Josephine Williams looking for her mother Millie Purkens

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 5, 1877

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INFORMATION WANTED,--Of Millie Pur-
kens, who had two children, Josephine and Hen-
ry. We all lived together in Jackson parish, La.,
some time between 1850, and '60. After Millie
Purkens was sold to Mr. Windingbough her two
children was taken to Texas. Pastors please read
this to your congregations. Any information
concerning her whereabouts, will be thankfully
received by Miss Josephine Williams, care of A.
M. E. church, Mobile Ala.

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Josephine Williams searching for her mother, Millie Purkens, from whom she was separated when Millie was sold.

Date
April 5, 1877
Searcher Location

Mobile, AL

Searchee Location

Jackson Parish, LA

TX (Texas)

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Margaret Strolle

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"Josephine Williams looking for her mother Millie Purkens ," The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA), April 5, 1877, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/498

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