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Richard Turner searching for Henry Louis
Southwestern Christian Recorder (New Orleans, LA)
March 9, 1882
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for Henry Louis. The last account
I had of him he was preaching in
behalf of the Zion Methodists. He
lived at Chattanooga, Tenn., in
1875. He supplied a circuit
between Chattanooga and Rome, Ga.
or at Rome. He is a son of Mariah
Thomas. She is living with inquirer
and brother of Henry…
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Richard Robinson seeking his wife Sinnie Robinson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 27, 1887
MR EDITOR -- I am inquiring for my wife, Sinnie Robinson; I left her in Culpepper county, Virginia. We belonged to Mr. Braeston Crap. She had seven children; my oldest was named Francis and one named Silvey; and a step daughter named Adeline Coleman. She had five boys, named Bennett, Howard, John, Dallas and Rufus. Dallas, Howard and myself were…
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Richard Mattis seeking information about his father Thomas Mattis and his sisters Charlotte and Margaret Mattis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 2, 1885
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PEO-
ple. I came away from Charleston,
South Carolina, when but a boy in 1865.
and have been in New York ever since
I am living in Brooklyn now, where I have
been for fifteen years past. My name is
Richard Mattis and I have of had two sis-
ters in Charleston, S.C. Their names were
Charlotte Mattis and Margaret…
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Rhiney Bird searching for her sons Cherry and John Walden
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 24, 1884
INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Cherry and John Wal-
den, sons of Rhiney Bird, of Eastman,
Georgia. Any information of them will be
thankfully received by their mother. Ad-
dress, Rhiney Bird, care Rev. D. G. Wil-
son, Eastman, Ga.
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Reverend Willis Greenwood searching for his brothers Anderson Fountain, John, and Charles
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 16, 1880
DEAR EDITOR— I wish to make some inquiries about my friends. I was born and raised in Warren Co, Ga., by Arthur Muncrief I have three brothers that were carried to Macon Co , Ala., with myself by Dr. Henry Lockhart. We lived on the Chattahooche river a few years and then I was moved out of the Lockhart family to Henry Co., and lived with Sam…
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Reverend Simon Evans searching for his parents Benjamin and Bettie Purnell
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 14, 1889
Mr. Editor: I wish to inquire for my relatives. They used to go to the Pusset Chapel M. E. Church on the Eastern Shore, in Worchester county, Md. They went the names of their owners. My father's was Benj. Purnell, and mother's was Bettie Purnell. My brothers, Elven and Jno. Purnell. Sisters' names were Rachel, Grace and Sarah Purnell. If any one…
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Reverend Samuel Ginyard searching for his wife's brother John Young
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 31, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I desire information concerning my wife's brother, John Young. My wife is named Margaret. John Young used to live in Kansas. The last we heard of him he belonged to J. W. Lock, in Sumter Co., Alabama. Henderson Pierson, my nephew, I left in Meridian, Miss. We used to belong to Silas Ruff, in South Carolina. Millie Donald lived in…
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Reverend R. A. Fletcher seeking the mother of Mrs. Adeline Allison (formerly Adeline Sheels)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 19, 1888
MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for the mother of Mrs. Adeline Allison. Her name was Adeline Sheels. Her mother's name was Hannah Sheely. She was taken from Nashville, Tenn., two years before the war by traders to Louisiana, and she wrote to Nashville, Tenn., ten years ago, but the letter was not received. Any information will be gladly received. …
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Reverend P. H. Wade sharing knowledge on the whereabouts of Green Hicks
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 1, 1887
MR. EDITOR-I noticed an inqury for Green Hicks, of Bedford county, Tenn. I know Green Hicks, he lives in Nashville, Tenn. I have written to a friend there for his address. But if the inquirer will send any word to my care at Alamo, Tenn , for Hicks I will see that he gets it. Rev. P. H. Wade, Box 23, Alamo, Tenn.
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Reverend O. Watrous searching for soldiers from the 96th U. S. C. T. infantry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 9, 1889
Rev. O. Watrous wants to find some of the soldiers of the 96th U.S. colored infantry, so he can get his pension. He wants to find especially, Frank Smith, Co. I, Sarene Sanders, Lem Williams, James Alfon. Please address Rev. O. Watrous, Brenham, Texas.
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Reverend John W. Hill seeking his brother Charles E. Hill
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 8, 1888
MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my brother, Charles E. Hill. The last time I heard from him he was in Huntingdon, Carroll county, Tenn. Our father's name was James H. Hill, and is now dead. There were six brothers and two sisters. Any information concerning them will be thankfully received. Address Rev. John W. Hill, Clinton, Henry county,…
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Reverend Isaac Harville searching for his mother Julia Harvill and his siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 27, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for lost friends. My mother first belonged to Ned Harvill. Her name was Julia Harvill, and she had five sons and three girls. Sons were Jim, Joe, Young, Sam and Isaac. Jim and Joe I believe are dead. They were sold to Sam Harvill in Georgia. Sister Hannah was sold to C. K. Brown. His widow carried her to…
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Reverend H. P. Coulter seeking his family, including his father Henry Couter (formerly Henry Turntine)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 10, 1887
MR. EDITOR-I want to inquire through your valuable columns for my people. My grandfather's name is Billy Shurn, my grandmother Milley Sheppards, formerly belonged to a man by the name of Wm. Shurn, Grandfather's former master. Sheppards was the name of grandmother's master. Their children were Lucinda Sheppards, Sicily Sheppards, Henry Coulter,…
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Reverend Grey searching for the family of his mother-in-law Dinah Flowers (formerly Dinah Simon)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 22, 1888
DEAR EDITOR— I want to find the whereabouts of my mother-in-laws relations. Her father's name was Samuel Young, and her mother Nancy Young. When she left them, they had six children, four boys and two girls. The boys were Samuel,* Ben and Stepney, the other one was so young we cannot remember his name. She had one sister named Dorcas. Ben and…
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Reverend F. G. Wilborn seeking a friend William McNutt
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 28, 1887
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my friend that left here some ago. His name is William McNutt. He has a sister here by the name of Sallie Bronthly and a brother by the name of West Kinet. the last time we heard from him he was in Jackson, Tenn. Any information of his whereabouts will be a favor to us. Address Rev. F G. Wilborn, Kilmichael,…
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Reverend Daniel Lewis (formerly Daniel Martin) seeking his sisters Eliza and Lucinda
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 14, 1881
DEAR EDITOR: I desire some information about my people. I left them near Warrenton, in Fauquier county, Virginia. Their names were Eliza and Lucinda. Our mother was Patsy. We belonged to John Martin. I was sold and brought to Louisiana by a speculator. In Virginia they called me Daniel Martin, but I now go by the name of Daniel Lewis. Tidings of my…
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Reverend Benjamin Foster searching for his wife Eliza Foster and children
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 2, 1880
MR. EDITOR— I wish to inqurire for my wife and children, whom I left in Claiborne Co., Miss, 17 1/2 miles from Port Gibson. We used to belong to Dr. Foster in 1863. Me and my wife parted about seven years before the war, but we still lived on the same place. I was sent from there to Morgan's Salt Works and I stayed there five months. I was carried…
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Reverend B. M. Taylor searching for his sister Maria Walker (formerly Darkens Taylor)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 25, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to find my sister through your paper, by which many thousands have been able to see each other again. Her old name was Darkens Taylor, but she afterward went by the name of Maria Walker. She had, including myself, four brothers—Sam, Peter and Jeff; and a sister—Amy. A sister and mother are dead. We all belonged to to Louis…
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Reverend A. A. Lacey searching for Emma Saunders
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 7, 1889
Mr. Editor: I wish to find my daughter, whom I have not seen for many years. Her name is Emma Saunders. She is 19 years of age. Her mother, Harriet Saunders, is stopping at No. 704 St. Ferdinand street, New Orleans, La. Any information of her whereabouts will be thankfully received. Address Rev. A. A. Lacey, 545 Bagatelle street, New Orleans,…
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Rev. William Chapman looking for information about his brother John Chapman and sisters Sarah and Francis Chapman
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 22, 1897
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my brother John Chapman and
my two sisters, Sarah Chapman and
Francis Chapman. We were owned
by a man named Joe Chapman, at
whose death we became separated
from each other. Any information
concerning them will be gladly re-
ceived. Address:
REV. WM. CHAPMAN,
Pastor A. M. E. Church.
820…
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Rev. Wesley J. Gains searching for Reuben Evans
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 28, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Reuben Evans, who bought himself from
Robert Toombs, (ex-Confederate General,) in
1843. He was seen in Philadelphia in October,
1865, by Rev. W. H. Gains. Address
REV. WESLEY J. GAINS,
Columbus, Ga.
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Rev. Walter Maddox searching his mother Rebecca and siblings Daniel, Luke, and Nelly
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 12, 1877
I desire information concerning
my kindred. My mother was named
Rebecca, two brothers named Daniel
and Luke, and a sister named
Nelly. They lived in Alabama,
then in Georgia for eleven years,
then they were taken to Louisiana by
Dr. George Maddox, and they had
that name, Maddox. I have
heard that one of my brothers
was…
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Rev. Wade Hamilton seeking his father Joe Simon Hill, mother Betsey Hill, and sisters Fanny and Margaret Hill
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 27, 1881
MR. EDITOR—I wish to make some inquiries for my kindred father and mother and two sisters. My father's and my name Joe Simon Hill, mother's name Betsey Hill, sisters names are Fanny Hill and Margaret Hill. We all lived in Houston, had a house rented from Mr. Bradly. Sister Fanny was bound out in Huston, and mother moved to New York, and there she…
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Rev. W. H. Smith searching for his son Frank Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 23, 1895
Information wanted of my son,
Frank Smith. I sent him down to
Swaine, Washington county, Miss.,
last March 1894, to stay with his
grandfather, Major James. He left
there some time last year and he
has not been heard from or seen
since. He is about 18 years old
and has one small eye. Any information
of his whereabouts will
be…
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Rev. W. H. Edwards seeking information on his brother Rev. W. E. Edwards
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 31, 1900
Information wanted of my bro-
ther, Rev. W. E. Edwards. He was
transferred in 1895 to Arkansas,
since which time I learned he was
in Tenn. In fact I received a let-
ter from him in 1898, at which
time he was in the Tennessee con-
ference, and have heard from him
since. Any information will be
gladly received by his mother…
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