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Wade Hamilton looking for his aunt Juliet

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 1, 1879

DEAR EDITOR : I wish to get
some information of my aunt. Her
name is Juliet. She belonged to
Lewis May, in Louisiana, and he
sold her to a man by the name of
Phillip. I can only think of some
of her children's names: Sigh, May,
Green, Myand, Charley. Elias
is here with me. My father's name
was Bill May and my name was
May, but I…

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George Johnson looking for brother-in-law Houston McLemore

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 17, 1879

Dear Editor - I would like to see
if my wife's brother can be found,
through your paper. His name is
Houston McLemore, and he went
from Meridian, Miss., during the
war with Sherman's raid; left a
father Jim McLemore, mother
Adline McLemore and three sisters
Grace, Caroline and Ellen McLemore.
Will all preachers please
read this…

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Harry King looking for his mother Kitty Slate and sister Betty Slate

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

Mar 27, 1879

MR. EDITOR—I desire to learn
something about my mother and
sister. They lived in Bellfield,
Green county, Virginia, were sold
and bought by Peter Walker.
My mother's name is Kitty Slate,
Sister's Betty Slate. When sold
two sons were left—Harry and
Mandred. If found, address,
HARRY KING.
Oxford, Miss., March 16th, 1879.

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John Prince looking for Tilton Prince (or Tilton Whitehead)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 27, 1879

MR.EDITOR- I left Tilton Prince
or Whitehead, in St. Charles
parish, Louisiana, during the war.
I was brought to Texas by George
Woodruff. My father's name was
Prince Whitehead. I ask all
preachers to make inquiry for the
above named person, and if found
address me.
JOHN PRINCE.
Spring Hill, Navarro county, Texas.

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Leroy Samuel (formerly Leroy McKinzie) searching for his brother Jason McKinzie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 10, 1879

DEAR EDITOR : I wish to inquire
for my brother Jason or any of his
children. He was sold from me in
Mobile in 1848 to Mr. Lagoin, of
Mississippi, then he went by the
name of Jason McKinzie. His
wife was Bettie, his daughter
Josephine. Our mother was Joilett
McKinzie. I was sold to Edwin A.
Glover and brought to Texas. I
now go…

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Tom Taylor searching for his wife Susannah, brother Peter McKinsey, and daughters Harriet and Sally

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 10, 1879

DEAR EDITOR : Please allow me
to inquire for my folks in Texas.
My wife's name was Susannah ;
brother's Peter McKinsey ; the
elder girl's Harriet, the other Sally.
They went to Texas with the widow
McKinney, and lived on the Fulton
road, one mile from Taylor.
Address TOM TAYLOR,
Prairie Station, Miss.

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D. W. Tucker (formerly Dred Hankins) searching for several family members including his sisters Jane, Harrie, Creasy, and Annie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 1, 1879

DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for some of my lost friends - sisters
Jane, Harrie, Creasy, Annie ;
brothers Hartwell, Wilson, Joshua,
Andrew, Marcus, Daniel; nieces
Eliza and Frances Johnson ;
nephews Foster and George Han-
kens. My father's name was Param
Seay. My name was Dred and I
belonged to Matthew Hankins. I
now go by the…

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Henry Wells searching for his mother Beckie Wells and his siblings Charlie and Annie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 10, 1879

DEAR EDITOR : I wish information
about my mother and two
children. Mother's name is Beckie
Wells, brother's Charlie, sister's
Annie. They lived near Pontotoc,
Miss., and left in 1865. I have
heard from them but once since.
They were then in Memphis. I ask
all preachers and friends to make
inquires for them, for I want to see…

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Sebbia McColoach (formerly Sebbia Young) looking for her mother Milly Ann and siblings Rosetta, Ownia, and Charles Young

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 17, 1879

MR. EDITOR - I wish information
about my mother and sister.
I was taken from my people long
before the war, between Rome and
Walker, Georgia. We all
belonged to Mr. Young, and his son
James Young brought me out to
Mississippi where I now live. My
mother's name is Milly Ann,
and sister's Rosetta and Ownia, brother
Charles Young.…

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Miles Proctor seeking information about his four children Eliza, Eliza, Joshua, and Daniel

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 1, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ----- I wish to inquire
for my four children in North Carolina.
One is Eliza, the others are
Eliza, Joshua and Daniel. When I
left they belonged to William Oldes.
Their mother's name was Lydia
Oldes. MILES PROCTOR.

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Jemima Howard looking for her brother Jacob and sister Drusilla

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 1, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- Please allow me
space in your valuable paper to inquire
for my brothers and sisters.
We belonged to Mr. John R. Goff.
of Tucker county, West Virginia.
I was sold to Wm. Elliott, of same
State. My sister Louisia was sold
to Bob Kid, and was sent here to
Louisiana. My brothers' names
are Jerome, Thomas, Jacob,…

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G. W. Taylor seeking information about his brother Ed Taylor

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 7, 1881

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my brother, Ed Taylor. Our
mother was Faunie, older brother
William, sisters Bettie, Mary and
Rebecca. We belonged to Addi
son Manpion. Ed. left us at Rome,
Ga., in 1867. We have not heard
from him since. Address me at
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
G.W. TAYLOR

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Edgar Spencer seeking information about his sister Eliza Cotton

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 8, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ----I wish to hear of
Eliza Cotton. Her brother was Edgar
Spencer. In old times our sister
was named Nancy Spencer.
Our mother, Maria, had those
three children and another named
Matilda ----four in all. I found Nancy
Spencer in Virginia, and I am informed
that sister Eliza is in New
Orleans. Let this letter be…

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Mrs. Eliza Lacy searching for her father John Carter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 8, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- Allow me to inquire
about my father, John Carter,
who belonged to General Dick
Taylor, in St. Charles parish, La.
His wife's name before she married
was Mary Johnson, and had
sons ---- Joseph Johnson and Sherman
Carter, and a daughter, Delia
Carter. The last I heard of them
they were living on the Teche, on…

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Samuel Bennitt seeking information about his son Rufus Bennitt

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 14, 1881

DEAR EDITOR ----- I wish to inquire
for my son ; his name is Rufus Bennitt
and my name is Samuel Bennitt.
The last time I heard from
him he was in Washington City. I
got a letter from him in 1873.
Address me at Enterprise, Miss.

SAMUEL BENNITT.

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Mrs. Katy Reese searching for her unnamed mother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 15, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ------ I desire information
of my mother, sisters and
brothers. Mother belonged to Wm
Taller. Father was Drury. Mother
married John Semmon. When last
heard from she was living in St.
Joseph, Mo. I was then living with
the family of Oscar Newton, Summit,
Miss. Address me at Lavernia,
Texas. MRS. KATY REESE.

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Naro Gillespie seeking information about his father Charles and several siblings (1st of 3 ads)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 15, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ------ I desire to learn
the whereabouts of my father,
mother, sisters and brothers. My
mother married the second time.
Her first husband was Wm. Price,
by whom she had four children ----
Sarah, Harriet, Mary and William.
I was the first by the latter husband,
named Charles. The others
were Monroe, Charley,…

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Barthen Hatch searching for Park, Musliney, Ransom, Jenner, and Minger Smith

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 21, 1881

MR. EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my people whom I left in North
Carolina. I belonged to Jack
Hatch, and he brought me from
there. The names are Park, Musliney,
Ransom, Jenner, and Minger
Smith, Winner Young ; Minner
Gye (belonged to Witter Gye),
Wesley, Apper and Randall Gye.
Address, BARTHEN HATCH.

Allen,…

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Charley Shamberger searching for his brother George Shamburger

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ----- I wish to inquire
for my brother, George Shamburger.
The last time I heard from
him he lived in New Orleans. Also
Bro. Henry Shannon. He lived at
Honey Head Island. Address me
at Chuukey Station, Newton Co.
Miss. CHARLEY SHAMBERGER.

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Ephriam Steward searching for Ephraim McFershier

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
about a young man by the name of
Ephriam McFershier, who was born
in Roberson county, North Carolina.
His mother's name is Lucy
Ann. Her master's name was
McGahie. His father's name was
Jack Fershier. From last report
he had come out to Texas.
Address me, in care of John R. Mills,
Berrian…

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Daniel Sherman searching for his former wives Allie Mason, Sarah Berry, and Bitha Fason and their respective children

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- Please let me
inquire about my relatives, whom I
left behind when I went to Texas.
I came here with a man by the
name of John Mattix. My first
wife's name was Allie Mason. She
had three children with her. The
name of the oldest was Daniel
Monroe Mason, and the others were
named Jesse and Levinia. I left…

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Mary Jane Irwin seeking information about her parents William Alexander Irwin and Sarah Irwin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 28, 1881

DEAR EDITOR ----- I desire to find
my parents ---- Wm. Alexander
Irwin and Sarah Irwin. They
originally from Duck River, Tenn.,
and removed to Salt Works, Ga. I
came to Texas after the fall of
Vicksburg. Please address me at
Austin, Travis Co., Texas.
MARY JANE IRWIN.

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Salley McBride searching for her uncle Jim McBride

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my uncle, Jim McBride. The
last heard from he was in Liberty
county, at or near Liberty, Tenn.
I am anxious to learn of his whereabouts.
Any information of him
will be thankfully received. Ad
me at Calvert, Robertson county,
Texas. SALLEY MCBRIDE.

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Joseph Watkins searching for his brother Jefferson Watkins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to make
inquiry for my brother, Jefferson
Watkins. I left him in Wilkes Co.,
Georgia, with a Mr. Peteek. I had
another brother, Philip Watkins,
with the same people, also a sister,
Caroline Watkins. I was seperated
from them by Mr. Burrel Aplin,
who brought me to Texas. Thomas
Watkins was my father. …

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Alfred Yancy searching for his unnamed siblings, wife, and children

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 4, 1881

MR. EDITOR - - - I wish to inquire
for relatives. My brothers and sister
I left in North Carolina, Granville
county. My children, wife
and I belonged to Jake Gilmore.
Address ALFRED YANCY.
Yazoo City, Miss.

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