William Davis seeking sister Mary Davis

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 16, 1886

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MR. EDITOR--I wish to make an inquiry through the columns of the SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE for my sister. We both belonged to Mr. Walter Davis, who was our father. We were born and raised six miles north of Oxford, Miss. My sister's name was Mary Davis. I cannot remember our mother's name. My name is William Davis. If she can be found please address Wm. Davis, Bentonville, Ark.

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William Davis seeking information of his sister, Mary Davis. They were both enslaved by their father, Mr. Walter Davis.

Date
December 16, 1886
Searcher Location

Bentonville, AR

Searchee Location

Oxford, MS

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Chris Byrd

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"William Davis seeking sister Mary Davis," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), December 16, 1886, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed September 11, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/2141

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