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Lillie D. Dotson searching for her friend William Wesley

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 16, 1881

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for a friend of mine. We grew up together. He was older than I was. I have not seen him in thirteen years. We belonged to Judge Campbell, in Columbus, Texas, on the side of the river. Judge Campbell bought him when a little boy. He could just remember his mother. He stayed with my mother, grandmother and uncle,…

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Thomas H. Huff searching for siblings Sarah Jane and Edmund (formerly Ned)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 10, 1880

DEAR EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my people. I left North Carolina December 12, 1866, for Texas, and left Sarah Jane and Edmund Huff, my sister and brother, with Hezekiah Huff, in Anson county, between Lilesville and Peedee river. Sarah Jane married one Tyson after I left. Edmund was called Ned. Please address me at Rutersville, Texas. THOMAS…

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George Chambers searching for his relatives, including his mother Amy White and father John Chambers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 20, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my people, whom I have not heard from for 14 years. The last I heard from them they were at Cuthbert, Georgia. Mother's name was Amy White; father's, John Chambers; two sisters', Sophronia and Willie; step-father's, Ephriam White. They belonged to Seaborn Thomas. Please address me at Hempstead, Waller Co.,…

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George Terry searching for his sister Lucy

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 12, 1887

MR EDITOR.— I wish to inquire for my sister, Lucy, who belonged to the man who raised us, Daniel Terry, in Virginia, about 23 miles from Danville, in the country. She was sold to a Negro trader when I was a small boy. I have not seen her since. It was forty odd years ago. Perhaps she is yet living. Our father belonged to a man named Jessie…

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Bennet H. Forrest seeking his guardians George and Sallie Hunter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 12, 1887

MR. EDITOR.— I desire that the ministers of Norfolk and Richmond, Va., will please look in the city directories for George Hunter's name. My guardians were George and Sallie Hunter; they left New Orleans for Virginia. Any information concerning them will be gladly received. Address Bennet H. Forrest, Chestnut, near Bordeaux streets, New Orleans,…

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Mrs. Lizzie Sims seeking her brothers, sisters, and aunt

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 24, 1887

Mr. Editor - I wish to make some inquiries in your paper for my people whom I have not seen since emancipation. I have three brothers, one named Jacob, one named Edward, one named Rafe; and three sisters, named Margaret, Annette, and Hannah; one aunt named Jane. We all belonged to a man named John Cockrum, and we all went by the name of Cockrum.…

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Charles Sims seeking his family, including his four sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 24, 1887

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my people whom I have not seen for 40 years, that was when we left Virginia. I had four sisters named Eliza, Mary Ann, Isabella and Laura Anderson; the father of those girls was named Otha Anderson, and their mother Peggie Anderson. She, when we were all living together, was one day assisting in hauling wheat…

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Sandy Akins seeking their brother and sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 17, 1887

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire through your paper for my people whom I left in Tedville, North Carolina, in what year I don't know. I had two brothers and two sisters. My mother's name was Hannah McCoy. My other brother's name was Philip McCoy, and my sisters names were Harriet and Edith McCoy. We belonged to Mr. John McCoy; he died and willed…

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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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Henry Akins searching for his uncle Ned Akins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 17, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to find my uncle whom I left in the year 1873. His name was Ned Akins; his father's name was Sandy Akins; his brother's name was Squire Akins and Scott Akins. The last time I heard from him he was in New Orleans. When he left I was quite small. If found you will please address Henry Akins, Shell Mound, Miss.

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Jim Napier searching for relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 6, 1880

DEAR EDITOR -- My father and mother, Lucy and Bamesel Napier, lived in Balmor, Miss. In 1869 I received a letter from them. Since I have heard they were dead, and my sister Emily was living in Corinth, Miss; her husband was killed during the war; brother Bill was dead and left three children, Minerva, Lucy and Joe; brother Andem was cooking on a…

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Henriette Seymour searching for her relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- My mother was left in Pickens county, Ala, about 23 years ago, at which time she was a resident of the town of Carrollton, and when I left her she was the mother of 8 children and six of them were alive. Sarah, Charlotte and Isom were with her at the time I left. The three that were brought away went by the following names, to wit:…

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Bennet H. Forrest searching for his guardians George and Salley Hunter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my guardians, George and Salley Hunter. They left the city about thirteen years ago and said they were going to Norfolk, Va., but I have never received any answer to my letters. My parent's names were Handy and Sarah Forrest. I am anxious to hear from my guardians. Address me at Simpson Chapel, Valence street…

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Simon Moore searching for his mother Mittie Moore and sister Annie Nesby

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my mother, Mittie Moore, and my sister, Annie Nesby. I left my mother in Henry county, Tenn., before the war. She belonged to a speculator, Chas. Richards. I heard of her in Austin, Texas, about one year and a half ago. I left my sister in Marshall, Texas, about 1862. Any information of them will be thankfully…

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Daniel D. Pugh searching for Simon Eaton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for one Simon Eaton. He went from Stephen Davis', Warrington, North Carolina, several years ago, with James Eaton, to Arkansas--Dallas county, as well as I can remember. His mother was named Bridget; two children, Simon and Erastnus, and his uncle Washington Pugh. Please address me at Grenada, Miss. DANIEL D.…

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D. D. Alston searching for his brother Calvin Alston

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 18, 1879

DEAR EDITOR--I beg leave to make one more inquiry through your valuable paper as to the whereabouts of my brother, Calvin Alston. He left us in the year 1865 in company with a regiment of Federal soldiers. When last heard from he was at Shreveport, Texas. Please address me at Kosciusko, Miss. D. D. ALSTON.

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J. N. Moon searching for his two cousins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 18, 1879

MR. EDITOR-- Allow me to inquire through your valuable paper for my two cousins, Green and John Dubose, brothers. During the outbreak of the war Green was taken as a servant for one of J.J. Dubose in the Confederate army. HIs parent received a latter from him once, I heard, in 1868--then he was said to be in Leavenworth, Kansas. John was captured…

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Jordan H. Haney searching for his brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 18, 1879

DEAR EDITOR-- I desire to make some inquiry through the SOUTHWESTERN about two brothers of mine whom we have not seen nor heard from for several years. Their names are Thompson and John Haney. Father's name is John and is nick-named Jake Haney. He belonged to Jemmie Haney. Mary Haney was mother's name. She belonged to a widow woman Mary Ann…

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P. S. Golden searching for his wife's mother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 23, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to get some information concerning my wife's mother. Her name was Malvinny. She once belonged to Press Grove. My wife had four sisters and one brother — Dollie, Mary, Eliza, Martha, Elmira and Edward. My wife was left with her grand-mother, whose name is Mary Jackson. Her husband's name is Andrew Jackson. My wife's mother went…

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Thornton Woods (formerly Thornton Anderson) searching for his cousin Teany Cammel

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 22, 1880

Dear Editor - I have a cousin named Teany Cammel who belong to Dr. Harris, in Deason, near Gallatin Tennessee. Her mother's name is Henrietta Anderson; her father's, Wiley Cammel. She has a brother named Charley Anderson. Thornton Woods is my name, or Thornton Anderson. I used to belong to the same Dr. Anderson, on the Gallatin pike, five miles…

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Sarah Jane Curtley searching for relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 12, 1880

MR. EDITOR— I was taken away from my mother, brothers and sisters when 14 years of age. My mother was named Matilda Curtley, brothers were named Lewis, Daniel, Amons and Curtley. My sisters were called Francis Curtley. I was sold at Paducah, Ky., to Madison Plant, who brought me to Mississippi in 1851. I have not heard from my mother, brothers or…

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Henry Rodgers searching for his mother Rachel Rodgers, father Page Rodgers, brother Allen, sisters Maria, Barbara, Rebecca, and Mary

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 25, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my kin people, from whom I was separated in 1815. I was born in Jefferson Co., Tenn., near Dandridge. I was taken from that place by my young mistress, Miss Jemima Rodgers, but married Mr. Wm. Adkins, and moved to Marion, Smith Co., Va. My mother's name was Rachel Rodgers. My father's Page Rodgers, but for a…

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James Brackinridge searching for his mother and sister

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my mother and sister. We used to belong to John P. Eckles, and lived in Rockbridge county, Va. Mother was sold from sister and myself, for debt, about 40 years ago, and carried to Lynchburg, Va. I have not heard of her since. My mother's name is Sallie, and sister's is Charlotte Greenlee. Sister belonged to…

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Riley Reed searching for his relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire through your valuable paper of some of my relatives. My brother's name is Jack Reed. I left him in Eastern Texas about sixteen years ago. He belonged to Willis Reed. I heard he went to Louisiana. His father's name is George Reed, and he was sold to Dr. Boil, of Mississippi. He was killed by a mule. Our mother's…

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Sally and John Parum searching for their children John, Amelia, and Henrietta Parum

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 4, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--I left a son, John Parum, and two daughters, Amelia and Henrietta Parum, at Sulphur Springs, Texas. We belonged to John D. Wyatt, who moved to Texas from Mississippi before the war. Any information concerning them will be gratefully received by their father and mother. SALLY PARUM, JOHN PARUM.

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