R. A. McVea searching for their friend Carter Key

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 30, 1880

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DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for a friend, Carter Key. She belonged to James Key, and lived in Macon Co., Ala, 7 or 8 years ago. She had 11 children, Gabe, Rye, Bob, Jack, Elbert and others. Her daughter Amanda I wish to find. Address me at Waelder, Texas. R. A. McVEA.

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R. A. McVea searching for their friend, Carter Key, who lived in Macon County, Alabama. She was formerly enslaved by James Key. Carter Key had eleven children. McVea is also searching for Carter's daughter Amanda.

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To the Editor

Date
September 30, 1880
Searcher Location

Waelder, TX

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Macon County, GA

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Kristin Bridges

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"R. A. McVea searching for their friend Carter Key," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), September 30, 1880, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://www.informationwanted.org/items/show/4197

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