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Leroy Humbler searching for his son Lee Andrew Humbler
Louisville Daily Journal (Louisville, KY)
August 8, 1865
Information Wanted
Of LEE ANDREW HUMBLER, A COLORED BOY,
my son, who was carried off together with his
brother, Sam Henry, by the rebels in some of their
raids into Southern Kentucky. The boys were parted
at Knoxville, Tenn, and Lee Andrew was taken to-
ward [toward] Savannah. Sam Henry has got home. I will pay
a liberal reward for…
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Geo Baum searching for his children Matilda Meekins and Willis Meekins
The Era (Raleigh, NC)
January 21, 1875
INFORMATION WANTED.— Geo
Baum, of Manteo P. O., Dare Co.,
N. C., desires information of his
two children, MATILDA MEEKINS
and WILLIS MEEKINS. They be
longed [belonged] to the estate of Esther Meek-
ins [Meekins], and were carried from Roanoke
Island into the Confederate lines in
1861. When last heard from, his
daughter was at…
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John Caesar Barber searching for his mother Mrs. John Jackson
Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)
May 23, 1891
MRS. JOHN JACKSON—I wish to find my mother
Mrs. John Jackson. I came to Texas in 1866, leav-
ing [leaving] my mother in New Orleans. My mother was
married in 1864 to John Jackson. Her master's
name was Nicholas Coleman a captain in the rebel
army. We at one time lived in St. Martinsville,
La. Address, John Caesar Barber, Waxahachie,…
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John Holmes searching for his stepfather Benton, mother Lettie, and brother Dick Holmes
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 26, 1884
I wish to inquire for my people
who lived east of Vicksburg, Miss.,
about the second or third year of
the war. I was then six or seven
years of age, and was taken from
home by some Southern soldiers
who brought me to Texas, and I
was sold three times. When I was
taken the soldier drew a gun on my
step-father and made him put me…
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A. B. Carter searching for his former slave, Benjamin Harris
Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
December 10, 1900
INFORMATION WANTED. Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 4 To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette: My Dear Sir: - I am very anxious to find out the whereabouts of Benjamin Harris, colored. Benjamin was a true and faithful servant of mine prior to the war between the States and my most trusted friend during the four years of war. He was with me on the battlefield,…
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R. D. Dervin (also known as Dick Dervin) searching for his uncle and his grandfather's uncle.
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 15, 1883
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for my uncle. He left here during
the war, to the army with his
young master, Harry Rhodes, and
his name was Dock Phenix. He
had a brother, Austin Phenix, and
Willis Foot, Lewis Foot, and his
mother's name was Patsy Foot.
He also had two sisters, Mary and
Rebecca Dervin. She was my
mother. At the…
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Thomas Arthur Everick searching for family including Lewis Everick and his wife Eliza
New National Era (Washington, DC)
March 14, 1872
INFORMATION WANTED,
Concerning Lewis Everick, his wife Eliza, and their children, Mandy Creasey, Hannah, Julia, Rachel, five daughters; and Vincent and Hilliard, two sons; all owned and named after their last master and mistress, Wm. Young and wife Mandy. In 1864, when Emancipation was proclaimed, they then lived three quarters of a mile from…
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Lucy Kirby searching for her son Richard (Dick) Kirby
New National Era (Washington, DC)
July 30, 1874
INFORMATION WANTED,
of RICHARD (or Dick) KIRBY, son of Lucy
Kirby, formerly of Hampton, Virginia, now
with General V. D. Groner, Norfolk, Virginia.
This family were sold on a division of the
"Rudd" estate two years before the war.
Dick, when sold, was about ten year's old,
now about twenty-five year's old.
Any information would be…
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Louisa West searching for son Thomas Russel (1st of two ads placed)
The Union Flag (Jonesborough, TN)
June 5, 1868
Information Wanted!
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 newspapers
throughout the country will copy this …
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Jemima Howard looking for her brother Jacob and sister Drusilla
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 1, 1880
DEAR EDITOR ---- Please allow me
space in your valuable paper to inquire
for my brothers and sisters.
We belonged to Mr. John R. Goff.
of Tucker county, West Virginia.
I was sold to Wm. Elliott, of same
State. My sister Louisia was sold
to Bob Kid, and was sent here to
Louisiana. My brothers' names
are Jerome, Thomas, Jacob,…
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Louisa West seeking her son Thomas Russel (2nd of 2 ads placed)
The Union Flag (Jonesborough, TN)
July 17, 1868
Information Wanted!
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,…
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Wm. Oliver Holmes looking for his sister Mary Holmes
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 13, 1890
Do You Know Her.
I desire to know the wherebouts
of my sister. Her maiden name was
Mary Holmes. Her first marriage
name was Mary Brown. I learn she
has marrried the second time. She is
the daughter of Claiborne and Jennie
(or Jane) Holmes, who lived in King
William County, Va. Her father was
owned by Mr. Park Davis.…
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Maria Tarleton looking for her husband Columbus Victory
Baton Rouge Tri-weekly Gazette & Comet (Baton Rouge, LA)
December 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED,
OF MY HUSBAND, Columbus Victory, who
formerly belonged to Mr. Samuel Tarleton. of
Attakapas. He was taken to Key West and en-
gaged there in building a fort. I have heard that
he was iu New Orleans about a month ago, look-
ing for me. The police or anyone knowing of his
where-abouts and letting him know that I am in…
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Rev. Wesley J. Gains searching for Reuben Evans
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 28, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Reuben Evans, who bought himself from
Robert Toombs, (ex-Confederate General,) in
1843. He was seen in Philadelphia in October,
1865, by Rev. W. H. Gains. Address
REV. WESLEY J. GAINS,
Columbus, Ga.
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Charles Metts searching for wife Jane and children Margaret, Drucilla, Elizabeth, and Chas.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 9, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED Charles Metts wishes to hear from his family. His wife's name is Jane, and his children are named Margaret, Drucilla, Elizabeth and Chas. Henry. He has not seen them for ten years. The last he heard from them was when in the Rebel Army. They were at Columbia, S. C. He could not get a chance to go see them. He came to…
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Alfred Grason searching for his mother Harriet Grason
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of my mother Harriet
Grason, of Columbia, Tennessee. She formerly
belonged to General G. Pillow. Any information
respecting her, will be thankfully received, by
her son, Alfred Grason, Galesburg Post Office,
Illinois.
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Cheaney Neal searching for her husband Garret Neal
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 19, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Garret Neal, of Yazoo County, Miss, who
went to Vicksburg some time ago, with Captain
Bracet, who left there for Chattanooga, and
thence to Richmond, Va Any information of
his whereabouts will be thankfully received by
his wife, CHEANEY NEAL,
No. 3. White's Court, between
…
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Sandy Lynch searching for wife Silvey Lynch
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Silvey Lynch, wife
of Sandy Lynch, who was carried away from Ca-
rolina county, Virginia, by her "master," Wm.
Goodman, in 1862. Her maiden name is Silvey
Wilkins. She took with her three children. The
name of the eldest is Jane; the next eldest is
Henrietta, and the youngest is a boy…
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