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Selia Nelson searching for her parents, Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 24, 1899
Information wanted of the foling persons: Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover. I am their oldest daughter, but do not know the names of the other children. Our grandparents were
Langston and Tiner Glover. We all belonged to Ben Glover, in Alabama, and were brought to Louisiana just before the surrender. The above named were in New Orleans when…
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Henry Madden searching for his wife Mary Madden
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 9, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Mr. Henry Madden wishes some information
in regard to his wife, Mary Madden, who em-
barked at New Orleans, in the steamer Media,
last August, 1863, bound North. Information
relative to the same, will be thankfully received
and amply rewarded.
Please direct No. 22 Southac St., or No. 2
Dutton Place, Southac St. to…
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Jenny Carter (formerly Jenny White) looking for children Cisly, Oscur, Emily Francis, and Lucy Ann White
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 27, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted concerning one or all
of the following named persons to wit:
Cisly White, Oscur White, Emily Francis
White, and Lucy Anna White, children of
Jenny White, born in Boone County, Ky.--
the slaves of a man by the name of Stephens.
Mother and all the family sold to Ross, of
Georgetown, Ky., about 18…
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Hannah Cole (formerly Hannah Person) searching for her son John Person
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one inform me of the whereabouts of
John Person; the son of Hannah Person, of
Alexandria, Va., who belonged to Alexander
Sancter. I have not seen him for ten years. I
was sold to Joseph Bruin, who took me to New
Orleans. My name was then Hannah Person,
it is now Hannah Cole. This is the only child
I have and I…
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Sergeant Olmsted Massy searching for Mrs. Nancy Massy
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Mrs. Nancy Massy.
She was born and raised in Gochland County,
Va. She was owned, about fifteen years ago, by
John Mickey. Her name before marriage was
Nancy Brown. Any one who can give any in-
formation in regard to her is requested to ad-
dress, Sergeant OLMSTED MASSY,
…
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Rachel Davis searching for her daughter Abbie Davis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Abbie Davis, daughter of Rachel Davis,
who was born at Wilmington, Delaware. She
was carried to Cuba, by Mr.Guelle, for Mr.
Peter Bodway, over thirty-five years ago.
Since then she had been with Mr. Martin, of
Texas, and latterly with Mr. A. Bell of New
Orleans. She kept a wash house in New Or-
leans, about 1862…
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Unnamed person looking for their family Caleb Walter, Peter Bridget, Katie Smith, Emeline Watson, and others
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 20, 1902
Information wanted of my peo-
ple Caleb, Walter and Peter Brid-
get, Katie Smith, Emeline Watson
Hilliard Amos or Henderson and
Skidsome Pointer. When last
heard from were about thirty miles
west of Vicksburg, Miss., in the
State of Louisiana. Father's name
was Billie Bridget, mother's name
was Sukey Bridget. 6 mo.
…
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Rev. J. W. Lampton looking for parents Jacob and Mary Hughs
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 9, 1899
Information wanted of my father
and mother, whose names were
Jacob and Mary Hughs. Their
children were Isabella, Pursey,
Perry, Martha, Georgianna and
Jack Hughs. My name is Jack
Hughs, their son. I left them in
1872 at Hot Springs, Ark. Any
information as to their whereabouts
will be thankfully received. Ad-
dress me at Bonita, La.,…
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Jacob Brown searching for his sisters Louisa and and Arena also known as "Arenir"
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 25, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Jacob Brown wishes to find his sister and
friends, from whom he was sold about eight years
ago. He belonged to George Fisher, of Hardy
County, Va, near Morefield. His sister Louisa,
who was sold with him into Louisiana, has been
back home once. She left three children, named
respectively Peter, Isaac, and Moses. She is…
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H. P. Riley searching for their brothers Charles, Bob, and Irvin
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother Charles ; last heard from ten years
ago, and was then at New Orleans very sick. --
Also, my brother Bob, who went to the army four
years ago ; since heard from at Winchester, Va.
Also, my brother-in-law, Peter Pryor, who was
sold five years ago to Florida. Also, my brother
Irvin ; was sold twenty years since…
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Hagar Outlaw seeking information about her children Cherry, Viny, and Mills Outlaw
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the children of Hagar Outlaw, who went from
Wake Forest. Three of them, (their names
being Cherry, Viny, and Mills Outlaw.) were
bought by Abram Hester Noah Outlaw was
taken to Alabama by Joseph Turner Hillsborough.
John Outlaw was sold to George Vaughan. Eli
Outlaw was sold by Joseph Outlaw. He acted
as watchman for…
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Sam Clark seeking information on his brothers John Jefferson and Alfred Clark
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 20, 1899
Information wanted of my both-
ers, John Jefferson and Alfred Clark.
I have not heard from them
since 1882, and would be glad for
any information concerning them.
I would be please to have the
ministers of Louisiana read this
from their pulpits. Sam Clark.
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James Simpkins seeking information on Louis Simmons
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 15, 1900
Information wanted of my uncle,
Louis Simmons. He left Mansfield,
La., about fifteen years ago. When
last heard of he was at Little Rock,
Ark. Any information will be
thankfully received. James Simp-
kins, Roberta, La.
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Monroe Penny seeking information on his brother Robert Penny
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1899
Information wanted of my broth-
er, Robert Penny, who left Lind
Grove, La in 1873. Our father's
name was Henry Penny, there were
four children of, Robert, Easter,
Melissa and Monroe The last I
heard of brother Robert he was in
Greenville, Miss.; the pastors of
churches will kindly read this to
their congregations as his…
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J. W. Lee seeking information on his son Rev. J. R. Lee
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my son,
Rev. J. R. Lee, when last heard of
he was pastor of the A. M. E.
Church in the town of Rice, Tex.,
in 1898. My name is J. W. Lee.
Any information will be gladly re-
ceived. Post Office address, Jack-
son, La., care of Rev. Lawrence
Estavan.
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Margaret Jane Brown searching for her daughter Lydia Brown
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 16, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Lydia Brown, who lives with Capt. Mark
Brown, Tarlton Plantation, near Brashear City,
La., by her mother. Please address
MARGARET JANE BROWN,
108 Dallas street,
June 16--3t Baltimore, Md.
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Stephen Deans searching for Dizah Ann Elizabeth Possick and Mary Ann Carney
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 11, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Dizah Ann Elizabeth
Possick and Mary Ann Carney, daughter of
Stephen and Patience Carney, Portsmouth, Va.
They were sold away in January 1860 by Archey
Hudgins. The former, when last heard of, was
in Concord, Louisiana. Information of the above
thankfully received by
…
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Phoebe Ann Jackson informing her brother of her location
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 11, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Phoebe Ann Jackson, formerly Phoebe Nichols
is desirous of informing her brother, Thomas G.
Nichols, of Galveston, Texas, of her location in
Richmond, Va.
Her proper name was Nichols. She was call-
ed Robertson, her eldest brother being known by that name.
In the family, beside father and mother, there
were…
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Issac Jackson searching for his wife Perlina and children Rocksilania and Harry
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 18, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the wife and children of Issac Jackson, for-
merly of Good Hope, Louisiana. My wife's
name is Perlina. My children are named Rock-
silania and Harry.
Also, information is wanted of a minister named
Allen Jones.
Any one who may chance to know any thing
concerning the whereabouts of all or either of the
above…
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Redelia Jones looking for son Christopher Jones, sometimes called John Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Christopher Jones,
sometimes called John Allen, formerly of
Baltimore. He is about 24 years of age, of
medium height, light complexion, curly
hair, gray eyes, and stout build. He en-
listed in March, 1865, at Baltimore, in the
2d United States Colored Cavalry. When
last heard from he was in New…
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Robert Sutten searching for his mother Pleasant Mecalter, and his brother John Sutten
The Christian Recorder
April 6, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Plea-
sant Mecalter. She belonged to Joe Buck,
and was sold to Louisiana. She had one son,
named Robert Sutten. My brother, John
Sutten, belonged to Jeremiah Sutten, and
was sold to Plymouth.
Any information of the above persons will
be thankfully received by
…
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Eliza Powell (formerly Eliza Ashley) searching for her sisters Olive and Arnaca Ashley and her aunt Judy Ashley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 22, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my sisters, Olive and Arnaca Ashley,
daughters of Dicey and Si Ashley. They
formerly belonged to a man by the name of
Jack Ashley.
They lived, when last heard from, five
miles from Montgomery, Alabama. Inform-
ation is also wanted of my Aunt Judy Ash-
ley, who formerly belonged to James Ash-
ley.
Any…
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Ephraim Allen searching for his mother Lucy Smith, brother Peter, aunt Sarah Smith and several cousins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 21, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Lucy Smith, of Hopkinsville,
Ky., formerly the slave of Dr. Smith. She
was sold to a Mr. Jenks, of Louisiana. Of
my aunt, Sarah Smith, sold to Mrs. Rhodes,
of Summerville, Tenn. Of my brother, Pe-
ter, and my cousins Ann and Jane Smith,
sold to Edd. Dickerson, negro trader. Also
of my cousin, Edmund Smith,…
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Anthony Fleming looking for information about his sister Rosanna
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 28, 1871
Information Wanted.
Information wanted of my sister
Rosanna. We parted in Richmond,
Va. thirty-five years ago. Learned
that she was carried to Alabama by
a man named Templeman. She is
now about 58 years old. My name
then was Anthony Terrill. Also, in-
formation wanted of Harriet Chap-
man, mother of Sidney Oliver. When
last heard…
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Silla Johnson searching for their mother Deli Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 17, 1872
INFORMATION wanted of my mother
Deli Johnson. I was sold from her by
a man named Johnson, to Edmund
Richards. When sold I lived in the
country near the Cross Roads, and was
taken to Georgetown in the same
month. My name was then Silla John-
son, my father was William Johnson.
I have a cousin living in Georgetown
name Sophia Curtis. Any…
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