James Hewitt searching for his father Addison Devose

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 5, 1879

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DEAR EDITOR: I want to find my father. His name is Addison Devose. He used to belong to Ned Hewitt, in Mansfield, Louisiana My mother's name is Rachel. My name is James Hewitt. There are five brothers of us in Texas. If any one knows anything about him, please write to James Hewitt, in care of Rev. W. B. Pullam, Houston, Texas.

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James Hewitt searching for his father, Addison Devose. He was formerly enslaved by Ned Hewitt in Mansfield, Louisiana. Hewitt's mother is Rachel and he has four brothers.

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Lost Friends Ad

Date
June 5, 1879
Searcher Location

Houston, TX

Searchee Location

Mansfield, LA

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Kristin Bridges

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"James Hewitt searching for his father Addison Devose," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), June 5, 1879, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed May 4, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4563

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