John Alexander (formerly John Leggett) searching for his brothers George and Natha (1 of 2)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 1, 1885

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MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my brothers, George and Natha, who left here in 1862 63, and joined the Union army. They belonged to Simms Leggett, who lived near Foster Creek, Copiah county. Our parents were Henry and Lucinda Darsy. Sisters was Maria, Missouri and Amanda. Father lived in Franklie county, Miss. My name at that time, was John Leggett, but I am John Alexander now. Address me at Bowerton, Miss.

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John Alexander is searching for his brothers George and Natha. They left home in 1862 or 1863 and joined the Union Army. They were enslaved by Simms Leggett who lived near Foster Creek, Copiah County, MS. Their parents were Henry and Lucinda Darsy. Their sisters were Maria, Missouri, and Amanda. His name at the time was John Leggett, but is now John Alexander.

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To the Editor

Date
October 1, 1885
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Bowerton, MS

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Daniel Runyon

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"John Alexander (formerly John Leggett) searching for his brothers George and Natha (1 of 2)," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), October 1, 1885, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/2558

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