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Hester Ann Pendergrass searching for her family including her mother Harriet

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 17, 1883

MR. EDITOR:--I wish to inquire
for my kin people. The last heard
from they were in Jackson county,
Georgia. Owner was John Pen-
dergras [Pendergras]. He had a son, Fletcher,
and a daughter, Salina. My mo-
ther [mother] was Harriet; sisters were
Mollie, Jane and Manda. There
were three children of us. I was
brought to this State by…

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Henry Lewis searching for his mother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 24, 1882

MR. EDITOR: Jane, once the
slave of Geo. Landers, near
Looninburg, Izard county, Arkansas,
was sold (it is believed) to a planter
on Little Red River. She had
when last heard from two children,
viz: Henry and John. Any information
concerning her will be
thankfully received by her son
Henry Lewis, who may be
addressed at…

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Henry Jones (formerly Henry Sarrels) searching for information about his sister May Ann Sarrels

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 6, 1889

Information wanted of my sister. Her
her name was May Ann Sarrels. When
we were separated at Tyroe Drem [sic] County,
Arkansas, my sister belonged to a man
by the name of Judge Sarrels and he sold
her and a good many others to Texas to a
man by the name of Lead Butler; her
mother's Name is Jane Sarrels, my name
at that time was Henry…

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Henry Freeman searching for his sister Maria Freeman and Perry Freeman

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 27, 1882

MR. EDITOR - I would like to find Perry Freeman and sister Maria Freeman. We lived in Arkansas county, Ark. The last I heard of him he was in Alabama, at Cold Water Station. Address me at McAlmont, Ark. HENRY FREEMAN.

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Henry "Bud" Carroll seeking information of his mother Lizzie Carroll.

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 28, 1897

Information wanted of Lizzie
Carroll, who is my mother. Her
husband was David Carroll. I have
two brothers: Jim and George Car-
roll, and a sister whose name is
Mandy Pigee; her husband is Louis
Pigee, and a sister by the name of
Dorah Carroll. When last heard of
they were living at Hot Springs,
Ark. Any information concerning
them…

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Harriett Ware (formerly Harriet E. Holt) seeking information about her unnamed brother and her cousins Henry White and J. H. Holt

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

November 26, 1892

I would like to know the wherebauts of my
relatives, one brother and two cousins. I have
been separated from my cousins about three
years. Their names are Henry White and J.
H. Holt. The last time I heard from Henry he
was in Arkansaw City, Ark.; that was three
years ago. Two years ago I saw my brother in
Greenville, Miss. I have not…

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Hariet Betts (formerly Harriet Vance) searching for her brother David Johnson (formerly David Vance)

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 27, 1882

MR EDITOR - - I would like to find my brother. He left me in Alabama when I was six years old. He went by the name of David Vance when he left me. Our father was named Jacob Vance and sister Susan. I heard that my brother was at Yazoo City, Miss., and went by the name of David Johnson. My name at that time was Harriet Vance, but is now Hariet…

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Hannah Taylor searching for her brother Joe Taylor and cousin Ned Taylor

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 16, 1882

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my brother and cousin, Joe
Taylor and Ned Taylor. The last
account I heard of them, they was
living in Tulip, Ark., my other
brother Hanibal Taylor. Any
information of their where-abouts
will greatly oblige me by addressing
me at Waco, Texas, in care of
Rev. B. F. Smith, box 314

HANNAH…

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H.T. Johnson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 21, 1891

Any information concerning Tony Dickens
of St Loius, but who may be in Kansas City at
present, will be thankfully received and re-
warded by Mrs Lucy Dickens, No. 10 Ash St.,
Hot Springs, Ark. It is to the interest of Tony
Dickens to answer at once.
Very Respectfully,
H. T. JOHNSON.

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H. Heslup seeking information about his father York Heslup and siblings Benjamin, Amanda, Clarissa, Silvia, and Martha Jane

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 21, 1877

I wish information concerning my
relatives. My father's name was
York Heslup, and he belonged to
William Heslup, in Ashley county,
Arkansas. In 1856, a son of William
Heslup took father to Burleson
county, Texas. I have heard that
in that State he was called York
Price. I had a brother named Benjamin,
and sisters named Amanda,…

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H. H. Jones seeking information about his sister Mary Ann

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 9, 1899

Information wanted of my sister,
Mary Ann. She belonged to a
man named Judge Sorrell. We
were seperated about two years be-
fore emancipation and went to Tex-
as to a man named Led Betters. I
heard that she married a man named
Henry Williams. She was carried
away with a lot of more people.
She had two brothers and two sis-
ters--Bragg,…

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George Washington James searching for his mother Maria James

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 26, 1883

DEAR EDITOR: -- I wish to in-
quire [inquire] for my mother. Her name
when I left her about 22 years ago
was Maria James. She had a son-
Wesley Jamas, and a daughter,
Juda James; my father was John
James. My sister died at the age
of 16 years, and my brother died
younger. We belonged to Thos.
James, his wife was Emily James,…

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George W. Martin seeking his brother James Madison Martin

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
brother James Madison Martin. He left
South Carolina in 1872 When last heard
of, he was in Gloss County Seat, Arkansas.
Any information concerning his where-
abouts will be handsomely rewarded by
the undersigned.
GEORGE W. MARTIN.

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George W. Lenox (formerly George Smith) looking for his mother Christenia, sisters, and brothers

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 29, 1881

Dear Editor -- I wish to inquire for my kinfolks, mother, sister and brother. The last time I saw them was 1861. They belonged to Mrs. Harris the widow of Mr. John Harris in Lebanon, Mo. Mothers name is Christenia. She was married but I did not know her husband's name, as oldest brother Frank and I belonged to Mr. John T. Smith. I heard that Frank…

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George G. Jameson looking for fellow service members

National Tribune (Washington, DC)

August 29, 1889

—George G. Jameson, Ætna, Kan.,
would like to know the whereabouts of any mem-
ber [member] of the 9th Kan. (colored) who was detailed to
carry the mail from Fort Smith to Fayetteville,
Ark., in June, 1864.—

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G.W. Kinebrew searching for his wife Angie Downaldson

Huntsville Journal (Huntsville, AL)

December 14, 1905

WANTED--Information concerning
my wife whom I married March 3, 1898
Her maiden name was Angie Downaldson
and her mothers name Eliza and
her sister Jennie. I married her in
Madison county Any information will
be appreciated by her husband G. W.
Kinebrew, Rawlison, Ark., or W. H.
Kinebrew, Scottsboro, Alabama.

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G. W. Thompson seeking information about his brother Alonzo Thompson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 12, 1896

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my brother Alonzo Thompson.
He was born in Walton County and
married in Barto County at Adairsville,
Ga. His wife's name was
Octavo Thompson. The last time
I heard from him he was in Augusta,
Woodruff County, Ark. Any
information concerning his whereabouts
will be gladly received by
G. W. Thompson.
Cedartown,…

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G. W. Mayman searching for his uncle Philip Rea

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 12, 1885

I have not yet found my uncle, and through your most interesting paper I wish to make further inquiry for him. He left Rae's plantation two years before the the civil war closed; at that time he went by the name of Philip Rea. His mother and father went by the name of Alzaro Rea and Joe Rea. He had only one sister; her name was Sarah Ann Rea; she…

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G. W. Hayman searching for his uncle Philip Morton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 7, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my uncle through your paper.
His name is Philip Morton. He
was born in Georgia, on Beaver
Dam Creek, in Green county. He
belonged to Robert Rea. He lived
there until he was five years old,
after which he came to Alabama.
When eighteen years old, he was
brought to Arkansas by Thomas
Oliver. The…

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G. W. Drake searching for their uncle Louis Drake

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1880

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to find my
uncle, Louis Drake, who left Egypt
Station, Miss., about the year 1863,
and went to Memphis, Tenn. The
last time I heard from him he was
in Arkansas. His mother's name
is Betty Drake; father's Bouney
Drake; two sisters', Mary and
Sarah Drake. We all belonged to
Jabut Drake. His three brothers'…

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G. W. Butts seeking information about Mrs. Charlotte Wade

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 22, 1891

INFORMATION W A N T E D--Mrs.
Charlotte Wade, originally from South
Carolina, is said to have moved near Lit
tle Rock, Ark. She is a member of the
A. M. E. church. Any information con
cerning her whereabouts will be kindly
received. Address G. W. Butts, Conway,
Ark.

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Frank Lowe

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 27, 1884

Mrs. Melvina Gilden, my mother,
was left in Longcoy county, Ark.,
in 1863. She belonged to widow
Gildan. Had brothers Jasper, the
oldest, Alexander and Benjamin
Franklin Gildan. I was sold from
Longay county to John Appywhite,
who brought me to Little Rock,
Ark., and sold me to one Vancourt.
I had a sister, Clarasie Gildan. I
was…

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Frank Hunter searching for his mother Nancy Whittaker and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 13, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
mother, brother and sisters. My
mother left Columbia, Tenn., about nine
years ago and went to Arkansas. She is
married to a man by the name of Birl
Whittaker. Her name is Nancy Whittaker.
Also my whole brother, Anthony David
Hunter, some girls, by Whittaker --Casy
and Arzular Ministers will please inquire
and any…

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Frank Hamilton searching on behalf of Anna Kelsey for her son Perry Neighbors

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 1, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I have a friend, an
old lady, who wishes to hear from
her son, whom she left in Arkansas,
seven miles from Hot Springs,
Perry Neighbors was living with
Jeff Neighbors, his former owner.
Her name was Anna Neighbors,
but it is now Anna Kelsey. Address
me at Mooreville, Texas.
FRANK HAMILTON.

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Frank Hamilton searching for Perry Nabors

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 18, 1883

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for Perry Nabors. When last heard
of he was in Hot Springs, Ark.
His mother was Ann. Address
at Mooresville, Falls county,
Texas, FRANK HAMILTON.

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