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John Benjamin Slack searching for his mother Eliza Slack
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 11, 1879
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire about my mother who I left in Monroe county, Georgia. I was brought to Texas by John Slack when but five years old and mother was sold to John Panil. I had one sister, Caroline. Mother's name was Eliza Slack. She had one sister and one brother, Mary and Henry Slack, who were brought to Texas at the same time…
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John Forest searching for his mother Ann Forest and his siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 13, 1888
MR. EDITOR:-- I wish to inquirefor my relatives from whom I wasstolen while living in Ozark, Ark.My mother had four children:Claro and Millie; the baby was boy, but I cannot remember hisname. Dr. Forest brought our family from Huntsville, Washington [Washington] Co., Ark., to Ozark, Ark.During the war Dr. Forest carriedfather to Texas. I was…
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John Holmes searching for his stepfather Benton, mother Lettie, and brother Dick Holmes
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 26, 1884
I wish to inquire for my people
who lived east of Vicksburg, Miss.,
about the second or third year of
the war. I was then six or seven
years of age, and was taken from
home by some Southern soldiers
who brought me to Texas, and I
was sold three times. When I was
taken the soldier drew a gun on my
step-father and made him put me…
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John Mayo searching for his brother's wife Susan Dun and two kids
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 8, 1879
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my brother's wife and two boys. His wife's name is Susan Dun and the two boys were Edward and Oscar. Her husband went by the name of Oscar Coopwood, and was carried off from here three years before the surrender to Texas, by his young master, Benton Coopwood. In 1865 she and her two children lived in a little…
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Joseph Bonaparte Chandler searching for his friend Mary Caradine
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 22, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for a friend, Mary Caradine. She left West Point, Miss., in 1868 and came to Texas. She had three children, Chesterfield, the baby, Nancy and Jamima. My name is Joseph Bonapart Chandler, but am called Boney for short. Please address me at Fulton, Texas.
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Joseph Phillips (formerly Valance Scott and Joseph Blancha) searching for his father, aunt, and cousins
The Weekly Louisianan (New Orleans, LA)
April 3, 1880
Information Wanted
A gentleman by the name of
Joseph Phillips, residing in Grants-
ville [Grantsville], Nevada, is very anxious to
learn of the whereabouts of his
relatives. In order that they may
be identified, we are requested to
state that he belonged to a Mr.
Scott, of this city, who owned a
plantation about 25 miles above…
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Josephine Williams looking for her mother Millie Purkens
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 5, 1877
INFORMATION WANTED,--Of Millie Pur-
kens, who had two children, Josephine and Hen-
ry. We all lived together in Jackson parish, La.,
some time between 1850, and '60. After Millie
Purkens was sold to Mr. Windingbough her two
children was taken to Texas. Pastors please read
this to your congregations. Any information
concerning her…
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Joshua Ball searching for his parents Joseph and Kitty Ball
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 20, 1884
MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my father and mother and sister and brother. My father’s name was Joseph Ball and mother Kitty Ball, and had a son named Joshua and one named Canales; my sister was named Silvia Bryan; our owner before the war was Mr. A. Williams, who lived on Bellair plantation, 4 miles above Baton Rouge, La., and went to Texas…
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Joshua Thompson (also known as Joshua Juge) searching for his mother Silva Juge and siblings Rosetta, Panky, William, and Henry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 21, 1878
I wish to learn the whereabouts of
my mother, brothers and sisters. My
mother's name is Silva Juge, my sisters'
Rosetta and Panky, and brothers'
William and Henry. They were
owned by Hilyet Juge of Alabama,
and taken to Texas during the war
by Sam Brooks. I have two aunts,
named Harriet and Dorcas. Please
address me at Greenwood,…
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Julia Stringer seeking Charlotte Stringer
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 4, 1881
Mr. Editor--Information is wanted of Charlotte Stringer. Her owner was Smith, who resided in New Orleans, and then removed to Texas, her relatives remaining in New Orleans. They were John, Lewis, Mary, George, Julia, and Adeline Stringer. Address JULIA STRINGER. First Street M. E. Church, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Kansas Campbell (formerly Kansas McQueen) looking for her sister Fanny McQueen
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 23, 1879
Navasota, Grimes Co., Texas.
EDITOR SOUTHWESTERN :- I wish to
make inquiries of my sister Fanny
McQueen. Her husband's name is
Allen. My name is Kansas McQueen
I left sister Fanny in Alabama. I
was brought to Louisiana by Murderick
McQueen. I have two brothers
and one sister here with me,
Shack, Jim and Harriett. Our mother's…
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Leah Mitchell seeking information of her father Jackson Bachelor
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my father, Jackson Bachelor.
When last heard of, he was in Tex-
as. Any information will be glad-
ly received by Leah Mitchell,
Yankton, S. Dakota.
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Lettia Bird searching for her mother Janette and father Milton Hazzard
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 5, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my folks. Mother's name was Janette, and she belonged to Thos. M. Johnson, of Kennerville, Ky. I belonged to Reason Davis, at the same place, and was sold two years before the war to George Redman. Father's name was Milton Hazzard; brothers', George and Whitefield Johnson; sisters', Delia, Patsy and Laura…
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Leven Currie searching for their father and sisters
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 16, 1883
MR. EDITOR:--I wish to inquire for my people. I left them in Mississippi. We were parted in 1849, as near as I can remember, in Smith county. Father was a preacher. I had two sisters; the oldest was Harriet, next Kittie. They were taken to Jackson by John Currie to his brother David Currie. My sisters Martha and Anna Jane were taken by Miss…
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London Morris searching for his mother Ann, father Fanshon Cox, and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 12, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I want some information about my people. Mother's name was Ann, fathers Fanshon Cox, and they belonged to Dr. Morris, Caroline Co., Virginia. My sister Caroline was one year and a half younger than I am; another, Lucy Grimes, married a free man. I had a brother, Randall Morris; Jeff belonged to Hector Davis and came to Louisiana in…
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Lucinda Renfro seeking her aunts Mary and Martha, and uncles Green, Carrol, and Grundy Stubfield
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 19, 1887
I desire to find my mother's people. My mother is named Manda Stubfield; she has three brothers and two sisters; her brothers names are Green, Carrol and Grundy Stubfield; sisters are Mary and Martha. They all belonged to Mr. Woodruf Stubfield, who lived in Sumner county, Tenn. When Mr. Woodruf Stubfield died the proper to was divided; mother and…
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Lucindy Oats (formerly Lucindy Lee) seeking her sister Eliza Sparks
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 19, 1888
MR. EDITOR—I wish to know where my sister is. Her name was Eliza Sparks. Her husband was named Edward Sparks. Mother's name was Aley May. William Bolder raised us and sold her to Sandy Young. Mr. Young brought her to Texas about 1862. My name was Lucindy Lee, but is now Lucindy Oats. Anyone knowing where she is will do a great blessing by…
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Lucy and Leven Curry searching for their relatives
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 9, 1881
MR. EDITOR—I wish to make inquiries as to the whereabouts of my relatives. I have four sisters and two brothers. My sisters names were Isabella, Henrietta, Reoner and Frances Nowey. My brothers are Isaac and John Nowey. My mother's name is Isabella Noway, and she belonged to Judge Nowey of Tuscumbia, Alabama. I was sold to a man named N. A.…
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M. A. E. Tolbert (formerly Martha Ann Elizabeth Brooks) searching for her mother Elizabeth Brooks
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 19, 1879
MR. EDITOR--I am seeking the whereabouts of my mother. I left her in St. Mary parish, La., about the year 1860. Her name is Elizabeth Brooks. She had a little boy, William, about two years old when I left. We formerly belonged to Solomon Levi. I nursed awhile for Mrs. Capt. Atkinson. Her husband ran the steamboat T.D. Hiues. After this Rosa Levi,…
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Major James Wright searching for his mother Mary, father Julius, and brother Dick Taylor
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 12, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I desire information concerning my long lost mother, father and brother, Mary, Julius and Dick Taylor. The last heard from they lived with Judge Taylor, Ouachita parish, Louisiana, In dividing the property I fell to Asa Wright, and was brought to Texas 48 years ago. I have not heard from them since. I hope dear friends in Alabama and…
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Manervia Carway searching for her daughter Millie Dortha (formerly Millie Carway)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 26, 1887
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for daughter, whose name was Millie Carway; she was taken away the time of slavery by my young mistress. Her name was Carrie A. Dortha; her husband's name was George A. Dortha; they went to Texas, what part I don't know. Before she married her name was Carrie Carway, and after she married she took my daughter, she was…
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Maria Taylor (formerly Maria Monday) searching for her brothers Robert, Benjamin, and Joe
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 22, 1883
MR. EDITOR:--I dersire to find my brothers Robert, Benjamin and Joe. I last saw them in Danton, Pilot Point county, Texas. Before the war we belonged to a Mr. Monday. I was called Maria Monday, but have married since and changed to Maria Taylor. We were born in Alabama, and only three of us came to Texas. I belonged to Gage. She was deaf, and Miss…
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Mary Clarra (formerly Mary Spotts) searching for her daughters Ginsey and Nancy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 9, 1883
DEAR EEAR:––I am very anxious to find the whereabouts of my two daughters. They left me ten years before the war, right here, and were taken to Texas. We belonged to Thos. J. McGuffen, a son of Hugh McGuffen. They were carried away by Mrs. Smith. The eldest was Ginsey, 10 years old; Nancy 8 years. It strikes me that they stopped near Natchitoches…
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Mary Ferguson searching for her parents Silas and Mary Carter
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 7, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I desire to know of my father and mother, Silas and Mary Carter. I was sold from them35 years since, to Rob't. Seward, in Richard, Va. Have never heard from them yet. I went to Texas with Seward, who died, and I was sold to Gen. Armstead, whence I came to Mississippi. Had four brothers and one sister. Sister's name is Margaret Carter,…
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Mary Knight seeking information about her sister Caroline Ambrose
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 13, 1881
Aberdeen, Miss., Dec. 29, 1880.
MR. EDITOR ----- I desire to inquire
for my sister. Her name is Caroline
Ambrose. I last heard of him
in Texas. My name is Mary
Knight. Address me at Aberdeen.
My old owner was B. M. Terrill
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