Clarissa Reed searching for her mother Pearline, stepfather Sam, and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 13, 1883
DEAR EDITOR- I desire to inquire for my people. Mother was Pearline, stepfather was Sam. Mother had two sets of children. There were five of us, and two died before I left home. The oldest, Sophronia, was sold first; there were Fannie, Morgan, Anderson and myself. Parents belonged to John Ronden. The old man and I was sold to a Mr. Currel, and he died, and mistress married again and carried me to Kentucky. My people were living in St. Charles county, Missouri, when I was sold for cutting off two of my young boss's fingers. It has been about 46 years since I saw or heard from my people. Then I was sold from Kentucky to New Orleans. Last owner was Mrs. Moore. Write to me at Union Chapel M. E. Church, New Orleans, care Rev. S. Priestley. CLARISSA REED.
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