- I wish to inquire for my mother, whom I left in Smith county, Va. I was taken from her when I was about seven years old. My master's name was Burke Richison; his two daughters names were Mary and Emma; his son's name was Sam. My mother's name was Jenny. The two house-girls names were Christine and Henrietta. My name was Eliza Ann. I…

Elmira Kirkwood searching for her mother Jane Harris

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 8, 1888

DEAR EDITOR: I want to find my mother. Her name was Jane Harris. She was given to Adaline Colier and taken to Tennessee. My uncles were Peter Harris and Starling Harris. My aunt was Matilda Harris. I left them in Alabama twenty-eight years ago. I want to hear too of old man Bill Steward, of whom I have not heard since the second year after the…

Julius McCarter searching for his father Julius Dickerson, mother Cholra McKnight, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 8, 1888

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my people, whom I have not seen since before the war. Father was named Julius Dickerson, as well as I can remember. Mother was named Chlora McKnight. They both belonged to different owners and they went by their names. Father stuttered a great deal while talking. The man who owned my mother used to drink…

Ned Wisinger searching for his mother Precilla Bugg

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 6, 1888

I wish to inquire through your paper for my mother. Her name is Precilla Bugg. Her husband's name was Luke Bugg; he got drowned in Cohoba River in Alabama. The last time I saw her was in 1845. I was sold from her at that time, at Greenburro, Ala. She had two children; their names were Luke and Amanda. Thomas Childress bought my mother and the two…

Samson Gatson searching for his father Rev. Hamon Gatson, brother Anthony Gatson, and aunt Silvia Walter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 13, 1888

MR. EDITOR. I wish to inquire for my father, brother and aunt. We all belonged to Mr. Charles Carity, who lived in South Carolina, on King street, No. 114. My father's name is Rev. Hamon Gatson; brother's name is Anthony Gatson; aunts name is Silvia Walter; she belonged to Mr. Walter, who lived on Ratlis street, South Carolina. The last time I…

Riley Walker (formerly Riley Caldwell) searching for his brother Sam Blake and relative Fannie Blake

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 16, 1881

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my brother, Sam Blake and Fannie Blake. John Blake brought them from Chester, South Carolina to Arkansas in the year 1856 Sam was named after father. Their mother was Lockey Mallory. I went by the name of Riley Caldwell. Our father was Sam Caldwell. I came from South Carolina in the year 1870 to Mississippi. I…

Mrs. Leana Patrick (formerly Leana Reed) searching for her brother Squire Handy, and sister Priscilla Ferguson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 19, 1880

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire after my brother and sister, Squire Handy and Priscilla Ferguson. They were born in Frankfort, Ky. We all belonged to Brutus Clay, Henry Clay's nephew. Priscilla was at Helena, Ark., five years ago, and brother was in Delhi, La. He was at work on the Western railroad. My name before my last marriage was Leana Reed.…

J. H. Holden (formerly Joseph Waddle) seeking his father Holder Waddle

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 23, 1881

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father. I have not seen or heard from him since 1852. I left him eighteen miles from Shreveport, La. His name was Holder Waddle, and my mother Tener Waddle. I am his oldest son and my name is Joseph Waddle. By marriage I fell to Ann Scoot, who married David Hester. David Hester was killed in Shreveport ;…

Mary Cook (formerly Mary Gill) searching for her brother and step-father

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 12, 1880

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my brother and step-father. Mother's name is Maria Bradford; father's, Thomas Bradford, and sisters', Harriet and Charity Bradford. I left them in Pickens county, Ala. We all belonged to James Bradford. My last owner was John S. Gill. When I left there my name was Mary Gill. Please address me, in care of Rev. J.…

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,…

Nestor Medlock searching for his siblings Abbie, Robert, Granberry, and Jarmon

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 23, 1881

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my sister and brothers. Sister was Abbie, brothers Robert, Granberry and Jarmon; grandfather was David Medlock, and grandmother Betsey Medlock. Her daughters were Rachel, Martha, Nancy, Nelly, Betsey, Bessie; sons were David, John, Nathan, Willis, Isaiah and John. Address NESTOR MEDLOCK. Cedar Creek, Texas.

Peter Fair seeking his sister Mrs. Hannah Hughes

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 23, 1881

DEAR EDITOR -- I desire information of my sister -- Mrs. Hannah Hughes, who left South Carolina 15 or 18 years before the war, with James Hughes and his mother. They went to Mississippi. Hannah Hughes there married Gilbert Gage, and was in Mississippi when I left heard of her. PETER FAIR. Lonoke, Arkansas.

Robert Benson seeking his mother Adeline Morris

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 23, 1881

MR. EDITOR -- I am seeking my mother -- Adeline Morris. The last I heard from her she was in Alabama. Her children here are named Robert Benson and Jane Arnold. There were only two of us; we were sold to Jack Rines and brought to Texas from Alabama. Address ROBERT BENSON. Centreville, Texas.

Jerry Ashford searching for their parents Center and Julia Gibson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 12, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire father and mother. Mother's name was Judia Gibson. She belonged to Steve Gibson. Geo. Ashford swapped her to Gibson. Father's name was Center Gibson. I left them with Steve Gibson, in Fairfield district, South Carolina, about twenty years ago. Please address me at New Prospect, Choctaw Co, Miss. JERRY…

Sarah Jane Young searching for her father William Green, mother Dorcas, and sister Ellen

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 23, 1881

MR. EDITOR-- I desire some information about my people. I have not seen them since 1865. Sister Ellen belonged to Dr. Owens, in Freestone Co., Texas. I belonged to B. Owens, a son of the doctor. If Rainey, or Tom Henry see this I hope they will inquire for sister. I left my people in Calvert county, Maryland. Father, William Green, belonged to John…