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Bettria Ann Lilly searching for her mother Phillis Lilly and brother Frank Lilly

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 9, 1880

MR. EDITOR- I desire to inquire for mother and brother. Mother's name was Phillis Lilly; brother's, Frank Lilly. We all belonged to Mrs Lilly. I was brought to Texas by Bill Davidson, who bought me from Mrs. Lilly. The last I heard of them they were in Corlston. I left them in Aknan, Miss. Please address me in care of Rev. A R Norris at Victoria,…

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Mrs. Lilley Louis searching for her mother Rose Arthage and brother Prince Arthage

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 19, 1880

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my mother, Rose Arthage, and my brother, Prince Arthage. I left them in Lannsboro or Heangesville, Ala. Mother was taken by Mr. Arthage for debts, and I was sold to Mr. Thadeas Mather. Mother had eight children—Silas, Hannah, Barbara, Lucy, Charlotte, Fannie, Lilley and Prince. Address me at Galveston, Texas, in…

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Maria Knight searching for her daughter Emeline Lamlord

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 4, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire of my daughter Emeline Lamlord. She is my sister's child, and left me when I was living with my owners. I want to hear from her. I live seven miles from Aberdeen and have a husband named Barkis Knight. Address me care of my pastor, Rev. Miles Proctor. MARIA KNIGHT

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Margaret Collier seeking Fred Steward and her nephew Sam

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 23, 1889

MR. EDITOR: Please to enquire for a young man around St. Joseph Landing by the name of Fred Steward. The last report I heard of him was to the effect that he had been killed. I desire also to hear of my sister's child, Sam. I have not seen or heard of him since September. It is reported that he is dead. Any information about them would be…

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Mrs. Charlotte Mitchell searching for her brother Henderson, father Davey Jackson, and mother Maria

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 2, 1889

MR. EDITOR: I desire to know of my relations, viz: father's name was Davey Jackson, he belonged to Kit Jackson, mother's name was Maria, she belonged to Thomas Stiff, he and Aunt Lucy Ann belonged to Judge Stiff. I had a cousin by the name of Charity Brown. We were first sold to two Negro traders, named, Jordan and Tolt at Osborne. They…

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John Bothwell searching for his father John and siblings James, Dan, and Mariana Edley

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 17, 1888

I desire to inquire for my people, whom I left in Alabama in 1859. My father's name is John; he was commonly called big John. Mother was named Judie; she died in 1860. There were five children of us, four boys and one girl. The boys were Horace, James, Dan and John. I think all of their surnames were Edley. Brother Horace died in 1866. Sister's…

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Mrs. R. C. Comer seeking her sister Lenorah Jackson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 10, 1888

MR. EDITOR—Permit me to inquire for my sister, Lenorah Jackson. She visits St. Mark's Baptist Church and Winan Chapel Methodist Church. I hope the pastors of the above named churches will read this to their congregations. I visited my mother and sisters in this city during the Exposition, in 1885. I had another sister here by the name of Cilvey…

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Mary S. Montague (formerly Mary Susan Davis) searching for her aunt Nancy Davis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 12, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my aunt. Her name was Nancy Davis whom I left at Hanibal, Missouri, about thirty-five or thirty-six years ago or more. I was brought to Middle, Tenn.,, by a speculator whose name was Frank Witherspoon. I used to belong to James Davis, who married a lady by the name of Ellen Tisdale. I went by the name of Mary…

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Moses Shelton (formerly Moses Hurt) searching for his mother Malinda and sisters Lizzie, Mary, and Maria

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 14, 1889

Mr. Editor: I am anxious to find my mother. The was named Malinda and belonged to Mrs. William Hurt of Richmond, Va. Mother, two daughters, Lizzie and Mary were sold at auction in Richmond, Va., to a Negro trader who took us to Fredericksburg, Va. Another sister Maria and I were sold from there and taken to Greensboro, Ala., a few years before…

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Bettie Lee seeking her siblings Harriet, Eliza, Bob, Sidney, Aaron, and Sarah Jane

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 7, 1889

Mr. Editor: Please allow me to inquire for my people whom I left in Tennessee when I was four years old. My mother's name was Peggie Weir; she belonged to a man by the name of Jimmy Weir. She had seven children, two boys and five girls; Bob and Aaron. My oldest sister's name was Harriet; my name is Bettie; I am next to my oldest sister. There is…

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Sarah Smith seeking her siblings Robert, Thomas, George Washington, Lucinda, Amanda, and Pollie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 26, 1888

MR. EDITOR.—I wish to inquire for my people. My father's name was Simpson Caleham, mother's Hannah Caleham; the names of my brother's and sisters as far as I can remember were, Robert, Thomas, George Washington, Lucinda, Amanda and Pollie. Brother John, Lucinda and I were brought from South Carolina to Georgia, by James Caleham. His father gave…

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Araby Roser seeking their parents Belgia and Betsy Roser

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 26, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my relatives. My father's name was Belgia Roser, mother's Betsy Roser, my brother's name were: John, Burrel and Henry Roser, my sister Florence Roser. They all belonged to J. B. Neclests. I was sold to a Negro trader in Louisiana, my mother was sold five years before I was. I heard that she was in Mississippi.…

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Lucinda Owen searching for her children Archie Martin, Nancy Peter, Ellen, George Washington, and Matthew Martin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 19, 1888

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my children. They used to belong to Mr. Lilburn Foster, Hickman, Tenn. My oldest boy was Archie Martin, and Nancy Peter, Ellen, George Washington and Matthew Martin. Any information concerning my children will be thankfully recieved. Address Lucinda Owen, care Rev. Wm. Payne, Hazlehurst, Miss.

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William Watson searching for his parents Clam and Eliza Watson, and his siblings Malinda Watson and Elijah Isaiah

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 22, 1880

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my people, whom I left in Houston, Texas. Father's name was Clam Watson; mother's, Eliza Watson; sister's, Malinda Watson; brother's, Elijah Isaiah. We belonged to Duncan Linton, of Houston, Texas. Please address me at Weimar, Texas, in care of Rev. John T. Hill. WILLIAM WATSON

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Mary Cook (formerly Mary Gill) searching for her brother and step-father

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 12, 1880

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my brother and step-father. Mother's name is Maria Bradford; father's, Thomas Bradford, and sisters', Harriet and Charity Bradford. I left them in Pickens county, Ala. We all belonged to James Bradford. My last owner was John S. Gill. When I left there my name was Mary Gill. Please address me, in care of Rev. J.…

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Samson Gatson searching for his father Rev. Hamon Gatson, brother Anthony Gatson, and aunt Silvia Walter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 13, 1888

MR. EDITOR. I wish to inquire for my father, brother and aunt. We all belonged to Mr. Charles Carity, who lived in South Carolina, on King street, No. 114. My father's name is Rev. Hamon Gatson; brother's name is Anthony Gatson; aunts name is Silvia Walter; she belonged to Mr. Walter, who lived on Ratlis street, South Carolina. The last time I…

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Sophia Gates seeking her mother Betsy Jones and father Yorkup Staples

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 22, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I left my people in Cooper county, Mo., about the year 1862 or 1863. My mother's name was Betsy Jones; she belonged to the Jones; my father's name was Yorkup Staples, and he belonged to the Staples'. I had two brothers and two sisters, Ann, Priscilla, Merretta and Jacob. Miss Sarah was the daughter of Mr. Jones, and she married a Mr.…

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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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Allen Avery seeking his brother John Avery

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 1, 1888

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my brother, John Avery, whom I left in 1880. He is said to be in Texas. My name is Allen Avery. If you receive any information of the above please address Rev. A. Moore, Shreveport, La.

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Scott Petty (formerly Scott Moore) seeking his mother Beckley Moore, father Ben Payne, and brother Moses Moore

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 9, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my relatives. My mother's name was Beckley Moore; my father's Ben Payne, my brother's Moses Moore. I left them in Smith Co., Tenn., in a town called Rome. After the death of my mistress I came to Texas with Billy Moore, and lived with Dr. Gordon. My name was Scott Moore, but now I am known as Scott Petty. Please…

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Pompey Cooper seeking her sister Mary Taylor

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 12, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I am anxious to find my sister. The last time I heard from her was in July 1878. She was then living in Alexandria, La. Her name was Mary Taylor. Her husband was John Taylor. Her daughter was Jane Taylor. Her mother was Lettie Cooper. Address me, Pompey Cooper, at Meridian, Miss., care Rev. J. C. Houston.

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Adeline Wilth (formerly Adeline Haynsworth) seeking her sister Maria Henrick

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 17, 1887

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my sister, Maria Henrick, who belonged to Mrs. Henrick in Hazlehurst, Copiah county, Miss., and who moved from Hazlehurt to New Orleans, La., in the year 1865. My sister had only one daughter; her name was Fannie Smith. My name is Adeline Haynsworth, and now I go by the name of Adeline Wilth. I am living in…

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James H. Berry seeking officers or seamen from the iron-clad Essex

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 7, 1887

Jas. H. Berry, who served as an ensign and executive officer on the famous iron-clad, "Essex," during the late war, has made application for a pension. He has furnished the Commissioner in Washington with satisfactory evidence, that he was a well man when he entered the service and an injured one when honorably discharged, but the evidence is…

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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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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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