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    • Changed name appears in ads in which the person placing the ad suspects that the person they are searching for changed his/her name after emancipation or following a marriage. It also refers to instances in which the person placing the ad has changed their name after emancipation or marriage. Formerly enslaved people changed their names to distance themselves from their enslavers.

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A woman, formerly called Martha Syms, seeking her relatives Thomas, James, Daniel, Rachel, and Luvenia McIntire

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 27, 1887

I wish to inquire for my relatives whom I left in Savannah, Ga, viz: Thomas, James, Daniel, Rachel and Luvenia McIntire. I was brought away by James Syms. I then went by the name of Martha Syms. If any of the above are yet alive please address me at Ocean Springs, Miss., in care of Rev. N. Cannon. Ministers of Georgia M. E. Conference will please…

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A. B. Dickson searching for his grandparents Austin and Dilsa Dixon and the three children they were traveling with, Caroline, Vigil, and William

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 31, 1884

MN. Editor-Allow me to in-
quire for my people. I left them
in Rutherford, Tenn, in 1849. They
belonged to D. C. Dement; he died
and they were sold to James Flem-
ing. Their names were Austin
Dixon and Dilsia Dixon. They had
three children with them, Caroline,
Virgil and William. The last I
heard of them they were living with…

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A. B. Townsend seeking information on an unidentified sister

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED--of his
sister by A. B. Townsend of St. Louis
Mo.. She was reported as married to a
man by the name of Thomas Bush.
There was a small legacy left her. Any
information will be thankfully received.

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A. J. Cooper searching for his father Clay Finner and his uncle Jacob Finner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 13, 1885

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for the following parties: My
father and uncle; my father is
named Clay Finner; my uncle's
name is Jacob Finner. They for-
merly [formerly] belonged to Joe Finner, in
Tippah county, near Ripley, Miss.
The last I heard of him he was in
Aberdeen, Miss. My mother's
name was Aime Finner, and when
she…

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A. J. Sims searching for his father Solomon Sims and brother Moses Sims

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 6, 1886

MR EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my father and brother. We left Mississippi, Panola county. My mother is named Betsy Syrous, at that time her name was Betsy Carroll; the oldest girl was named Dilley Sims, the others were Moses Sims, Palmyra Sims and myself, Andrew Sims; father was Solomon Sims, and belonged to Tony Sims; my brother's father was…

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A. Johnson searching for his sister Betty Brown

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 5, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my sister, born and raised in
Simpson county, named Betty
Brown. She left the year the war
elosed with her young master, Sam-
uel [Samuel] Brown. Father went by the
name of Brown, but changed his
name to Edmond Johnson. Broth-
ers [Brothers] were Jackson, Wesley, William
and Aaron Brown; sisters…

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A. Lemons (formerly Eliza Gardner) searching for her brothers Richard and Samuel Gardner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 29, 1885

MR. EDITOR---I wish your aid in
finding my brothers, Richard and
Samuel Gardner. My name was
Eliza Gardner; we lived in Balti-
more [Baltimore], Maryland, and at that time
my brother Samuel followed steam-
boating [steamboating]. There was another brother
of us but I cannot remember his
name. I was a nurse at a hotel
with a Mrs.…

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A. W. Harvey looking for Jacob Edwards (formerly Jacob Koakley)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 23, 1895

INFORMATION WANTED. -
Of Jacob Edwards, who used to be Jacob Koakley. His mother's name was Ann Koakly. The oldest sister was named Abbey. The last time I heard of them (Jacob especially), they were somewhere in Georgia. Any information of them will be thankfully received by A. W. Harvey, Pine Level, Ala

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Abner Green (formerly Abner Briant) searching for his mother Sophia and his siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 10, 1882

MR. EDITOR: I desire to find my mother and her three children; there were four with myself, three boys and one girl. Her name is Sophia, and she belonged to Harty Briant, of Natchitoches parish, La. My name is Abner Briant, sister was Isabella Briant, and brothers Andrew and Isaiah. I am now going by the name of Abner Green, after my father, Jim…

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Adam Roberts searching for his brother Manuel Roberts and sister Louisia Roberts

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 18, 1887

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire through your valuable paper for my brother and sister. My brother's name is Roberts and we called him Dock for short. My sister's name was Louisa Roberts. They went off in the year 1867 from Industry, Austin county, Texas. They went off with a man by the name of Bedford Cartwright, who was their stepfather. It may…

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Adeline Bell searching for her sister Mary Ann Washington (formerly Mary Ann Graham)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 5, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Adeline Bell wishes to find her sister,
Mary Ann Washington, formerly Mary Ann
Graham. When last heard from she was in
Ohio. Any information of her will be joy-
fully received. Address
ADELINE BELL,
No. 2 James' Court,
…

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Adeline Renfro (formerly Adeline Villars) searching for her mother Rachel Villars and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 12, 1883

DEAR EDITOR:--I wish to find out the whereabouts of my relations. My master's name was Abner Villars. My mother's name was Rachel Villars; my brothers and sisters was Fannie, John, Tom and Charity Villars. I left them in Tennessee, five miles below Bolivar. My name then was Adeline Villars, but by marriage it is now Adeline Renfro. Address me at…

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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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Agnes Collins searching for her three sisters Nannie, Patience, and Julian

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 29, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I desire to inquire
for my relatives that I left in
Franklin, Tenn., during the war.
Three sisters, Nannie, Patience and
Julian, who belonged to Mr. Ellis,
of Franklin. My sister Nannie's
husband used to belong to a Mr.
Ployd; she had four children when
I left Franklin for Louisiana, Sarah,
Mag, Eliza and Mary. When I…

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Agnes Harden searching for her siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 28, 1882

Dear Editor - I desire to inquire for my sisters and brothers whom I left in Bedford, Kentucky. We belong to Mr. Lindsey Bains. Brothers were John, Wash, Jim and Dudley; sisters were, Mary, Francis, Mealia and Harriet. I was the youngest of all. After the death of the old man Susan Bain married and became Susan Harper, she was the eldest. Elizabeth…

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Aimy Finner seeking her father Henry Clay Finner and uncle Jacob Finner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 7, 1881

DEAR EITTOR- I wish to inquire for my kin folks, father and uncle. My father is Henry Clay Finner, and uncle Jacob Finner. I was sold to Parson Cooper near Hickory Benton, Co, Miss. Four of us was sold, Susan, Margaret. John and Ann. Mother was Aimy Finner before she was sold, afterward we went by the name of Cooper. We were sold in 1858. Address…

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Albert Butts looking for information about his brother William Henry Butts (also known as William Henry Jackson)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17th, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY BRO-
ther. He goes by the name of William
Henry Butts, or William Henry Jackson.
We parted at the battle of Antietam. Also
of my uncle by the name of Dick Jackson.
Address, Albert Butts, 202 Nassau St.,
Brooklyn, New York.

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Alex Foeman (formerly Alex Hunter) seeking information about his brother Lazarus Evines (formerly Lazarus Hunter)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 26, 1896

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my brother Lazarus Hunter. He
goes by the name of Lazarus
Evines. His father's name was
Luke Hunter. Mother's name was
Penny Hunter. There were five
children, Tonettes, Rutha, Lazarus,
Alex and Mandy. All of us were
sold to Gray Little, and Lazarus
was sold to Dr. Boyeton, who carried
him from North Carolina…

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Aley Pruett (formerly Aley Carr) searching for her son William Frago

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 8, 1883

MR. EDITOR: William Frago left this place in time of war. His mother belonged to Sewell Carr, and was then Aley Carr, but is now Aley Pruett. The boy left with Gen. Paine. His mother and sister, still living, would like to know where he is. WM. BRYANT, Gallatin, Tenn.

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Alfred Dorvard searching for his brothers John Tucker and Payton Tucker

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 11, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: Please inquire for my two brothers. We use to belong to Mr. Wm. Tucker. We lived in Virginia six miles from Lynchburg. My older brother was John Tucker; my youngest brother was Payton. Mother was Sallie Tucker; father was Payton. He belonged to a man by the name of Mr. Elared. He owned a tobacco factory. My name is now Alfred…

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Alfred Yancey (formerly Alfred Venable) searching for his seven brothers and one sister

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 8, 1885

I have seven brothers and one
sister. I left them in Granville
county, North Carolina in 1839. We
all belonged to a lawyer named
Abraham Venable. Mother was
named Pinkey and father Joshua.
My brothers were Monroe, Addison,
William, Dock, Alexander and
David Russell, and sister was
named Julia Smiley; she was named
after a…

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Alice Ann Dungill (formerly Alice Ann Moore) looking for her aunt Rebecca Cornel or uncle Aaron Moore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 30, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY AUNT
Rebecca Cornel, or my uncle, Aaron
Moore, or any of their friends--George
Smith, George White, Alexander Settles
or any of the Rivers', all of whom lived in
Clarksville Tenn., during the war. My
aunt may have changed her name by mar-
riage since that time. My father's name
was Clark Moore. He died in the army.…

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Alice Bell (formerly Alice Walker) searching for her mother Kate and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 13, 1888

MR. EDITOR:—I wont to inquire for my people, from whom I was taken when quite young. We lived in South Carolina, near Greeneville. I was so young I can't remember anything about it, but I am going by what was told me. Mother was Kate, and belonged to Mr. Oliver Barrett. He moved away and turned her over to Mr. Haseclaw. I had three brothers: Joe,…

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Alice Dorden (formerly Edna Thompson) seeking her sister Melvina Adline

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 26, 1888

DEAR EDITOR— I want to inquire for my sister Melvina Adline. Our mother's name is Channia Mills and my name is Edna Thompson; my sister Melvina Adline. She has a son by the name of Green, daughter named Mattie, and her husband named Kyler Reed; he was a local preacher. I left her at Chechebo, Ala., 1868. I parted at Mick Hartly ferry. My name is…

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Alice Holston (formerly Alice Martin) searching for her brothers Henry and Samuel Smith

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 10, 1889

Mr. Editor: My wife wishes [undecipherable] inquire for her two brothers. [undecipherable] used to belong to Simmons. [undecipherable] mother's name was Mary [undecipherable] Martin. She used to be n [undecipherable] Alice Martin, but now she is n [undecipherable] Alice Holston. Her brothers [undecipherable] named Samuel and Henry S…

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