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Deceased describes two different circumstances: 1) ads searching for relatives of people believed or known to be deceased, or 2) an updated ad referring to a person known or believed to be deceased.
William G. Herb looking for Mrs. Douglas Jiggets
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 30, 1915
DO YOU KNOW HER. I want to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Douglas Jiggetts. Her husband was shot and killed here Jan. 9. Address WM. G. HERB, Coroner Steubenville, Ohio.
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Seeking heirs of Dolly Mack
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 7, 1902
Do You Know Them?
Dolly Mack of Springfield, Mass. has
been dead a year. She formerly resided
in Chesterfield county, Va., but has not
been home for many years. She left
much money, and it is now being held
pending the appearance of her relatives.
It is desired to find Mrs. Charlotte
Dabney, wife of Mr. George Dabney,
who was a member…
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C. G. Morgan searching for the relatives of Alexander Robinson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 25, 1899
Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
the relatives of Alexander Robinson,
formerly of Richmond. He died in
Boston, leaving an estate. Write to
C. G. Morgan,
39 Curt St., Boston, Mass.
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Peter Martin searching for his mother Lucy sisters and brother
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 12, 1885
MR. EDITOR. I wish to inquire for relatives. Mother was Lucy Martin; sisters were Ann, Betsy, and Susan Martin, I heard that my oldest sister was dead. My brother was Jerry Martin. When I left them I was 16 years old. I was taken from Flora, Miss., to Columbus, and sold to Dr. Topp in Lowndes county, Mississippi. Mother's husband was Peter…
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Moses Baker searching for his sister Martha
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 12, 1884
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my sister Martha, who was sold from me before the war. She was sold out of Cumberland county, Ky. Our owners were John Milton Baker and Mrs. Polly Baker. Our mother's name was Lisey Baker, one brother Ben. Baker, one sister Sallie Baker. Only four children in the family. My sister Martha was sold to some one in…
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B.L. Nevils informing Mr. Anthony Grifnin that his brother Isam Davenport died
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 15, 1884
MR. EDITOR––Please inform Mr.
Anthony Grifnin, No. 50 Jefferson
street, Topeka, Kansas, that one
Isam Davenport died in Okolona,
Choctaw county, Miss., so I learn,
but I know not when.
B. L. NEVILS.
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Mack Thompson searching for comrades of Burrell Harrison
The National Tribune (Washington, DC)
November 5, 1908
The address of any comrade of Bur-
rell Harrison, a colored solider, who
was wounded at Milliken's Bend in
June, 1863, and died in hospital. It is
desired to ascertain whether Harrison
belonged to the 47th or 45th U. S. C.
T. Address Mack Thompson, Co. E,
National Military Home, Kan.
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James M. Ferguson seeking information about his father Allen Clark
The National Tribune (Washington, DC)
May 6, 1909
Information regarding Allen Clark, a
colored soldier, once a slave of Wm.
Clark, Orange County, Va., who was
killed in the civil war. He ran off from
slavery, and joined the Union army.
His son is anxious to learn his regiment
and all particulars possible. -- James M.
Ferguson, 655 Adams St., Steubenville,
Ohio.
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Thomas Hickison searching for family of Charlie Wilson, deceased
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 16, 1897
Do You Know Them? Charlie Wilson, colored, was killed. He was from either Albemarle or Fluvana Counties. I think his mother's name is Martha and he has a brother whose name is Henry. Money can be secured by them as a result of his death. Address, Thomas Hickison, 672 Cortez Street, Chicago, Ill.
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Harriet Holman (formerly Harriet Switzer) searching for her children
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 8, 1883
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my children, whom I left before the war. There were eight. The boys were Ephraim, Andrew, Milas, Silas, James, Henry and George Washington. My name was Harriet Switzer. I belonged to George Switzer, near Newton, Lincoln county, N.C. Alex Boss, their father, died four years before the war. Ephraim belonged to George…
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Daniel Allen searching for his relatives including sisters Biddy, Lucy, and Sallie Allen
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 16, 1886
Mr. Editor - Please help me to find my lost relations, who were sold from the Allen estate in Richmond, Va. My sisters were Biddy, Lucy and Sallie Allen. Father, Joseph Allen, and mother, Diana Allen, are dead. George Allen's children were Daniel, Washington, Kitty and Henney Allen. Any information will please be addressed to Daniel Allen, care of…
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Sallie Evans (formerly Sallie Scott) looking for information about her relatives including father Wm. Watson and brother Davy Crockett
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 9, 1886
MR. EDITOR --- I desire to inquire through your paper for my relatives. I left them in or near Richmond, Va. My mother's name was Mattie Booker; she is dead. My father was named Wm. Watson. Mother went by her first owner's name, Booker; also, father went by his owner's name; but at my remembrance mother belonged to a Mr. John Morris, who sold her…
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Stephen Jackson (formerly Stephen Alford) searching for his relatives including sisters Milly, Mollie, and Jennie Alford
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 12, 1886
MR.EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my relatives--my mother, sisters and brothers. Sisters were named Milly, Mollie and Jennie Alford. I learn that mother is dead; her name was Diana Alford. I left two or three other sisters behind but I can not think of their names. I was small when I left North Carolina, Walker county. Sister Evaline and I left at…
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Unnamed searching for their brother Charley Sudbury
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 8, 1883
Dear Editor:- I would like to hear of my brother, Charley Sudbury. He left Dyer county in time of the war. He belonged to John Sudbury. He left mother, three girls and one boy-Nancy, Bithey, Amy and Luke. Mother has been dead about two years. I live in the same neighborhood. Address me at Sharon, Tennessee, care of Rev. J. J. Barr.
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Allen Davis searching for his two sisters and brother John Davis.
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 26, 1882
MR. EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my sisters, whom I left in Nashville, Tenn., in 1865. Rosaria Hill, Josephine Davis are their names. I heard of my brother last at Vicksburg, Miss. in 1862. His name was John Davis. All information will be gladly received. Mother's name is Gracey Davis, who once belonged to Robert Cartmell. She died in 1862 at…
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Bennett H. Forrester searching for his father's relatives and his guardians George and Sally Hunters
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 28, 1882
DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my father's relatives. My father, now deceased, was Hardy Forrest. He left his relatives in Stanley's Creek, Gaston county, North Carolina. His father and mother were Samuel and Lucy Forrest, brothers, Moses, Orange, Jerry, and Wart Forrest. He had also some sisters; one named Margaret Forrest. I desire that all…
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B. F. Williams searching for his brother Edmond
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 31, 1882
Mr. Editor: I wish to enquire for my brother Edmond, who belonged to Widow Fox, on Tallahatchie River, Tenn. Our father, Ben Morris, died near Bolivar, Tenn, in 1860. If my brother, or any of his children, will come to me, I think I can be a help to them as I now have no children. Address me at Richmond, Texas. B. F. Williams.
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Unnamed mother searching for her son Richard Campbell
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 22, 1886
MR. EDITOR--I desire to find my son, Richard Campbell; he left home four years ago and went to Arcola, Washington county Miss. His father died since he left home. His father's name was Henry Campbell. I am a poor widow left alone with nine little children, and I wish to find him. Address Rev. M. White, Garlandsville, Jasper county, Miss.
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Cora Bell searching for her family including father George Bell
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 24, 1882
DEAR EDITOR: I am as one lost from my people, and have been for some fifteen or sixteen years. I do not know my age, though I came from the State of Kentucky some fifteen or sixteen years ago, with a Mrs. Agbert Tancel, as nurse, taking the boat at Hickman, Ky., after a half-day's journey on the cars from the interior to Hickman, where we took…
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Sam Grant searching for his siblings including brother Oscar and sister Betsy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 17, 1882
DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my kin people whom I left in Franklin County, Tennessee. I was brought to Texas in the winter of 1854, and left mother, two brothers, and a sister in Tennessee. In the spring of 1857 mother died. Her name was Martha, and she belonged to Elijah B. Rakin; my oldest brother Oscar belonged to John Miller, the next,…
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Rev. Moses P. Franklin, Jr. searching for his father's family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 10, 1882
DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my father's kin people. Grandfather was Thomas Franklin, and he died belonging to Dr. James, of Farquhar county, Virginia, below Warrenton Courthouse. His wife, Rachel, belonged to the same man. His oldest child was Williams; the next was Emperor. Sister Jane married a Mr. Jackson. John, Fanny, Harrison, Thomas,…
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Georgia L. Patton searching for her brother Stephen Patton (also known as Stephen Stroud)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 27, 1882
Dear Editor--I wish to inquire for my brother, who left us when I was a little girl. I got one letter from him in 1879, from Memphis, Tenn., but my letter did not reach him. His name is Stephen Patton, but sometimes he went by the name of Stephen Stroud. Mother, who is now dead, was Mary Patton. She died August 18, 1880. When he left there were two…
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Mary Bassett searching for her three brothers Alex Johnson, Ferlander Johnson, and Herguius Johnson
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 28, 1886
MR. EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire for my three brothers. I left them in Versailles, Woodford county, Ky.; at that time they belonged to a man named Boon Realy; they did not go by his name; they kept my father's name - Alex. Johnson, Ferlander Johnson, and Herguius Johnson. I have found my father and one brother in Kentucky where I left…
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C. C. Minegan responding to an ad placed on May 4, 1882 by Elmira Brack
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 8, 1882
Mr. EDITOR: I noticed in the SOUTHWESTERN, dated May 4th, 1882, an inquiry for some lost friends, who are as follows: Silvey, Tom, Ellen, Caroline, Queen, and Henderson Buckhanon. I would say for the information of the inquirer, that Silvey is dead. Tom we left in Arkansas, where they were brought to from Tennessee. The rest of the family are still…
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Wesley Ann Jones searching for her father Wesley Jones
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 20, 1882
DEAR EDITOR --- I wish to inquire for my father Wesley Jones. He married my mother, whose name was Mary, at Gonzales, Texas. She had gone from this state with her then master Summerfield Fox. After they had been married a short while my mother's master took her and her only child and moved back to Mississippi and left my father behind, he being…
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