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James Hayward seeking Mrs. Harriet Lee, Vinie Lowding, Harriet Lowding, Daniel Lee, and Matthew Lowding

The Weekly Louisianian

November 21, 1874

NOTICE.Any one having information of the following named persons: Mrs. Harriet Lee, Vinie and Harriet Lowding (their married name not known), Daniel Lee or Matthew Lowding, will please leave notice with the undersigned, Pastor of Mount Zion Church , on Jackson street. nov21 2t JAMES HAYWARD.

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Jos. Evans searching for his mother Yerico Tool and sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 9, 1879

DEAR EDITOR -- Being one of your subscribers, I desire to make the following inquiry through the ADVOCATE for my relatives: I desire to inquire for my mother, whose name was Yerico Tool; also three sisters by the names of Bettie, Ellen and Lucy Tool, whom I was taken from by one Houston, a negro trader, who lived at Hamburg, S. C. I was taken…

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Celestin Willis searching for her brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 29, 1879

DEAR EDITOR: My brother left St. Charles parish in 1865 with my sister. I found her, but she died with yellow fever. She said when brother was last heard from he was in Dallas, Texas, in 1873. He is 5 feet 2 inches high, has a dark skin, and is now about 41 years old. CELESTIN WILLIS, Care Frank Nelson, Market and Annunciation streets, New…

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Mrs. Dr. C. T. Howard (formerly Anna Maria White) searching for her grandmother Palmer, aunts, and uncles

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 26, 1880

MR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my grandmother, aunt and uncle. Grandmother's owner was Dr. Palmer, of Sumpter county, Alabama. Her name was Palmer. She had seven daughters and two sons the last I heard of her, namely: Maria, who belonged to Dr. Palmer; Gracy Devan, Dorcas Ridel, Manda Brackton, Zelpher Truthgill, Hannah Truthgill, Philis Watkins.…

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Bennet H. Forrest seeking his grandparents Bennet and Delila Johnson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 9, 1883

MR. EDITOR :—I desire to inquire for my mother's relatives, whom she left in Cloverport, Ky. Her father's and mother's names were Bennet and Delila Johnson; brothers, Rolling, Elisha, Wesley and Bob Johnson. She also had a brother named Smith Bonlette. Her name at that time was Sarah Johnson, but it is now Sarah Forrest. Her aunts were Bettie…

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Bennet H. Forrest seeking the family of his mother Sarah Forrest (formerly Sally Johnson and Sally Brown)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 17, 1882

MR. EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my mother's relatives whom she left in Cloverport, Ky. Her father's name was Bennet, and mother's Deliley Johnson. Brothers, Rolling, Elisha, Westley, and Bob. Johnson; and her name was at that time Sally Johnson. My mother also had a brother named Smith Boulette by father. Her son's name was Henry Clay Brown. …

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Caroline Rhodes (formerly Annie Ferrill) searching for her father Joseph, mother Milly, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 16, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire about my relatives. I was born in Virginia, but am unable to name the county; but I remember that it was 12 miles from Daville. My master was James Ferrill and mistress Martha Ferrill. I was sold to Ferrill's brother, William Ferrill, a speculator, and was brought to Mobile at the age of 10 years. To my recollection…

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Martha Turner searching for her mother Frances Mahuldy and her siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 18, 1889

My name is Martha Tur[undecipherable] native of Weekly county,[undecipherable] near Nashville. My mothe[undecipherable] named Frances Mahuldy. [undecipherable] three brothers The oldest o[undecipherable] named Tom, next Joe, and C[undecipherable] Also two sisters. One was [undecipherable] Frances the other Catherin[undecipherable] my name is…

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Mrs. Julia Christian searching for her children Adeline Matthews, John Matthews, and Obediah Wilkins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 27, 1889

Any one knowing the where bouts or anything concerning Adeline and John Matthews, former belonging to Squire Matthews, Gonzales, Tex., and has since sided in Houston, Tex., from [undecipherable] place their mother last heard them. Also Obediah Wilkins who formerly belonged to JqL Harris, of Langston, Ky., will co fer a great favor by writing…

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Mrs. Alice Bernard searching for her brothers William Johnson, Leonard Stepney, and Richard Coats

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 23, 1880

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my brothers, William Johnson, Leonard Stepney and Richard Coats. They were born in Maryland, and their mother's name was Minnie Stepny. We were sold by Dr. Thos. Blake. I have an idea that they must be somewhere in this city. I read a paper which said that Erick Johnson, born in Maryland, died here, and I think it…

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Mrs. Fanny Barber searching for her son John C. Evans (formerly John Barber)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 23, 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. 257 Conti street, corner…

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Bennet H. Forrest searching for Smith Boulet, Elisha Boulet, and Bob Johnson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 1, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my mother's brother that she left in Cloverport, Ky. Their names are Smith Boulet and Elisha Boulet and Bob Johnson. Her boother Bob Johnson left there and went to Missouri. Any information from any one concerning them will be gladly received. Address BENNET H. FORREST, Chestnut near Bordeaux streets, New…

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Ann Murphy (formerly Martha Ann Greene) searching for her siblings John Richards, Somerset Greene, and Lucy Belmo

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 20, 1888

MR. EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my brothers and sister, I left in Virginia near Cumberland Court House. My brother's were named John Richards and Somerset Green. My sister's name was Lucy Belmo. We all belonged to a lawyer Matthews near Cumberland Court House. He had three sons. William, Thomas and George Matthews, and two daughters, Kate and…

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Mrs. Annie Washington searching for Kitty Carpenter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 10, 1881

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my sister who was sold between twenty-five or thirty years ago. Her mistress name was Kitty Carpenter, but some called her Catheine Carpenter. After the death of Mrs. Betsy Bowie, she was sold to a family out on Baltimore road by the name of Judge Dorsey, and since then I heard she came to New Orleans to his son…

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Mrs. Alice Rebecca Lewis searching for her mother Martha Jackson and sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 16, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for mother and sisters. Mother's name is Martha Jackson. She was taken away from me by Judge Lomock, our owner, in Virginia, carried to Fredericksburgh, Va, and sold in 1855. The last time she was heard from she was in Columbus, Miss., keeping a millinery store with three daughters, Serena, Henrietta and Louisa…

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Delia White (formerly Delia McGee) searching for her mother Nelly McGee, father Adam Meriweather, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 15, 1881

Delia White who formerly went by the name Delia McGee, desires to get information of the whereabouts of her mother, father, sisters and brother. Mother's name was Nelly McGee, Father was Adam Meriweather, Sisters were Harriet, Elton, Sarah, Holdy, Mohala, and America McGee. My brother was Edmund McGee. We all used to belong to Squire Dabney McGee…

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Martha Carroll looking for her siblings and her parents Delphy and Andrew Buckner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 20, 1881

MR. EDITOR—I wish to enquire for my relations. My owner was Charles Lewis. My mother was Delphy Buckner; father, Andrew Buckner, my sisters Maria, the oldest Eliza and Flora; brothers, Andrew the oldest, and George. My youngest sisters were Elsey and Grace. I was sold with sister Elsey eleven years before the war from near Baldon Green,…

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John Robins seeking his mother Reherther Francher

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 20, 1881

DEAR EDITOR— I wish you to enquire for my mother, Reberther Francher, who in 1860 belonged to Dr. Jefferson miner, Richmond, Virginia, Gray street, between Fourth and Fifth. She was the mother of five children. Annie, John and Walter were sold in Alabama. Address First M. E. Church, New Orleans. JOHN ROBINS.

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Reverend A. A. Lacey searching for Emma Saunders

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 7, 1889

Mr. Editor: I wish to find my daughter, whom I have not seen for many years. Her name is Emma Saunders. She is 19 years of age. Her mother, Harriet Saunders, is stopping at No. 704 St. Ferdinand street, New Orleans, La. Any information of her whereabouts will be thankfully received. Address Rev. A. A. Lacey, 545 Bagatelle street, New Orleans,…

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Mrs. Florence Robinson (formerly Nicey) searching for her brother John Bethel

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 7, 1889

MR. EDITOR: I would lik to ask if any one can give me information concerning my brother. I have not seen him since I was two years old. His name is John Bethel, son of Harvey Bethel. Last known of him in old Sacco, Miss., near the Jackson Railroad. We were owned by Mr. Stronges. His eldest daughter's name was Laura. They used to call me Nicey; my…

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Patrick Hanswood looking for his wife Lucinda and his children

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 1, 1881

MR. EDITOR:—I left my wife Lucinda, and four children—Patrick Henry, George Washington, Mary, and Leana, in 1841, at Ed. Mathers' plantation, New Glascow, Amos county, Virginia. Address PATRICK HANSWOOD, First Af. Baptist Church, Penniston street, near Magazine, New Orleans, La.

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Maria Wilson Botly seeking her mother Celia Wilson, and her siblings Nace, Sandy, and Minerva Wilson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 19, 1888

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to find my relations, used to belong to Abb Wilson. Mother's name was Celia Wilson; brother was Nace Wilson. He was born blind. Another brother was Sandy Wilson. My sister's name was Minerva Wilson. They belonged to Robert Eglen. Any information about them will be thankfully received. Address me at No. 69 Hillary street,…

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Reverend Simon Evans searching for his parents Benjamin and Bettie Purnell

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 14, 1889

Mr. Editor: I wish to inquire for my relatives. They used to go to the Pusset Chapel M. E. Church on the Eastern Shore, in Worchester county, Md. They went the names of their owners. My father's was Benj. Purnell, and mother's was Bettie Purnell. My brothers, Elven and Jno. Purnell. Sisters' names were Rachel, Grace and Sarah Purnell. If any one…

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C. G. Dunham searching for his mother Ann Elizabeth Garrison (formerly Eliza Wells)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 9, 1889

MR. EDITOR: In glancing over the columns of your paper I find that you are very successful in finding lost relatives, so I thought I would get you to inquire for my mother's relations. Her name is Ann Elizabeth Garrison. She came from Winchester, Va., and belonged to a man by the name of Stewart Grant. He got broke and we were sold at auction. My…

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Melviney Yorker searching for her siblings Perry, Jacob, Moalen, Martha, and Jane Louisa Scott

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 14, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my folks. Emeline Scott was my mother, but she is dead. Brothers Perry, Jacob and Moalen Scott; sisters Martha and Jane Louisa Scott. They all belonged to Miss S. C. Morgan, who lived in Eastern part of Maryland, except mother. Address me at New Orleans, La, Perrier near Penniston streets. MELVINEY YORKER.

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