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Mrs. Julia Christian searching for her children Adeline Matthews, John Matthews, and Obediah Wilkins
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 27, 1889
Any one knowing the where bouts or anything concerning Adeline and John Matthews, former belonging to Squire Matthews, Gonzales, Tex., and has since sided in Houston, Tex., from [undecipherable] place their mother last heard them. Also Obediah Wilkins who formerly belonged to JqL Harris, of Langston, Ky., will co fer a great favor by writing…
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Prof. W. H. Jackson searching for his father-in-law Robert Kirkingdoll
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 2, 1880
DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my father-in-law, Robert Kirkingdoll, whom I left in Calvert, Robertson Co., Texas, in 1876. His wife's name is Eliza. He had a deaf and dumb and one-legged boy named Johnny. He lived on Main street when I left. I got two letters from him in 1878, when Rev. A. R. Norris was pastor, and have written several…
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Charlie Angrum looking for Robert Caston
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 4, 1882
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire about a young man who left here about two years ago. His name is Robert Caston, his mother's name is Salem, and she has not heard from him since he left. Address me at Clinton, La. CHARLIE ANGRUM.
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Bennet H. Forrest searching for Smith Boulet, Elisha Boulet, and Bob Johnson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 1, 1888
MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my mother's brother that she left in Cloverport, Ky. Their names are Smith Boulet and Elisha Boulet and Bob Johnson. Her boother Bob Johnson left there and went to Missouri. Any information from any one concerning them will be gladly received. Address BENNET H. FORREST, Chestnut near Bordeaux streets, New…
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J. W. Terrell searching for their grandmother Louisa Gwin and aunt Sarah Warren
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 25, 1888
MR. EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my grandmother and aunt who were named as follows: Louisa Gwin and auntie Sarah Warren. The last time I seen grandmother she was at West Point, Miss., November 22, 1886, and the last time I seen my aunt Sarah she was at West Point, Miss., August 24, 1885. Aunt lived on the right hand side of the I. C. R. R. going…
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Matthew Thompson searching for his brothers, and aunts Fannie and Sallie
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 24, 1888
MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my two brothers and two aunts. My father was Mat. Witherspoon, and my mother Jane Witherspoon, and belonged to Wm. Witherspoon. We left one of my annts in Natchez, Miss.; her name was Fannie, and Sallie was sold to a man by the name of Lowzeknow, in Franklin county, Miss. Mother had seven children. In 1864 Calvin…
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Elmyra Knight searching for her parents, Jack Keith and Charity, and her siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 20, 1888
DEAR EDITOR:—I wish to enquire for my people. I left my father in Newton county, forty years ago. Father's name was Jack Keith. Mother's name was Charity. She was bought from the widow Harris, by Bird Saffold together with her two children Elmyra and Tanzadia. Mother and I were brought to Harrison county by Robt. Saffold. Sister was carried to…
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John Hawkins Gibson looking for his brother Israel Carr
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 17, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—My brother Israel Carr, deaf and dumb, went off from this place with a man by the name of Northcraft, a jail contractor, at the time of the exodus to Kansas. Northcraft claimed to live in San Marcos and wanted Israel to stay at his house, do the marketing, etc. I have since written to Northcraft without any reply. Israel had lost the…
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E. Spann searching for Peter Irving
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 10, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my wife's uncle, Peter Irving. He left Dallas county, Alabama, in 1870. He left his father, mother and three sisters and one brother there. Father's name, Harry Irving, mother's Polly; sisters, the oldest Adline White, the next Chacklet Irving; brother's Wyley Irving. Since that time they moved from Dallas…
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Charles Edward Hudson searching for his father Richard Hudson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 14, 1889
Mr. Editor : Please inquire for my people. My name is Edward Hudson. I was born in Russell county, Ala., in 1855, but was raised in Columbus, Ga. My mother, aunt and two uncles, belonged to a family named Hooper, who formerly lived in Crawford, Ala., and removed to Opelika. My father, Richard Hudson, emigrated from Columbus, Ga., to Liberia,…
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Hanson Brisco searching for his nephew Alfred Freer
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 31, 1889
Mr. Editor: I want to inquire for my nephew. His mother is named Kitty Brisco, and his name is Alfred Freer. The last time I heard from him he went to Shelby county, Texas. This was in the year that peace was declared. Address Hanson Brisco, care of Lucy Smith, Fairmount, Grant parish, La.
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Mrs. Fanny Singleton (formerly Fanny Young) searching for her mother Mary Mitchell
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 17, 1889
Mr. Editor: I want to find my mother. I left her in 1884, in the month of February. She lived in Davis Bend, Warren or Adams county, Miss. My mother's name when I left her was Mary Mitchell, but she wrote me that she was going to get married, so it may be changed. My name was Fanny Young when I left home, but since that I have married, and my…
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Ed Collins searching for his father Ned Collins
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 17, 1889
Dear Editor: I wish to inquire through your paper for my father. His name was Ned Collins. He lived at Douglassville, Texas, but now he lives in North Arkansas. Any information will be thankfully received by ED COLLINS. Walnut Hill, Ark.
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Casswell Jones seeking his father Briden Jones, mother Betty Howell, and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 01, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for kindred. My father is Briden Jones and belonged to widow Jones in North Carolina, Wake county. My mother's name is Betty Howell. She belonged to Thomas Howell, and was sold to Robbin Williams, and he carried me to Tennessee about 30 years ago. I staid there until 1869, and came out to Mississippi. I have 4…
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Mrs. Charlotte Rebecca Farrar (formerly Charlotte Rebecca French) seeking her mother Eliza Ann Lancaster
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 15, 1881
MR EDITOR: I am the daughter of Eliza Ann Lancaster. She married a Mr. Moses French, so he was my father, and my name is Charlotte Rebecca French. My grandparents on mother's side were named Richard and Jemima Lancaster My uncle is named Richard H Lancaster, and his wife's name was Sarah, and he did live in Alexandria, in Virginia, in the year…
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Handy Gales searching for his cousin Ross Thomas
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 29, 1881
MR. EDITOR—I desire to inquire for my cousin Ross Thomas. The last I heard from him he was in Washington county, Miss. Also, my Aunt Hettie Worker, her husband Frank Worker, and their son Frank. Also my uncle Rene Thomas, wife Fanny, their three boys Moses, Aaron and James, and girls Silva and Nina. They went to Mississippi bottoms in 1868 with a…
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S. H. Cannon searching for his brother-in-law Patrick Ware
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 26, 1889
Dear Editor: I wish to find my wife's brother. His name was Patrick Ware. He left Lake George, Yazoo county, Miss., in 1881, and said he was going to Deer Creek. Last heard of him in 1885; he was in Louisiana. His mother is Matilda Scott. His sisters were named Nancy, Lucy and Jossie. His brothers were named George, Ely and Milton. Any…
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Clara Foltz searching for the family of her father Mitchel Oliver
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 3, 1881
DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my father's people. He used to belong to Mr. Andy Oliver, and was named Mitchel Oliver. He was sold to Dan Sally just before the war. Mother was Julia Oliver, and she had thirteen children—five boys and eight girls. Mother died during the war, while I was quite young. I was given to my young mistress Jane when she…
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Charlotte Roberts (formerly Charlotte McGown) seeking her brother Daniel
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 27, 1881
DEAR EDITOR— I wish to inquire for a brother that was taken from me shortly after the war. He was taken from Smith county, Miss., and carried to Texas. We all belonged to Richard McGown. Our mother was dead, died before the war, our father was called Daniel Duke, and my brother was called Sandy, but his name was Daniel. He was carried to Texas by…
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Naro Gillespie searching for their siblings, including their sister Mary Ann and father Charles Walker
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 20, 1881
DEAR EDITOR— I wish to enquire for my people, mother. father, sisters and brothers. Mother was married twice. By her first husband William Price she had four children. Her name is Hannah Price. The name of the four children are Sarah, Mary Ann, William and Harriet. Harriet is dead and left seven children. I knew three of them, Levi, Bifle, Jerry…
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Mrs. Rebecca Hunter searching for her son Adolph Jackson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 5, 1889
Dear Editor: I wish to inquire for my son, Adolph Jackson. He left here in 1881, and the last I heard of him he was in San Antonio. He is my only son. His sister's name is Sarelda Perry. I am a lone widow, and I am getting old. When he left I was widow Butler, and now I am widow Hunter. I have his daughter, Isabella Jackson. Any information will…
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Toney Span searching for his sisters Louisa and Rosetta Potts
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 23, 1888
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my sisters, whose names were Louisa Potts and Rosetta Potts. They used to belong to Major Potts. I have not seen them since I was a boy; that was in Memphis, Tenn. Soon after the war. My name is Toney Span. After the war we all went by the name of Span. Address Toney Lee, Bastrop, La.
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Robert Pervier (formerly Robert Tipton) searching for his children Jerry, Ben, Algrea, and Washington
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 6, 1881
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my children Jerry, Ben, Algrea and Washington. I left them near Selma, Alabama, in 1866. Washington's wife was Caroline, and she lived on Parrot place near Marion. Sintha was left on John Tipton's place. Her husband was George. I was known in Alabama as Robert Tipton. Address me at Lake Providence, La. ROBERT…
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J. Jordan seeking his wife's parents Cain Washington and Phebe
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 22, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my wife's kinfolks. Her father was Cain Washington, and her mother, Phebe. They belonged to to Mr. Perry G. Russell. They had nine living children, the oldest Mary, William, Abby, Sallie, Lawrence, Henry, Dinah, Lizzie, Washington. They left here the first year after the surrender. I have heard from them but four…
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Prince Holmes searching for his mother Rhodia Holmes and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 6, 1890
Mr. Editor: Please inquire for my mother, sisters and brothers. I left her in Russel county, Ala., in 1870. I have not seen them since. Her name was Rhodia Holmes. She had three sons, Rheubin, Barmia and Harrison Holmes; and two daughters, Cora and Beulah Holmes. I left them a a place known as the Chilan Plantation. Please write me, Prince…
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