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Spencer Voss searching for his brother Henry Voss

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 15, 1889

Mr. Editor: Can you assist me through the medium of your paper in finding my brother, Henry Voss, as I have not seen him since 1848 9. He once belonged to Jim Voss, about 1847, then resident in Jackson, Tenn., and left for Louisiana. I learn he lives somewhere in your vicinity, and owns a little sugar farm. He may recognize me through his mother's…

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Alfred Young searching for his father David Clinton, mother Kizzie Clinton, and brother William Clinton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 22, 1881

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire through the SOUTHWESTERN for my people. I used to belong to Rather Clinton, near Jackson, Tennessee. My father's name was David Clinton, and my mother's Kizzie Clinton. My name is Alfred Young, and my brother's, William Clinton. I was sold to Milton Young, and carried to north Mississippi, near Ripley. Address me at…

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Reverend F. G. Wilborn seeking a friend William McNutt

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 28, 1887

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my friend that left here some ago. His name is William McNutt. He has a sister here by the name of Sallie Bronthly and a brother by the name of West Kinet. the last time we heard from him he was in Jackson, Tenn. Any information of his whereabouts will be a favor to us. Address Rev. F G. Wilborn, Kilmichael,…

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Sarah F. Tolbert searching for her relatives, including her father Jordan Wren and mother Cherry Wren

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 18, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my relatives. They lived in Smithfield, Isle of Wight Co., Va. We all belonged to James C. Jordan. My Father, Jordan Wren, belonged to Dr. Sam Wilson in Surry county. My mother, Cherry Wren, was living with Major Thomas, in Smithfield when I left there. My oldest sister, Rachel, was living in Norfolk, with Dr.…

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Wm. Patton searching for his mother Nellie Holmes and brothers Tom and Littleton

The Weekly Floridian (Tallahassee, FL)

June 5, 1883

Information Wanted.

Wm. Patton, a respectable colored man sixty-seven
years old, was brought to this county
about forty years ago as the slave of Alex. Patton.
He was born on the estate of John Holmes,
twelve miles from Memphis, whence he was
taken to Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of seven
years, by a Mr. Lundy, who sold him to Mr.…

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Rev. Granville Norman searching for his sister Martha (1st of 3 ads placed)

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 27, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my sister Martha, who was sold from us at Jackson, Tennessee, to Tom Boyle, near Boliva, Tennessee. She was seven years old at the time. We all belonged to John Green. Mother's name was Dollie; father's, Granville -- he belonged to Tom Norman, of Whiteville, Tennessee. There were five children -- William,…

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