Robert Pervier (formerly Robert Tipton) searching for his children Jerry, Ben, Algrea, and Washington

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 6, 1881

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MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my children Jerry, Ben, Algrea and Washington. I left them near Selma, Alabama, in 1866. Washington's wife was Caroline, and she lived on Parrot place near Marion. Sintha was left on John Tipton's place. Her husband was George. I was known in Alabama as Robert Tipton. Address me at Lake Providence, La. ROBERT PERVIER.

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Robert Pervier (formerly Robert Tipton) is searching for his children, Jerry, Ben, Algrea, and Washington. Pervier left them in 1866.

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To the Editor

Date
October 6, 1881
Searcher Location

Lake Providence, LA

Searchee Location

Selma, AL

Marion, AL

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Hannah Pfeifer

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"Robert Pervier (formerly Robert Tipton) searching for his children Jerry, Ben, Algrea, and Washington," Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), October 6, 1881, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 21, 2026, https://www.informationwanted.org/items/show/4351

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