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Ned Tendol searching for his brother George

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 3, 1885

MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my brother who was sold from us before I could recollect, or was old enough to remember him. His name was George, We belonged to the Widow Tindol. At that time we lived in Roberson county, Texas. His mother was Maria Tendol; my name is Ned; had another brother named Mallory, who aiso belonged te Widow Tendol. My…

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Aggie Smith searching for her family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 21, 1883

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my people whom I left in Jefferson, Texas, in 1873. My father was Joshua Daniel, mother was Lucinda Metval, brother was Wesley Smith, sister Milly Smith. I left my little girl Annie with my sister Milly. We all lived with Mr. Osbrook, about one mile from the town of Jefferson. Address me at Huntsville, Texas,…

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Benjamin Hubbard (formerly Benjamin Oliver) searching for his children, Manda and Anthony Oliver

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 8, 1883

MR. EDITOR I desire to inquire for my children, Manda and Anthony Oliver. Together with Ellen, youngest daughter, they belonged to old Mrs. Oliver. The old lady gave Manda to her granddaughter, and she moved to Huntsville, Texas. Anthony lived near the town of Milam, in Eastern Texas. We heard from Anthony since his freedom, and he was then in…

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Gracie Oliver searching for her children Anthony and Amanda Oliver

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 20, 1882

MR. EDITOR --- I wish to find out where my children are, Anthony, and Amanda Oliver. I last heard from Anthony in Shreveport, he was then driving a dray. Old Mrs. Oliver sold him in Milam Town Eastern Texas., to a man named Joel Holbert. Mrs Oliver lived near Sabine town. Mrs Oliver gave my daughter Amanda to her grand daughter Miss. Birdwell,…

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