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Matthew Thompson seeking his mother Jane Thompson and aunts

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 22, 1887

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people. My mother's name is Jane Thompson; her two sisters were Jane and Sallie; she was sold at Natchez, Miss., and the others were carried to the country and sold to a farmer; all three sisters were mulatto girls. When we came to this county my mother was sold to Weathersford in Copiah county. Address Mat…

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Matilda Tanner (possibly Matilda Turner, formerly Matilda Davis) searching for her three brothers, Charles, Nelson, and Washington

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 10, 1884

MR. EDITOR - I wish to find my three brothers, Charles, Nelson, and Washington, whom I left in Robertson county, Texas, near Brazos river. They belonged to Judge Davis, also my owner. He had a large farm about 10 miles from a little town named Boonville. John Davis, my young master, brought me away from there the first year after the surrender. I…

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Matilda Green (formerly Matilda Harris) seeking her sister Silvy Harris

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 28, 1881

MR. EDITOR—My maiden name was Matilda Harris. My sister's name was Silvy Harris, she was sold to a Mr. Wathen, Union county, Ky., about 1855. If anybody who reads this knows her please address me at Milan street, between Tchoupitoulas and Water streets, New Orleans, La. MATILDA GREEN.

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Matilda Davis searching for her three brothers, three sisters, and mother Rebecca

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 7, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my three brothers, three sisters and mother. Brothers' names were Sam, Jack and Billy; sisters' were Chany Ann, Minerva and Harriett Melvina; mother's was Rebecca. Sam Callis was near Springfield Mo., the last I heard of him. The last I heard of Jack he was in Mississippi. He was taken from Tennessee to…

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Mason Hopson (formerly Mason Jones) searching for his mother Lucy and brothers Joseph and David Jones

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 24, 1884

MR. EDITOR.--I desire to in-
quire for my mother and brothers.
My mother's name was Lucy, my
brothers were Joseph and David
Jones. and belonged to Thomas
Davis, Greenville county, Va. My
name was Mason Jones, now it is
Mason Hopson. I hope the preach-
ers will assist me. Address me at
Arneckeville, DeWitt co., Texas.
SOLOMON…

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Mary Winters (formerly Mary Flourney) searching for her father Brazil Ellington

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 11, 1885

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father, Brazil Ellington, who left Russell county, Alabama, in or about the year 1862 with his master, John Ellington, and went to Texas; but I do not remember what portion of Texas they went to, and they have not been heard from since. My father's wife was named Liddie Webb, who belonged to a man by the name…

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Mary Watson searching for her mother Silvia Kellum and father Lewis Kerlan

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 22, 1885

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to find my relations. I left them in Norfolk, Virginia. Mother belonged to Henry [undecipherable] Tolbert, father belonged to Kerlan, as near as I can remember father was Lewis Kerlan, mother was Silvia Kerlan. Her mistress was Miss Diana and her master Henry Tolbert. Her young mistress Mary Frances. Address Mary Watson,…

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Mary S. Montague (formerly Mary Susan Davis) searching for her aunt Nancy Davis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 12, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my aunt. Her name was Nancy Davis whom I left at Hanibal, Missouri, about thirty-five or thirty-six years ago or more. I was brought to Middle, Tenn.,, by a speculator whose name was Frank Witherspoon. I used to belong to James Davis, who married a lady by the name of Ellen Tisdale. I went by the name of Mary…

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Mary Porter (formerly Mary Keys) is searching for her brothers Thomas, Isaac, Samuel, and Terry Keys

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 8, 1881

Mr Editor--I wish to inquire for my brothers, Thomas, Isaac Samuel and Terry Keys. My name is Mary Keys. My owner was the widow Nancy Keys, who lived between Brookhaven and Monticello, Miss. My brother, Thomas Keys was carried away by Eliza Prestige to Pike county, Miss. Brother Larry was carried to Texas by Steven Keys. Samuel was carried to…

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Mary Moore searching for her father Andrew Moore

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 12, 1885

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my father, his name is Andrew Moore, he left my mother, with two children, a boy and girl. I am the oldest, we were then in Navasota, Grimes county, Texas, in 1867. I was then two years old. I will mention some of his brothers and sisters: Lucy and Julia Taylor; Joe and George Taylor. I am very anxious to find my…

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Mary McCauly (formerly Mary Gordon) seeking her relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 3, 1888

MR. EDITOR— I desire to inquire for my relatives. I was born in Washington county, Ky. I was five years of age when taken from my people. My name was Mary Gordon. I was sold to a man named Glasscock. He took me to Bedford county, Ky. My grandmother then belonged to a family by the name of Jetts and my grandfather to Gordon. I can’t remember my…

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Mary Jane Sharp searching for her father's family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 24, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I wish to find my father's people, whom he left in Georgia. His mother was named Jane; I cannot recall the names of his sisters and brothers. I have heard him speak of Josephine, Julia and Mary, and brothers Henry and Boney. Father's name was John, and some of his people lived in Macon, Ga.; he had one sister in Dalton, Ga., whom he…

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Mary J. Richmond searching for her son Peter Moore Jr

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 9, 1888

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to find my son who left me the third year after surrender. He went from Tehula, Miss., to Alabama; to what part I cannot say. I used to belong to Jeff Poole. My son had, when he left, five sisters, viz: Louisiana, Masourria, Sophronia, Mary and Laura, and four brothers, viz: Tom Fletcher, Sam Moore and Hamilton Wright. His…

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Mary Haynes searching for her relatives, including her mother Matilda and sister Bettie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 18, 1880

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my relatives, whom I left in Virginia about 25 years ago. My mother's name was Matilda; she lived near Withtown, and belonged to a Mr. Percifield. I was sold with a younger sister—Bettie. My name was Mary, and I was nine years old when sold to a trader named Walker, who carried us to North Carolina. Bettie was…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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