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Ned Vinson seeking Fanny Davis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 6, 1887

MR. EDITOR.-- I am in search of one Fanny Davis, who belonged to Feril Vinson, but Fanny and her mother, Katie Davis, a daughter of Gid Davis, who maried Ned Vinson belonged to Davis and was brought away in slavery time by Feril Vinson to Texas, leaving a daughter behind on Davis' farm, Hickman county, Ky. Please inquire for said name and address…

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Mrs. Amanda Andros (formerly Amanda Jane Louis) seeking her mother Martha Jane Louis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 22, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my mother; her name was Martha Jane Louis; my master was Jesse Louis; my brothers were George Alexander Louis and Green Louis; my sisters Mary and Henrietta Louis; my name was Amanda Jane Louis. I ask that all ministers read this and help me find my mother. Any information will be thankfully received. Address…

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Elijah Uerill seeking his wife Melisia Uerill, children James, Elija, Martha, and Alice Uerill, and stepdaughter Anna White

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 8, 1887

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my relatives through your paper, whom I left nine miles from Liberty Court House, State of Missouri. I left there in 1860. My wife was named Melisia Uerill. My sons names are James and Elija Uerill; daughters name are Martha and Alice Uerill; one step-daughter named Anna White. I used to belong to a man by the…

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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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James Davenport seeking friends, including his parents George and Sallie Davenport

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 4, 1887

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire through your paper of my lost friends which were left in Virginia: Carrie Davenport and Richard Coben, Mariah Davenport, Tamero Davenport, Dianer Davenport, James Davenport, John and Rose Davenport, George and Sallie Davenport, Mother and father. They were brought away by John Mann. I, James Davenport, oldest son,…

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H. B. Moore searching for his mother, father, and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 4, 1887

MR. EDITOR— Please allow me space in your valuable paper to inquire for my people which I left in Mississippi about the years 1849 or 1850, whose owners were the Gardner family. My father and mother was Phillip and Lucy Gardner; brothers were Anderson, Aaron, Harvy and Phillip; sisters were Ann, Amanda, Delia and Easter. We all belonged to a man…

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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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B. T. Brown seeking their aunt Diana Haynes

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA

July 28, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire through the SOUTHWESTERN for an aunt of mine; named Diana Haynes. She belonged to Wm. Haynes before the rebellion of 1860. Just before the expiration of the war he was forced to Selma, Ala , where she remained until I lost trail of her. Her complexion is of a light brown skin, a medium sized woman. Her husbands name…

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J. H. Turnley searching for his father Gibson Turnley, uncle Hampton, and aunts Rebecca and Martha

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 21, 1887

MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for my father, uncle and two aunts, whom I have not seen since I was a small child. They belonged to Mr. Temple Turnley on the Waterloo road, ten miles southwest of Florence, Ala. My grandmother raised 5 children, 1 boy and 4 girls. My mother was the oldest, I lived with her until death. My uncle Hampton, aunt…

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William Bryant seeking his three sisters and three brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 7, 1887

MR. EDITOR— I have three sisters and three brothers, two of my sisters are named Millie and Charlotta Green. I cannot remember the other's names, though one of my brothers is a preacher. Any information concerning them will be gladly received. Address William Bryant or Rev. S. Belliar, Montgomery county, Texas.

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Manervia Carway searching for her daughter Millie Dortha (formerly Millie Carway)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 26, 1887

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for daughter, whose name was Millie Carway; she was taken away the time of slavery by my young mistress. Her name was Carrie A. Dortha; her husband's name was George A. Dortha; they went to Texas, what part I don't know. Before she married her name was Carrie Carway, and after she married she took my daughter, she was…

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Amy Frances Ushley Jordan (or Amy Butler) seeking her parents Henry and Nancy Draper

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 26, 1887

MR. EDITOR—Amy Frances Ushley Jordan wishes information of her father, mother, brothers and sister. Father's name was Henry Draper, Mother's was Nancy Draper, brothers Charles, Henry and Archie Jordan, sister Louisa Jordan. With brother Charles Jordan I left near Lamar, Miss. I was 10 years old when sold to one Mr. Redman, a Negro speculator, for…

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Elvira Morehead seeking siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 16, 1881

DEAR EDITOR.—I wish to inquire for my three brothers and two sisters. My brothers' names are Duvey, Albert, and William Coleman. Sisters are Julia Ann, and Letitia Coleman. We used to belong to Mr. Thomas Gordon Coleman, in Virginia. Brother William, in 1875 was in Mecklenburg county, Va. Address me at Benton, Miss, care of Rev J. C. Clemens.…

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Sapphira Davis searching for her children Eliza, Clara, Joseph, and Alfred Davis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 10, 1880

MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my children and kinfolks. I had two girls, Eliza and Clara Davis, and two boys, Joseph and Alfred Davis; also a brother named Samuel, and a sister named Jemima Davis. I was brought to Texas by David Newland. Please address me at Jefferson, Texas, in care of Rev. John Jackson. SAPPHIRA DAVIS.

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George Chambers searching for his relatives, including his mother Amy White and father John Chambers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 20, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my people, whom I have not heard from for 14 years. The last I heard from them they were at Cuthbert, Georgia. Mother's name was Amy White; father's, John Chambers; two sisters', Sophronia and Willie; step-father's, Ephriam White. They belonged to Seaborn Thomas. Please address me at Hempstead, Waller Co.,…

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Amerietta Gibson searching for her sister Caroline

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 24, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for a woman named Caroline, who belonged to a man in the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, named Hawkins, who sold her to John Smith, or "Goggle-eyed" Smith, as he was commonly called. Smith took her from the Nation to Texas, and sold her again. The whole family belonged to Delanos before they were scattered and…

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Clasacie Bass searching for her relatives.

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 9, 1881

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my relatives through your valuable paper. My mother's name was Emma Barfield; sister, Ann and Betsy; brother, Randal Barfield. When last seen were in Williamson county, Tenn. Any information of the above named will be thankfully received. My name was Clasacie Barfield but known by the name of Clasacie Bass. My…

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A. Huff searching for their mother, brother, and half sister

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 7, 1887

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people whom I left in Georgia, near Carrollton. My mother's named Susan Borner, oldest brother Freman Borner. I have not seen them since 1857. I want to inquire for Violet Harrison; I left her in Hickstown, Ga. I want to inquire for another, half sister, Violet Harrison. Any information will be gladly received.…

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Reller Ralerfurt searching for his mother, father, brother, and sister

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 7, 1887

MR. EDITOR—Please allow me space in the SOUTHWESTERN to inquire for my people. My father's name was Doublen Spradlen; my mother's name was Eliza Dupree. I have a brother and sister, brother's named Moses and sister's named Malinda. We lived in Oglethorpe county, Ga., 6 or 7 miles from Leciton, which was the county seat. My mother was sold several…

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Mary Jane Weaver searching for her relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans LA)

May 6, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my kin folks—Calvin Weaver, my brother; Billy Weaver, my father. My former master was John Weaver. I left kin folks in Carroll parish, Louisiana; brother Archy Weaver, Lizzie Weaver. My mother, Archy Weaver and Mary Jane Weaver were sold and brought to Texas, likewise Annie, Lucy and Georgiana Weaver. Address me…

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Judy Blythe searching for her sister Millie Sims (formerly Millie Travers)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 8, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I had a sister living in Baltimore, and I couldn't hear anything of her. As I have changed my residence, she probably got the address wrong, so I would like you to put a notice in your paper inquiring for her. Her maiden name was Millie Travers; she has since married a Mr. Sims. I do not know her husband's given name. Please request her…

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J. L. Massey searching for Sipp Felton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 19, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to gain some information of my brother. His name is Sipp Felton, and he was a slave of Wm. Felton, in Macon county, Ga. The last I heard of him he was at Carson Landing, Miss. Our father's name was Robert Felton, and he was a Baptist preacher. I am a local preacher of the M. E. Church. Write me at Memphis, in care of Centenary…

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Ellen Jackson (formerly Ellen Grant) searching for her mother Maria Grant, and siblings Ann, Charlotte Grant, George, Charley, and John Henry

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 19, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I want to know where my mother, two sisters and three brothers are. I was brought out to Texas by a trader, Walter Campbell. My owner was Samuel Ward, who lived on the Liberty Road, Baltimore county, Maryland. Mother's name was Maria Grant, oldest sister Ann and the youngest one Charlotte Grant. My sister, Amanda Grant, died when…

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Marion Weaver searching for their brother Wash Weaver (also Wash Golden)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 19, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my brother, Wash Weaver. He belonged to Tall Weaver, in Lowndes county, about 15 miles from Columbus, Miss. My father was Dennis, and mother Hannah Weaver. The last I heard of father was in 1862. He went by the name of Wash Weaver or Wash Golden. Any information of him will be gladly received. Address me at…

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Letitia Rodgers replying to brother-in-law Rev. James Kellogg

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 11, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for the connections of the Rodgers family. My name is Letitia Rodgers. I came from Virginia in 1845. I had two brothers, Dennis and StephenBurg. I left them in Virginia; Dennis in Rye Valley, Marrian Smith county. Some time since I saw in an issue of the SOUTHWESTERN, the name of one James Kellogg, supposed to be…

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