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George Knowles (formerly George Bates) seeking his brothers James Bethel and Stephen Fight

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 19, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I wish to find my brothers, James Bethel and Stephen Fight, and Mary Bates and Malinda Stokes. I left them in DeCalb county, Tenn. My father's name was Woolsey Givens and my sister Sallie Givens. They belonged to Mr George Givens. My name is George Bates My wife is Lou Bates; her brother Gidd Buttoner. I wish to find also Mr. Tom…

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Mrs. Sinthy Spencer seeking her brother Hyram John Calvin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 23, 1887

MR EDITOR—Mrs. Sinthy Spencer, of No. 1511, corner Brozart and Cherry street, Austin, Texas, wishes to inquire for her brother. His name is Hyram John Calvin. His mother and father and father were Sarah and Gabriel Calvin. His sisters were Mary, Harriette, Ena and Margarette. He was sent to New Orleans just before the war

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Mrs. Martha Brown searching for her father Caesar Jackson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 10, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I desire information concerning my father, Caesar Jackson, who was sold from Richmond, Va., about twenty years ago. When last heard from he was in Arkansas. He wrote to mother that if she would come to him he would send for her. We have not heard from him since. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his eldest…

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J. J. Wright searching for George Young

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 8, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I would like to find one George Young was was taken from his mother immediately after the war, at the Ferguson place, near Cheneyville, Bayou Bœuf, while she was on her way to Alexandria. His mother's name is Ann. He was only 4 or 5 years old when taken. They used to belong to Lasteel Young. His mother would be more than happy if she…

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Dock Young searching for his father

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 7, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I want to enquire for my father. He went from Franklin Co., Miss., about 1859 to Alabama with a man by the name of Doctor Baker, who was said to be his young master. My father's name was Milzes Young. I learn that after he left here he went by the name of Milzes Arber. I now go by the name of Dock Young and am his youngest son.…

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M. A. E. Tolbert (formerly Martha Ann Elizabeth Brooks) searching for her mother Elizabeth Brooks

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 19, 1879

MR. EDITOR--I am seeking the whereabouts of my mother. I left her in St. Mary parish, La., about the year 1860. Her name is Elizabeth Brooks. She had a little boy, William, about two years old when I left. We formerly belonged to Solomon Levi. I nursed awhile for Mrs. Capt. Atkinson. Her husband ran the steamboat T.D. Hiues. After this Rosa Levi,…

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John Medlock (formerly Jack Medlock) searching for his father George McField and his siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 12, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire about my father, brother and sister. Fathers name was George McField; brothers George M. Balaguer, sisters Margret. She married Wm. Dobby. I left father near Atlanta Ga, August, 1860, and brother about the same time near Decatur Ga. I left sister and husband in Chattanooga, Tenn, in the year 1865. I belonged to Tom…

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Mrs. Evileana Epps searching for her husband's sister Bettie Epps

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 5, 1879

MR. EDITOR: I want to see if I can find my husband's sister. Her name is Bettie Epps. She was carried from Brazoria Co., Texas, to Austin, Travis Co., Texas, by a white man named Judge Robert Thomas. Her mother's name was Nancy Epps. She has two brothers, Freeland and Moses Epps. Freeland Epps is my husband. She has four sisters, Emma, Nellie,…

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Jack Jones seeking his parents Paul and Caroline Jones

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 14, 1888

I wish to inquire for my relations that I left in Georgetown, Scott Co., Ky., forty years ago. My father's name was Paul Jones and my mother's name was Caroline Jones and belonged to a Mr. Moses Thomas. I had two sisters, Emily and Amanda. We were four brothers: Doctor, Duncan, Jack and Nathan, (the baby boy.) My master had two brothers to my…

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Emma Griffin searching for her son Malcho Parr or Malichura Hayman

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 9, 1879

MR. EDITOR—You will please inquire through your paper for Malcho Parr, or Malichra Hayman. Have not heard from him since Oct. 31, 1875. When last heard from he lived in Pearlington, Hancock county, Miss., and oblige his mother, Emma Griffin, 101 Union St., care Rice Moore, Nashville, Tenn.

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D. D. Alston correcting the advertisement for his brother Calvin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 17, 1879

A Correction. DEAR EDITOR—I saw the advertisement for my brother Calvin, for which I am thankful, but please correct one mistake. The place is Shreveport, Texas. D. D. ALSTON.

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London Morris searching for his mother Ann, father Fanshon Cox, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 12, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I want some information about my people. Mother's name was Ann, fathers Fanshon Cox, and they belonged to Dr. Morris, Caroline Co., Virginia. My sister Caroline was one year and a half younger than I am; another, Lucy Grimes, married a free man. I had a brother, Randall Morris; Jeff belonged to Hector Davis and came to Louisiana in…

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Martin W. Rodgers searching for his two brothers Jeff and Henry Hickson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 17, 1879

MR. EDITOR—I wish to enquire for my two brothers. They were sold from mother at Yam Ma ddin about 25 years ago. Their names are Jeff and Henry Hick on. My mother's name is Lotty, my name is Martin Rodgers. Sister Ann is with mother in Yazoo City. Jenny is here. Sister Martha Ellen died before the war. Any information will be gladly received.…

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Alfred Jurard searching for his uncle Lewis Jurard

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 7, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my uncle. His name is Lewis Jurard. He left here about nine years ago, to go to Galveston, Texas, to find his father. The last time I heard from him he was in Shreveport, La. Any information will be gladly received. Address me at Huntsville, Montgomery Co., Miss. ALFRED JURARD.

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James Kinea Comfort searching for his brother David Smith

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 24, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire through your valuable paper for my dear brother. His name is David Smith and he lived in Louisiana. I heard from him last about two years ago. I heard that he was dead, and again that he was living. If found please write me. I live at Union Church, Jefferson Co., Miss. JAMES KINEA COMFORT.

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Nelson Ray searching for his wife Lucinda Jemison and children

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 15, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to enquire about my wife and children. They were owned by Dr. John Tarlton, who lived at Bayou Boeuf, below Morgon City or Brashear. He sold them to a man that carried them to Texas. I have heard that it was Alleyton, Colorado, but but do not know certainly. My wife's name was Lucinda Jemison before I had her. We had seven…

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R. B. Isam searching for Taylor McEwan and Coleman McEwan

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 31, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—Taylor McEwen and Coleman McEwen went away from Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss , in 1863, and I desire to know where they are. They used to belong to Asa McEwen, and one of the boys is named Louis McEwen. Please write to me at Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss. R. B. ISAM.

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J. R. Carnes searching for their brother William Carnes

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 17, 1879

MR. EDITOR—I desire to know the whereabouts of my brother, Willis Carnes. The last I heard from him he was living somewhere near the city of Memphis. My mother and I used to belong to a man by the name of Thompson Allen. My father's name is Calvin Carnes. Any information concerning my brother will be thankfully received. Address me at Lockhart,…

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R. N. Ivy searching for their father

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 19, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I want to find my father. He left us about two years before emancipation. We once belonged to a man named Ben Jvy, near Livingston, Sumpter Co., Ala., next to John T. Smith. I know the old man is old and needs his children to work for him. The oldest was Judy, next Patrick, Ransom, Cora, Peter and Emma Ivy. We are all living in…

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W. A. Richardson searching for his brother Samuel H. Richardson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 17, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to make enquiry for my brother, Samuel H. Richardson, who when last heard from was in Portland, Ky. Any information as to his whereabouts will be thankfully received. Address me at Chattanooga, Tenn. W. A. RICHARDSON

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Celestin Willis searching for her brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 29, 1879

DEAR EDITOR: My brother left St. Charles parish in 1865 with my sister. I found her, but she died with yellow fever. She said when brother was last heard from he was in Dallas, Texas, in 1873. He is 5 feet 2 inches high, has a dark skin, and is now about 41 years old. CELESTIN WILLIS, Care Frank Nelson, Market and Annunciation streets, New…

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Fanny Moss (formerly Fanny Thompson) searching for her sister Charlotte Thompson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 15, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to find my sister, Charlotte Thompson. She used to belong to Jack Thompson, and came from Pontotoc, Mississippi. She left Waco with a hotel keeper named Beard, a year or two before the war closed. I will be under many obligations for any information concerning her. My name was Fanny Thompson. I had two sisters Charlotte and…

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Sims Burr searching for his wife Sallie Corban

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 6, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—My wife, Sallie Corban, lived in Essex Co., Va., 27 years. I have not heard from her since May, 1871, though I have written to where I supposed her to be, frequently. Any information respecting her whereabouts will be thankfully received. I am in very good circumstances, owning eighty acres of good land, and owe no debts. If this…

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Major James Wright searching for his mother Mary, father Julius, and brother Dick Taylor

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 12, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I desire information concerning my long lost mother, father and brother, Mary, Julius and Dick Taylor. The last heard from they lived with Judge Taylor, Ouachita parish, Louisiana, In dividing the property I fell to Asa Wright, and was brought to Texas 48 years ago. I have not heard from them since. I hope dear friends in Alabama and…

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S. G. Gingard searching for his wife's brother John Young

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 5, 1879

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my wife's brother, John Young. He lives near Kansas City, Mo , or in the State of Kansas. My wife's name is Margaret Gingard. It has been seven years since she has seen him. His wife's name is Eveline Young. I wish also to inquire for Henderson Pierson, my nephew. I left him in Meridian, Miss. Also for Millie…

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