James Haynes (formerly James Walker) searching for his father Cato Walker

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 6, 1881

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DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my father Cato Walker, who belonged to Jim Walker in Texas. My name was James Walker, but all called me James Haynes, because mother was Sally Haynes, and she belonged to David Chisp. JAMES HAYNES. Columbus, Texas.

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James Haynes (formerly Walker) is looking for his father, Cato Walker. Cato Walker was formerly enslaved by Jim Walker. Haynes' mother was Sally Haynes and she was formerly enslaved by David Chisp.

Date
October 6, 1881
Searcher Location

Columbus, TX

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TX (Texas)

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Hannah Pfeifer

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"James Haynes (formerly James Walker) searching for his father Cato Walker," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), October 6, 1881, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed April 25, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4349

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