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Virginia Harrison (formerly Virginia Tharp) seeking her sister Lucinda McMurray
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 26, 1888
MR. EDITOR.—Having a poor sister somewhere in this world, I thought I would inquire for her. Her name was Lucinda McMurray. When I last saw her she was at Indianola, Texas, and had three or four children, one is named Charley, the only one of the names I can remember. I have only heard from her once since, and that was that she had moved to…
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Stephen Coleman seeking his uncle Bob Coleman
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 19, 1888
MR. EDITOR-- Please allow me to inquire for my uncle. There were three brothers: Watson Coleman, Bob Coleman and Spencer Coleman. Watson got killed just after the war and uncle Bob went to Mexico in time of war or just before. Spencer Coleman is living at Columbus, Texas; he is my father. The last time I heard from uncle Bob he was in Mexico,…
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Lillie D. Dotson searching for her friend William Wesley
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 16, 1881
MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for a friend of mine. We grew up together. He was older than I was. I have not seen him in thirteen years. We belonged to Judge Campbell, in Columbus, Texas, on the side of the river. Judge Campbell bought him when a little boy. He could just remember his mother. He stayed with my mother, grandmother and uncle,…
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Rev S. Linning searching for his brother Isaac Linning
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 22, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—Please allow me to make inquiry for my brother, Isaac Linning. We were separated in Charleston, S. C., in 1866. He joined the United States army, and the last I heard of him he was in Columbus, Texas, and I ask all my brethren in Texas to inquire for him. Address me at Duvall's Bluff, Arkansas. REV. S. LINNING
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Stephen Collins searching for his uncle Robert Brown or Robert Coleman
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 28, 1885
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my uncle, whose name is Rob-
ert [Robert] Brown. He belonged to Dr.
Brown, in Gonzales, about 28 years
ago. There was three brothers of
them, Robert, Spencer and Witison
Brown. Robert went to Mexico in
1864 I last heard from him about
eight years ago; he was then in
Mexico. One of the…
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Jack Collins (Henry Warren) searching for his mother Katie Lee and sister Mariah
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 8, 1883
MR. EDITOR - My mother was
Katie Lee. her husband Si Warren.
and belonged to Spencer and Ellen
Warren. Ellen was a sister to
Spencer, and he was a shoemaker.
When I was parted from them they
lived in Washington, and General
Jackson was President. Sister and
I were sold to a speculator named
Simpson, Sister was Mariah, and
the…
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J. M. Scott searching for his brother Henry and two boys Henry Scott and Edward Jarman
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 28, 1884
MR. EDITOR- I desire to inquire
for a little boy, Henry Scott, who
got lost last June. He lived near
Columbus, Texas, and he is about
8 years old. I wish also to hear of
a boy named Ed. Jarman. I also
had a brother, Henry, who was sold
to Bill Atwood. He then lived in
Harris county, Texas, near Houston.
Address me at Baazoria,…
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Georgia Irvin seeking information on her brothers Sydney and Nelce Terrell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 31, 1900
Information wanted of my broth-
ers, Sydney and Nelce Terrell.
When last heard from Nelce was
in Fayett county, Tex. I learn
that Sydney is a Methodist preach
er, and was in Columbus, Texas,
two or three years ago. Father's
name is Major Terrell. Any in-
formtion will be gladly received.
Address Georgia Irvin, 225 Cactus
San Antonio,…
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