Lewis James seeking his mother and brothers

The Weekly Louisianian (New Orleans, LA)

July 13, 1872

Edom Edward searching for his daughter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 19, 1888

DEAR EDITOR— I want to find my daughter. She left me several years ago for New Orleans. Her name is Minerva White. I heard that she was a member of Steptoe's Church. She had a daughter named Susan M. White. My name is Edom Edward. My wife is Dorcas Edom. Address Rev. H. Richardson, Wennsborough, La.

Stephen Toliver searching for his brother and sister

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 17, 1888

MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my sister and brother, Frank and Mary. Louis Toliver raised us. They were sold in New Orleans and taken up the Mississippi river, but I have forgotten the man's name who bought them. Any one knowing their whereabouts will do a great favor by informing me. Address Stephen Toliver, box 100, Shreveport, La.

Maggie Patterson seeking her brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 19, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I want to find my two brothers, Bill Scott and Martin Scott; also a fellow servant named Hettie Scott. Last we heard of her she had moved from Franklin, La., to New Orleans. My mother Henrietta, brother Ed and myself were separated from them about 1861. We separated at Franklin, La. At that time we all lived with Mrs. Scott and son,…

Reverend Bedford Carr seeking his aunt

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 12, 1888

MR. EDITOR--I want to hear from my aunt. She left us in 1865 and went to New Orleans When she left we were living with A man by the name of Sam Warden, a bricklayer. Aunt had three brothers and three sisters. Her sister Rhoda used to belong to Mr. Blanchard on Bayou Gross, Tete. Another sister was Harriet Carr. One of the brothers was Robert…

Millie Miles (formerly Millie Johnson) searching for her sister and brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 5, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my sister and brother. Sister's name was Jennie Johnson, brother Abram Johnson. Our father and mother were James and Hannah Johnson. I have not seen my sister and brother since the death of our mother, who dies on E. Sharp's plantation, Bayou Lafourche, La. Soon after mother's death father took them to New Orleans…

William Woods searching for his family including his two brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 5, 1888

MR. EDITOR––I am desirous of finding out my people I left them in Alhermarle county, Virginia, near Charlottsville, twelve miles. I left in 1840 my brothers Richard and Jack. My name is William. Brother Richard was the oldest. My father's name was John Woods; he belonged to Dr. John Woods; his father, John Woods, was a farmer in about nine miles…

Harriet Bell (formerly Harriet Stewart) seeking her sister Ceily Rush

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 24, 1887

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my sister, who is said to be somewhere in New Orleans. Her name is Ceily Rush. My father's name was Traves Covington; mother's name Violet Rush; step father's name was Thomas Rush. I used to go by the name of Harriet Stewart, but now go by my married name, Harriet Bell. If the above named person is found, please…

Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler seeking her son John Thomas Wheeler

Southwestern Christian Advocate

August 4, 1887

MR. EDITOR—I desire to find my son, whose name is John Thomas Wheeler; he lived in New Orleans about three years ago on St Ann, near the corner of St. John. I am his mother, Elizabeth Wheeler; his father was Thomas Wheeler and has been dead about ten years ago. If any information of the above name please address Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler, care of…

Marshall W. Taylor seeking former soldiers in New Orleans

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 12, 1887

I want to know the whereabouts of either or all of the following old soldiers, supposed to be in New Orleans, if alive: Edward Gales, Co. F, 99th Regiment, U. S. C., New Orleans. Samuel Gales, Co. F, 99th Regiment, U. S. C., New Orleans. Paul Wells, Co. F, 99th Regiment, U. S. C., New Orleans. Harrison Williams, Co. F, 99th Regiment, U. S. C.,…

Bennet H. Forrest seeking his guardians George and Sallie Hunter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 12, 1887

MR. EDITOR.— I desire that the ministers of Norfolk and Richmond, Va., will please look in the city directories for George Hunter's name. My guardians were George and Sallie Hunter; they left New Orleans for Virginia. Any information concerning them will be gladly received. Address Bennet H. Forrest, Chestnut, near Bordeaux streets, New Orleans,…

Sintha Spencer (formerly Sintha Calvin) searching for her mother, father, and brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 14, 1887

I desire to find John Calvin and to inquire of him for my mother, Sarah, and my father, Gabriel, who belonged to McCommac. I am also inquiring for my brother, who was sold before the war, and sent to New Orleans, La.; his name was Hiram Calvin. He had a sister named Harriet Calvin and one named Emily Calvin, and Margaret Calvin, and Sarah Calvin.…

Julia Clay seeking her sister Sophia Gilbert

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 31, 1887

I wish to inquire for my sister, Sophia Gilbert, a sister of Julia Clay, who married Henry Clay. We left New Orleans about 7 or 8 years ago and came to Missouri, and left sister Sophia Gilbert in New Orleans. If she can be heard of, please write to me at Columbia, Boone county, Missouri. JULIA CLAY.

Henry Akins searching for his uncle Ned Akins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 17, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to find my uncle whom I left in the year 1873. His name was Ned Akins; his father's name was Sandy Akins; his brother's name was Squire Akins and Scott Akins. The last time I heard from him he was in New Orleans. When he left I was quite small. If found you will please address Henry Akins, Shell Mound, Miss.

Lizzie Larck seeking her father Prince Jackson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 3, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to find my father; his name is Prince Jackson. Dear editor, will you please do this for me and oblige yours truly, Lizzie Larck. The last time I heard from him he was in New Orleans. Please address me at Corrigan, Polk county, Texas, Lizzie Larck.

Louisa Edwards (formerly Louisa Brady) searching for her brother John Brady

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 20, 1887

MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my brother John Brady who I have not heard from in twenty one years, and left New Orleans to go to Memphis, Tennessee. His owner's name was Dr. A. B. Dadd. They lived in Jackson county, Texas. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was baptized by Rev. Joseph Hayne. His sister at that time was Louisa Brady,…