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Mevier Gittro searching for their father Glasco Borgas, mother Fereba Mivens, and several siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 25, 1880

MR. EDITOR - My father was
Glasco Borgas, mother Fereba
Mivens. I had three brothers -
Elbert, Edmond and Solomon - and
sisters Martha and Hannah. We
all belonged to Mivers. Martha
and myself were sold to Billy Wood-
and Hannah and Solomon were sold
to Eph. Yann. All lived in Barnwell
Co., South Carolina. Address
me, in care of…

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Andrew Thickland searching for his uncle Pharah, a man named Plato, his grandmother Nancy Gilbert, and his mother Alsy Gilbert

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 13, 1884

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire
for my uncle Pharah, who belonged
to Michael Gilbert; also Plato. We
are from Barnwell county, South
Carolina. My father is here with
me; his name is Sam Thickland; he
used to go by the name of Sanko
Gilbert. Plato used to live 15
miles below Alexandria, La., where
he was sold to John McGee. My…

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