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W. Anthony Cole, Jr. seeking the whereabouts of George Smith

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 19, 1895

Who Knows Him?

I would be glad to know the whereabouts
of George Smith. He was
born in Pittsylvania Co., near
Chatham, Va., about 1853. His father's
name was Benny Smith, a carpenter
by trade. His nick-name was Geo,
Frye, and sometimes he was called
Biler for short. He left his mother,
Mrs. Lucinda Poindexter, at Frias
Point,…

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Julia Harrison seeking information about her brother Julius Harrison (2nd of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 23, 1896

Information wanted of my brother,
Julius Harrison. I have not
seen nor heard of him for two
years. When last heard of he was
working on a train running from
Hattisburg, Miss., to New Orleans,
La. His birthplace is Tarboro, N.
C. His mother, the widow of Turner
Harrison, is named Maria
Harrison. Please address, Miss
Julia Harrison, 5…

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Jerry Harvey searching for his brother Washington Harvey.

The Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA)

January 26, 1868

PERSONAL

TO COLORED MEN AND OTHERS.

INFORMATION WANTED

WASHINGTON HARVEY was sold from Howard
County, Missouri, to William D. Malone, Randolph
county, Missouri, about November, 1859, to be sent
to Maynard Williams, near Huntsville Missouri,
who afterward sent him to James McHatten near
New Orleans, about January 1, 1860. If…

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D. D. Pugh seeking information about Bonaparte Pugh

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 28, 1878

I wish information of Bonaparte
Pugh, who formerly belonged to
Stephen Davis, Warrenton, North
Carolina. His parents were Daniel
and Nancy Pugh, and his brothers
Peter, Bill and Washington. We
heard at one time that he was in
New Orleans. Address D. D. Pugh,
care Rev. D. A. Williams, Grenanda,
Miss.

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Mrs. Martha Smith seeking information about her sisters Phillis and Letitia

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 26, 1877

I will be most thankful for information
concerning my two sisters,
Phillis and Letitia (called
Tishia). Our mother is named
Kitty, and formerly belonged to
Billy Carter, at Big Springs, Wilson
Co., Tenn. My sisters were
sold to a slave trader named Pat.
Anderson, and we afterwards heard
that he sold Phillis fifteen miles below…

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Edmond Patison searching for his brother Ephraim Patison

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 6, 1879

MINTER CITY LEFORE COUNTY, MISS.
February, 15th 1879}
Editor SOUTHWESTERN, I wish
to make inquiries through the
SOUTHWESTERN ADVOCATE, of my
brother Ephraim Patison. He was
owned by Mr. John M. Bell before
the war. A citizen of New Orleans,
my brother Ephraim was known as
a cook. That is what he was following
the last time I…

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Harriet Preston seeking information about her father Adam, mother Fanny, and brother Henry

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 3, 1877

I ask information concerning my
father, mother and brother, who
formerly belonged to Mr. Marion
Andrews of New Orleans. Their
names are Adam, Fanny and
Henry. Address Harriett Preston,
care W.W. Cochrane, Hempstead,
Texas.

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Lucinda Harrison searching for her father Jerry Pennwright, brother Jerry, and sister Maria

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 26, 1877

I will be very thankful for any
information concerning my relations.
I was raised in Middle Tennessee,
in the family of Judge Humphries.
My father and mother were named
Jerry and Caroline Pennwright. I
had a brother named Jerry and a
sister named Maria. My name was
then Lucy Pennwright. My mother
died when I was five years old,…

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Robert Stanfield seeking information about his brother Bry Majors and his nephew Joshua Majors and Mrs. Amy Stanfield searching for her sister, Laura Stanfield

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 22, 1877

HOUSTON, March 14 '77.
Mr. Editor. Robert Stanfield
wants to know of the present home
and welfare of his brother Bry
Majors, and his nephew Joshua
Majors. When last heard of they
were in New Orleans. This was two
or three years ago.
And Mrs. Amy Stanfield wants
to hear of her sister, named Laura
Stanfield daughter of Jerry and…

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Louisa Irvine (formerly Louisa Biggs) looking for her sister Polly

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 1, 1879

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire
for my sister Polly, who lived in
Carrollton, New Orleans, and has a
son named Edward. Her husband's
name was Wesley. I have not
heard from her since I left there
seven years ago. Then my name
was Louisa Biggs. I have since
married F. J. Irvine and live in
Galveston, on 24th street, between…

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Sarah Oxley looking for her sister Dorcas Richardson

Daily Newbernian (New Bern, NC)

December 4, 1880

Information Wanted.
Ministers of colored churches in Louisiana
and adjoining States are earnestly
requested to read the following to their
respective congregations:
The brothers and sisters (John, Peter,
Sarah and Kate) of Dorcas Richardson,
daughter of the late Moses and Eliza Richardson,
of Craven county, N. C., are…

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Edgar Spencer seeking information about his sister Eliza Cotton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 8, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ----I wish to hear of
Eliza Cotton. Her brother was Edgar
Spencer. In old times our sister
was named Nancy Spencer.
Our mother, Maria, had those
three children and another named
Matilda ----four in all. I found Nancy
Spencer in Virginia, and I am informed
that sister Eliza is in New
Orleans. Let this letter be…

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Charley Shamberger searching for his brother George Shamburger

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ----- I wish to inquire
for my brother, George Shamburger.
The last time I heard from
him he lived in New Orleans. Also
Bro. Henry Shannon. He lived at
Honey Head Island. Address me
at Chuukey Station, Newton Co.
Miss. CHARLEY SHAMBERGER.

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Winnie Blakeley seeking information about her mother Mary Brown

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 11, 1879

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to make
inquiry through your valuable columns
for my mother, Mary Brown.
I saw her right after freedom.
Then she was in the city of Houston,
Texas, but soon after left for
San Jacinto county. I learned
since that she was seen in New Orleans.
The name I went by then
was Winnie Sellers, but is now
Winnie…

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Henry Tibbs searching for his mother Hannah

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 11, 1879

MR. EDITOR ---- I desire some
information about my mother. The
last time I saw her I was in Alexandria,
Virginia, about the year
1852 or 1853. Her name was Hannah.
She belonged to Lawyer Tibbs
who sold her when I was quite
young to a trader named Bruthing.
Lather Tibbs lived at Leesburg,
Va., when he sold mother to…

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Celia Rhodes looking for her family Jarvis, Moses, George, and Maria Gains

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 1, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
about my people. I left them in a
trader's yard in Alexandria, with a
Mr. Franklin. They were to be
sent to New Orleans. Their names
were Jarvis, Moses, George and
Maria Gains. Any information of
them will be thankfully received.
Address me at Aberdeen, Miss.
CELIA RHODES.

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Minnie Harrison searching for her unnamed daughter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 15, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ----- Allow me to
inquire through your valuable paper
for my daughter. She left Austin
about the year 1869 and went to
Galveston with Mrs. Perry, and
lived there with Mrs. Fellman.
She afterwards went to New
Orleans, and that is the last I heard
of her. Her father's name is Lonzo
Harrison; mothers' Minnie…

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Henry Dents searching for his father Col Dents

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 10, 1881

MR. EDITOR - I desire information
of my father, who was living on Canal
street, New Orleans, the last I heard
from him. His name is Col Dents;
he has two sons, Tom and Willie.
Address me at Luling Texas.

HENRY DENTS

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Lue Ann Jones searching for her friends

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 17, 1881

MR EDITOR - In my inquiry for lost friends you put my name Lucy Ann Jones. There are many Lucy Joneses here. My name is

LUE ANN JONES

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Mollie Henson searching for her father Oliver Henson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 18, 1880

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to know
of my father, Oliver Henson. My
mother's name was Sarah Walla.
Father was the body servant of Mr.
Jack Minas. Address me at 378
Third street, between Dryades and
Baronne streets, New Orleans, La.

MOLLIE HENSON.

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Daniel Hoskin searching for his parents Susan and Jerry Hoskin and siblings Margaret and Frederick

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 26, 1882

DEAR EDITOR - I want to
inquire for relatives Mother and
Father Susan and Jerry Hoskin
sister Margaret married Washington
Wilson in Queen Anne county.
I left Frederick the youngest, and
was sold about 36 years ago to
James [indecipherable] in New Orleans.
Address Daniel Hoskin. Houma, La.

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Jane Gray searching for her mother Milly Johnson (formerly Milly Bush)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 2, 1882

DEAR EDITOR ---- My mother
Milly Bush, after her second
marriage Milly Johnson, and former
owner Mrs. Sally Ward Grayson
sometimes called Milly Grayson,
was sold before the war at Louisville,
Ky , to a negro trader
who brought her to New Orleans.
She left seven children. I have
heard of her twice through a lady
from New Orleans.…

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Sally Ann Worker searching for her sister Emily Worker

Southwestern Christian Recorder (New Orleans, LA)

March 9, 1882

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my sister Emily Worker, whom
I left in Dallas county, at Marengo
My owner was Joseph Worker.
My sister and her young missis
went to New Orleans. Address
me at Red River Landing La.

SALLY ANN WORKER

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Mrs. Fanny Barber searching for her son John Barber

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 16, 1882

MR. EDITOR ---- I read in your
paper of Dec. 23, 1881, about my
son. His name is John Barber,
but changed to John C. Evans. He
was sold to a trader in 1851, at the
age of fourteen. I have written
two letters but have received no
answer. I am very anxious to
hear of him, as I am alone in this
world. Mrs. Fanny Barber, No.…

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Ralph Amos searching for Taney Cacen

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 30, 1880

Mr Editor -- I desire to inquire for a man named Taney Cacen, who lived in Greenville, New Orleans. Address me at Booneville, La. Ralph Amos

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