F. G. Mahoney searching for brother Edward D. Lloyd

The Reformer (Richmond, VA)

January 27, 1900

F. L. Barnes searching for his wife Armeto Barnes

The Independent (Houston, TX)

January 27, 1900

F. Shields searching for his brother A. Dobbins and uncle Samuel Dobbins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 8, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my brother and uncle. Brother, named A. Dobbins; uncle, Samuel Dobbins, and lived at Spring Hill, Tennessee. Uncle was carried off in the time of the war, and I have not heard from him since. Brother left this country for the State of Kansas. Address me at Woodlawn Mills, Tenn. F. SHIELDS.

Fannie Wells seeking her mother Fannie Haman and sister Katie Haman

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 12, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my relatives. My mother's name was Fannie Haman; sister Katie Haman; we moved from Mississippi to Louisiana. I was brought back from Mississippi by my owner Henry Barlow, and left her in Claiborne parish, La., near the Arkansas line. She was taken from Louisiana to Texas, by Dock Haman, and there sold, but I do…

Former enslaver W. C. Templeton searching for James and Rebecca Harris

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 23, 1889

Mr. W. C. Templeton, of 75 Danforth avenue, Jersey City, N. J., is anxious to learn the whereabouts of James and Rachel Harris, who for many years before the war belonged to himself and wife. He heard several years ago that they were living in St. Louis, but he was not then able to look them up. If living, he says, his old slaves are quite…

Former unnamed couple reunites and remarries

Ukiah Republican Press (Ukiah, CA)

November 8, 1878

Frances Fletcher (formerly Fanny Plater) seeking her daughter Levia Ellen Plater

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 11, 1881

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my daughter. She belonged to Denham, in Loudon county, Va, and afterward to a Mr. Brown, of Winchester, Va. Her name was Levia Ellen Plater. I was married to Gerry Plater, her fother. I used to go by the name of Fanny Plater. My daughter is about thirty-one years old. We were separated about twenty-seven years…

Frank Gilmore searching for his brother Charles Gilmore

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 11, 1881

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my brother, Charles Gilmore He left Burleson county, Texas, in 1867 or 1868, and went to Arkansas with Creed Motley and Bradford The last I heard from him, he was in Chicot county. He was married and I heard that he was living fifteen miles above Grand Lake. Our mother was Maria; brothers, Rufe, Irvin, Button,…

Frank Tilghman reunited with remarried wife

The Morning News (Savannah, GA)

September 28, 1881

Frank Wilbon searching for his grandfather Tom Strouder, and uncles Albert and Frank Strouder

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 30, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my mother's kin people. Her father's name was Tom Strouder, and her two brothers were Albert and Frank Strouder. Mother's name was Emily Strouder, but before the war they went by the name of Stowers. We all belonged to John Stowers. Mother left them in Port Gibson and was taken to Mississippi by William Noble. I…

Frink Johnson searching for his brother Albert Cooper

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 12, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my brother, Albert Cooper, who left here two years before the war and went to Texas with a Mr. Cooper. We belonged to Wann Johnson. We had one sister, Eliza Johnson. Mother's name was Mary Cooper. Address me at Hickory Station, Newton Co., Miss. FRINK JOHNSON.

G. B. Wilson looking for Lyons May

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 14, 1881

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to know the whereabouts of a pastor named Lyons May. Five or seven years ago he was preaching on a circuit in Texas. I left there and have not heard from him since. I wish to know whether he is alive or not, and if he is still in the ministry. G. B. WILSON. Monroe, Louisiana.

G. H. E. Fields searching for their brother Joseph Alexander

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 16, 1889

MR. EDITOR: I want to find my brother, Joseph Alexander. He was nicknamed Tody. I have not seen him in eleven years. The last I heard of him he was in Bryan, Tex. Any information will be gladly received. Address G. H. E. FIELDS. Bellville, Tex.

Geo. H. E. Fields searching for his brother Joseph Alexander (formerly Tody)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 5, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire my brother, Joseph Alexander, formerly called Tody. He is the son of Maria Fisher, who belonged to Dr. David Broadenax. He left here about 1870, and we have not heard from him for eight or nine months. Mother's first owner was one Atkinson, and she then went by the name of Annie Maria. Address me at Belleville,…

George Alexand Washington searching for his mother Mary Thompson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 29, 1881

Information wanted of my mother. Her name was Mary Thompson. I was sold when I was ten years old. I was taken from Brookville, Noxubee county. I was sold down in Mobile, Alabama, to a man by the name of Mayor Barry. My name is George Alexand Washington, and one brother was named Scott, one named Governor. My sister was named Puss. She had a burn on…

George Bruden searching for daughter Mrs. Celia F. Shields

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 23, 1897

George Harmon finds wife Sarah Pennell already married

The Morning News (Savannah, GA)

April 2, 1883

George Moore answering Maudy and Sallie Moore's ad

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 17, 1882

MR. EDITOR: One of your readers told me that two sisters, Maudy and Sallie Moore, have been inquiring for their people through your paper, about two or three months ago, but they could not find the paper the inquiry was in. My name is George Moore. Please send me their addresses. Write to me at Pickens Station, Miss. T. H. GREEN.

Georgiana Barton seeking her mother

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

February 22, 1873

Information Wanted. Information is wanted of Mary Ann Barton, formerly of Baltimore. When last heard from, she was in Philadelphia last fall. Any information of her whereabouts will be thankfully received by her daughter, Georgiana Barton, Sacramento, California; address, care of the PACIFIC APPEAL, San Francisco.

Gideon Austin searching for his relatives, including his sister Elsie Violet and brothers George and Anderson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 4, 1880

DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my kindred. Mother's sister, Lucy Bartley, married Richard Alexander ; brother John; brother Dick Bartley. I left my father in Smith county, Tenn., about 30 years ago, I left my sister Elsie Violet in Wilson county, with Mr. Frank J. Anderson. Brothers George and Anderson belonged to a man named Crane, and…

H. A. Williams (formerly Simon Williams) searching for his mother Mary Williams, aunt Hannah Brunson, and grandmother Selia

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 23, 1880

MR. EDITOR— I desire to inquire for my relatives. Mother's nane was Mary Williams. She belonged to William Brunson. Aunt Hannah Brunson belonged to Benjamin Brunson, Jr. Grandmother Selia belonged to William White. They all lived at Monk's Corner, South Carolina. My name then was Simon Williams. I belonged to Benjamin Brunson. Should any of my…

H. A. Williams (formerly Simon) searching for his mother Mary and aunts

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 1, 1888

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people. I left them in South Carolina about thirty-six years ago. My grandmother belonged to William White. My mother was Mary. She belonged to Bill Brunsen. My aunt Hannah was sold to John Denis at Monks Corner, South Carolina, about 1856. I belonged to William White. I had another aunt belonging to the same…

H. B. Burly searching for their relatives Sarah Ann and Ben Clay

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 20, 1888

Hannah and Caesar Mallory looking for their children Lewis, William B. Giles, Johnson, Caesar, and Frank Mallory

True Southerner (Hampton, VA)

March 29, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED. Hannah and Caesar Mallory Desire to learn the whereabouts of their children, LEWIS, WM. B. GILES, JOHNSON, CAESAR and FRANK MALLORY. The parents still live in Hampton Va., where they lived when the above named children were sold. Any information will be thankfully received by the parents.

Hannah Butler searching for her mother Louisa Wallis, father Jacob Wallis, and her siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 9, 1880

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my kin people whom I left near Hampton, Va. Mother's name was Louisa Wallis; father's, Jacob Wallis, Sr; sisters', Mary, Martha, Betsy and Hannah Wallis; brothers', Ned and Jacob Wallis, Jr. Mother's mother was named Mollie, and father's father was named Ned Johnson. Our owner's name was Tom Parker. At his death…