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Eliza Jane Baldridge searching for her mother Lucinda and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 31, 1882

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my mother, sister, and brother. Mother was Lucinda, but as I was quite a small girl when I left I do not remember her or my father's other name. I was taken to New Orleans by John Metlock, in 1854 and to Texas in 1856. I left with mother's sisters Rachel and Dellah. Mother had a boy. I don't know his name, and I…

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Eliza Wheeler seeking information of her mother Hannah Green

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 22, 1890

INFORMATION WANTED of my
mother. Her name is Hannah Green and
my father's name was Alpha Green. I
left them when a girl; was sold to Joe
Pleasant and he took me to Arkansas and
I have never heard of them since. My
name is Eliza Wheeler.
Pine Bluff, Ark.

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Ellen Blackburn searching for her brother Henry Perkins (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1885

I want to find my brother; his
name is Henry Perkins. We used
to belong to Wm. Perkins, in Car-
roll [Carroll] county, Mo. He sold me to a
Mr. Matlack and he carried me to
Little Rock, Ark. There were three
brothers of us--Henry, George and
Lewis. I was not old enough to
know the sisters names; they were
very small, but I remember…

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Ellen Mills searching for her mother and John Annis Call

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 26, 1883

MR. EDITOR: -- I wish to inquire
for John Annis Call, and my mother,
Maria Call. Charley Call, he went
to Texas. Address at Sweet Home,
Arkansas. ELLEN MILLS.

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Ellen Stephenson searching for her brother Willis Brooks

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 7, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I desire to in-
quire [inquire] for my brother, Willis
Brooks. He moved to Elmore coun-
ty [county], Ala. He married a daughter of
Eliza Mitchel; and also Emma
Brooks, who was living at Center
Point, Ark. My mother was to go
there last Spring. I don't know
whether she went or not. William
Gracen married Amanda Mitchel.…

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Ellen Tate (formerly Ellen Tranton) seeking information about her mother Sueky Tranton and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 17, 1886

MR. EDITOR - I am anxious to learn the whereabouts of my mother; her name was Sueky Tranton, and used to belong to the widow tranton in South Alabama. She lived at the Cross Roads, near Bridgeville, Alabama. She fell to Mrs. Mary Umphrey. My mother's husband was named Bob Tranton. Mother had six children. One, Francis Tranton, went to Jim Tranton;…

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Elmira Beal looking for siblings Hiram, Robert, Jesse, Martha, and Emily Beal

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 10, 1898

Information wanted of my three
brothers and two sisters; brothers
names Hiram, Robert and Jesse
Beal, sisters Martha and Emily
Beal. They were sold ut [at] Rich-
mond, Va. beford Emancipation
Father's name was John Beal, he
belonged to a man name Captain
Jim Allen; mother's name, Mariah
Ann Beal. She belonged to Joe
Hudson. My sisters,…

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Elsie Watson looking for her son Edward D. C. Bryant

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 10, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
son, His name is Edward D C. Bryant. We
came from Fayettville, N. C. The last heard of
him. he was in Wilmington. Del. He left home
when 12 yrs. of age. My maiden name was
Elsie Smith. Any information regarding him
will be thankfully received by Elsie Watson,
204 Quahan avenue, Hot…

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Elviria Clayton searching for her father Peter Lafrance, mother Jane Lafrance, and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 17, 1885

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my people. I have not seen
them since 1860. My father's name
was Peter Lafrance, my mother's
name was Jane Lafrance; my
youngest brother was named John
Parstco Lafrance, we called him
for a short name Parst; he was sold
in Arkansas before my remem-
brance [remembrance]. My eldest brother was…

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Emily Dennis looking for her son Martin Dennis

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 6, 1895

Information Wanted of my son
Martin Dennis. His mother's name
was Emily Dennis and his father's
name Charles Dennis. His sisters
and brothers were Frank, Wesley,
Stephen, Tom, Hezekiah Unettie,
Emily, Margarett, Amelia, Nellie
and Caroline. We all belonged to
a man by the name of Amos Riley,
Newmadrick, Mo. Martin left
home…

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Emma Reed searching for her uncle Calvin Stewart

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 27, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my uncle. I haven't heard
from him in about five years. His
name is Calvin Stewart. He was
down in Mississippi to see his Bro.
Jerry Jackson. He lived in Ar-
kansas [Arkansas] during the war. His owner
was a widow lady, Widow Cook.
He has relatives John Stewart,
Justin Stewart, Bof. Stewart and…

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F. J. Hunter searching for his mother Nanby Whittecar and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 21, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH
er, Nanby Whittecar. Her husband's
name is Bill Whittecar. She left Columbia
Tennessee, about ten years ago and went to
Arkansas; one brother by the name of An-
thony David Hunter; two sisters, Rose and
Arzuler Whittecar. My brother has but
one eye. Mother's former husband was
Adam Hunter. Any information of…

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Francis Randall searching for their brother Wesley Summos

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 19, 1886

MR. EDITOR -- I want you to inquire through your paper for my brother, Wesley Summos. Wesley joined the army at Columbia, Ky., and was mustered out of the army at Pine Bluff, Ark. His mother's name was Rachel Summos, his sister's name was Francis, Angeline, Caroline, Martha, Mary and Emma Summos, and his brothers Dick, Andy and Harry. Address…

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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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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 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 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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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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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. 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. 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. 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. 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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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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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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