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Samuel Rodgers seeking information about his wife Zilphia Rodgers

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 3, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
By Samuel Rodgers, (now living at Nevada
City, County of Nevada, California,) of his wife,
Zilphia Rodgers, with whom he parted in 1849,
then living in Kemper county, Mississippi. Since
the commencement of the war he has not heard
from her. When he last heard from her she was
nursing in the family of Mr. Jeremiah…

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Julia Thomas (formerly Julia Graham) searching for her unnamed sons

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 28, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of the children (sons) of Julia Graham,
from Louisville, Ky. When she left Louis-
ville, they belonged to James Golden. Ad-
dress information to
JULIA THOMAS,
Windsor, Ca.
Aug. 29--1t.

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John Walker looking for current wife Peggie and sons William, Samuel, and Miles and previous wife Cornelia

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 27, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
John Walker, a servant of Dr. E. M. Pat-
terson, in 1850, wishes to know the where-
abouts of his wife Peggie, and his three
sons William, Samuel, and Miles, who were
also slaves of Dr. E. M. Patterson, of Nash-
ville, Tennessee. Dr. Patterson lived at a
place called Flat Rock, about three miles
from Nashville. And…

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Mrs. Marina Campbell seeking information about her brother Nelson Bishop and sister Delily Brown

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 9, 1869

Information wanted.--Mrs. Marina Campbell,
wife of Virgil Campbell, of Stockton, wishes to obtain
information of the following relatives, viz.: her bro-
ther, Nelson Bishop and her sister Delily Brown, who
in 1852, lived in the upper part of Sevier county, Ar-
kansas. Also of William, George and Rose Jackson
of the same place. Any…

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Elizabeth Julian (formerly Betty Lee) seeking information about her sister Dora Lee

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 12, 1870

Information wanted of the where-
abouts of my sister, Dora Lee. The
last I heard of her she was living in
the family of Mrs. Fanny Watkins,
who lived in Sunerville, Tenn. Any
information concerning her will be
thankfully received by her sister,
Betty Lee, now ELIZABETH JULIAN,

Coloma, California.

Nov. 12,1870 - 1y.

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Harriet Deshields looking for information about her son Molton Rogers Deshields

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 26, 1870

Information Wanted,

Information wanted of Molton
Rogers Deshields, son of Levi and
Harriet Deshields, (supposed to be in
California), who was taken away from
Jamestown, Summerset county,
Md., about six weeks before the
Emancipation, by Arthur Wolford,
son of Deven Wolford, of Prince
Ann. $10 will be paid for any infor-
mation of his…

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Lauretta Moore searching for her sons Curtis and Green Moore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 11, 1871

Information Wanted.

Of James Curtis Moore, and Green
Moore, Sons of Green and Lauretta
Moore. When last heard from, about
the year 1857, was in San Francisco.
Their mother would be thankful to
receive any information concerning
them. Address to No. 2 East Court,
Griscom street, Philadelphia, Pa

LAURETTA Moore.

Ministers please…

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Rev. William Chapman looking for information about his brother John Chapman and sisters Sarah and Francis Chapman

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 22, 1897

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my brother John Chapman and
my two sisters, Sarah Chapman and
Francis Chapman. We were owned
by a man named Joe Chapman, at
whose death we became separated
from each other. Any information
concerning them will be gladly re-
ceived. Address:
REV. WM. CHAPMAN,
Pastor A. M. E. Church.
820…

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Eloise T. Hill looking for her mother Fannie Scott and brother Edward Scott (1st of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
mother Fannie Scott; and my brother Ed-
ward Scott. All of these belonged to old
Sam Scott who lived near Lynchburg, Va.,
close to Maze's Grocery. My name was
Eloise Scott; my name now is E. T. Hill.
Any information concerning them will be
thankfully received by
…

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Nancy Shuggert searching for her brothers John and Charley and sistern Gracey Casson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 16, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
two brothers and one sister John, Charley
and Gracey Casson. We were separated
at Coleman, Boone, County, Mo. They be
longed to a widow lady by the name of
West. I lived with Dr. Shropshire. Ad-
dress Nancy Shuggert, Coluss Colussa Co
Cal.

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Ampy Ward searching for Nat Ward, Geo. Ward. and several more siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 10, 1890

INFORMATION WANTED--Of the fol-
lowing named persons : Nat Ward, Geo.
Ward, Frederick Ward, Henry Ward,
Rachel Ward and Caroline Ward. My
mother's name was Mary Dabney. We
lived in Richmond, Va, on Church Hill,
and were raised by Mrs. Orton of Mr. Da-
vid Panking's widow. My mother moved
down in Buchertown near the city. I
left them after…

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Rev. I. H. W. West searching for his mother Minerva West, and his siblings Mary Jane, Aaron, Elizabeth and Isabella West

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 12, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY REL-
atives. My mother's name was Miner-
va West, my three sisters, Mary Jane West,
Elizabeth West and Isabella West; and a
brother, Aaron West. Born in Stafford
County, Virginia, and belonged to a man
named Joshua Rainey. Address Rev. I. H.
W, West,Nevada, City, P. O., Cal.

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Rev. R. A. Adams seeking information of his uncle John Jones (1st of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 11, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED.--Of my
Uncle John Jones, a former resident of
Vicksburg, Miss. He lived quite a while
San Francisco, Cal., in the employ of Dr.
McGrew. When last heard of he was in
Honolulu, S. I. My father Rev Henry
P. Adams died in Brookhaven, Miss.,
1880. My mother is now Mrs. Caroline
Jackson. Any information will be…

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Caroline Grant searching for her son William P. Grant

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED--
Of my son William P. Grant, the
son of W. H. Grant. Our son left
us in Topeka, Kan., to go to Cali-
fornia, we have not heard of him
since. I am now a widow. Any
information please let me know:
CAROLINE GRANT,
Stockton, Cal.

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Mrs. William Burris searching for her brother Oliver Scot and cousins William Lee and Reason Conler

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 13, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED CONCERNING
the whereabouts of Oliver Scot, my
brother, or William Lee and Reason Conler,
my cousins. Will be thankfully received by
his sister and their cousin, Mrs. William
Burris, No. 16 Freelon street, San Francisco,
Cal.

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Everilla Williams searching for her son Perry P. Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 18, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Perry P. Williams, who
went to San Francisco, Cal., in the year of
1876, to work at the Palace Hotel. Will
please communicate with his mother, Ever-
illa Williams, No. 18 Clarendon Court,
Newport, R. I., or Rev. Wm. H. Thomas,
pastor A. M. E. Church.
12-28 2t.

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Julia A. Clark seeking information about her brothers Reuben and William Gibbons and her sister America Jane Godsey (2nd of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 10, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY BROTH
ers and sister, Reuben Gibbons, William
Gibbons and America Jane Godsey. The
last I heard of my brother, Reuben he was
set free and went away before the war
My brother William went over in Illinois,
near Centralia. My sister left Hawkins
county, Tenn., with a man named Steve
Godsey. Any information will be…

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Unnamed widow of Charles Harris, Jr. searching for his mother Louisa Harris and unnamed sister

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 9, 1895

Do You Know Them

Information is wanted concerning
the following parties : Charles Harris,
the son of Charles Harris. Sr., and
Louisa Harris. One of the daughters
attended the Hampton N. & A.
Institute. She married a man named Budd
and located in the West. Charles Harris,
Sr. died and his widow married a
man named Samuel Brown, …

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Thomas Vaughan searching for his parents Isaac Fisher and Fanny Bowles

Maryville Republican (Maryville, TN)

February 26, 1870

Information Wanted

Of my father and mother, who were when I last heard from them in 1861, residing in Murfresboro, Tenn. They were formerly slaves; my father went by the name of Isaac Fisher, and my mother was called Fanny Bowles, Any person knowing the where-abouts of either of the above named persons will please address to me in care of P. A…

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Charles Harris's widow searching for her husband's family

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 24, 1894

Do You Know Them?
Information is wanted concerning
the following parties: Charles Harris,
the son of Charles Harris, Sr.,
and Louisa Harris. One of the
daughters attended the Hampton N
and A. Institute. She married a
man named Budd, and located in
the West. Charles Harris, Sr., died
and his widow married a man
named Samuel Brown…

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Mrs. William Martin looking for relatives of John S. Capron

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 22, 1898

DO YOU KNOW THEM

A Fortune for the Relatives

SAN FRANCISCO, Cali., Dec 30 '97,
EDITOR The Planet:

Will you insert a
notice in your paper and assist in trying
to find the relatives of John S
Capron, who left Virginia during the
Mexican war with Major [undecipherable].
They came west and were for years
in Eureka Nevada where he…

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Sarah Burk looking for her father Rasmus Harrington, mother Polly Harrington, and siblings Alice, Eveline, Mary, Harriet, Martha Jane, Richard, Mack, Paul, Radfort, and Mansfield

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 3, 1886

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire
through your paper for my
relatives. My father's name was
Rasmus Harrington; my mother's name
was Polly Harrington; my sisters
were Alice , Eveline, Mary, Harriet,
and MarthaJane; my brothers were
Richard, Mack, Paul, Radfort and
Mansfield. My mother belonged
to Charles Jones, of Franklin
county;…

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John Strander searching for his sons

Sacramento Daily Record-Union (Sacramento, CA)

March 18, 1882

WANTS INFORMATION. - An aged colored
man named John Stranger, who resides in
the neighboring town of Washington, Yolo
county, desires information as to the whereabouts
of any or all of his five sons, whom
he left in Lebanon, St. Clair county, Illinois,
when he came to California. He thinks
some of them have come to this State.

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G.H. Wild and W.H. Alexander searching for Diana M'Donald

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

January 5, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED--OF DIANA M'Donald (colored), formerly of San Francisco, Cal. Any information will be thankfully received by G. H. WILD, 491 Broadway or W. H. ALEXANDER, 1,407 Dupont street, San Francisco, Cal.

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George Simpson searching for George Simpson, a former slave

The National Tribune (Washington, DC)

April 22, 1909

WANTED ---- Information of George Simpson (colored), who enlisted in 1863 or 1864. He was a slave in Clay County, Mo. Any member of the colored regiments who either saw or heard of him, address George Simpson, Santa Monica, Cal.

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