William Lewis searching for his parents Bill and Nancy (or Jennie)

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William Lewis, a colored man, has written to the Sheriff from Nashville Tennessee for information about his people. He was born in Abbeville District and his parents belonged to David Glymph. His father was named Bill, and his mother was named Nancy or Jennie. His master had a son named Benson. His father was a tall yellow man He was sold a few years before the war to a man named Barns, who carried him to Columbia. Afterwards he was sold several times. He is now anxious to hear something about his people. His address is William Lewis, 405 Taylor Street, Nashville, Tenn.

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