Mrs. Leana Patrick (formerly Leana Reed) searching for her brother Squire Handy, and sister Priscilla Ferguson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 19, 1880

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MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire after my brother and sister, Squire Handy and Priscilla Ferguson. They were born in Frankfort, Ky. We all belonged to Brutus Clay, Henry Clay's nephew. Priscilla was at Helena, Ark., five years ago, and brother was in Delhi, La. He was at work on the Western railroad. My name before my last marriage was Leana Reed. Any information of my brother or sister will be gladly received. Address Mrs. Leana Patrick, Jeannerette, La.

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Mrs. Leana Patrick searching for her brother, Squire Handy, and sister, Priscilla Ferguson. They were formerly enslaved by Brutus Clay, Henry Clay's nephew. Leana was Leana Reed before her marriage.

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Lost Friends Ad

Date
August 19, 1880
Searcher Location

Jeanerette, LA

Searchee Location

Helena, AK

Delhi, LA

Frankfort, KY

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Kristin Bridges

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"Mrs. Leana Patrick (formerly Leana Reed) searching for her brother Squire Handy, and sister Priscilla Ferguson," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), August 19, 1880, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed September 20, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4026

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