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Mary Moore searching for her father Andrew Moore

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 12, 1885

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my father, his name is Andrew Moore, he left my mother, with two children, a boy and girl. I am the oldest, we were then in Navasota, Grimes county, Texas, in 1867. I was then two years old. I will mention some of his brothers and sisters: Lucy and Julia Taylor; Joe and George Taylor. I am very anxious to find my…

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Mary Brown searching for her sisters Sallie, Elizabeth, and Louisa

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 11, 1884

MR. EDITOR-- I desire to inquire through the SOUTHWESTERN for my kin people. In the days when human beings were bought and sold in this chivalrous South my body belonged to Col. T. G. Johnson, of Memphis, Tenn. He kept a hotel and a number of race horses. My body was sold in New Orleans to a Mr. Absalom Gill, in 1843. I then went by the name of…

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G. W. Beaman searching for his uncle Coleman Easell

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 1, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my uncle. I have not heard
from him since the year 1871; he
was then in Concordia parish, Lou-
isiana [Louisiana]. His name was Coleman
Easell; his mother was Hannah
Easell, his father was Joe Easell,
his brother Davis Easell. Please
address me at Pickens, Miss.
G. W. BEAMAN.

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She found her lost brother

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 10, 1885

She Found Her Brother.
Lecturing on the merits of this
paper the other day in Shelbyville,
Ky., we turned to our column of
"Lost Friends," and began to read
the first notice upon whIch our
eyes tell. We had only read a few
lines, when springing up, a lady
said, "That is my brother." So it
was, and so it is daily. The
SOUTHWESTERN…

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Fanny Howtoiel searching for her sisters Charlotte Claw and Jane Philip and brother Henry Williams

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 5, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my sisters and brothers. One
was Charlotte Claw and the other
Jane Philip. Brother was Henry
Williams. I have not seen them
since the second year after the close
of the war. Sister Charlotte was in
Bell county; sister Jane was in
New Boston, Texas, the last I heard
from her. Address me at Negreet,…

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F. J. Yeargin searching for his mother Lovely Goods, sister Silva, and brothers Daniel and Anderson Goods

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1885

MR. EDITOR––I wish to find my
people. I left them in Washing-
ton county [Washington county], Virginia, on the Salt
Works road, twelve miles from
Aviton. My mother was named
Lovey Goods. I had a sister named
Silva, and two brothers, Daniel
and Anderson Goods. I have not
heard from them since 1840. Please
address any information of…

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F.A. Shumpert searching for his aunts Mary Warren and Martha Gordon

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1885

I wish to inquire through your
paper for my two aunts, who lived
in Atlanta, Ga. I heard from them
once since Christmas, but not
knowing the number of the street
they lived on, or any one to direct
in care of, they don't get my let-
ters. Now if any of your readers
know anything of them they will
confer a favor by notifying them…

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F. J. Jennings searching for his mother Mandie's family

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 3, 1885

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for my mother's people at Baton
Rouge, La., My mother live in
Baton Rouge before the war, but
left there when about 16. Her
name was Mandie, she had three
brothers and one sister, and her
husband was Jno. Faulkner and her
sister was Mary Faulkner. She was
Manda Faulkner, and was sold in
New Orleans,…

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Mrs. Franssue searching for her sister Emma Walter

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 23, 1885

Any one knowing the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of my sister, whose maiden
name was Emma Walter, will
please inform me of the same. I
have not heard from her for 15
years; at that time she had married
and was living in Philadelphia.
Any one knowing whether she is
dead or alive will please address
me at No. 329 George street,…

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Emma Senter searching for her father Dan Kirkland

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 19, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my father, whom I left in South
Carolina when a child. His name
was Dan Kirkland, though he was
called Mack for a short name. His
sisters were Nellie and Mollie,
brother Ned Kirkland. My mother
was Harriet Nettler, belonging to
Ben. Nettler, in Fairfield district,
near Camden. Address me at…

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Emma Reed searching for her uncle Calvin Stewart

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 27, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my uncle. I haven't heard
from him in about five years. His
name is Calvin Stewart. He was
down in Mississippi to see his Bro.
Jerry Jackson. He lived in Ar-
kansas [Arkansas] during the war. His owner
was a widow lady, Widow Cook.
He has relatives John Stewart,
Justin Stewart, Bof. Stewart and…

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Emma Griffis searching for her son Malekiah Parr

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 25, 1885

MR. EDITOR––I wish to find my
son. His name is Malekiah Parr,
or Malekiah Hymon; he goes by
both of these names. I have not
heard from him for about six years;
he is living in some part of Louis-
iana [Louisiana], but I do not remember the
place; the last time I heard from
him he said it was six hours ride by
rail from where he…

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Emily Wills searching for her father William Golder, mother Clarissa, and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 10, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I desire to inquire
for my relatives: father, mother,
sisters and brothers. I was quite
young, about 8 years of age. I
think we lived in Maryland. Fath-
er's [Father’s] name was Wm. Golder, and
mother's Clarissa. We lived near a
town called Marion. Father was
born free, his occupation was run-
ning [running] on a boat.…

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Emeline Wren searching for Minnie Lewis

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 9, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to hear
from Minnie Lewis, who lived in
Danville, Kentucy. Her native
home was Lexington. She be-
longed [belonged] in Danville, to Joseph Hud-
son [Hudson]. She had a son, Henry, and
daughters Emeline and Lucinda.
Henry, belonged to Wm. Hudson;
Emeline, to Julia Hudson; Lucinda,
was taken to Cincinnati, by John…

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Elviria Clayton searching for her father Peter Lafrance, mother Jane Lafrance, and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 17, 1885

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my people. I have not seen
them since 1860. My father's name
was Peter Lafrance, my mother's
name was Jane Lafrance; my
youngest brother was named John
Parstco Lafrance, we called him
for a short name Parst; he was sold
in Arkansas before my remem-
brance [remembrance]. My eldest brother was…

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Ellen Stephenson searching for her brother Willis Brooks

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 7, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I desire to in-
quire [inquire] for my brother, Willis
Brooks. He moved to Elmore coun-
ty [county], Ala. He married a daughter of
Eliza Mitchel; and also Emma
Brooks, who was living at Center
Point, Ark. My mother was to go
there last Spring. I don't know
whether she went or not. William
Gracen married Amanda Mitchel.…

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Ellen Nooney searching for her uncle Randall Curugan

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 8, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my uncle. I left him in Georgia.
He belonged to John Curagan, and
his name was Randall Curagan.
My sister Susan belonged to Isaac
Hind, and lived in Augusta. An-
other [Another] sister was Eliza Henderson,
a brother Green Henderson. They
and I belonged to Bob Henderson.
I was Ellen Henderson, but…

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Ellen Blackburn searching for her brother Henry Perkins (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1885

I want to find my brother; his
name is Henry Perkins. We used
to belong to Wm. Perkins, in Car-
roll [Carroll] county, Mo. He sold me to a
Mr. Matlack and he carried me to
Little Rock, Ark. There were three
brothers of us--Henry, George and
Lewis. I was not old enough to
know the sisters names; they were
very small, but I remember…

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Edward Taylor searching for his brothers Reverda, Noble, and William, and sister Charlotte Taylor

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 17, 1885

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my brother and sister; my
father's name was Moses Taylor;
my mother's name was Eliza Taylor.
We were born in Prince George
county, Maryland. Father and
mother left us these––four boys
and one girl––and went off I don't
know where. My brothers' names
are Reverda Taylor, Noble Taylor
and William…

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The editor suggests Mrs. Armstead write to Mr. James Nash for information on her people

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 20, 1884

If Mrs. Armstead will write to
Mr. James Nash, Portsmouth, Sci-
oto [Scioto] county, Ohio. She will proba-
bly [probably] learn something of her people.
EDITOR.

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Eda Pommer searching for her sister Julia Pommer

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 4, 1884

MR. EDITOR--I desire to make
inquiry for my sister, Julia Pom-
mer [Pommer]; the last I heard from her she
was carried to Little Rock, Ark.;
she had been living in Attala co.,
Miss. I had a brother named Adam
Pommer; we were parted in Georgia;
the last I heard of him he belonged
to Dr. Harden. Please address
Eda Pommer, in care of…

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E. Ingraham found his lost relatives

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 6, 1885

MR. EDITOR--Please allow space
in your valuable colums for a
short explanation through the
SOUTHWESTERN : We have found
our relatives that have been lost
for thirty years. We feel happy,
and father is expecting to pay them
a visit soon. Grant that this paper
may find its way throughout the
land, to find lost friends that were…

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Dock Terrell searching for his son Sandford Terrell

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 21, 1885

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my son, Sandford Terrell. The
last time I heard from him was in
1883, at which time he was in New
Orleans, and I was in Arkansas,
but now I am in Mississippi, ten
miles west of Grenada. Any information
of his whereabouts will be
thankfully received. Ministers
will please read this from their…

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Delphy Wilson searching for her father Thomas Jones and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 18, 1884

MR. EDITOR--Please help me to
find my father and kin people. My
father's name is Thomas Jones; my
sisters were named Lucy, Susan
Ann and Sally Jones; Mother's
name is Hannah Jones. They used
to belong to Col. Charles Todd, in
Shelby county, Kentucky; my name
was then Delphy Wilson, my young
mistress' name was Letitia Todd,
married…

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Delia Owen searching for her son Alfred Davis

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 18, 1885

Will pastors inquire among their
congregations for a young man
named Alfred Davis, who belonged
to a Mr. Boyd Smith. He was
taken from home by a gambler, and
was put in the sale yard. Mr. Jas.
Wilson bought him, and took him
to Louisiana. His mother was
named Delia Owen, and had a sis-
ter named Ann Owen. His mother
married a man…

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