Rosean Letcher searching for her son Jerry Able

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 26, 1877

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I desire information concerning
my son, Jerry Able. We formerly
belonged to Robert Able, Red Mill
City, Kentucky. I was sold to Bill
Matney, a negro trader, about 18
years ago. My name now is Rosean
Letcher. Address me, care of Rev.
A. M. Gregory, Waco, Texas.

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Rosean Letcher searching for her son, Jerry Able, who was formerly enslaved by Robert Able.

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Lost Friends Ad

Date
April 26, 1877
Searchee Location

Waco, TX

Kentucky

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Bonnie Loden

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"Rosean Letcher searching for her son Jerry Able," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), April 26, 1877, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed April 20, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/1250

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