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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…

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Reverend F. G. Wilborn seeking a friend William McNutt

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 28, 1887

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my friend that left here some ago. His name is William McNutt. He has a sister here by the name of Sallie Bronthly and a brother by the name of West Kinet. the last time we heard from him he was in Jackson, Tenn. Any information of his whereabouts will be a favor to us. Address Rev. F G. Wilborn, Kilmichael,…

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Margarette Young seeking her mother Pacitons and sister Vain Roctal

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 28, 1887

MR. EDITOR -- I want to inquire for my mother and sister. My mother's name was Pacitons and my sister's name was Vain Roctal and my name is Margarett. We all belonged Mr. Tolley, in Arkansas, and I was sold. I had one sister by the name of Sophia, and we were born in Williamsburg, North Carolina. If any information could be had address Margarette…

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James Bailey seeking his brothers and sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 28, 1887

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my people. I have two sisters and brothers, whose names are Malinda, Sallie, Aaron, Alfred and James Bailey. Our master, John Bailey, brought us from Florida to Texas. I have not seen my people since we were set free. Address James Bailey, Dewese Woods, Liberty county, Texas.

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B. T. Brown seeking their aunt Diana Haynes

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA

July 28, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire through the SOUTHWESTERN for an aunt of mine; named Diana Haynes. She belonged to Wm. Haynes before the rebellion of 1860. Just before the expiration of the war he was forced to Selma, Ala , where she remained until I lost trail of her. Her complexion is of a light brown skin, a medium sized woman. Her husbands name…

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J. J. Gilliland seeking his mother Charity Nears and sister Lizzie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 21, 1887

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire through the SOUTHWESTERN for my people who I have not seen for twenty seven years. I was born in Hilton county, Virginia, in the 1848 and belonged to a John Nears. In 1858 or 1860 I was sold to a man named Pace. My mother's name was Charity Nears and my sister's name was Lizzie. she belonged to Nears's brother and…

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Rhode Reeves seeking his siblings Nelson, Perrena, Minnie, and Adam Hill

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 6, 1887

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire through your valuable paper for my two brothers and two sisters whom I left in Abbeville District, South Carolina, about 25 or 30 years ago. I was only ten years old when I was sold from them, and my father was living at the time whose name was Hill. Mother died before I left, father afterward; her name was Betsy…

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Sam Childress searching for his mother, brother, and sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 9, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire through the SOUTHWESTERN for my mother, Harriet, brother John, sister Lucy, and Mary Caildress. Brother John was sold to Jack Harvey, who lived, I think, 25 miles from Kansas City, Missouri. I was sold to some man whose name I do not know, as I was very young at the time. My mother lived with a man named Governor…

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Synthe Spencer seeking her brother Hiram Calvin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 6, 1887

MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my brother, whose name is Hiram Calvin; he used to belong to John Calvin, and his mother was named Sarah Calvin, and his father Gabriel. Address Synthe Spencer, 1500 Brazos street, Austin, Texas.

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