Walker Thornton searching for his mother Lucy Winston

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 14, 1886

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MR. EDITOR -- I wish to find my mother, whose maiden name was Lucy Rogers, afterwaads [afterwards] Lucy Thornton, latterly Lucy Winston. She formerly belonged to Jack Combs, Montgomery county, Ky., was sold from that place in 1861. I have not seen her since; but heard she was in Missouri. Any information as to her whereabouts will be gladly received. Address Walker Thornton, Milford, Ohio.

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Walker Thornton seeking information of his mother, Lucy Winston. Her name was formerly Lucy Rogers and then Lucy Thorton. She was enslaved by Jack Combs and sold away in 1861.

Date
October 14, 1886
Searcher Location

Milford, OH

Searchee Location

Montgomery County, KY

Missouri

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Chris Byrd

Citation
"Walker Thornton searching for his mother Lucy Winston," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), October 14, 1886, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed April 18, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/2121

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