Solomon Oliver seeking his siblings James Uskeg and Phoebe Matthews

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 8, 1881

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DEAR EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my kinsfolk whom I left in Franklin county, Tennessee. I have one brother James Uskeg, one sister Phoebe Matthews. Sister belonged to Launts Matthews. France Matthews was a local preacher of the M. E. Church, and had two brothers Austin and Dick. My name was Solomon Matthews, and my wife was Millie. Address SOLOMON OLIVER. Marlin, Texas.

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Solomon Oliver is seeking his relatives from Tennessee. His wife was Millie, sister Phoebe Matthews, and brother James Uskeg. Phoebe was formerly enslaved by Launts Matthews.

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To the Editor

Date
September 8, 1881
Searcher Location

Marlin, TX

Searchee Location

Franklin County, TN

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Hannah Pfeifer

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"Solomon Oliver seeking his siblings James Uskeg and Phoebe Matthews," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), September 8, 1881, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4299

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