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Ed Collins searching for his father Ned Collins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 17, 1889

Dear Editor: I wish to inquire through your paper for my father. His name was Ned Collins. He lived at Douglassville, Texas, but now he lives in North Arkansas. Any information will be thankfully received by ED COLLINS. Walnut Hill, Ark.

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Alice Holston (formerly Alice Martin) searching for her brothers Henry and Samuel Smith

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 10, 1889

Mr. Editor: My wife wishes [undecipherable] inquire for her two brothers. [undecipherable] used to belong to Simmons. [undecipherable] mother's name was Mary [undecipherable] Martin. She used to be n [undecipherable] Alice Martin, but now she is n [undecipherable] Alice Holston. Her brothers [undecipherable] named Samuel and Henry S…

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Thomas Blakeney searching for Mary Jane Cagle and Sarah Cagle

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 3, 1889

Dear Editor: I wish to enquire for the two daughters of Edmond and Harriet Evans. Several years before surrender, John S. Cagle bought them from Thos Evans, of Clarke county, Miss. Their names are Mary Jane Cagle and Sarah Cagle. Their father goes by the name of Edmond Blanks now. Any information of their whereabouts will be most thankfully…

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Casswell Jones seeking his father Briden Jones, mother Betty Howell, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 01, 1881

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for kindred. My father is Briden Jones and belonged to widow Jones in North Carolina, Wake county. My mother's name is Betty Howell. She belonged to Thomas Howell, and was sold to Robbin Williams, and he carried me to Tennessee about 30 years ago. I staid there until 1869, and came out to Mississippi. I have 4…

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Ella Smith (formerly Eliza Tolds) searching for her mother, siblings, and son Peter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 1, 1881

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to find my friends, whom I left in Virginia. To my best knowledge it was in 1859 or 1860. I belonged to Thomas B. Stewart. My name is Eliza Tolds, my mother [indecipherable] Dogans. I had five sisters, Susan, Lizzie, Elie, Hannah and Milly; three brothers, Shelton, Blackwell and William Brown. I left my baby, Peter, 13 months…

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John Hall Holman searching for his father John

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 1, 1881

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for father. He use to belong to a man by the name of A. Holman. He was sold when I was quite young from Overton county, Tennessee. I am 33 years old, that would make me born in 1848. My mother, his wife, at that time was named Annnie Holman. She had 10 children, I was the tenth. My father was 3 or 4 years before the…

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Caroline Hogan (formerly Caroline Brown) seeking her father Isaac Jamison, mother Peggy Brown, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 8, 1881

DEAR EDITOR—I was raised in Albermarle county, Virginia, and I belonged to Clifton Brown, a Methodist preacher. He had three sons Taze, Thomas and William. William was the youngest. He had two daughters, Virginia and Susan Brown. Virginia married George Terril. My old boss gave me to his daughter Virginia when she married, and her husband sold me…

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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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Mrs. Charlotte Rebecca Farrar (formerly Charlotte Rebecca French) seeking her mother Eliza Ann Lancaster

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 15, 1881

MR EDITOR: I am the daughter of Eliza Ann Lancaster. She married a Mr. Moses French, so he was my father, and my name is Charlotte Rebecca French. My grandparents on mother's side were named Richard and Jemima Lancaster My uncle is named Richard H Lancaster, and his wife's name was Sarah, and he did live in Alexandria, in Virginia, in the year…

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Hannah King (formerly Hannah Jones) seeking her sister Charlotte Jones

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 15, 1881

Dear Editor: I wish to hear from my sister, whose name was Charlotte Jones when she lived with me in Henry county, Ga. Our mother's name was Jane Jones. My name was Hannah Jones. My sister left me the second year of the war. Old man Jones sold her to Mr. Jas. Raven, and he sold her to Mr. John Loften. Address me, HANNAH KING, Griffin, Spaulding…

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John C. Evans (formerly John Barber) looking for his mother Fannie Barber and brothers Stephen and Levi Barber

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 22, 1881

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my mother and two brothers. My mother's name was Fannie Barber, my brothers were named Stephen and Levi Barber; they belonged to Charles Lamate, and I was sold to a negro trader; this was in 1851, I being fourteen years old. My mother's master lived in New Orleans at that time; my mother had three children when…

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John Fields searching for his mother Nancy Fields and his siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 22, 1881

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire about my kin folks, whom I left in Petersburgh, Va. I was sold by John Britton to Henry Davis; and Mark Davis brought me to New Orleans. My mother was named Nancy Fields and my brother William Field, sisters were Jane and Polly Fields. I was very young when I was sold and therefore, cannot rightly state about what…

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Prince Holmes searching for his mother Rhodia Holmes and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 6, 1890

Mr. Editor: Please inquire for my mother, sisters and brothers. I left her in Russel county, Ala., in 1870. I have not seen them since. Her name was Rhodia Holmes. She had three sons, Rheubin, Barmia and Harrison Holmes; and two daughters, Cora and Beulah Holmes. I left them a a place known as the Chilan Plantation. Please write me, Prince…

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Cole Brown searching for his brother Henry Gillum

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 30, 1890

Dear Editor: I wish to inquire for my brother; his name was Henry Gillum, he was raised in Wilson County, Tenn., near a village by the name of Cainsville. He was bought from Eddy Gillum, by Thomas Harris, and carried South to the State of Mississippi. His father was named Top Sale, and his mother was named Silvia Gillnm. He has two brothers and…

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Cora Anderson searching for the family of her mother Matilda Vanoy

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 11, 1889

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire through paper for my mother's relatives; she had three sisters and two brothers. Her brother's names were Charles and Milton; her sisters names were Harriet, Hannah and Cerilla Vanoy. My mother's name was Matilda Vanoy; they lived in Missouri and belonged to Polley Vanoy. My grandmother's name was Ellen Vanoy. My…

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Sarah Hart (formerly Sarah Brady) searching for her parents Sealy Brady and Harry Pritchet

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 7, 1889

MR. EDITOR: I desire you to assist me in inquiring for my people. My mother, who is named Sealy Brady, and my father, Harry Pritchet; I had three brothers: James Lucas, Harry Brady and Jordan Brady; two sisters, Luvinia Brady and Binor Brady; my aunts were Amy Grice, Aunt Millie Grice. Anna Grice and Luvinia Grice. I have six uncles: Jordan…

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Charlotte Butler searching for her husband Thomas Butler

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 28, 1889

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my husband. My husband's name was Thomas Butler; we were separated at Memphis Tenn.; he was sold to a Jew by the name of Levi. At that time I was taken back to Georgia by my owner, a Mat Bradford, where I remained for three years; then I was sold to George Hitchens, and he brought me to Texas at the commencing…

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Tuague Miller looking for his siblings Sarah and Caroline

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 15, 1881

DEAR EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my father's children, Sarah and Caroline. When last heard from they were in Houston or Galveston, Texas. They belonged to Pickett and Griffin Read. Both were married. Father, Tally Miller, belonged to James Pickett. Mother was Eliza. Address me at Shreveport, La., care S. J. Ziegler. TUAGUE MILLER.

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Emily Cole searching for her mother Betsey Williams

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 15, 1881

DEAR EDITOR:—I wish to find my mother Betsey Williams, who belonged to James Nichols. Father, Ambrose Moorhead was sold away from her when I was about sixteen years of age, to Tom Morris who carried me to North Carolina; I stayed there two years and then came to Columbus, Miss., and married Daniel Cole. Mother had nine children. Oldest brother…

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Susan Steward seeking her siblings Burrel and Amelia Houston

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 8, 1881

MR. EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my brother and sister. Burrel and Amelia Houston. They belonged to Bob Field who married in the McRae family, in Jackson county, Miss. Father was Isaac Houston, mother Easter McRae, who left Mississippi for Houston, Texas in 1860. SUSAN STEWARD. Mississippi City, Miss.

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Sarah Armston (formerly Sarah Coleman) searching for her family, including her father Edmond and mother Hannah Coleman

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 8, 1881

DEAR EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my father and my mother, one brother, and three sisters. My father was Edmond, mother Hannah Coleman; my brother Reuben; sisters, Ann, Clara, and Catherine. My brother, Gordon Coleman, is in Mobile, Ala. I left my father and mother in Virginia. I do not know what part, as I was very young when I was sold. My…

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Robert Colaste seeking his uncles and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 8, 1881

DEAR EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my brother who before the war lived at Lost river, Hardy county, West Virginia. His name is Charles Stewart and used to belong to Isaac Chrisman. The last I heard from him he was at Jackson, Miss., living with an old woman called Aunt Betsy Chrisman. Any information concerning my brother will be thankfully…

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Arron Steward looking for his brother Charles Stewart

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 8, 1881

DEAR EDITOR:--I wish to inquire for my brother who before the war lived at Lost river, Hardy county, West Virginia. His name is Charles Stewart and used to belong to Isaac Chrisman. The last I heard from him he was at Jackson, Miss., living with an old woman called Aunt Betsy Chrisman. Any information concerning my brother will by thankfully…

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Catherine Gray searching for her nephew Taylor Farrow

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 16, 1888

DEAR EDITOR—I want to find my nephew Taylor Farrow. His mother is Harriet Farrow, his father Sam Farrow. Taylor used to live in New Orleans. I am very anxious to learn of their whereabouts. Address me at this place in care of Bev. M. T. Fairfax, Mandeville, La. CATHERINE GRAY.

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Sallie Claiborn seeking her father Rev. Nat Curry

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 9, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I desire to find my father, Rev. Nat Curry. When we heard of him last he was in Henry county, Tenn We belonged to the widow Nice. She was the wife of old Dr. William Nice. He died in East Tennessee. After his death he moved to West Tennessee. In 1760 she moved to Texas. We left my father in Paris, Tenn. If Rev. Curry's name is Nat, he…

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