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Jno. Cook (formerly John Burnett) searching for mother Pennela, sister Elizabeth and mother's sons

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 8, 1886

DEAR EDITOR ---- I was born ten miles northeast of Mayville, Ky , on Mrs. Margaret Cook's plantation. My mother's name was Pennela in White. She had three sons who went to St. Louis, John, Alvin, Aaron, Charlie, Oliver and James Henson. They went to St. Louis with Henry Duval. At that time I was going by the name of John Burnett. I was sold to…

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Major Conway searching for his two brothers Alfort and Pirase

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 16, 1879

DEAR EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my two brothers, Alfort and Pirase. They were sold in Carrol county by a man named Zollicoffer in 1846. Alford was the oldest -- between 8 and 10 years old. Pirase was between 6 and 6 years old. Their mother's name was Lucy. They had two brothers, Jefferson and Major; I do not remember to whom they were sold.…

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