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Elisha Brooks searching for their mother Minnie Ann Molbear and their uncle Sippa Reaves

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 7, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my people. My owner and people moved to Mississippi from Chatham Co., N. C. My owner was Jack Reaves, and his wife was Nancy Reaves. His oldest son was named Thomas and others named Brooks and Sam; his daughters were Patchly and Polly Reaves. Uncle Sippa Reaves, his wife and myself belonged to the Reaves family.…

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Georgiana Harris searching for her father Ephraim Harris

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 27, 1889

MR. EDITOR: I want to find Ephraim Harris, my father. I belonged to Charles Bufut when [undecipherable] left him. Harriet Brown was my mother's name; my brothers were Henry Higgins and John Har-[undecipherable] Sisters' names were Nancy Har-[undecipherable] Maria Harris, Lucy Harris and [undecipherable] ra Harris. Uncles' names were Sonny Bufut,…

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Binie Harris searching for her sister Che Obery

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 27, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I want to find my sister. She used to belong [undecipherable] Obery, and she was sold to some pa[undecipherable] of Louisiana. Her name was Che[undecipherable] Obery. BINIE HARRIS. Wilsonville, Ala.

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Prof. W. H. Jackson searching for his father-in-law Robert Kirkingdoll

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 2, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my father-in-law, Robert Kirkingdoll, whom I left in Calvert, Robertson Co., Texas, in 1876. His wife's name is Eliza. He had a deaf and dumb and one-legged boy named Johnny. He lived on Main street when I left. I got two letters from him in 1878, when Rev. A. R. Norris was pastor, and have written several…

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Daniel Goodman searching for his father Kit, mother Jennie, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 23, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my father, mother, brothers and sisters. Father's name was Kit, and he belonged to Benoni Newton. Mother's name was Jennie; brother's, Joshua, and his father's, Joshua Tives. Mother's husband's name was Harry, and he belonged to Tom Guthrie. My other brothers and sisters were named Isaac, Solomon, Henry, Darky…

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Will Southerland searching for his siblings Anthony, Samuel, Betty, and Cyntha Southerland

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 16, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—Will Sontherland, living in Waelder, Texas, wishes to find his brothers Anthony and Samuel, and sisters Betty and Cyntha Southerland. They were born in the family of Tom Southerland, who died and left a widow who is now married. Will Southerland, their father, is dead. Their mother's name is Greecy Southerland. Any information of them…

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Mrs. Alice Bernard searching for her brothers William Johnson, Leonard Stepney, and Richard Coats

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 23, 1880

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my brothers, William Johnson, Leonard Stepney and Richard Coats. They were born in Maryland, and their mother's name was Minnie Stepny. We were sold by Dr. Thos. Blake. I have an idea that they must be somewhere in this city. I read a paper which said that Erick Johnson, born in Maryland, died here, and I think it…

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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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Sophier Poole (formerly Sophier Staples) searching for her mother Martha Staples

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 14, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my mother. Her name was Martha Staples, but sometimes went by the name of Martha Hastin. She belonged to James Staples, who lived in Henry county, Va. She was then sold to some one unknown to me. The last time I heard from her she was in Montgomery, Ala. My name was Sophier Staples. I have married since—my name…

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Rebecca Jane Fountain searching for her sisters and cousin George Fountain

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 28, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my sisters, and cousin George Fountain. Sister's names are Margaret, Sarah, Venie and Nannie Fountain. Their mother was Amelia, and first belonged to Herman Bagby, who sold her to Willis Chambers. Their father was Peter Fountain. The girls and mother belonged to Willis Chambers, of Buckingham Co, Va. When he died…

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Jane Magruder searching for her sisters and brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 11, 1880

MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my sisters and brothers. I had seven brothers and four sisters. Oldest brother was Lewis Norris, then came Elias, Prince, Henry, Sam, Jerry and Warren. Oldest sister was Rhody, then Jane, Priscilla, Malinda and Charity. All went by the name of Norris, and were raised by Col. Joseph Taylor. My mother's name was…

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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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Charlie Angrum looking for Robert Caston

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 4, 1882

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire about a young man who left here about two years ago. His name is Robert Caston, his mother's name is Salem, and she has not heard from him since he left. Address me at Clinton, La. CHARLIE ANGRUM.

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Rachel Bannister (formerly Rachel) searching for his sisters Easter and Lucinda

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 23, 1882

MR. EDITOR—About the beginning of the war Claiborne Brastdie owned three colored girls, named Easter, Lucinda and Rachel, He lived in Harrisburg, Kentucky. These girls went by his name, and were all sold at one sale. Easter was sold to Prize Bunton, and he sold her to traders. When last heard of she was in Huntsville, Alabama. Lucinda was sold to…

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Mrs. Fanny Barber searching for her son John C. Evans (formerly John Barber)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 23, 1882

MR. EDITOR—I read in your paper of Dec. 23, 1881, about my son. His name is John Barber, but changed to John C. Evans. He was sold to a trader in 1851, at the age of fourteen. I have written two letters but have received no answer. I am very anxious to hear of him, as I am alone in this world. Mrs. Fanny Barber, No. 257 Conti street, corner…

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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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Addin Newsoms searching for their parents Phillips Hewlet and Jack Coleman

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 13, 1889

MR. EDITOR: Please inquire for my people. My mother's name was Phillips Hewlet, and used to belong to Mr. Tom Hewlet. My father's name was Jack Coleman, and used to belong to Mr. W. Louis Coleman. The oldest child was named Suckey Davis, and use to belong to Mr. Wilson Davis. The next oldest used to belong to Mr William Fultere; her name was…

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Harriet Bolden (formerly Harriet Turner) searching for Nathan and Mimmia Turner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 1, 1888

Dear Editor: I wish to inquire for my mother and father. Nathan and Mimmia Turner, they formerly belonged to Col. Steele, Woodford Co., near Lexington, Kentucky. I had two sisters; Elizabeth and Peggy Turner. I was sold in Lexington, Ky., when I was 12 years of age, and now I am mother of twenty children. My name was Harriet Turner, but I…

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Bennet H. Forrest searching for Smith Boulet, Elisha Boulet, and Bob Johnson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 1, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my mother's brother that she left in Cloverport, Ky. Their names are Smith Boulet and Elisha Boulet and Bob Johnson. Her boother Bob Johnson left there and went to Missouri. Any information from any one concerning them will be gladly received. Address BENNET H. FORREST, Chestnut near Bordeaux streets, New…

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J. W. Terrell searching for their grandmother Louisa Gwin and aunt Sarah Warren

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 25, 1888

MR. EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my grandmother and aunt who were named as follows: Louisa Gwin and auntie Sarah Warren. The last time I seen grandmother she was at West Point, Miss., November 22, 1886, and the last time I seen my aunt Sarah she was at West Point, Miss., August 24, 1885. Aunt lived on the right hand side of the I. C. R. R. going…

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Charles S. Anderson seeking his father James Evrey, mother Lily Frances, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 15, 1888

MR. EDITOR I desire to inquire through your paper as to the whereabouts of my relatives. My father's name was James Evrey Wallen, my mother's Lily Frances. She was the mother of sixteen children, namely Ben Herbert, James Anthony, Mary Jane, Lucy Phœby, Sally Frances, Betsey and Cuff, Abram, Robert Armstead and Jordan. Abram and Mary Jane were…

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George Pettis seeking Sam, Armstead, Rhoda, and Eliza Davis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 28, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I want to find my people from whom I was parted before the war. I was then only twelve years old. Their names are Sam, Armstead, Rhoda and Eliza Davis. They belonged to Pen Davis in Memphis, Tenn. I was taken away by Mrs. Maria Pettis and brought down to Mobile, Ala. Address George Pettis, State Line, Miss.

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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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Mrs. Fanny Singleton (formerly Fanny Young) searching for her mother Mary Mitchell

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 17, 1889

Mr. Editor: I want to find my mother. I left her in 1884, in the month of February. She lived in Davis Bend, Warren or Adams county, Miss. My mother's name when I left her was Mary Mitchell, but she wrote me that she was going to get married, so it may be changed. My name was Fanny Young when I left home, but since that I have married, and my…

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Ed Spencer (formerly Ed Huff) searching for his father Spencer Thurman, mother Charlotte Huff, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 17, 1889

Mr. Editor I wish to inquire for my people through your paper. I belonged to Henry Huff, who lived in Clark county, Ga., near Watkinsville. My father, Spencer Thurman, belonged to a man named Thurman, in the same county. My mother, Charlotte Huff, belonged to Henry Huff, and at his death I fell to Johnson Huff. I was stolen from my master by a…

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