William Watson searching for his parents Clam and Eliza Watson, and his siblings Malinda Watson and Elijah Isaiah

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 22, 1880

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MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire for my people, whom I left in Houston, Texas. Father's name was Clam Watson; mother's, Eliza Watson; sister's, Malinda Watson; brother's, Elijah Isaiah. We belonged to Duncan Linton, of Houston, Texas. Please address me at Weimar, Texas, in care of Rev. John T. Hill. WILLIAM WATSON

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William Watson searching for his father Clam Watson, mother Eliza Watson, sister Malinda Watson, and brother Elijah Isaiah. They were formerly enslaved by Duncan Linton.

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To the Editor

Date
July 22, 1880
Searcher Location

Weimar, TX

Searchee Location

Houston, TX

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Kristin Bridges

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"William Watson searching for his parents Clam and Eliza Watson, and his siblings Malinda Watson and Elijah Isaiah," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), July 22, 1880, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4046

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