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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.
Alice Rebecca Lewis (formerly Nee Jackson) searching for her mother Martha Jackson and aunts
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 5, 1882
Information wanted of my mother, Martha Jackson, a mulattress who belonged to Judge Lomocks, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and was sold in the year 1855. When last heard of was in Columbia, Mississippi, and keeping a millinery store. She had three sisters (octoroons, viz: Serena Jackson, born February 13th, 1849. Henrietta Jackson, born September…
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Allen Abanatha (formerly Henry) seeking his mother Selle and brother Nelson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 20, 1887
MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire through your grand paper of my mother and brother who I have not seen for thirty years. I left them in the State of Mississippi, I don't know what part. My mother's name was Selle; she lived with a man by the name of John Isam. My brother's name was Nelson. My name then was Henry, but now Allen Abanatha. I was taken…
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Allen Curley (formerly Henry Herne) seeking his mother Kate Herne
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 19. 1888
MR. EDITOR—Allen Curley, used to be Henry Herne; mother Kate Herne, sold to Goodman, speculator. Used to live with his mother at Holly Springs, Miss. Have not seen or heard of her since the war. Address Paris, Henry county, Tenn, Elk Horn P.O.
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Almira Shepherd seeking her mother Nan Avon and siblings Jesse, William, Irvine, Jane, and Lucy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 3, 1880
MR EDITOR - I desire to inquire
for my kin folks. My mother's
name was Nan Avon. She lived in
Tallaco, For Smith county, Arkansas.
I had three brothers, Jesse,
William and Irvine. I also had
two sisters, Jane and Lucy. Please
address me at Caney, Matagorda
county, Texas, in case of Green
Baldridge. My present name is
ALMIRA…
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Alvin Steele searching for his mother Sarah Steele and his sister Harriet Steele
The Huntsville Journal (Huntsville, AL)
September 6, 1895
I desire to find my mother and sister,
who use to belong to Mr Angelo Steele.
My mother's name was Sarah Steele and
and my sister's, Harriet Steele. I was
carried from Huntsville to Canton, Miss.
during the war and have never seen or
heard from them until my return
to Huntsville, Aug. 20th in search of
them where I learn that my…
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Amanda Adams (formerly Amanda White) searching for her father John Williams and sister Jane Wallis
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 14, 1886
I wish to inquire for my father and sister. I was separated for five or six years before the outbreak of the war. My father's wife's name was Winnie Massie. Then Mr. Massie's daughter married J. R. White, who brought us to Easton, Sabine county, Texas. My mother had four girls and one boy. I am the oldest girl, that was brought to Texas. My name…
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Amanda Allison (formerly Amanda Shaw) looking for her mother Ann Roscoe
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 11, 1869
Information Wanted of Ann Roscoe, for-
merly lived near Gallatin, Tenn. Belonged
to a Mr. Patton, but was purchased by Thos.
Roscoe, was left with a trader named John
Taylor, who is said to have sold her to South
Carolina. Please address her daughter,
Amanda Allison, formerly Amanda Shaw,
No. 35 North High St., Nashville, care of
Daniel…
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Amanda Banks searching for her sister Mary Eitson.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 10, 1891
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
sister, Mary Eitson. She was sold to a
man in Pin Hook, Mo., by the name of
Ben Johnson. My mother's name was
Sarah Eitson. My brother's name was
Richard but he was generally called Dick.
My mother and I were sold to a man by
the name of John G Scott, at Iron Moun-
tain, Mo. My mother's sister, Matildie
Eitson;…
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Amanda Fields seeking information about her father Joseph Mias
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 29, 1888
INFORMATION WANTED CONCERNING
my father, Joseph Mias He used to live in
Gainesborough, Tenn., and then he left
there for Nashville, Tenn., where we left
him; but since then heard that he moved to
Birksville, Ky. He is an old experienced
blacksmith. He had four of us children:
Rosetta, Amanda, Hannah and Joseph.
We were brought from him by…
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Amanda Jane Bass (formerly Amanda Jane Wilson) searching for her mother Emily Wilson and siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any one inform me of the whereabouts of
Emily Wilson, the mother of Amanda Jane Wil-
son? She belonged to John K. Wilson, who
lived in Montgomery County, Tennessee, four
miles from Clarksville. She was sold and taken
to Mississippi, in 1856 ; or of Eveline Wilson,
who belonged to the same John K. Wilson, who,
after…
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Amanda Jane Prince searching for her mother Charlotte Whiteside and siblings Jesse Whiteside, William Henry Whiteside, George Washington, Penny Green, Owa Penny, Lusinday Whiteside, Julia Whiteside, Mary Elizabeth Penny, and Louisa Penny
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 10, 1885
MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my people. I left them on the
road in a city by the name of Bates-
ville, Mo. My mother, brothers and
sisters's names are: Mother,
Charlotte Whiteside; brothers,
Jessie Whiteside, William Henry
Whiteside, George Washington,
Penny Green and Owa Penny;
My sisters; names, Lusinday White-
side, Julia…
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Amanda Overton (formerly Amanda Williams) looking for her family, including her mother Martha
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 4, 1881
DEAR EDITOR-- My mother's name was Martha. When I came from Virginia she lived in Lynchburg, Va., belonging to a Bob Morris who was proprietor of Franklin Hotel. I also left two brothers named George and John, also two sisters named Polly and Martha Ann, also two uncles named George and Radford, both of whom were blacksmiths belonging to a Mr.…
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Amanda Smith searching for her son John White
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 20, 1880
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SON.
His name is John White. When he
left me I was living in Columbia County,
Arkansas. When he went away he was
about 16 years old. He has been away 14
years. He is the son of Warren Brantley.
I heard since that he changed his name, I
don't know whether he changed to his
father's name or not. Any one knowing
such…
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Amanda Whitfield (formerly Amanda Straan) searching for her mother, Annie Straan, sisters Hannah, Betsy, Matilda, and Martha Maria, and brothers Columbus and Richard
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 3, 1885
MR. EDITOR — I wish to inquire
for my relatives — my mother, sis-
ters [sisters] and brothers. My mother's
name was Annie Straan; she be-
longed [belonged] to Billie Straan. We were
first brought from Butt's county,
Georgia, and from there to Ala-
bama [Alabama]; from there to Mississippi,
and from there to East Texas, Jas-
per [Jasper]…
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Amelia Brown seeking information of her sister Mary Jane Rice
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 16, 1891
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
sister Mary Jane Rice, who belonged to a
man in Hartford Co, Md. whose name was
Preston. After the war she married a
man in Mississippi by the name of Hen-
ry Middleton, who was a member of Mt.
Bethel Church. Address Amelia Brown
care Laura L Haller, Emmettsburg Md.
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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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Amos Wilder (formerly Amos Philgore) seeking information about his brother George Wilder, sisters Jane and Hannah Williford, and several family members
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 25, 1886
MR. EDITOR. ---- I desire to inquire for my people. I left them in Quincy, Florida in 1861, in Gadson county. My oldest brother went by the name of George Wilder; my younger brother belonged to Foreman and Muse; two sisters, the oldest named Jane, she belonged to William and Jessie Wilder, and she was brought from Florida to New Orleans, La., in…
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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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An unnamed mother looking for information about her daughter Martha Chew
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my daughter, Martha Chew, who was sold
in 1856, in Annapolis, Md. We have not heard
from her since 1862; she was then in Macon,
Ga Her married name is Martha Johnson.
Any information of her whereabouts will be thank-
fully received by her mother and sister, at
No. 237 West Hoffman St,
…
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Andrew Catchem looking for his mother Nancy Ubell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 16, 1891
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
mother, sisters and brothers. My mother
was sold from the Ubell estate to a widow
by the name of Dinkey. My mother's
name at that time was Nancy Ubell, my
oldest brother's name was John Ubell I
am going be the name of Andrew Catch-
em. Direct all my letters to Andrew
Catchem, in care of Rev. S. S.…
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Andrew Jackson (called Deider) searching for his uncle Henry Jackson and sisters Annie and Laura Jackson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 5, 1883
DEAR EDITOR: --I desire to inquire for my people. I had two sisters, Annie and Laura Jackson ; uncle was Henry Jackson. We lived in New Orleans. They called me Deider. We belonged to Henry Crocker. I was put in Foster's trade yard and sold to Mr. Grimes, near the time of the blockade. Address me at Caney, Matagorda co., Texas, care of J.C.…
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Andrew Thickland searching for his uncle Pharah, a man named Plato, his grandmother Nancy Gilbert, and his mother Alsy Gilbert
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 13, 1884
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire
for my uncle Pharah, who belonged
to Michael Gilbert; also Plato. We
are from Barnwell county, South
Carolina. My father is here with
me; his name is Sam Thickland; he
used to go by the name of Sanko
Gilbert. Plato used to live 15
miles below Alexandria, La., where
he was sold to John McGee. 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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Ann Brewers searching for her parents Lucy and Summerset Green and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 6, 1882
MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire for my kin people. I am the daughter of Summerset and Lucy Green. I had two sisters, Mary and Lucy Green. We all belonged to George Mathews, a lawyer, and lived in Cumberland county, Va. I was sold in 1848 for $1,750, and taken to Louisiana. My present name is Ann Brewers, and my home is in Carrollton, La. Should any…
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Ann Brewers searching for her parents Summerset and Lucy Green and her siblings
MR. EDITOR - I desire to inquire
for my kin people. I am the
daughter of Summerset and Lucy
Green. I had two brothers named
John Richard and Summerset
Green. I had two sisters, Mary and
Lucy Green. We all belonged to
George Mathews, a lawyer, and
lived in Cumberland county, Va.
I was sold in 1848 for $1,750, and
taken to Louisiana. My…
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