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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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Add. Patterson searching for his father Evison Rundells

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1880

I left my father when I was a small boy near Columbia, Avil District, South Carolina, and was brought to Arkansas by James Patterson. My mother's name is Amelia; step-father's was Boson William; mine is Add. Patterson. My father, Evis n Rundells, belonged to Larkin Rundells, who was his father. I am the only son father had at the time I left him.…

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Rev. S. T. Hickers searching for Rev. C. Gelber

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 20, 1880

DEAR EDITOR– I wish to inquire for Rev. C. Gelber, who belonged to the Tennessee Conference two years ago. He preached about three years on the Cumberland Furnace circuit, and White Bluff circuit. He was sent by the bishop in 1866 to the Memphis circuit. We have not heard from him for a year or two. Any information of him will be thankfully…

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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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Lucy Hunt searching for her relatives, including John Hunt Sr. and John Hunt Jr.

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my relatives, Martha Hunt, John Hunt, Sr.; John Hunt, Jr., and Sarah Hunt. We all lived in Lexington, Ky. I was brought to Texas during the war by Robert Metcalf, and lived in Brenham, Texas. Any information of them will be gladly received by addressing me at Richmond, Texas, in care of Rev. A. C. Culbreath. LUCY…

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Lydia Wilkins (formerly Lydia Gordon) searching for her mother Rachel Gordon, father Harrison Carter, step-father, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 27, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for mother, father, brothers and sisters. Mother's name was Rachel Gorden; sister's, Susan Gorden; brother's, Anderson Gorden; own father's, Harrison Carter; stepfather's, Luke Gorden. We all belonged to Tom and Sallie Gorden, in Nansemond county, Virginia My name at that time was Lydia Gordon. Address me at Vaiden,…

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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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Rev. James McHenry (formerly James Dewprew) searching for his sister Emaline Dewprew, brother-in-law Oughtaway Johnson, and relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 25, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to make some inquiry for my relations through our most comendable paper. One sister named Emaline Dewprew was sold to one Daniel Dewprew, her husband was named Oughtaway Johnson. They went from Lexington, Oglethorpe county, Ga., to Memphis, Tenn. William Dewprew also be- longed to Daniel Dewprew. Sarah and Louisa and Larry…

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Baptist Martin looking for his father Dick Martin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 11, 1881

MR. EDITOR: My father's name was Dick Martin. He went to Canada from Louisiana about the year 1848 He belonged to Duncan Walker, on Bayon Lafourche. If any one who reads this knows him, please address BAPTIST MARTIN. First African Baptist Church, New Orleans.

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America Liggins searching for her father Pat Robinson, her mother Mima, and her siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 4, 1881

DEAR EDITOR--I desire information of father, mother, brother and sister. Father was Pat Robinson. mother Mima, and grandmother Sarah Robinson. My sister Amanda and I were twins, and were stolen by an unknown man and brought to Columbus, Miss., and sold to Billy Winston, a bank keeper. We were raised by Winston's driver and wife--Emanuel and…

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Isaac Galley searching for his mother Nelly Thomas and siblings Charles, Deliade, and Amelia Galley

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 28, 1881

MR. EDITOR—I wish to know the whereabouts of relatives. I have a mother, one brother, and two sisters. Mother's name was Nelly Thomas; brother, Charles Galley; sisters, Deliade and Amelia Galley; they may have changed their names since I left them. I left mother and sister Deliade on the Mason farm, fifteen miles from the city of New Orleans.…

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Mrs. Lucinda Smiley seeking Allen and Finetta Ellis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 21, 1881

MR. EDITOR: Mrs. Lucinda Smiley wishes to find her sister and brother-in-law, Allen and Finetta Ellis. When last heard from they were in Kansas City a year ago. Address, P. H. Smiley, care of Rev. W. B. Avery, Oswego, Kansas.

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Sarah Williams searching for her parents Peter and Melia

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 23, 1889

MR. EDITOR: I wish to find my mother and father. Mother was named Melia. She belonged to Mr. James O'Neal, of the Parker's estate. The sheriff took Mr. O'Neal back to Bibb County, Georgia, and put him in the penitentiary and I was sold in Macon and brought to Texas, by a man by the name of John McGuire in 1861. Father's name was Peter. He belonged…

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Jefferson Buell searching for Reverend Wesley Fluter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 21, 1889

Mr. Editor: Will you please inquire for Rev. Wesley Fluter. He was a member of the West Texas Conference. His sister, Eliza Cobb, asked me to inquire for him. It has been five or six years since I heard from him. He was then out West, up above Fort Worth Tex. Any information will be appreciated. Address JEFFERSON BUELL. Hubbard, Tex.

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Isabella Dunlap searching for her mother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 25, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I want to inquire for my mother, who was sold from me when I was a baby, in North Carolina, somewhere near Raleigh She was sold to speculators by Addis Lockard, and was supposed to have been carried to South Carolina. She left two children, Isabella and Green; and she had a baby in her arms named Matilda, and was first bought from…

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Jessie Mitchell searching for their father Ben Mitchell (or Ben Dotson), step-mother Patience Burton, and siblings Nancy, Tom Burton and Howard Burton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 2, 1888

MR. EDITOR: I want to find my people: Father's name was Ben Mitchell or Ben Dotson, used to belong to Mr. Adam Richmond My mother died when I was so young that I don't remember her. Father then married again; his wife's name was Patience. She belonged to one Frank Burton. There were two children by my mother, myself (Jesse) and Sister Nancy and two…

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Mrs. Christina Thompson searching for Robert Hall and John Hall

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 20, 1888

I am inquiring for some of my people, John Hall; his father is Robert Hall, who was taken from below Columbus, South Carolina, thirty-eight years ago by Jesse Goodwyn and his Son-in-law, John Ross. His aunt, Christina Thompson, and Primas Thompson, his uncle, are living near New Iberia, La., and are anxious to hear from some of them; his aunt has…

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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.

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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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Angelina Atwood seeking her sister Harriet Caroline Smith (formerly Harriet Caroline Russell) and brother-in-law Mr. Hartwell Smith

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 14, 1881

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to find my sister and her husband. Her name before her marriage was Harriet Caroline Russell; Mr. Hartwell Smith married her. They left here in 1865 to go to Kentucky, and I have not heard from them since. Our mother's name is Henrietta Russell; sister's name is Malinda Stephens. Mother and sister Malinda both have died since…

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Mattie Grant seeking her father Isaac Sligh, grandfather Richard, grandmother Matilda Williams, and uncle Edmond

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 7, 1881

DEAR EDITOR:— I wish to find my relatives. My father was Isaac Sligh, his father was Richard, his last name I do not know. Father belonge to Jacob Sligh in South Carolina, Newberry District. My mother is Sarah, she belonged to Richard Clay, she is with me. My uncle Edmond belong to Dr. Clark in South Carolina. I am named after my grand mother…

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Mrs. Mary Jane Randolph searching for her mother Mary Ann McMullen, father Rich, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 28, 1888

MR. EDITOR—My father's name was Rich, but was called Bob. He was a free colored man. My mother's name was Mary Ann McMailen. There were seven children of us: Mary Jane, General, Louisa, Millie, Andrew, Lucinda and Sammie. I think we were separated from mother and father at Alexandria, La., bought by a man named Dempsey, who was killed shortly…

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Mattie Stevenson seeking their uncle Casey Allen, sister Susan Woodfolk, and mother Jenny Millington

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 21, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I would like to inquire for my people whom I left in Georgia. My uncle whom I left in Fort Valley was Casey Allen, one sister named Susan Woodfolk, her husband's name was Robert Woodfolk. Sister and brother lived in or near Fort Valley. Mother was Jenny Millington, my step-father Wallis Millington. He was pastor of some church near…

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Jennie Crawford (formerly Jane Jones) seeking her relatives, including her parents Joe and Phoebe Jones

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 21, 1888

MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for my relatives. I was born in Virginia, Hanover county, and belonged to Mary Randall Thornton. Her brother, Luschea Price, raised me. When I was thirteen years old I was sold by Ben Pollard to Mr. Lampkin in Richmond, Va. Lampkin was a Negro trader and he sold me to Mr. Hill, who brought me to Charleston, S.C.…

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C. L. Crump searching for his grandparent's relative

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 30, 1881

Mr. Editor--By reading the SOUTHWESTERN some time in April, I saw an inquiry of a woman who said she was moved by John P. Crump, who lived within fifteen miles of Richmond, Virginia. That was my old master's name; all of my kin people came from that way somewhere. It may be some of my grandmother's or grandfather's people. My grandfather was…

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