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James J. Rapied seeking his family

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 13, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ----- I wish to inquire
for my kin folks. My first master
was Mr. Johnston, of Petersburg,
Virginia. When I left my folks I
was eleven years old. Sister's name
was Lucy White ; brother's, Frank
Ralston Johnston. Please address
me at China Grove, Miss.
JAMES J. RAPIED.

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J. C. Crannell searching for his brother Jeff Crannell

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 19, 1881

DEAR EDITOR --- I wish to inquire
for my brother Jeff Crannell. He
left this place in 1874. He wrote
to me from Sabinal, Uvalde county
Texas, after that he went to Waresville,
and sent me his photograph and
asked for mine. I sent it to him in
1879. He said he was going to
Arkansas. Whether he went or not
I do not know. He…

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Andrew Jackson McMear searching for his grandmother Matilda Hogan and his brother William Henlery

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 20, 1880

DEAR EDITOR- I wish to inquire for my people, whom I left ten years ago in Aberdeen, Monroe Co., Miss. My grandmother's name was Matilda Hogan, brother's Wm. Henlery. Any information of them will be gladly received. Address me at Chunky Station, Newton Co., Miss. ANDREW JACKSON MCMEAR

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Pauline Harper (formerly Pauline Mack) looking for her father Henry Mack, mother America Mack and her brothers and sisters

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 20, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father, mother, brothers and sisters. Father's name is Henry Mack. He belonged to Albert Shout. Mother's name is America Mack. She belonged to Boom Rally, in Woodford county, Ky. When I was brought to Texas I left a sister, Maria Mack, and three brothers -- Asbury, Martin and Bradford Mack. When I came to…

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Lee Susanberby (formerly Lee Hurshburger) looking for brothers Gordon and Wash and sister Susan Hurshburger

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 26, 1881

DEAR EDITOR -- I desire information concerning my brothers and sisters -- Gordon, Wash, and Susan Hurshburger. When we were all together we lived in Mason county, Kentucky. After the old man Hurshburger died, we were divided among the children. I know that myself, Jordan, and Wash all fell to Lewis Hurshburger, and I don't know what became of…

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J. H. Witherspoon

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 27, 1880

DEAR EDITOR- I wish to inquire
for my uncle, Calvin Dobbin. He
belonged to Lenora Dobbin, of Hall
county, Alabama. She married
William Frierson and moved to
New Orleans in 1848. He left in
Hall county Ala., a wife and two
children- Eleanor Francis and John
Witherspoon. Please address me
at Caledonia, Miss.
J.H. WITHERSPOON

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Rev. Granville Norman searching for his sister Martha (1st of 3 ads placed)

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 27, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my sister Martha, who was sold from us at Jackson, Tennessee, to Tom Boyle, near Boliva, Tennessee. She was seven years old at the time. We all belonged to John Green. Mother's name was Dollie; father's, Granville -- he belonged to Tom Norman, of Whiteville, Tennessee. There were five children -- William,…

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W. D. Davis searching for friends Adline/Adeline Baily and Tommy Kingsbury

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 3, 1881

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my friends, named Adline Baily and Tommy Kingsbury. The first belonged to the old widow White that lived at Buck Snort, Miss., and they went from Mississippi, up on the Pigeon Roost plank road, and stayed there three years, and Tommy went from there to Hernando, Miss., and Ned White sold Tommy to Kingsbury, and…

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Deley Dosa searching for sisters Sarah, Mary, and Margaret and brother James

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 4, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I am Deley Dosa, daughter of Martha Dosa : sisters were Sarah, Mary and Margaret ; brother was James. We belonged to Bill Whers, in Pikeville, Tennessee, and were sold three years before the war. Address me, care of Rev. Thos. Kennedy, Algiers, La.

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Parmelia Scales searching for mother Esther Sponds

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 6, 1879

MR. EDITOR -- I want to learn something about my mother. Her name was Esther Sponds. She was living in Guinett Co., Ga., near Lawrenceville. My name is Parmelia Scales. If found address me at Hillsboro, Coffee Co., Tenn., care of Rev. J. Summerhill.

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Jennie Rutlege searching for her son Lewis Hickerson and daughter Victory

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 6, 1879

DEAR EDITOR-- I want to hear from my son, Lewis Hickerson. When last heard from he was at Como, Panola Co., Miss. His father's name is Harrison Thompson. He left Manchester, Coffee county, Tenn., in 1863. A daughter, Victory, was sold from the same place in 1865, to Dr. Singleton. When last heard from she was at Fairfield, Bedford Co., Tenn.…

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Nancy Smith

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 6, 1879

I wish to inquire about my father,
mother and sisters. Father's name
was Robert Brown ; mother's Anna
Richards ; sisters' Maria and Mary,
and a brother, Silas. I was sold
from Cumberland Co., Va., three
miles from Jamestown. I lived at
Rain's Tavern. I belonged to the
widow Ferguson. Sister Mary
belonged to Warner Price, and was…

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James Prother searching for his brother Dilliard Richardson

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 10, 1881

DEAR EDITOR-- I want to find my brother, Dilliard Richardson. He left here in 1873 I have one sister by the name of Lue Cuner, in Waco, Texas. Address JAMES PROTHER. Marlin, Texas.

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L. S. Deckard (formerly Stephen Burch) searching for his family including father Andrew Burch and mother Eliza

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 10, 1881

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my relatives. Father was Andrew Burch, mother Eliza, sisters Mahala Ann and Clara, Harriet and Lucretia, Thomas, Hillary and William. My old owner's name was Joe Burch, mistress Susy Ann Burch. My name was Stephen Burch and I was sold to a negro trader at Louisville, Kentucky. Address, L. S. DECKARD. Brenham,…

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Salley Burral (formerly Salley Griffett) looking for her son Bob Griffett

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 11, 1880

DEAR EDITOR I desire to find my son, Bob Griffett, whom I left at Liberty, Texas in the year 1837, with John Base. From there he was carried to Kemper Co, Miss. Please address me at Beaumont, Texas. SALLEY BURRAL, formerly Salley Griffett.

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Caroline Wilburn

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 13, 1879

DEAR EDITOR-- I desire to know
the whereabouts of my father,
Orange Hudson, who left Simmons'
Plantation, near Benton, Miss, in
1873. The last letter from him
informed me that he was at Market
Garden, near Stone River, Tenn.
Any information relative to him
will be gladly received. Address
me at Benton, Misss.
CAROLINE WILBURN.

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Mary Brown (formerly Mary Botlow) looking for her son John Batis Botlow and daughter Elisabeth Botlow

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 17, 1881

MR. EDITOR -- I write to inquire
for my son and daughter. His
name is John Batis Botlow. Her
name is Elisabeth Botlow. Our
master was Pierre Botlow. Our
home was on Bayou Deglaise,
Avoyelles Parish, La., near St
Marks. Left my son in Vicksburg,
and my daughter in Frenier. My mistress
name Ancine Laura Botlow.
my youngest daughter…

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Elias Robinson searching for Jinnie Robinson

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 18, 1880

MR. EDITOR -- I desire to hear of Jinnie Robinson. She was lost in Lauderdale county, Tennessee. Her father was James Jones; mother, Nancy; uncle, Menker [undecipherable]; cousins, Sarah and Hannah; Minnie Loucher was an aunt; Jack Gordon, Finny Sims, Frank Hunter and Mose Tucker her uncles; Jane Carter her sister. Address Elias Robinson,…

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Stephen Johnson searching for brothers Bill and Elijah

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 20, 1879

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my brothers Bill and Elijah. They left us in 1864 in Sunflower Co., Miss., and we have not heard from them since. There are six brothers and two sisters, We all belonged to Pitt Gillespie in Sunflower Co., and were named James, Henry, Elijah, Bill, Stephen, Peter, Hannah and Esther. We now go by the name of…

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Morgan and Adeline Cammon searching for Morgan's mother Jennie Bowyer and Adeline's sister Maria Terrel

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 20, 1879

DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to obtain
some knowledge of the whereabouts
of my relations. Mother's name is
Jennie Bowyer. I left her in Fairfield
District, S.C. She used to
belong to Mike Bowyer. Brother's
name was Fred Barker. He was
willed to Wm. Barker, who carried
him to Georgia. Sister Maria Barker
went with him. Sister Lucy
was…

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Alfred Peacock searching for his cousin Emmaline Caloway

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 21, 1879

DEAR EDITOR-- I desire to find my cousin, Emmaline Caloway. She had a daughter, Elmira Olemo. The last I heard from her she was living on the M. N. T. Railroad, at Batesville, Miss., in 1874. Address me at Granada, Miss. ALFRED PEACOCK.

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Gardner Waller

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 24, 1881

DEAR EDITOR : I wish to inquire
for my father. His name is Gardner.
He used to belong to a man
by the name of Kindred, but I
believe by marriage he belonged to
Mr. Jack Walden , in Geoogia [Georgia],
Thomasville county. His wife, who is
my mother, belonged to the Widow
Hall, seven miles from Tallahassee.
Her name was Layton.…

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Mary Von searching for her mother

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 24, 1881

DEAR EDITOR- I wish to inquire for my mother, left in Mississippi about sixteen years ago. She belonged to Von, in Jasper county. I had two sisters and five brothers, Redy, Handy, Peter, Clinton Pickett, September, and Henry Clay. I left to nurse for Tom Grayson. He sold me to a trader, who brought me to Texas just before the breakup. Have not…

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J. G. Webb

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 25, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- I desire to
inquire for my brother, John Lee
Webb, who left here last June and
said he was going to Mississippi
Bottom I have heard nothing
from him sines [since]. My address is
College Hill, Lafayette Co, Miss.
J. G. WEBB

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Maria Freeman searching for her husband William Stokes Dosier and mother Maria Brooks

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 6, 1881

MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire
for my kinpeople, I left them in
South Carolina, about the year 1851
My husband was William Stokes
Dosier, he belonged to Allen Dosier,
a Baptist preacher. I have two
boys, John Wesley Dosier and
Willis Dosier. I was sold from
them by Johnson Lowry to Sam
Watson. Watson sold me to Paul
Delemeyer…

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