Mary Jane Jackson (formerly Mary Jane Parks) searching for her parents Henry Young and Melinda and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 8, 1886

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MR. EDITOR- I am anxious to learn the whereabouts of my people. We were separated while in Kentucky, near Lexington. I was sold to Fealing Parks, and mother, two brothers and two sisters were sold to Mr. Fulgum, who brought them to Fayetteville, Tenn. Our father was left in Kentucky. His name was Henry Young; he belonged to Window Nancy Higgans. Mother's name was Melinda. Two brothers, William Henry and Edward; two sisters, Sarah and Bettie Fulgum. My name was Mary Jane Parks; I am the oldest daughter. Since I married my name is Mary Jane Jackson. Any one knowing anything of their whereabouts will do a great kindness to write me at Bentonville, Ark., or Rev. W. R. R. Duncan, presiding elders, Van Buren, Ark.

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Mary Jane Jackson, formerly Mary Jane Parks, searching for her father Henry Young, mother Melinda, brothers William Henry and Edward, and sisters Sarah and Bettie Fulgum.

Subject

Lost Friends Ad

Newspaper

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

Date

July 8, 1886

Searcher Location

Bentonville, Arkansas

Searchee Location

Lexington, KY

Fayetteville, TN

Contributor

Chris Byrd

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"Mary Jane Jackson (formerly Mary Jane Parks) searching for her parents Henry Young and Melinda and siblings," The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), July 8, 1886, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 7, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/1915