Sister Green wishes to find her brothers Elbert Mathis, Bill Williams, and Mose Williams

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 18, 1885

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I have a letter of inquiry: Sister Green wishes to find her relatives. Elbert Mathis formerly belonged to Nute Freeman, Russell county, Ala. Next brother, named Bill Williams, same, Freeman & Co , third brother, Mose Williams, same as above. The mother of these boys was Mary Freeman; all of Russell county, Ala. The writer of this letter is Julian Green. If you find any of these parties please have them direct their letters to Julian Green, Harlan, Noxobee county, Miss., in care of J. H. Elliot.

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Sister Green wishes to find her brothers Elbert Mathis, Bill Williams, and Mose Williams who were formerly enslaved by Nute Freeman of Russell county, AL. Their mother was Mary Freeman who lived in Russell County, AL as well. This letter was written by a Julian Green on Sister Green's behalf.

Harlan is a historic town in Noxubee County, MS, however its exact former location within the county is unknown.

Date
June 18, 1885
Searcher Location

Harlan, Noxubee County, MS

Searchee Location

Russell county, AL

Contributor

Daniel Runyon

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"Sister Green wishes to find her brothers Elbert Mathis, Bill Williams, and Mose Williams," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), June 18, 1885, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed April 20, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/2564

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