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Sophier Poole (formerly Sophier Staples) searching for her mother Martha Staples

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 14, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my mother. Her name was Martha Staples, but sometimes went by the name of Martha Hastin. She belonged to James Staples, who lived in Henry county, Va. She was then sold to some one unknown to me. The last time I heard from her she was in Montgomery, Ala. My name was Sophier Staples. I have married since—my name…

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Malinda Hairston searching for her mother Patsy Hairstorn

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 13, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my people. My mother was named Patsy Hairstorn, and belonged to Jubal Hairston, and was sold at Franklin Courthouse, Henry Co., Virginia. She had two sons, Fulton and Sparror Hairston. I belonged to Col. Sam Hairston who lived in Lowndes Co., near Crawfords, Miss. The last time I heard of my people they were…

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Harriet Relf searching for her husband Quindy Relf

The Liberator (Boston, MA)

June 8, 1849

INFORMATION WANTED.
Quindy Relf, husband of Harriet Relf, is informed
that his family, consisting of wife and five children,
formerly belonging to Henry Fry, of Moorefield,
Henry Co., Va., are living near Martinsburg, Knox
Co., Ohio.
The family were liberated by their claimant, the
husband liberated himself by running away. He has…

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Spencer White searching for a friend/possible family member

Southwestern Christian Recorder (New Orleans, LA)

June 8, 1882

Mr. EDITOR: I wish to enquire
for brother McNolan who left me
in Henry Co, Virginia, in 1843.
He belonged to a Mr. B. Nolan.
Address Spencer White, Lafourche
Crossing, in care of Rev. F. T.
Chinn, Thibodeaux, La.

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Frances Johnson searching for her brother George Jimerson, also known as George Houston

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 29, 1874

Information Wanted.
Information wanted of George Jimerson, or George
Houston of Red Hill Henry Co, Va. His mother
went to Liberia and left him with his grandmother.
He has uncles named Sam and George Houston. In-
formation will be thankfully received by his sister,
Frances Johnson 238 Van Buren St. Camden N. J.
N B Southern…

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