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John Nelson (alias John Brest) seeking his people, including his mother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 27, 1887

I wish to inquire for my people who came from Bressau, Mo.; their names are Joe, Charley and Willie. Mother's name was Ellen. When last heard of her and Charley were living with a widow named Idell, Idell belonged to a Frenchman named Frayou. Made inquiry of Bressau's people. Address John Nelson, alias John Brest, Huntsville, Texas.

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Susan Shackelford searching for her family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 22, 1883

DEAR EDITOR:--I desire information of my people, I was my mother's oldest child. Grandmother was Charlotte Cox. My aunts were Patience, Margaret and Rosetta and Julia Cox; aunt Julia was the youngest. We belonged to Wm. Cox in Chambers County, Alabama, and were sold and brought to near Huntsville, Texas, in 1854, by Robert Mayer. I married Samuel…

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