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A. Benefield searching for his sons Henry Fisher and Thomas Benefield
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 15, 1883
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my sons, Henry Fisher and Thomas Benefield. Their mother was Dorcas, and they belonged to a Mr. Strickland, in Sabine parish, La., on the Negreet. Address, care Rev. D. Shelby, Allen, La. A. BENEFIELD.
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A. C. Dibol searching for Mariah's children
New Orleans Republican (New Orleans, LA)
June 9, 1868
PERSONAL....................PERSONAL.
The children of Mariah, formerly a slave of
Madame Jouvin, will hear something to their
interest by applying to A. C. Diboll, Attorney, at
Wilmington, Ohio. je4 6t*
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A. Jones seeking information as to the whereabouts of his father Henry Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 14, 1883
INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Henry Jones father of An-
drew and Washington Jones, and some
eight sisters, all of Tennessee. Their older
children and the mother died, and the
father moved to the State of Mississippi
and has not been seen or heard of since
His son, A. Jones, wants to know his
whereabouts. Any information…
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A.B. Allen searching for his grandmother, Milsey Tucker, and her three children, Millegan and Andrew Tucker and a third unknown girl
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 30, 1884
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my grandmother and her three
children. She was brought from
southwest Georgia to middle Geor-
gia [Georgia] by Guarson Tucker, and taken
from middle Georgia by some white
people by the name of Starr. She
had five children, three girl and
two boys. Her childrens' names
were Millegan and Andrew…
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Abner Green (formerly Abner Briant) searching for his mother Sophia and his siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 10, 1882
MR. EDITOR: I desire to find my mother and her three children; there were four with myself, three boys and one girl. Her name is Sophia, and she belonged to Harty Briant, of Natchitoches parish, La. My name is Abner Briant, sister was Isabella Briant, and brothers Andrew and Isaiah. I am now going by the name of Abner Green, after my father, Jim…
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Abraham 'Abe' Williams and his wife Hannah searching for their son Wesley Williams
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 3, 1885
MR. EDITOR: Mr. Abraham Wil-
liams [Williams], better known as Abe Wil-
liams [Williams]. and his wife Hannah, wish
to inquire for their son, Wesley
Williams. They belonged to Colo-
nel [Colonel] Davison, who lived in St. Mary,
Sabine parish, La. When we last
heard from him he was on the Ateh-
afalaya [Atehafalaya], working on a…
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Addie Johnson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
February 28, 1891
LOST RELATIVES.
Information is wanted of Octavius Oldwine,
who was last heard of at Point Pleasant, La.
His sister, Mrs Addie Johnson, would like to
hear from him, or concerning him. Address,
62 Whiting Street, Chicago, Ills.
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Agnes Harden searching for her siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 28, 1882
Dear Editor - I desire to inquire for my sisters and brothers whom I left in Bedford, Kentucky. We belong to Mr. Lindsey Bains. Brothers were John, Wash, Jim and Dudley; sisters were, Mary, Francis, Mealia and Harriet. I was the youngest of all. After the death of the old man Susan Bain married and became Susan Harper, she was the eldest. Elizabeth…
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Alcinda Thomas searching for her mother
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 6, 1882
MR. EDITOR --- I would be glad to
hear of the whereabouts of my
mother. Her name was Lavina
Rice or Lavina Claiborne. She
used to belong to Thomsberry
Bailey, in Preston County, Virginia.
Was sold to Renshaw and Brady,
negro-traders, who brought her
further down South. Have never
heard of her since. Any information
about her…
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Alex Dawson seeking information about his brother Len Davis
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 11, 1879
Alex Dawson, of Shreveport, La.,
desires information concerning his
brother, Len Davis, who was owned
by Robert Davis, of Shelbyville,
Texas, with whom he was in the
Confederate army. Was last heard
of in Mississippi. Address me in
care of Rev. S. E. H. Morant, Shreveport,
La. ALEX DAWSON.
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Alex Foeman (formerly Alex Hunter) seeking information about his brother Lazarus Evines (formerly Lazarus Hunter)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 26, 1896
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my brother Lazarus Hunter. He
goes by the name of Lazarus
Evines. His father's name was
Luke Hunter. Mother's name was
Penny Hunter. There were five
children, Tonettes, Rutha, Lazarus,
Alex and Mandy. All of us were
sold to Gray Little, and Lazarus
was sold to Dr. Boyeton, who carried
him from North Carolina…
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Alexander Corbin seeking information about his parents, Henry and Louisa, and siblings Lucinda, Hannah, and Butler
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 31, 1877
Our family name was Corbin, my
father was named Henry, my mother,
Louisa, and I had two sisters,
Lucinda and Hannah, and one
brother, Butler. We lived in Westmoreland
county, Virginia. Father
belonged to Henry Cox. The others
of us belonged to James J. Lambkin,
who sold mother and the two
younger children, Butler and Hannah,…
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Alice Rebecca Lewis (formerly Nee Jackson) searching for her mother Martha Jackson and aunts
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 5, 1882
Information wanted of my mother, Martha Jackson, a mulattress who belonged to Judge Lomocks, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and was sold in the year 1855. When last heard of was in Columbia, Mississippi, and keeping a millinery store. She had three sisters (octoroons, viz: Serena Jackson, born February 13th, 1849. Henrietta Jackson, born September…
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Alice Rebecca Lewis searching for her mother Martha Jackson and her sisters
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 16, 1880
DEAR EDITOR- I wish to inquire for mother and sisters. Mother's name is Martha Jackson. She was taken away from me by Judge [undecipherable], our owner in Virginia, carried to Fredericksburgh, Va, and sold in 1833. The last time she was heard from, she was in Columbus, Miss., keeping a millinery store with three daughters, Serena, Henrietta, and…
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Alvin Steele searching for his mother Sarah Steele and his sister Harriet Steele
The Huntsville Journal (Huntsville, AL)
September 6, 1895
I desire to find my mother and sister,
who use to belong to Mr Angelo Steele.
My mother's name was Sarah Steele and
and my sister's, Harriet Steele. I was
carried from Huntsville to Canton, Miss.
during the war and have never seen or
heard from them until my return
to Huntsville, Aug. 20th in search of
them where I learn that my…
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Amos Richardson (A. R.) Mitchell seeking information about his sister Betsy Mitchell (1st of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Betsy Mitchell, who was sold in
New Orleans to Edward Summers and John
Brannon. She was a little girl when she
left Tennessee in 1860. Her father and
mother were Gabriel and Emeline Mitchell.
Amos Richardson Mitchell, Mineral
Springs, Ark.
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Betty Mitchell. She…
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Amos Wilder (formerly Amos Philgore) seeking information about his brother George Wilder, sisters Jane and Hannah Williford, and several family members
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 25, 1886
MR. EDITOR. ---- I desire to inquire for my people. I left them in Quincy, Florida in 1861, in Gadson county. My oldest brother went by the name of George Wilder; my younger brother belonged to Foreman and Muse; two sisters, the oldest named Jane, she belonged to William and Jessie Wilder, and she was brought from Florida to New Orleans, La., in…
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An unknown person found several relations through the Southwestern Christian Advocate including their Aunt Mary Jackson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 15, 1885
Lost Friend Found by the Aid of the Southwestern. MR. EDITOR: I cannot say that I am stranger to you, I am from the State and city that you are from, Louisville, Ky. I came to Louisiana in 1885. I belonged to Major Throckmorton; I was raised at the Galt House, on the corner of Maine and Second streets. My father was Peter Page, he died in 1861. I…
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Anderson Montgomery searching for her children and sister
Port Tobacco Times and Charles County Advertiser (Port Tobacco, MD)
October 25, 1872
Wanted,
INFORMATION of the whereabouts of MAR-
THA ANN, SUSAN, JANE and NACE
MONTGOMERY, children of ANDERSON MONT-
GOMERY, colored, formerly owned by Alexander
Haslip, near Port Tobacco, but for twenty-two
years past living in Richmond, Va. She is de-
sirous of obtaining information of her children,
if living or dead, and if any…
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Andrew Jackson (called Deider) searching for his uncle Henry Jackson and sisters Annie and Laura Jackson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 5, 1883
DEAR EDITOR: --I desire to inquire for my people. I had two sisters, Annie and Laura Jackson ; uncle was Henry Jackson. We lived in New Orleans. They called me Deider. We belonged to Henry Crocker. I was put in Foster's trade yard and sold to Mr. Grimes, near the time of the blockade. Address me at Caney, Matagorda co., Texas, care of J.C.…
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Andrew Terrell searching for his father
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 31, 1883
MR. EDITOR.--I wish to inquire
for my father, who was sold when I
was a baby, by Linet Terrell, to
Will Hussick. HE was carried to
Louisiana, and I have never heard
of him since. Mother was Felvery
Freeman. Father had a brother,
Wiley Freeman, in Texas. Maria
Freeman, a sister to my mother is
here, and mother is dead. If he
has…
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Andrew Thickland searching for his uncle Pharah, a man named Plato, his grandmother Nancy Gilbert, and his mother Alsy Gilbert
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 13, 1884
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire
for my uncle Pharah, who belonged
to Michael Gilbert; also Plato. We
are from Barnwell county, South
Carolina. My father is here with
me; his name is Sam Thickland; he
used to go by the name of Sanko
Gilbert. Plato used to live 15
miles below Alexandria, La., where
he was sold to John McGee. My…
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Angeline Taylor searching for her son Eli Taylor
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 10, 1882
Any information from Eli Taylor, who left here three years ago, and went to Galveston, Texas. When last heard from was quite sick in Washington, D. C. Whether he recovered or not we are unable to say. Write to his mother, Angeline Taylor, care of Rev. H. Wright, Alexandria, La., Box 225.
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Ann Brewers searching for her parents Lucy and Summerset Green and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 6, 1882
MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for my kin people. I am the daughter of Summerset and Lucy Green. I had two sisters, Mary and Lucy Green. We all belonged to George Mathews, a lawyer, and lived in Cumberland county, Va. I was sold in 1848 for $1,750, and taken to Louisiana. My present name is Ann Brewers, and my home is in Carrollton, La. Should any…
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Ann Brewers searching for her parents Summerset and Lucy Green and her siblings
MR. EDITOR - I desire to inquire
for my kin people. I am the
daughter of Summerset and Lucy
Green. I had two brothers named
John Richard and Summerset
Green. I had two sisters, Mary and
Lucy Green. We all belonged to
George Mathews, a lawyer, and
lived in Cumberland county, Va.
I was sold in 1848 for $1,750, and
taken to Louisiana. My…
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