Louisa West seeking her son Thomas Russel (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Union Flag (Jonesborough, TN)

July 17, 1868

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Information is wanted in regard to the whereabouts of Thomas Russel (colored,) who was taken away in 1865, by a rebel Lieutenant, to Richmond, Va., since which time he has not been heard from.

His mother will be thankful if the news-papers throughout the country will copy this notice. Address Louisa West, (Col.)

Jonesboro', Tenn.

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Louisa West seeking son, Thomas Russel, who was taken to Richmond by a rebel Lieutenant in 1865.

Date
July 17, 1868
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Jonesborough, TN

Searchee Location

Richmond, VA

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Amanda Cupples

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"Louisa West seeking her son Thomas Russel (2nd of 2 ads placed)," The Union Flag (Jonesborough, TN), July 17, 1868, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://www.informationwanted.org/items/show/1145

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