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Henry Pankey seeking information about his wife's mother Hannah and several family members
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 27, 1881
MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire
for my wife's kinfolks. She left
them in Georgia. Her mother was
Hannah. She belonged to a man
named Wirt. John Caan sold her
to Wirt when he came to Texas.
The oldest brother he sold to Hooper;
his name was Hard. Nancy
and Peggy Craw brought to Texas
with him. Nancy is dead; and
Peggy now…
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Henry Teasley searching for his siblings Lindsley Teasley, Betsy Normal, and Milly Ann Norman
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 18, 1871
Information wanted of my brother
Lindsley Teasley, and Betsey and
Milly Ann Norman. I was sold from
Georgia in 1861, and have only heard
from them once since. Any infor-
mation of them will be thankfully
received.
They will find their brother, Hen-
ry Teasley, 37 Wirpland St., Boston,
Mass., who is now Henry Hurd.
March 18 - 1 m.
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Hial Morris searching for relatives including Daniel Morris and John Ellison
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 8, 1886
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire for my relatives, Daniel Morris, John Ellison, Easter, Judy Ann, and Sarah Ann Morris. I left them in McDowell county, N. C., and last heard from them in Georgia, from whence I came from Texas before the war, with a man by name of Joseph Patterson. Daniel and Easter used to belong to Mrs. Charity Morris, a…
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James Garfield Heath searching for his uncle Mark Swain
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 15, 1900
Information wanted of my uncle,
Mark Swain, who was born in
Georgia and brought to Alabama
before the war by his owner, Jim
Swain. He had one brother and
five sisters His wife's name was
Violet and belonged to Ed Swain.
When last heard of he was in Ten
nesse. Preachers will please read
this from their pulpits. Any in-
formation will be…
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Jas. Bell looking for his mother Isabella, sister Sallie, aunt Parthenia, and grandmother Minna
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 19, 1870
Of my mother Isabella, my sister
Sallie, and of my aunt Parthenia,
and of my grandmother, named Min-
na. I left them in Georgia about
thirty years ago. They belonged to
a man named Joe Marshall; my
mother belonged to a man named
Wm. Bell. They lived near Green
Brier Meeting House - Any informa-
tion address, Jas. Bell, Helena, Ark.
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Jennie Stapp searching for her brother Woodson Hardy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 9, 1881
Woodson Hardy left Georgia
about eight years ago and went to
Texas. Any information as to his
whereabouts will be thankfully
received by his sister, who is a poor
widow lady. Address Jennie Sapp,
Huntingdon, Tennessee. Texas
papers who wish to do a favor for
a poor widow lady will please copy
this notice - Texas Christian…
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Jim Wilcox searching for his parents Katie and Jack Wilcox
Southwestern Christian Advocate, (New Orleans, LA)
December 27, 1888
MR. EDIOR:--My name is Jim Wilcox, and my mother's name was Katie Wilcox. She lived in Georgia. She belonged to John L. Wil- cox [Wilcox]. My father's name was Jack Wilcox; he belonged to Tom Wilcox. If you hear any news of them please let me know and God will bless you. Tell all howdy. I remain yours truly, JIM DONOLDS, Groesbeck, Tex.
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John Walker searching for his mother Matilda Walker and his siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 6, 1888
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to know the whereabouts of my mother, brothers and sisters. My mother was Matilda Walker. Her first owner's was a man named Walker, in Newton County, Ga. My brothers were Frank, Joseph and Charley. Sisters were Harrie, Dilsie and Lethie. The last man who owned us in Georgia was Capt. McCirty, who lived between Dalton and Tunnel…
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Laura Brown searching for her mother Katie Holmes and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 23, 1888
DEAR EDITOR—Will you please inquire for my people. My mother was Katie Holmes; she lived in Georgia in 1846. I was stolen from her in 1841, by Sam McCrary. My mother belonged to Bob McDonald. The last I heard from her she was in Jasper, Texas, Tyler Co., she belonged to Jim Delaney. I have two sisters who were with my mother, Amy Ann Holmes and…
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Laura Brown seeking her mother Katie Holmes and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 30, 1888
DEAR EDITOR: I want to find my people. My mother was Katie Holmes. She lived in Georgia in 1840. I was stolen from her in 1841 by Sam McCravy. Mother belonged to Bob McDonald. The last I heard of her she was in Jasper, Tex, and belonged to Jim Delany. I left two sisters with mother, Amy Ann Holmes and Mary J. Holmes. I had three sisters brought…
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Louisa Britt searching for her children George and Debbie Britt
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 16, 1880
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY CHIL-
dren. When I left Florida I had a son
named George Britt and a daughter, Debbie
Britt, I also had sons living in Georgia--
Mitchell and Abb. Any information will
be gladly received by their mother,
LOUISA BRITT,
East Baton Rouge, La.
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M. R. Thomas seeking information about his brother Julius Thomas
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 16, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
brother, his name is Julius Thomas.
Some years ago he went to Georgia Any
information will be thankfully received
by his father, mother, and brothers. It
may be that some of the ministers of the
A. M. E. Church in Georgia can tell us
something of him. If so, please write me,
his brother. He is 44 years of age
…
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Mary Jane Irwin seeking information about her parents William Alexander Irwin and Sarah Irwin
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 28, 1881
DEAR EDITOR ----- I desire to find
my parents ---- Wm. Alexander
Irwin and Sarah Irwin. They
originally from Duck River, Tenn.,
and removed to Salt Works, Ga. I
came to Texas after the fall of
Vicksburg. Please address me at
Austin, Travis Co., Texas.
MARY JANE IRWIN.
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Matilda Allen seeking information about her cousin Randal Allen
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 22, 1878
I wish to learn the whereabouts
of my cousin, Randal Allen. He
was owned by Washington Allen
of Georgia, brought to Alabama
before the war, and since moved to
Louisiana. Please address me at
Holly Springs, Miss., care Rev. J.
M. Shumpert. MATILDA ALLEN.
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Moses Morris (formerly Moses Sapp) looking for father Nelson Morse (also known as Nelson Mayoland) and mother Peggie
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 10, 1881
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PEO-
ple. My name is Moses Morris. I be-
longed to a man by the name of Madison
Sapp. We moved to Texas in 1860 or '61.
My father's name was Nelson Morse or Nel-
son Mayoland. My mother's name was
Peggie. There were several brothers and
sisters Mary, Lizzie, Ann, Kitty and Martha.
We were separated at the death of…
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Mrs. Cornelia Edwards searching for her father Plenty McKeniers and family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 16, 1888
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people, viz: father's name was Plenty McKeniers; my mother's name was Lydia Buchanan.; she is dead. I had two sisters, viz: Eliza and Ellen Buchanan; one brother named Edmund, who was hung for killing May Buchanan, his master. One aunt on mother's side named Betsy Buchanan, one uncle named Phil. Father and his…
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Mrs. Eliza Stewart (formerly Eliza Robinson) searching for her brother Richard Peeke or Peeker
Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)
June 6, 1884
Information Desired. Mrs. Eliza Stewart, nee Eliza Robinson, wife of Henry Stewart, of this city, is anxious to learn the whereabouts of her brother, who was known as Richard Peeke, when sold by his master, Wm. Holliday, of Hagerstown, Md., long before the late rebellion. He is supposed to be in Alabama or Georgia, engaged in raising cotton. Any…
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Mrs. M. Davis seeking information about her sisters Laura Patrick and Mason Louisa Patrick
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 19, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my two sisters, Laura Patrick
and Mason Louisa Patrick. I last
saw them at the time of the proc-
lamation of the emancipation of slaves.
We were then living five miles
from Jackson, Miss. Our fathers
name was Willis Patrick, he usual-
ly went by the name of Bob. My
sisters were sent South to Georgia
by their…
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Mrs. Pink S. Wilkinson searching for her sisters Clara and Lucy and their children
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 5, 1877
My sisters and myself were
brought to Texas from Georgia by
Abram Hill in 1849. When he
died next year we were separated.
Sisters Clara and her two children,
Randall and Laura, were sold to
Mr. Michael, who sent them to
Waco. Sister Lucy, and her three
children, Viney, Eliza, and Warren,
were sold to Mr. Pierson at Rusk,
My name…
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Mrs. Wm. McKane searching for friends Gus Mike, Ransom Mike, Frank Mike, Sinta Mike, and Harriet Mike.
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 20, 1879
DEAR EDITOR--I desire to inquire about some lost friends of mine. The last I saw of them they were in Georgia. Two brothers were last heard from in Texas, Gus Mike and Ransom Mike; the other, Frank Mike, was in Alabama. There were two sisters in Georgia, Sinta and Harriet Mike. I married Wm. McKane and moved to Mississippi. I have not heard from…
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Priscilla Benjmin searching for her brothers, sister and aunt
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 30, 1885
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
through your paper for my people,
who I left in the State of Georgia
about thirty five years ago. About
four years ago I received a letter
from Bro. Isaac Spradley, who was
still living in that State, but I have
wrote several times to him, and
can't hear a word from him; but
Bros. Willie and Edward…
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R. Lenford searching for their aunt Peney Corson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 13, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my aunt Peney Corson. When she left Georgia, in 1855 she had a daughter named Eveline, a twin Matilda, and another named Malinda. When last heard from she was below Hallettsville. Address me at West Point, Texas. R. LENFORD.
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Rachel Hackett seeking information about daughters Sarah Jane and Ellen Hackett
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 18, 1878
INFORMATION WANTED OF SARAH
JANE AND ELLEN HACKETT AND
their half sister, Mary Elizabeth Black. the
two former sold by Thomas Lynch to Georgia
about 17 years ago. The latter sold to Wm.
Colby in Kent Co., Md. from whom she
escaped during slavery. Information will be
thankfully received by their mother,
RACHEL HACKETT.
Thurlow Station, Del.…
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Rev. Mrs. Louisa Singleton seeking information about her sister Mary Ann Goskin and brother George Goskin
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 8, 1886
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter and brother, Mary Ann Goskin and
George Goskin. We were four sisters and
two brothers : Fanny, Nelly, Mary Ann
and Louisa; Ben and George Goskin. Our
father and mother were Ben and Lida
Goskin. My sister Mary Ann was sold
from Charleston, S. C., by Sander to Geor-
gia. George Goskin was carried to…
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Rev. Walter Maddox searching his mother Rebecca and siblings Daniel, Luke, and Nelly
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 12, 1877
I desire information concerning
my kindred. My mother was named
Rebecca, two brothers named Daniel
and Luke, and a sister named
Nelly. They lived in Alabama,
then in Georgia for eleven years,
then they were taken to Louisiana by
Dr. George Maddox, and they had
that name, Maddox. I have
heard that one of my brothers
was…
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