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J. W. Davis (formerly Major) searching for his mother Lilly Mitchell and several siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 26, 1882

DEAR EDITOR ---- My name at the
commencement of the war was
Major belonging to Henry Mitchell,
who lived in Martin county, North
Carolina. My mother was named
Lilly Mitchell and one sister named
Lempy, another named Easter, all
of whom lived in Martin county,
North Carolina. One brother
whose name was Isaiah, and
another brother…

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Primus Ross searching for her father Simon Cheny, mother Chaney Bennett, and brothers Alfred and Allen

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 4, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my kinfolks. Father's name was Simon Cheny, who belonged to Darling Cheney, in Martin county, North Carolina. Mother was Chaney Bennett; Jim Bennett raised her; she was sold by Jesse Jolley, Bennett's son-in-law, to Better, a Negro trader; she had two children with her, Primus, a baby of five moths; Alfred, two…

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Sandy Hanlay (formerly Sarah Redick) searching for Frank Bartle and Charles Redick

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 13, 1885

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
about my people, Frank, Bartle
and Charles Redick. When last
heard from they were in Martin
county, North Carolina. My name
was Sarah Redick, now Sarah Han-
lay. Any information will be glad-
ly received. Please send word to
Elder Mecomer, pastor of Simp
son Chapel, M. E. Church, corner
of Howard…

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