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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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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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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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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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D. L. Hill seeking information about his brother Wesley and sisters Caroline and 'Mandy
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 10, 1898
Information wanted of my broth-
er and two sisters, Wesley, Caroline
and 'Mandy. Father's name was
Judge Hill. We belonged to a man
whose name was Judge Hill. We
were seperated in 1867, the last I
heard of Wesley he was in Tennes-
see. We left Caroline and 'Mandy
in Georgia. Any information con-
cerning them will be gladly re-
ceived…
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"Press" Low looking for their mother Mary
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 17, 1898
Information wanted of my rela-
tives. I was born in Newberry,
S. C., on "Broad river." My
mother was named Mary and she
belonged to one George Miller;
Mother and two boys, "Ned" and
"Press," were put in jail in New-
berry. Mother's husband was
named Bob Dawkins, and he got
Mr. William Lowe to buy her out
of jail. We then moved to…
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George Fountain searching for his brothers Harry and Shepherd Fountain
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 23, 1877
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mr. Editor: I wish to know through your
paper about my brothers Henry Fountain &
Shepherd Fountain. I have not seen them
since 1867 I left Shepherd in Alabama, and
Henry in Ga. If any information will be
thankfully received by their brother George
Fountain, Williamsport Tennessee. We
were raised in Columbus Ga. Our…
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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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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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Abraham and Maliala Chase seeking information about their daughter Jane Chase
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 22, 1877
INFORMATION WANTED--of
Jane Chase, daughter of Abraham and
Maliala Chase, and sister of Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob Chase. She was
sold into Georgia by Thomas Dulin,
about twenty-six years ago. Any in-
formation concerning her whereabouts
will be thankfully received by her bro-
ther. 1017 Rodman st. Phila.
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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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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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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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Stephen White (formerly Stephen Coffin) looking his sister Mary Ball
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 19, 1882
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Mary Ball. She used to belong to a
man by the name of Joseph Ball, at the
time I was sold in the year 1847 I belonged
to a man by the name of S G Coffin, and
was sold to a speculator by name of Addi
son Weathers, and brought to Georgia. Any
information of my sister will be gladly re-
ceived by her…
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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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A. W. Harvey looking for Jacob Edwards (formerly Jacob Koakley)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 23, 1895
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Of Jacob Edwards, who used to be Jacob Koakley. His mother's name was Ann Koakly. The oldest sister was named Abbey. The last time I heard of them (Jacob especially), they were somewhere in Georgia. Any information of them will be thankfully received by A. W. Harvey, Pine Level, Ala
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B. J. Dandridge searching for Miss Adeline Young (formerly Adeline Moore)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 23, 1896
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of Miss Adeline Young, who left
the Joe's Walk plantation in Mississippi,
and went to Georgia in
1863. She left Georgia in May
1895, and went to Virginia. She
married in Georgia, a man by the
name of Bob Young, whose home
is in Hanover County, Virginia.
She has three other sisters. The
oldest is Elizabeth, the next…
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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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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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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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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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Thomas Austin seeking his siblings Andy, Washington, Jerry, and Silla
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 15, 1881
MR. EDITOR: I have three brothers
and one sister somewhere in the
country, for whom I wish to inquire.
My brothers are named respectively,
Andy, Washington, and Jerry. My
sister's name is Silla. I was brought
from Georgia to Alabama in or
about 1838. At that time they were
all together, belonging to the Austins,
or it may…
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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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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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Rosetta Burrels (formerly Rosetta Henderson) searching for her uncle David Raven
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 9, 1882
DEAR EDITOR ---- I am inquiring
for my uncle David Raven, who
left the State of Georgia, six or
seven years ago. He has sisters
named Caroline, Peggie, and
Georgiana, and a brother Robert
Raven. My name is Rosetta
Henderson, sisters Emily Turner and
Antoinette Davenport. I am now
living in Morgan City, La., and
have the…
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