Matilda Green (formerly Matilda Harris) seeking her sister Silvy Harris

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 28, 1881

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MR. EDITOR—My maiden name was Matilda Harris. My sister's name was Silvy Harris, she was sold to a Mr. Wathen, Union county, Ky., about 1855. If anybody who reads this knows her please address me at Milan street, between Tchoupitoulas and Water streets, New Orleans, La. MATILDA GREEN.

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Matilda Green (formerly Matilda Harris) is seeking her sister, Silvy Harris. Harris was formerly enslaved by a Mr. Wathen.

Date
July 28, 1881
Searcher Location

New Orleans, LA

Searchee Location

Union County, KY

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Hannah Pfeifer

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"Matilda Green (formerly Matilda Harris) seeking her sister Silvy Harris," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), July 28, 1881, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed April 26, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4170

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