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Mary Louise Pratts searching for her sisters (II)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 4, 1883
MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire
for my two sisters, Mary Noel and
Juliette. We were living on St.
Philip, between Dauphine and
Burgundy streets, New Orleans,
when we separated. As near as I
can recollect one of my sisters went
to Texas and the other to New
York, after the death of Mr. Christville.
Our mother was Harriet…
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Mary Winters (formerly Mary Flourney) searching for her father Brazil Ellington
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 11, 1885
MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father, Brazil Ellington, who left Russell county, Alabama, in or about the year 1862 with his master, John Ellington, and went to Texas; but I do not remember what portion of Texas they went to, and they have not been heard from since. My father's wife was named Liddie Webb, who belonged to a man by the name…
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Matilda Richardson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 12, 1892
I desire information concerning my sister,
whose original name was Emeline Vance. She
was sold from St. Joseph, Mo., a year before
the war, by Henry Maxwell. Think she went
to Texas. She formerly belonged to the Cummin's,
of Louisville, Ky At the time of the
selling she had two sisters, myself, formerly
Matilda Vance, and Mrs.…
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Matilda Woodrow searching for her sisters Leah and Hannah Ash
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 18, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my sisters—Leah and Hannah Ash. We are from Wilmington county, North Carolina. We were brought from said county to Texas by Mr. Grandgo. Our mother's name is Penny Ash. The last time I heard from my sisters they were in Belton, Texas. If any reader knows of their whereabouts will they please address me at…
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Melindy Stewart searching for her mother Eliza, father Jack, and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 19, 1880
MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my mother, Eliza; father, Jack, brothers, Alfred, Anthony and Wilson, and sisters Frances and Elvira, who belonged to John Seal, of Colfax, Grant parish, La. Sister Elizabeth and myself came to Texas about twenty-five years ago, with John Seal. The last I heard of my folks mother wrote me directly after…
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Mrs. Charlotte Mitchell searching for her brother Henderson, father Davey Jackson, and mother Maria
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 2, 1889
MR. EDITOR: I desire to know of my relations, viz: father's name was Davey Jackson, he belonged to Kit Jackson, mother's name was Maria, she belonged to Thomas Stiff, he and Aunt Lucy Ann belonged to Judge Stiff. I had a cousin by the name of Charity Brown. We were first sold to two Negro traders, named, Jordan and Tolt at Osborne. They…
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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. 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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Ned Duncan (formerly Ned Block) seeking information about his mother Winnie Block and brothers Moses and Richard
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 27, 1886
MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my relatives. My mother was named Winnie Block; my oldest brother was Moses, the youngest Richard Block, but he had for a short name Will. All belonged to Wm. Block, son of old man Wm. Block. We lived in Crawford County, Ark., on Leese Creek, near Natural Dam, and I came to Texas before the war with Mr. William…
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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…
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Nelson Ray searching for his wife Lucinda Jemison and children
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 15, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to enquire about my wife and children. They were owned by Dr. John Tarlton, who lived at Bayou Boeuf, below Morgon City or Brashear. He sold them to a man that carried them to Texas. I have heard that it was Alleyton, Colorado, but but do not know certainly. My wife's name was Lucinda Jemison before I had her. We had seven…
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Nevan Moore searching for his brothers Joe Moore, Thomas Hamilton, and Henry Hamilton
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 23, 1890
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inq[...] for my people. I left them in [missing] county, Mo., in 1862; I was [missing] years old. My mother's name Hannah Moore. She had four s[...] Joe Moore, Thomas Hamil[...] Henry Hamilton and Ne[...] Moore. My master was na[...] Geo. Moore. He sold us to a [...] named Joe Hart in 1864. Moore brought us to Texas [...]…
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P. Sullivan Brown searching for his uncle Mr. Ed. Denton
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 4, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- Mr. Ed. Denton, a son of Capt. John B. Denton, and my mother's brother (white), it is supposed, left Texas some twenty years ago. It was my mother's last request that I should find out where he was and whether he was living. He has many relatives here in Texas who want to know his whereabouts. If he is living he will confer a favor…
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Peeer Daucia searching for Charles Evans and his wife Celia
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 15, 1884
MR. EDITOR―I wish to inquire for some of my people, Charles Evans and his wife Cealia. In 1855 we left them in Texas. We belonged to Col. Evans, and were brought here by D. Rhodes. My mother was Vina Daucia, father Allen Daucia. Read this out in churches in Texas. Address me at Cheneyville, Rapides parish, La. PEEER DAUCIA.
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Peyton Waumack looking for his mother Clarissa Waumack, father Peyton, and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 18, 1881
DEAR EDITOR: I wish to make inquiries for my kinfolk. I left them in Virginia, near Farmville. They belonged to Mr. Waumack. Mother was Clarissa Waumack, father, Peyton, brothers, Edmond, Anderson, sisters, Lizzie and Julia. Several other brothers and sisters I cannot name, being small when I left them. I was brought away from my people by old man…
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Phoebe Searcy searching for her mother Hannah Winkfield and her siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 17, 1889
MR. EDITOR:--I wish to inquire for my people. My mother's name was Hannah Winkfield, and I had two sisters; Sallie and Jane. My brother's names were George and John. We had a niece, Eliza Jane Winkfield. We lived in Greensboro, Green Co , Ga., and I was brought to Texas by Mr. John Patillo and his wife, Amanda. Any person who knows of my people…
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Rev. A. B. Anderson searching for his brother Linn Pates Butte
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 29, 1884
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my brother Linn Pates Bute. I
called him Jack, and I have not
seen him since 1861. Mr. Pates
was Governor in Jackson during
war time. I heard that he went to
Texas. Father was Robert Haw-
kins; brothers, Richard, Lawson,
Nicholas. Robert Hawkins was
sold to T. B. Say, who lived in
Alabama a little…
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Rev. Anderson Arold seeking his wife
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 1, 1881
DEAR EDITOR:—I desire to inquire for my wife. Htr mother left her in Perry county, Alabama, near Mairon. She belonged to Tom Moore, and at his death was sold to Dr. Spencer. Two of her boys came to Texas, and one girl— Bob, Charles and Jane. William, Henry and Manda staid at home. Wife's mother was Adeline. Address. REV. ANDERSON AROLD.…
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Rev. J. C. Hare seeking information on Rev. J. H. Kitt and Kitt's sons James and John
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 2, 1899
Information wanted of Rev. J.
H. Kitt and two sons James and
John; the last time that I heard of
them they were in Texas. Any
one recognizing any of the parties
named will greatly oblige me by no-
tifying the Rev. J. C. Hare, New-
berry, S. C., Newberry C. H.
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Rev. Samuel Scroggins seeking information of his mother Martha Ann and siblings
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 4, 1886
MR. EDITOR --- Please allow me space in your columns to inquire for some lost friends of mine who have been separated from me since early life. My mothers name was Martha Ann, and belonged to John Scroggins, and lived in Rutherford county, Tenn., near Murfreesboro, on Bradley Creek. Mr. Editor, we Methodists know where the old Shiloh Church…
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Rev. T. R. Geda searching for Richard Green on behalf of his father Charles Green
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 18, 1883
INFORMATION WANTED OF RICHARD
Green, son of Charles Green, of Staun
ton, Va. He was sold by Mr. Harris White,
to a man in Texas. Pastors in Texas please
read. Any information of his whereabouts
please address, Rev. T. R. Geda, Greenwich,
Fairfield County, Conn.
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Richard A. McVea searching for his brother Jim Aiken
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 1, 1880
DEAR EDITOR —I wish to inquire for my brother who left Fairfield District, South Carolina, about 1865, with the Yankees and said he was going to Texas to look for us. I have never heard a word from him since. His name is Jim Aiken; his mother's Catherine Aiken ; father's James McVea. He may go by father's name. Robert Mc-Vea [McVea], our old…
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Richard Woods searching for his mother Lucy Hankins
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 19, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to make inquiry for my mother. She was sold in Lunenburg Co., Virginia, by Joe Hankins to Silas Woods. I was sold at the same time, but when Woods came after us Hankins bought me back from him, but let him take my mother. They sold her to some trader, and as I was only seven years old I cannot recollect much about it. Three…
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Roberta Ann Witherspoon searching for her father Clem. Bennett and aunt Minerva Burnett
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 9, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I desire to inquire of my father, Clem. Bennett. He went to Texas with Brisco Bennett about the year 1857. My mother's name was Martha Bennett—belonged to Green Burnett. He had three children by my mother, Roberta Ann, Laura Ann, and Willis who was a baby when he left. Also I want to learn of my aunt Minerva Burnett who also went to…
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Roberta Ann Witherspoon seeking her father Clem Bennett
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 31, 1888
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire through your columns for my father, whose name was Clem Bennett. He was taken to some part of Texas by Mr. Brisco Bennett and Wm. Burnett, along with Aunt Minerva, Uncle Alex Richard and cousin Charles Burnett, from Multan, Lowndes county, Miss., just before the war. My mother is Martha Shirley; she had three…
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