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Lucinda McHenry searching for her mother and six siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 17, 1885

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my people. I left them in Hempstead county, Ark., 1854; my mother's name was Rose Ann; she belonged to a man by the name of Ben Akers; she married a man by the name of Riley Martin. When I left mother she had six children, three boys and three girls; my eldest sister's name was Frances, and mine Lucinda. We were…

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Lucy Banks (formerly Lucy Lee) searching for her mother, father, and eight siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 25, 1885

MR. EDITOR— I wish to learn the whereabouts of my people; they left me on Back river in Virginia; —the river was salt water—near Hamilton, where my mother went every morning to market; my mother's name was Milly Ann Lee and belonged to a Mr. Thomas Skinner; my father was Joseph Lee and belonged to a Dr. Mabre, but I do not remember the doctor's…

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Lucy Moore searching for her brothers Isaac and Sam Moore

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 17, 1887

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my brothers. Their names are Isaac Moore, the oldest; brother Sam Moore, brother Henry Moore the youngest. My husband is named Moore. Please read this to the congregation in hope of hearing that one of my brothers may be a preacher. Our mother's name was Nancy Short Moore. We all belonged to General Moore, and…

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Ludora Snell searching for her father, aunts, sisters, and brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 11, 1885

MR. EDITOR-I desire to inquire for my father and mother's people. During slavery we belonged to Dr. Harvey, near a town called Canton, but whether it was Canton, Mississippi, or not I do not know. I was very young when we were sold during the war. Mother, grandmother, myself and two other children were sold to a Mr. James Pickens and carried to…

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M. Brown searching for their aunt Eliza Jones

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 4, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my aunt, Eliza Jones. She left Sunflower landing, Miss., in 1878, and went to near Memphis, Tenn., and I have not heard from her since. She has two children, a boy and a girl. The boy was Gust and the girl Mattie. Address me at Meridian, Miss. M. BROWN

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M. C. Kidd searching for their sister's father Jim Rice

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 23, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire about my sister's father, Jim Rice. I received a letter from him about seven years ago, and have not heard from him since. He was living in Boston, Missouri, on Col. McCleran's place. Sister was Mollice Rice, but since her marriage is Mollie Dickson. Address me at The Oaks, Miss. M.C. KIDD

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M. E. Kellum searching for their sister Julia Smith

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 17, 1885

MR. EDITOR- I wish to inquire for my sistor; her name is Julia Smith; she goes by the name of her father. I have not heard from her in nine years. The last time I heard from her she was in Natchitocles parish, La. She was not married then. I heard since she was to be married, but did not learn the man's name. Any information will be gladly…

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Maggie Boyd (formerly Maggie Townes) searching for her brother and her father's brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 18, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I saw in the list of preachers of the Vicksburg conference, a name which seemed familiar to me. The name was Nathan Oliver, my father had a brother by that name. My father's name was James Oliver, but was changed to James Townes, but by marriage is changed to Boyd. I also have a brother whom I believe to be in Vicksburg or that part…

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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,…

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Malinda Hairston searching for her mother Patsy Hairstorn

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 13, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my people. My mother was named Patsy Hairstorn, and belonged to Jubal Hairston, and was sold at Franklin Courthouse, Henry Co., Virginia. She had two sons, Fulton and Sparror Hairston. I belonged to Col. Sam Hairston who lived in Lowndes Co., near Crawfords, Miss. The last time I heard of my people they were…

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Malinda Hill searching for her father Pearis Theamas

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 11, 1885

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father; his name was Pearis Theamas, and his wife was named Ann Pearis Theamas; she was brought to Texas about 20 years ago; she left him in Laura, La., and after coming to Texas she married Harvey Luckey, and went by the name of Ann Luckey. She died in 1880, leaving three children: Amos, Malinda and Elmira.…

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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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Mandy Tolen searching for her brother John Hendricks

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 4, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I would like very much to hear from my brother, John Hendricks. I was born in Virginia, and when four years old I was carried to Newbury, South Carolina. I had a brother, William. Our mother was Millie. When old master Tolen died I went to Joe Tolen and brother John to Dr. H. Tolen. I was carried to Mississippi and some years after…

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Margaret A. Woodland seeking Mrs. Martha Stead

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 28, 1889

Dear Editor: I wish to inquire through the columns of your paper for an old lady by the name of Mrs. Martha Stead. She was a faithful member of our church. The last letter I received from her she was in Chatawa, Miss., with her grandson. His name was Henry Wilson. Any information will be thankfully received. Address MARGARET A. WOODLAND…

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Margaret Collier seeking Fred Steward and her nephew Sam

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 23, 1889

MR. EDITOR: Please to enquire for a young man around St. Joseph Landing by the name of Fred Steward. The last report I heard of him was to the effect that he had been killed. I desire also to hear of my sister's child, Sam. I have not seen or heard of him since September. It is reported that he is dead. Any information about them would be…

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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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Maria Coleman searching for her father Alfred White

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 6, 1885

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father. His name was Alfred White, belonging to Mr. Daniel White. My mother Fanny once belonged to Mr. Samuel Chester, who lived in Manchester, Clay County, Ky., and being for sale Mr. White also bought her. I have a sister, Minnie, and she now lived in Covington. My present name is Maria Coleman; I married a…

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Maria Fisher (formerly Maria Howard) is searching for her mother, father, three brothers, four sisters, grandmother, and aunt

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 12, 1885

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my people, who belonged to a Mr. William Atkison, who lived on the foot of High street, in Petersburg, Virginia, and he moved to a little village called Winchester, between the Blue Ridge and Catskill mountains. There were six brothers of the Atkisons, William, Robert, Rogers, Thomas, John and Joseph. My…

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Mariah Green searching for her family including Jack Rhad, sister Jane, cousin Eveline, and her husband Bob Moore

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 20, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my people. I have not heard from them since 1881. About three years ago they were in New Orleans, La. Jack Rhad and sister Jane, cousin Eveline, brother Claiborne and sister Susan, Clabut and Charlotte Clalup, and my husband, Bob Moore. The last I heard from Bob he was in Holmes county, in 1864, also my sons…

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Mariah Green searching for her father Capt. Bryant, grandmother Hannah, and sisters Mintie and Rose

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 20, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- Please allow me to inquire for my relatives. They lived in the family of Ben. Humphries. I left my father in Grand Gulf, Miss., in 1838. His mother lived in Kentucky. At that time my father's name was Capt. Bryant; his mother was Hannah, sisters Mintie and Rose. Address me at Plantersville, Grimes county, Texas. MARIAH GREEN.

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Martelan Robinson searching for his brother Augustine Narcisse

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 30, 1885

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my brother. His name is Augustine Narcisse. He left here with the Twenty-Sixth Louisiana Regiment, Company A, and served as a cook. He was captured at Vicksburg, Miss, July 4, 1863. Any information will be thankfully received. Address Martelan Robinson, care of Asbury M. E. Church, Rev. H. J. Wright, pastor.

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Martha Bradley searching for her brother-in-law Major Bradley

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 17, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my brother-in-law, Major Bradley. The last I heard from him he was at Lake Providence, La. My husband died, left me 7 children and no one to help me. I am a poor widow. Address me, care Rev. C. Taylor, Clinton, La. MARTHA BRADLEY.

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Martha Mullen (formerly Selie Henderson) seeking her parents Nathan Henderson and Martha

Southwestern Christian Advocate, (New Orleans, LA)

May 2, 1889

MR. EDITOR: "I desire to find my relatives. My father's name was Nathan Henderson. He lived on the Alabama River between Mobile and Peach Tree and belonged to Henderson. My mother's name was Martha, and she belonged to Bill Woods. Mother was sold from him and five children. The oldest was named Cuff, next Julia, Celia, Julia, Caesar and Lucy. I…

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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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Mary Brown searching for her sisters Sallie, Elizabeth, and Louisa

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 11, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire through the SOUTHWESTERN for my kin people. In the days when human beings were bought and sold in this chivalrous South my body belonged to Col. T. G. Johnson, of Memphis, Tenn. He kept a hotel and a number of race horses. My body was sold in New Orleans to a Mr. Absalom Gill, in 1843. I then went by the name of…

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