Jones Blackwell searching for his father Thomas Blakewell and uncles

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 20, 1888

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MR. EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my people. Father's name was Thomas Blakewell. My uncle's name was Stephen Blackwell. Joe Blackwell and Peter Blackwell left Nashville to go to Illinois. They all left me in Nashville, Tenn., about 1861. Any information will be thankfully received. Address Jones Blackwell, Roseneath, Miss., Yazoo Co.

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Jones Blackwell searching for his father Thomas Blakewell, and his uncles Stephen, Joe and Peter Blackwell. Joe and Peter left Nashville, Tennessee for Illinois in 1861.

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To the Editor

Date
September 20, 1888
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Roseneath, MS

Searchee Location

IL (Illinois)

Nashville, TN

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Lena Lannutti

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"Jones Blackwell searching for his father Thomas Blakewell and uncles," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), September 20, 1888, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4443

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