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H. B. Moore searching for his mother, father, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 4, 1887

MR. EDITOR— Please allow me space in your valuable paper to inquire for my people which I left in Mississippi about the years 1849 or 1850, whose owners were the Gardner family. My father and mother was Phillip and Lucy Gardner; brothers were Anderson, Aaron, Harvy and Phillip; sisters were Ann, Amanda, Delia and Easter. We all belonged to a man…

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James Davenport seeking friends, including his parents George and Sallie Davenport

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 4, 1887

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire through your paper of my lost friends which were left in Virginia: Carrie Davenport and Richard Coben, Mariah Davenport, Tamero Davenport, Dianer Davenport, James Davenport, John and Rose Davenport, George and Sallie Davenport, Mother and father. They were brought away by John Mann. I, James Davenport, oldest son,…

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Smithy Spencer seeking their brother Hiram Calvin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 4, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire of my brother; his name is Hiram Calvin, who used to belong to John Calvin. He was sold before the war. His father's named Gabriel Calvin, mother Sarah Calvin, sisters Harriett Calvin, Vardy Calvin, Mary Calvin, Martha Calvin, Margaret Calvin. My Smithy Spencer. Address 1511 corner Brazoos and Cherry street, Austin,…

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Manda Hunt seeking her brother Allen Carr

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 12, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I am anxious to find my brother. His name is Allen Carr. The last time I saw him he was living in Winona, Miss. His mother, named Peggie Carr, had three children, Lizzie Mandy and Allen Carr. My mother's husband was named William Moore when Allen left us. Address me, Manda Hunt, Louisville, Winston county, Miss.

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B. H. Forrest seeking his family including his four uncles

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 19, 1888

MR. EDITOR — I desire to inquire for my relations. My father Hardy Forrest, now deceased, left his relations at Stanley, Gaston county, N.C. His father and mother were Samuel and Lucy Forrest; brothers, Moses, Orange, Jerry and Wort Forrest, and a sister named Margaret Forrest. My guardians were George and Sally Hunter. They left New Orleans for…

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Stephen Coleman seeking his uncle Bob Coleman

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 19, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- Please allow me to inquire for my uncle. There were three brothers: Watson Coleman, Bob Coleman and Spencer Coleman. Watson got killed just after the war and uncle Bob went to Mexico in time of war or just before. Spencer Coleman is living at Columbus, Texas; he is my father. The last time I heard from uncle Bob he was in Mexico,…

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Reverend D. Gordon searching for his brother Walter Coleman

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 26, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I wish to find my brother. His name is Walter Coleman. He is about forty-five years old. He was once a student at the college at Oberlin, Ohio. He was down in Tennessee in 1870, but have not heard of him since. He was not married when I last saw him. He owned a house and lot in Oberlin. I would be glad to hear from him. Address Rev. D.…

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Louis William Sneed searching for his family including his mother and father

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 2, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my relatives whom I left before the war on the eastern shore of Maryland, in a little town called Hancock. My grandmother was named Amy Sneed, my grandfather was Peter Sneed. My mother was Sarah Sneed, father was Caleb Rebel; an unele [uncle] named Peter Sneed, and one Thompson Sneed. Had aunts Maria Sneed,…

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Mary Ann Ricks seeking her father Cary Guewn

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 2, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father. His name was Cary Guewn; mother's name was Winnie She died the year the stars fell. Father left me in Lagrange Ala. His master's name was Jack Risks, daughter's name Livy Ricks. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully received. Address Mary Ann Ricks, Palestine, Texas, care J. H. Curry,…

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Alex Shaw searching for his family and his wife's family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 9, 1888

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to find my people whom I left in Lawrence District, S.C., at the close of the war. We belonged to Mr. Martin Shaw. My fathers name was Jack Shaw, and my mother's name was Annie Shaw. They had ten children; Harry, Mary, Harriet, Julia, Jerry, Matthew, Andrew, Lank, Alex, and Sarah. Harry was sold to Mr. Joe Millent, Andrew was…

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John Stewart seeking his step-daughter's father

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 9, 1888

Mr. Editor - I am a member of the church, and a subscriber for the SOUTHWESTERN. I wish to inquire for my stepdaughter's father, who belonged to Mrs. Rebecca Pearson, who at that time was living 12 miles from Florence, Stewart Co., Ga. His name was Peter Pearson. My stepdaughter does not remember her father. Her mother's name was Lucinda…

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Mary Eliza Petty (formerly Mary Eliza Thompson) searching for her sister Ann Maria Thompson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 9, 1888

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my sister Ann Maria Thompson. Her first owner was Joel Hudspeth whose wive's name was Nancy Hudspeth. The last time I heard of her she had gone to Missouri with her owners. My mother's name was Celia Hudspeth, grandmother's Rachel Wilkins, my grandfather's, Dick Swann. My oldest uncle's name was Joe Wilkins. I…

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Mrs. Ann Carter seeking her father and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 23, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people. My father's name was Billy Williams, and my mother Eliza Williams. They had eight children, viz: Billy, Gus, Arch, Calvin, Mary Jane, Lucy, myself and Georgiana. Mother died in Tennessee, ten miles north of Memphis. We were brought to Louisiana by Mr. Hearnton. After we got there father left the white…

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Elbert Goodwin seeking his brother Burrel Goodwin, sister Emily Goodwin, and nephew Houston

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 23, 1888

MR. EDITOR -- I desire to find my brother, Burrel Goodwin, my sister, Emily Goodwin, and my brother’s son, Houston. They were left with Turner Goodwin. If you know anybody whose name is mentioned in this letter please address me, Elbert Goodwin, Aberdeen, Miss., care of the M. E. Church.

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E. W. Carter seeking their mother Beckie Carter, father Jefferson Carter, and their siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 23, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my people. I left them in Mississippi, in Kings county. Father was Jefferson Carter; mother was Beckie Carter. They had eight children, viz: Edward, myself, Dave, William, Jefferson, Amy Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Martha Ann, and Charlie Carter. The last time I saw them was in 1840. Any information will be gladly…

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Lavinia Carrington seeking her mother Tempy Hall

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 23, 1888

MR. EDITOR--I am very anxious to find my mother; she was sold in slavery from me when I was a little child. She was sold in Greenville, South Carolina. Her name was Tempy Hall. Her mother was Binah Hall; her father was Jerry Hall. We heard from her about 8 years ago; she was in Tennessee, she wrote to us from Tennessee and we answered it, and she…

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Allen Avery seeking his brother John Avery

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 1, 1888

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my brother, John Avery, whom I left in 1880. He is said to be in Texas. My name is Allen Avery. If you receive any information of the above please address Rev. A. Moore, Shreveport, La.

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A. M. McGowen seeking Mrs. Smart

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 15, 1888

MR. EDITOR--A. M. McGowen, Cold Springs, Texas, wants to know the post office address of Mrs. Smart, who is somewhere in California.

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Philper King (formerly Philper Fuller) seeking her mother Catherine, her husband Joshua Fuller, and her siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 15, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my lost friends. They left me with Sam Barker on Milton's place. My mother's name was Catherine; she used to belong to Sam Barker, and he sold her to Milton My stepfather's name was Tommy, my brother's Daniel, my sister's Mary, my husband's Joshua Fuller, and my name was Philper Fuller. I now go by the name of…

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Emma Louis (formerly Emma) seeking her relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 22, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to invuire for my relatives. I went by the name of Emma; my name now is Emma Louis. I was from the city of Richmond, Va. I was a little girl then, living with my owner, Edward Callor. My father's name was Marshall Jones, mother Betsy and my sister Rosa. I left sister in Henderson county with father; mother died before I…

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Matthew Thompson seeking mother Jane Thompson and two brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 22, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my relatives. My father's name was Matthew Thompson, mother's Jane Thompson. My father died in 1867, but mother is still living. I had two brothers, one was Calvin Thompson, the name of the other I do not remember. Gavin entered the war in March, 1862, at Natchez, Miss., and was an officer; the other went to…

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Stephen Coleman Walker seeking his uncle

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 22, 1888

MR.EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my uncles, Watson Coleman, Bob Coleman and Spencer Coleman. They belonged to Dr. Brown, in Gonzales; at that time they went by the name of Brown. Watson was killed after the war, Bob went to Mexico; Spencer Coleman is my father, and is living in Columbus, Texas., and is about fifty-five years old. Uncle Bob, I…

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Tom Sanford searching for his mother Suckey Sanford and Bob Sanford

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 1, 1888

DEAR EDITOR-Please inquire in your paper for my mother, Suckey Sanford and Bob Sanford. Their owner owner was Gus Sanford. I left them in Sumner County, Tennessee. Address TOM SANFORD Como, La.

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Mary C. Crockett searching for her brother Dempsey Martin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 22, 1888

DEAR EDITOR:-- I wish to make inquiry for my people. My mother's name was Sintey Morton; she is dead, but had one son that was living with her in North Carolina, Hamilton on the Roanoke river. I used to get letters from him shortly after she died, and now it has been fourteen or fifteen years since I heard from him. His name is Dempsey Martin. If…

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Mrs. Frances Neal seeking her son Israel Watson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 12, 1888

MR. EDITOR--Mrs. Frances Neal, 88 Valence street, New Orleans, or St. Joseph P. O., Tensas parish, La., is anxious to find out the whereabouts of her son, Israel Watson, who used to belong to Jackson Watson, in Tensas parish. She has not seen him since 1864. Address as above.

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