Betsy Doods searching for her son Sam Doods

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 15, 1880

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DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my son, Sam Doods. He belonged to Moses Foster, who lived in Copiah Co., Miss. He left home in June, 1862. When last heard from he was in the 58th U.S. Colored Infantry under Col. Preston. Address me at Brookhaven, Miss., in care of Rev. H. May. BETSY DOODS.

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Betsy Doods searching for her son, Sam Doods. He was formerly enslaved by Moses Foster before joining the United States Army. He served in the 58th U. S. Colored Infantry.

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To the Editor

Date
April 15, 1880
Searcher Location

Brookhaven, MS

Searchee Location

Copiah County, MS

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Kristin Bridges

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"Betsy Doods searching for her son Sam Doods," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), April 15, 1880, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/3836

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