J. H. Holden (formerly Joseph Waddle) seeking his father Holder Waddle

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 23, 1881

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father. I have not seen or heard from him since 1852. I left him eighteen miles from Shreveport, La. His name was Holder Waddle, and my mother Tener Waddle. I am his oldest son and my name is Joseph Waddle. By marriage I fell to Ann Scoot, who married David Hester. David Hester was killed in Shreveport ;…

J. J. Bradford searching for Ben Milsap

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 19, 1885

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for Ben Milsap, the son of Nancy Milsap. The last I head from him he was at Baton Rouge, La. I wish the pastor of the church at Baton Rouge to read this to his congregation. Address, G. M. Bradford, care Rev. M. Cooper, Heidleburg, Miss. [The right name of Bro. Bradford is not G. M., but J. J. Bradford.—ED.]

J. S. Payne searching for his father Solon, mother Wainia, and brother Jefferson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 17, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my relatives. Father was Solon, mother Wainia; youngest brother, Jefferson, was sold a year before the war, with father and mother, and they where in Arkansas when last heard from. They were sold to speculators. At the old home John, the oldest, myself, sister Nancy and William were left, belonging to Mr. Payne, in…

J. T. Henry seeking his mother July Henry

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 24, 1883

MR. EDITOR:—My mother July Henry lived in Hamilton county, Tennessee, not Texas, as printed May 3. J. T. HENRY Dayton, Tenn. WEIMER, Texas, 1883.

J. W. M. Abernethy seeking Prof. L. W. Miner's relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 14, 1881

MR. EDITOR: I wish to ascertain the whereabouts of any or all of Prof. L. W. Minor's relatives or family. He died Nov. 5, 1880, at Hempstead, Texas, while acting principal of the Colored State Normal School, located at the above named place. His salary was $1200 per year. Some money business has fallen to me in consequence of his death, and I am…

J. W. Mabry searching for their aunts and uncles on behalf of their grandmother Mary Carson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 3, 1889

Mr. Editor: I wish to inquire for my people. I have never seen them, but for the sake of my old grandmother, who wishes so much to hear from her children, I publish this. My grandmother's name is Mary Carson. Her oldest son was named Simon Moore. Her four daughters were, Matilda Garson, Charity Hill, Irene Dillard, and Mollie Carson. Last heard of…

Jacob Stewart searching for his mother Susan Stewart

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 11, 1880

MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for my mother, Susan Stewart. She belonged to Robert Berry, lived in Maryland and moved to Georgetown, D. C. Father's name was Richard. I was brought from Baltimore to New Orleans by a trader named Wilson, and sold in 1856. I left mother in the the trader's yard. Sister Mary Elizabeth and brother Charley, who was a…

Jake Piper seeking his wife Maley Piper and child

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 28, 1881

MR. EDITOR— I desire to inquire for my wife and child. Wife was Maley Piper, and belonged to a Mr. Filmore. The last I heard from her she was living in Crockett county, Texas. Address me at Cotile, La. JAKE PIPER.

James Benecke searching for relatives of Moses Newton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 15, 1889

Dear Editor: I was requested to write to you for the purpose of obtaining information in regard to the family affairs of one Moses Newton, who died on September 3, 1875, in your city residing at the time of his death on St. Andrew between Liberty and Howard streets. His sister lives here, and is interested in knowing whether or not at the time of…

James Davidson found his daughter Miss Lena Davidson

The State Ledger (Topeka, KS)

April 13, 1894

James O'Brien Finds Wife Remarried

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

January 8, 1881

James R. Marshall searching for Isabella Adams

People's Advocate (Washington, DC)

April 10, 1880

James W. White searching for his mother and siblings, including his sister Betty Posqually

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 22, 1880

MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my folks. I left mother in Aberdeen, Miss., when I was quite a boy. Father's name was Bob White, commonly called Free Bob. He died the first year of the war and left a girl, Jane White, my sister, with mother. Bob White, my brother, belonged to Bob Ellis, who lived about nine miles from Columbus, Miss., and was a…

Jeff Frierson reuniting with his wife Mary Burt

The Tennessean (Nashville, TN)

September 25, 1903

Jeff Thomas seeking his mother Ann, brother Dick Madison, sisters Fannie and Eliza, and uncle Madison

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 25, 1881

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire of my kinfolks. Mother's name was Ann. She belonged to M. J. Murrel, and I left her in Mississippi, Marshall county. She was sold to Ben Cottrall. I was carried to Arkansas by Col. Redmon. Brother's name was Dick Madison; sister's Fannie; uncle's Madison; and and sister Eliza. Address me at Wallisville, Texas, in…

Jerry Ashford searching for their parents Center and Julia Gibson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 12, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire father and mother. Mother's name was Judia Gibson. She belonged to Steve Gibson. Geo. Ashford swapped her to Gibson. Father's name was Center Gibson. I left them with Steve Gibson, in Fairfield district, South Carolina, about twenty years ago. Please address me at New Prospect, Choctaw Co, Miss. JERRY…

Jesse Minette seeking their brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 5, 1888

DEAR EDITOR— I want to find my brothers. We all used to live near Holly Springs, Miss. My father's name was Tom Menette. Brothers were Tobias, Samuel, Boliet and Reuben Boliet. My name is Jesse Minette. Address Rev. P. V. Crawford, Maysfield, Wilson Co., Tex.

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…

Jim Wilcox searching for his parents Katie and Jack Wilcox

Southwestern Christian Advocate, (New Orleans, LA)

December 27, 1888

MR. EDIOR:--My name is Jim Wilcox, and my mother's name was Katie Wilcox. She lived in Georgia. She belonged to John L. Wil- cox [Wilcox]. My father's name was Jack Wilcox; he belonged to Tom Wilcox. If you hear any news of them please let me know and God will bless you. Tell all howdy. I remain yours truly, JIM DONOLDS, Groesbeck, Tex.

John Brown searching for brothers-in-law Jake and Harrison Hutcherson

The Dallas Express (Dallas, TX)

January 13, 1900

John H. James Finds Wife Elizabeth Matthews Remarried

The Davis Budget (Davis, IL)

March 9, 1878

John H. Jones reunites with wife Elizabeth Matthews

The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer (Wheeling, VA)

February 11, 1878

John Jordan searching for son John Jordan

Freedmen’s Record (Boston, MA)

June 1866

John Robins seeking his mother Reherther Francher

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 20, 1881

DEAR EDITOR— I wish you to enquire for my mother, Reberther Francher, who in 1860 belonged to Dr. Jefferson miner, Richmond, Virginia, Gray street, between Fourth and Fifth. She was the mother of five children. Annie, John and Walter were sold in Alabama. Address First M. E. Church, New Orleans. JOHN ROBINS.

John Sattarwhite looking for Howard Sattawhite (Sattarwhite)

The Loyal Georgian (Augusta, GA)

March 3, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED, OF HOWARD SATTAWHITE, was in Sa- vannah [Savannah] when last heard of. He left there some time in November last for Grahamsville, S. C. He was a drummer in the 1034 regiment, U. S. O. T. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully, received by his father at this office. JOHN SATTARWHITE