L. S. Deckard (formerly Stephen Burch) searching for his family including father Andrew Burch and mother Eliza

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 10, 1881

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DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my relatives. Father was Andrew Burch, mother Eliza, sisters Mahala Ann and Clara, Harriet and Lucretia, Thomas, Hillary and William. My old owner's name was Joe Burch, mistress Susy Ann Burch. My name was Stephen Burch and I was sold to a negro trader at Louisville, Kentucky. Address, L. S. DECKARD. Brenham, Texas.

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L. S. Deckard, formerly Stephen Burch, seeking information of his family members including father, Andrew Burch, mother, Eliza, and siblings, Mahala Ann, Clara, Harriet, Lucretia, Thomas, Hillary, and William.

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To the Editor

Date
November 10, 1881
Searcher Location

Brenham, Texas

Searchee Location

Louisville, KY

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Chris Byrd

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"L. S. Deckard (formerly Stephen Burch) searching for his family including father Andrew Burch and mother Eliza," The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), November 10, 1881, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/1602

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