George Knowles (formerly George Bates) seeking his brothers James Bethel and Stephen Fight

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 19, 1888

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MR. EDITOR—I wish to find my brothers, James Bethel and Stephen Fight, and Mary Bates and Malinda Stokes. I left them in DeCalb county, Tenn. My father's name was Woolsey Givens and my sister Sallie Givens. They belonged to Mr George Givens. My name is George Bates My wife is Lou Bates; her brother Gidd Buttoner. I wish to find also Mr. Tom Bailiff and Catt Bates, all of DeCalb county, Tenn. My name is now George Knowles, Bell P. O., Clay county, Miss.

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George Knowles (formerly George Bates) seeking his brothers James Bethel and Stephen Fight. He is also seeking Mary Bates, Malinda Stokes, Mr. Tom Bailiff, and Catt Bates.

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To the Editor

Date
January 19, 1888
Searcher Location

Clay County, MS

Searchee Location

DeKalb County, TN

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Carly Beehler

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"George Knowles (formerly George Bates) seeking his brothers James Bethel and Stephen Fight," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), January 19, 1888, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/4606

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