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Charles James searching for his mother Rebecca James and his wife Matilda James

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 1, 1881

DEAR EDITOR:—I would like to make inquiry for my relatives. My name is Charles James. I came to this State in 1864 from Clark county, Ark. I should like to hear of my mother, Rebecca James owned by Wm. James and Mary James. I had a wife and four children. My wife's name at that time was Matilda James. I was married by Rev. Bryant Welch I also had…

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Charles Pearson searching for his mother and uncle

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

September 24, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED. - Dr. E.A. Stabler
has received a letter from J.C. Clapp, a colored
preacher of Newton, Catawba county, N.
C. written, he says, at the request of Charles
Pearson, colored, who, at the last term of the
court of that county was convicted of murder
and sentenced to be hanged on the 22d of October,
"to ascertain…

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Charley Shelton searching for his brothers, sisters, and relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 14, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire through you for brothers, sisters and relatives. My mother's name was Matilda Earhart and father's Dan Earhart. I had a sister, Vickey, and a brother, Jim, that I remember. I left my mother and sister in the State of Georgia with old man Earhart. My father, my brother and a woman by the name of Sara was brought to…

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Charlotte Butler searching for her husband Thomas Butler

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 28, 1889

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my husband. My husband's name was Thomas Butler; we were separated at Memphis Tenn.; he was sold to a Jew by the name of Levi. At that time I was taken back to Georgia by my owner, a Mat Bradford, where I remained for three years; then I was sold to George Hitchens, and he brought me to Texas at the commencing…

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Charlotte Clarke searching for her mother Phoebe Clarke; her aunts Rose, Mary, and Diana; and her siblings Jane, Susie and Andrew

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 14, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
mother, Phoebe Clarke. She used to be-
long to Mrs. Virginia Clarke. She lived in
Effingham County, Springfield, Ga. My
name is Charlotte Clarke. I was brought
away from my mother when 9 years of age
by a Methodist preacher by name of Josiah
Clarke. My aunt's name was Rose Clarke.
She was sold to a minister by the…

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Charlotte Harbert searching for her children Clark Wesley, Allen Jackson, and Mary Ann

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 8, 1883

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire
for my children. Their given names
are Clark Wesley, Allen Jackson,
and Mary Ann. Clark Wesley's
father was Abraham Perry, belonging
to Samuel Perry, who lived
in St. Louis. I left Clark Wesley
3 miles above St. Louis, on the
dairy farm of Dr. John G. Bryant,
with Thomas Bryant, the Doctor's…

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Charlotte Ware searching for her son Frank Beres

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 1, 1884

Mr. Editor—I wish to inquire
for my son, Frank Breres. I left
him with Maria Martin eight years
ago. The last heard from he was
living in New Orleans. I then
went by the name of Charlotte
Martin, but am now Charlotte
Ware. I brought a daughter away
named Cornelia. Address me at
La Grange, Texas, care Rev. E.
Henderson.

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Charlotte Williams looking for her daughter Mrs. Bennie Jokko

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 26, 1900

Information wanted of Mrs. Ben-
nie Jokko, formerly a Mrs. Rev.
Lampkins of San Marcos, Texas.
Any one knowing of her where-
abouts and will drop a card to her
mother Mrs. Charlotte Williams,
San Marcos, Tex., will have her
gratitude and prayers.

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Chrisann Bradshaw (formerly Chrisann Kinslow) searching for her mother Patsie Kinslow Grason and sister Mary Ann Grimes

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1885

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire
for my mother and sister. I left
them in Charleston, S. C., during
the war. My mother's name was
Patsie Kinslow Grason; my sister's
name was Mary Ann Grimes; my
brother was Stephen Kinslow
Grason. I had another sister
named Elizabeth Grason; my grand-
mother [grandmother] was named Kate Grason,
and her…

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Cicero Augustus Wilkerson searching for Daniel Wilkerson, Daniel McCullough, and Sarah Jane Walker

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 30, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF DANIEL WILK-
erson, or Daniel McCollough, and Sarah Jane
Walker, of Newberne, North Carolina, who went
to Philadelphia in the year 1867 to live. If living
I want them to write to me at once, and they will
hear something to their advantage. Address,
Cicero Augustus Wilkerson,
…

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Clara Johnacin seeking information of her daughter Mary Crofford

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 16, 1893

IMFORMATION WANTED--Of my
daughter Mary Crofford. She left here
March, 1891 for Baltimore, Md. Any in-
formation of her whereabouts will be
thankfully received by her mother
CLARA JOHNACIN,
Care of Rev. W. H. Capehart,
1112 N. 5th St., Wilmington, N. C.

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Clarissa, [last name unknown] searching for her parents and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 23, 1885

Mr. Editor—I wish to inquire
for my lost friends, father and
mother, sisters and brothers. My
father's name was Zeales Butler;
my mother's name was Mariah
Winkfield; she married Zeales But-
ler, and she fell to Dr. Johnnie
Winkfield, who married Caroline
Gypson. My name was Clarissa; I
fell to a Methodist preacher then
known as Lucius…

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Clarrisie searching for her parents Shadrick and Dillie and siblings Tilman, Jackson, Ellis, Patsy, and Sindie

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 21, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PEOPLE.
My father's name was Shadrick: my
mother's name was Dille; my brother's
names were Tilman, Jackson and Ellis; my
sisters' names were Patsie and Sindie; mine
is Clarrisie. We were owned by John
Clayton in Picken county, S. C. They all
were sold to a man named Mealie B ggs.
Any information…

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Clasacie Bass searching for her relatives.

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 9, 1881

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my relatives through your valuable paper. My mother's name was Emma Barfield; sister, Ann and Betsy; brother, Randal Barfield. When last seen were in Williamson county, Tenn. Any information of the above named will be thankfully received. My name was Clasacie Barfield but known by the name of Clasacie Bass. My…

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Crecy Stepto searching for her husband George Washington Stepto

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 27, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my husband, George Washington Stepto. He belonged to Dr. McFarlin, of New Orleans. When we were separated, about 34 years ago, we had a daughter, Mary E. Stepto, who is now with me. Any information of him will be thankfully received. Address me at Pittsfield, Texas, in care of Rev. A. C. Culbreath. CRECY…

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D. D. Pugh seeking information about Bonaparte Pugh

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 28, 1878

I wish information of Bonaparte
Pugh, who formerly belonged to
Stephen Davis, Warrenton, North
Carolina. His parents were Daniel
and Nancy Pugh, and his brothers
Peter, Bill and Washington. We
heard at one time that he was in
New Orleans. Address D. D. Pugh,
care Rev. D. A. Williams, Grenanda,
Miss.

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Daniel Gilford seeking information of his mother Juda Mann, brother Isaac Gildord, and sisters Jennie and Rhoda Mann

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED--
by Daniel Gilford, of my Mother
Brother, and two sisters. Mother's
name was Juda Mann, my sister's
name Jennie and Rhoda Mann.
The last I heard of them, they be-
longed to a man named Watson, in
Duly Co., Georgia. Brother be-
longed to Joseph Gilford, who
lived in Henry Co., Ala., his name
was Isaac Gilford. Any…

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David Fleming searching for his father Weldon Flemings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 3, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my father, who went from Sumpter county, Alabama, to Texas. His name is Weldon Flemings. He belonged to one Robert Flemings. He left two sons, David and Richard Moore. Mother's name was Isabella Moore. She belonged to one Robert Moore. Any information of my father will be thankfully received. Address me at Moss…

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David Franklin Shannon searching for his brother James Shannon

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

DAVID F SHANNON— I wish to know where my
brother is, he left here in the spring of 1880. It
was in the month of April he went from here to
Louisville, Ky., and from there to St. Louis, Mis-
souri. His name was James Shannon, but he
sometimes went by the name of James Hardison.
He was preacher of the christian church. He was
dark…

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Delia Roddy searching for her mother Delia R. B. Myrecks's family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 3, 1884

MR. EDITOR--I desire to find my
mother's people, whom she was
separated from about 1845. She,
prior to this time, lived in Ogel-
thorpe [Ogelthorpe] county, Georgia. My mother
was Delia R. B. Myrecks; her moth-
er [mother] was Sarah, two brothers Felix
and Frank. All belonged to Capt.
R. B. Myrecks. My mother's father
was Hal.…

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Diana Livingston searching for her son Henry Livingston

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

May 1, 1875

Information Wanted SYRACUSE, N. Y., Apr. 12th. Mr. Editor: SIR--There is an aged lady in this city by the name of Diana Livingston, who is anxious to learn of the whereabouts of her only son, by the name of Henry Livingston. She heard that he was keeping a saloon in California, and she wanted to know the best method to pursue, and I advised her…

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Dianna Middleton looking for her daughter Jane Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 8, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF JANE
Williams, born in Edenton, N. C. Her
father was named George Williams, her
mother, Dianna Williams ; her mother and
herself were taken to Norfolk, Va , when
they were owned by Wm. Williamson,
chief engineer in the Navy Yard, and by
him Jane was sold to Captain Wm. Ivory,
who took her to Louisianna in 1853.…

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Diney Boaz seeking information about her husband Frank Boaz

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 28, 1886

MR. EDITOR--Mrs. Boaz of Fort-
son [Fortson], La., wishes information of her
husband, Frank Boaz, who went
away from her, here at B. S. Dick-
son's [Dickson's] plantation, two days after
Christmas 7 years ago. He left
here in 1879, and went to New Or-
leans [New Orleans], where he staid awhile and I
got some letters from him and sent…

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Disley Cannon seeking her sister Phillis Pickett

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 6, 1880

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my sister, Phillis Pickett. She
belonged to Joe Pickett and he sold
her to a man named Keaves, and it
was said he was going to Texas,
but I do not know what part of
Texas. Mother had 12 children,
her name was Dinah Pickett. At
the time Phillis left us we were
living in Clarke county,…

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Dock Terrell searching for his son Sandford Terrell

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 21, 1885

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my son, Sandford Terrell. The
last time I heard from him was in
1883, at which time he was in New
Orleans, and I was in Arkansas,
but now I am in Mississippi, ten
miles west of Grenada. Any information
of his whereabouts will be
thankfully received. Ministers
will please read this from their…

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