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A. W. Lanagan searching for his sister Lizzie Lanagan
The Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)
May 23, 1891
SEEKING FOR THE LOST.
LIZZIE LANAGAN-My sister Lizzie Lanagan was at Fort Smith. Ark., when iast heard from in. 1885. She was about to start for Los Angles, Cal. Address, A.W. Lanagan, Box 116 Burlington, Kan.
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Allison Washington searching for his relatives left in Missouri
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 22, 1883
MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my people, left in Missouri. My
father was George, mother Cath-
erine [Catherine]. They lived in Madison
county, and belonged to Burell
Porter. I had two brothers, James
and John. I had one sister who
fell out of sister Mary Ann's lap
into the fire and burned one of her
eyes. Her name was Bettie.…
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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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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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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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Clarence A. Jones, attorney, searching for Austin R. Roulhac
The Kansas City Sun (Kansas City, MO)
June 27, 1914
Wanted— information concerning
the address of Austin R. Roulhac, re-
cently left heir to large estate.
Write Attorney Clarence A. Jones,
412-15 German building, Los Angeles,
Calif.
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Dr. J. Mitchell Smith seeking father's brothers and sister
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 30, 1915
WANTS TO FIND THEM.
My father Eli Smith, now dead was
born and reared in the State of Virginia.
He was sold as a slave to
the State of Louisiana. There were
three brothers and one sister, all
sold as slaves in Louisiana, Eli,
John, James and Emily Smith. I
am the only living son. Any information
concerning the whereabouts…
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Eli Newsom searching for Jim Smith
The National Tribune (Washington, DC)
October 26, 1905
ADDRESSES WANTED.
WANTED—Address of Jim Smith, body servant
of Andrew Smith, Second Lieutenant, Co. H, 3d
Ark.; afterwards 56th U. S. C. T. "Important." Ad-
dress Eli Newsom, Soldiers' Home, Los Angeles, Cal.
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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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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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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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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 Harris and Mary J. Brooks reunite and remarry after 45 years
San Francisco Call (San Francisco, CA)
July 23, 1904
FORMER SLAVES
JOIN FORTUNES
After Separation of Forty-
Five Years They Meet by
Chance at Fresno and Wed
BOTH MARRIED BEFORE
Each Had Lost a Loved One
and They Quickly Decide
to Finish Life Together
Special Dispatch to The Call.
FRESNO, July 22.---After a separa-
tion [separation] of forty-five years George Harris
and Mary J.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Margaret Miller searching for Thomas Jackson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
November 28, 1891
I would like to find my brother, Thomas
Jackson who left Cytham, Ky., during the war
when last heard from, he was in California.
He belonged to Nute Miller. Any information
concerning him will be thankfully received by
Margaret Miller, Springfield, Ohio.
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Mrs. Charlotte Powell looking for her father Sam Mosely, mother Elizabeth, three brothers Harvey, Amos, and Isaac, and two sisters Rebecca and Lucretia
San Francisco Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
June 3, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mrs. Charlotte Powell of Sacramento
wishes information of her relatives
consisting of her father, mother, three
brothers and two sisters. Her father's
name was Sam Mosely; he was owned
by a man named Joe Powell, who
lived in Kentucky at a place called
Amandy Furnace, about ten miles
from Ohio River. Charlotte…
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Mrs. L. C. Carter searching for her son Fred F. Carter
Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)
May 23, 1891
FRED. F. CARTER—I wish to finp my son Fred
F. Carter of Chicago, Ill. He was last seen at the
Palace Hotel. San Francisco, Cal. You will do a
great favor if you can tell of his whereabouts.
Address, Mrs. L. C. Carter, 3736 Armour ave.,
Chicago, Ill.
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Mrs. L. M. Spencer (white) searching for Mrs. Katie Williams
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA)
October 18, 1889
Information Wanted.
The Chief of Police received a letter
from Mrs. L. M. Spencer of Kiowa,
Barber county, Kan., yesterday, ask-
ing [asking] for information as to the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of Katie Williams (colored),
who in April, 1888, was in this city.
Mrs. Spencer is very anxious to hear
from Mrs. Williams, as the latter…
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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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