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Mrs. Julia Christian searching for her children Adeline Matthews, John Matthews, and Obediah Wilkins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 27, 1889

Any one knowing the where bouts or anything concerning Adeline and John Matthews, former belonging to Squire Matthews, Gonzales, Tex., and has since sided in Houston, Tex., from [undecipherable] place their mother last heard them. Also Obediah Wilkins who formerly belonged to JqL Harris, of Langston, Ky., will co fer a great favor by writing…

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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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Rev. Wade Hamilton seeking his father Joe Simon Hill, mother Betsey Hill, and sisters Fanny and Margaret Hill

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 27, 1881

MR. EDITOR—I wish to make some inquiries for my kindred father and mother and two sisters. My father's and my name Joe Simon Hill, mother's name Betsey Hill, sisters names are Fanny Hill and Margaret Hill. We all lived in Houston, had a house rented from Mr. Bradly. Sister Fanny was bound out in Huston, and mother moved to New York, and there she…

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Ben Yula searching for Annie (also known as Amya Yula)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 22, 1889

Mr. Editor: I wish to inquire for my sister Annie. She left when she was quite a girl, and was taken from Mississippi to Texas by a man named John Pounds. My mother's name was Ailsa Yula. She had two boys, Ben Yula and Lige Yula, and one girl, whose name was Amya Yula. I think she was taken to Houston, Texas. My name is Ben Yula. Any information…

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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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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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B. J. Houston searching for his wife's sister Millie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 17, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my wife's sister Millie, who belonged to John Sidney, of Galveston. She had a brother named Scott who died in Galveston. Their father's name was Jos Walker, and he lived with Dick Walker. The three sisters that are here bear the names of Sarah, Hannah and Niney. Their mother's name was Rose. We learned that she…

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William Watson searching for his parents Clam and Eliza Watson, and his siblings Malinda Watson and Elijah Isaiah

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 22, 1880

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my people, whom I left in Houston, Texas. Father's name was Clam Watson; mother's, Eliza Watson; sister's, Malinda Watson; brother's, Elijah Isaiah. We belonged to Duncan Linton, of Houston, Texas. Please address me at Weimar, Texas, in care of Rev. John T. Hill. WILLIAM WATSON

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B. J. Houston searching for his wife's sister Millie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 17, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my wife's sister Millie, who belonged to John Sidney, of Galveston. She had a brother named Scott who died in Galveston. Their father's name was Jos Walker, and he lived with Dick Walker. The three sisters that are here bear the names of Sarah, Hannah and Niney. Their mother's name was Rose. We learned that she was…

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Arthur White

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 23, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
mother and brothers. I was born in Tennessee
and left my mother and one brother there in
'68. I then went to St. Louis, Cincinnati,
Lewisville, and to Lexington in '72 I ran on
steamer from Nashville to Cairo, Ill. I belonged
to a man by the name of Davis Seals;
youngest brother's name was…

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Tally Miller seeking information about his daughters Caroline and Sarah Williams

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 7, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
through your paper for my two
children that I left near Chester
village, Chester county. South Car-
olina [South Carolina], about 1837. I left them on
Jesse William’s place, about five
miles from Chester village, on a lit-
tle [little] creek called Pea Ridge. Both
my children were girls, named Car-
oline…

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Betsey Williamson wishes to find her brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 14, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to find my
brother. I left him in Mississippi.
His name is Jeff. Brower, and I
understand that he belongs to the
M. E. Church. There were three
children of us, two sisters add one
brother. My sister is Chaney Hale.
If there is a brother of that
name I would like to know. Write
me at St. James Church, Houston,…

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Pauline Johnson searching for her sister Eliza Boatner and her brother Benjamin Boatner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 15, 1884

MR. EDITOR― I wish to inquire for some of my relations, my sister, Eliza Boatner and my brother, Benjamin Boatner. My sister and brother belonged to the estate of old Boatner. My sister was sent to either Houston or Galveston, Texas. My brother was sold to Jesse Carney. My mother was Dinah Bortner, father was Matt Boatner. I had a sister, next to…

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Sarah Royal searching for her mother Sallie Denison

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 5, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my mother. She belonged to Mr. Royal; after he died Mrs. Royal married a Mr. Denison, and we were divided. I went to Miss Virginia Royal, and the last I saw of my mother she was standing on the beach at Matagorda, Texas, on her way to San Antonio. Mother's name is Sallie Denison; my name is Sarah Royal. I heard…

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Brantly Herrill searching for his mother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 22, 1885

MR. EDITOR: I [undecipherable] to inquire
about my mother. Our old home
was near Britton's Cross Road,
Bertie county, North Carolina, we
belonged to Powell Herrill, then;
Mother and Uncle Charley were
bought and carried to or near
Houston, Texas, by a widow lady,
Polly Johnson and her son James.
She gave Uncle Charley and fam
ily…

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Aaron Alexander searching for his brother Pink Alexander

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 10, 1885

MR. EDITOR - I desire to find
my brother, Pink Alexander. He
left me in Columbus, Colorado
connty [county], and went to Houston about
eight years ago. Address Aaron
Alexander, Navasota, Grimes
county, Texas.

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Allison Washington searching for his relatives left in Missouri

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 22, 1883

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my people, left in Missouri. My
father was George, mother Cath-
erine [Catherine]. They lived in Madison
county, and belonged to Burell
Porter. I had two brothers, James
and John. I had one sister who
fell out of sister Mary Ann's lap
into the fire and burned one of her
eyes. Her name was Bettie.…

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Rev. A. C. Culbreath searching for his friend Willie Texas

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 30, 1886

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for a friend of mine by the name of Willie, Texas. He was raised in this county; his parents were named Simon and Charlotte, Texas; he left them in Houston in 1878. The last I heard of him he left Houston and went to Beaumont, Texas. Any information concerning him will be gladly received. Address Rev. A. C.…

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Alcy Boon(e)

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

First Ad: July 29, 1886

MR. EDITOR―I wish to know the
whereabouts of my mother whom I
have not seen since the Christmas
of 1884. She left West Columbia,
Texas, on the Brazos river and
went to Houston, Texas, to meet
her daughter, Emily Watson, and
never heard of since. Her name
is Manervia Watson. Her eldest
son is named John Carter, the
youngest…

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Geo. Rivers searching for his sister Lydia Summers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 21, 1882

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to know of my sister's welfare. Her name is Lydia Summers. Her father is Willis Summers. The last I heard of him, he was in Harrisburg, Texas, and he wrote me that my sister was in Houston. Since that time I have written to them, and can get no answer. Any one knowing of her whereabouts who will write to me I shall owe much…

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Hester Moore looking for his aunt Louisa Polk

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 17, 1882

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my aunt. Her name was Louisa Polk. She sold her property at Algiers, La., about four years ago, and left for Houston, Texas. Aunt Louisa was a widow. She had three children, two girls and one boy. Address me at Houma, La., HESTER MOORE.

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Winnie Blakeley seeking information about her mother Mary Brown

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 11, 1879

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to make
inquiry through your valuable columns
for my mother, Mary Brown.
I saw her right after freedom.
Then she was in the city of Houston,
Texas, but soon after left for
San Jacinto county. I learned
since that she was seen in New Orleans.
The name I went by then
was Winnie Sellers, but is now
Winnie…

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Perry Wilmer searching for brothers Joe and Sam and sister Maria

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 24, 1877

I wish to enquire concerning my
brothers, Joe and Sam and my sister
Maria. Joe belonged to a Mr. Peacock.
The others of us belonged to
John B. Bostic, who brought us from
Baltimore to Houston, Texas, where
I was sold first to John Shackleford
and then to Mr. Craft. Our father
was Perry Wilmer, a free man, and
our mother was…

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Thaddeus Sims searching for Aggie Venable

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 4, 1877

I desire information concerning
Aggie Venable, whose mother was
Eliza Venable. She formerly beloned
to Mrs. Nancy Walker, of
Belton, Texas, but was sold to
Mr. Ballinger, who took her to
Houston, since which we have not
heard of her. Address Thad.
Sims, care Rev. A.M. Greogory,
Waco, Texas.

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