Bettria Ann Lilly searching for her mother Phillis Lilly and brother Frank Lilly

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 9, 1880

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MR. EDITOR- I desire to inquire for mother and brother. Mother's name was Phillis Lilly; brother's, Frank Lilly. We all belonged to Mrs Lilly. I was brought to Texas by Bill Davidson, who bought me from Mrs. Lilly. The last I heard of them they were in Corlston. I left them in Aknan, Miss. Please address me in care of Rev. A R Norris at Victoria, Texas. BETTRIA ANN LILLY

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Bettria Ann Lilly seeking information on her mother, Phillis Lilly, and brother, Frank Lilly. They were formerly enslaved by Mrs. Lilly. Bettria Ann Lilly was sold to Bill Davidson and taken to Texas. Phillis and Frank are listed as having lived in Corlston, the location of which is unknown.

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To the Editor

Date
September 9, 1880
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Victoria, TX

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MS (Mississippi)

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Kristin Bridges

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"Bettria Ann Lilly searching for her mother Phillis Lilly and brother Frank Lilly," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), September 9, 1880, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://www.informationwanted.org/items/show/4111

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