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Benjamin Grey searching for his father Geoffrey Gray and relatives
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1899
Information wanted of my fath-
er [father], brothers, sisters and aunt. My
father was Geoffrey Gray; Nancy
Crier was my aunt; my brothers
and sisters were Jefferson, David,
Archer, Emily and Detsy Gray.
They were sold in Georgia to a
man by the name of James Cole
who lived in Sarah county, Va.
Aunt lived in Washington, D. C.,
when last…
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Letty Willis searching for her sister Sophia Butler
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 11, 1865
NOTICE
Mrs. Letty Willis, of Frederick, Md., who has
for many years done service in the family of Mr.
Christian Getzendenner, of the same place, wishes
to hear from her sister, Sophia Butler, wife of
Mr. Lewis Butler. When last heard from, they
were in Chambersburg, Penna., lately reduced to
ashes by the rebels. Any information…
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John Bond looking for information about his son Benjamin M. Bond
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of one Benjamin M. Bond,
a son of John Bond. When last heard from,
he was in Boston, engaged in the ink business.
Information of his whereabouts will be grateful-
ly received by his parents,
JOHN & ELIZABETH BOND,
Burlington, Harford County,
…
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An unnamed mother looking for information about her daughter Martha Chew
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my daughter, Martha Chew, who was sold
in 1856, in Annapolis, Md. We have not heard
from her since 1862; she was then in Macon,
Ga Her married name is Martha Johnson.
Any information of her whereabouts will be thank-
fully received by her mother and sister, at
No. 237 West Hoffman St,
…
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James Scott looking for information about his father Thomas Scott
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 30, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Thomas Scott, for-
merly of Kent county, Eastern Shore, Mary-
land. He formerly belonged to Joseph Rea-
son. Any information of the said Thomas
Scott, will be thankfully received by his son
James Scott. Please address, James Scott,
care of Mr. David Reeves, Phoenixville, Ches-
ter county,…
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Rev. Thomas Henry looking for his son Asberry (or Rousbey) Henry
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 3, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Asberry or Rousbey Henry, who was sold
from Hagertown, Maryland, to Tallahasse, Flo-
rida, in 1838. When last heard from, in 1847,
he was at the latter place.
Any information of his whereabouts will be
most thankfully received by his father,
Rev. THOMAS W. HENRY,
Care…
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Hamilton E. Waters searching for Matilda Waters, his brother Simon Cater (or Simon Waters) and several friends
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 28, 1865
NOTICE
Information wanted of Matilda Waters, who
formerly belonged to a man by the name of
Levin Waters, of Princess Ann, Somerset Co.,
Maryland. She was married to Jeremy Horsey.
She had four children when I saw her last, about
thirty years ago. Also, of my brother, Simon
Cater, or Simon Waters. I should like to hear
from him. Also, of…
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Mrs. Mary Dowden searching for Miss Rebecca Dowden
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 26, 1863
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any person inform me of the whereabouts
of Miss Rebecca Dowden, of Philadelphia, for-
merly of Baltimore, Md.? She has been residing
in Philadelphia. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eliza-
beth Field, died in Woodstown, N. J., about
three years ago. Her daughter, Harriet Dow-
den, is deceased. The estate of the parties is…
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Unnamed man seeking information of his brother Henry Collins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of one Henry Collins, who left Baltimore last
September, 1865. Any information, that can be
given of his whereabouts, will be compensated
by his brother. Direct to Princeton, N. J.
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John Tyler searching for his mother Henrietta Berry (or Henrietta Tyler)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 31, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of a lady by the name of Henrietta Berry, wife of
Thomas Berry. Her maiden name was Tyler.
She has a son named John Tyler. John left his
mother, Henrietta Tyler, as she was then called,
when quite young, in 1850, being in Prince
George county, Md., where Henrietta was also at
that time residing. Her son, John…
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Rev. C. E. W. Johnson seeking information on his nephew Augustus J. Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 1, 1902
Information wanted of Augustus
J. Johnson, a young man formerly
of North Carolina. The last time
his friends heard from him was in
1897, at which time he was in
Baltimore, Md., and left there to
go to Philadelphia, Pa. The young
man will learn something to his
advantage by writing to the
addresses given below. Any infor
mation…
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Emily Williams looking for her children Philip, Sarah, and Edward Williams
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 26, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Mrs. Williams desires to obtain some informa-
tion of her children, who were sold from Har-
per's Ferry on the 2d of August, 1862,--two
boys and one girl,--named respectively Philip,
Edward and Sarah Williams. They were sold by
John Bolding, and bought by Davis V. Bruer,
of Richmond, as was also Victoria West,…
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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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Winory Johnson looking for his sisters Charlotte and Ellen Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Charlotte Johnson and
Ellen Johnson, who formerly belonged to one
Samuel Harrington, who resided in a town called
Tobacco Stick, Maryland. They were sold out
of the State, in 1854. Any information of their
whereabouts will be gratefully received by their
brother, WINORY…
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Soph. Dandridy looking for her father and mother Samson and Clare King
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of my father and mother,
Samson and Clare King, well known in Queen
Anne County, Maryland. I was sold from them
about twenty-five years ago, leaving two broth-
ers and one sister, Littention, Joseph and Lea
King. All of the above named were living with
a Mr. John Gailes. Any information relative…
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Kansas Lee searching for her children Ann, Selia, Sarah, Elizabeth and Adam Lee.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 25, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Kansas Lee wishes to learn the whereabouts
of her children, four girls and one boy, who were,
when last heard from, living in Baltimore, Md.
Their names are as follows : Annie, Selia, Sarah,
Elizabeth, and Adam Lee. My children were
owned by the mother of Benjamin Keene.
Address …
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James Collins searching for his brother Henry Collins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 22, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Any one who may chance to know any thing
concerning the whereabouts of Henry Collins,
will please inform his brother, James Collins, who
is residing in Princeton, N. J. The said Henry
was formerly owned by Mrs. Sarah Harris, of
Queen Ann County, Md.
september 22--3t
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Frank Nelson searching for his brother Daniel Nelson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 29, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my brother Daniel Nel-
son. The last time I saw him, he was in Nelson,
Prince George County, Md., in 1861.
Any information of his whereabouts will be
thankfully received by his brother,
FRANK NELSON,
420 South 7th…
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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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Eliza Silas searching for her parents Joseph and Julia Ann Silas, and siblings Henrietta, Wolbert, David and George
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 11, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my parents, Joseph
and Julia Ann Silas, my brothers, George,
David and Wolbert Silas, and my sister Henrietta,
of Prince George County, Maryland.
I was owned by Luke Hutchins. The rest
of the family were owned by his mother,
Caroline Hutchins. Eliza Silas.
Information addressed to
George…
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Mary Francis Wiggins searching for her parents Moses and Betsey Wiggins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 25, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of Betsey Wiggins,
my mother, and Moses Wiggins, my father.
I last heard from them about four years
ago. They were then in Westman County.
Md. They were owned by Edward Crabb,
and were members of the Methodist Church,
in Fredericksburg, Va. Any information
of their whereabouts will be thankfully…
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Mary Philips searching for her brother Edward Island
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 29, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Edward Island,
my brother. When I last heard from him
he was in Annapolis, Md. Any one know-
ing his whereabouts will please inform him
that his sister would like him to call at the
office of the Christian Recorder, and take her
to live with him. MARY PHILIPS.
N. B.--Ministers please notice
June…
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Catherine Rhodes seeking information about her sons Jeremiah and William Rhodes
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 14, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of my two sons--
Jeremiah and William Rhodes. I left them
at Ellicott's Mills, Md. They "belonged"
to Caleb Dorsey. This was before the war.
Any information of their whereabouts will
be thankfully received by their aged mo-
ther, Catherine Rhodes, at No. 631 Pine St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
N.…
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James Tilman searching for his siblings Jerry Jarman, Charles Moore and Lydia Bell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 28, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my two brothers,
Jerry Jarman and Charles Moore, and of
my sister, Lydia Bell. They were sold from
Wm. Corkell's estate into George Co., Md.
Any information concerning their where-
abouts will be thankfully received by their
brother, James Tillman. Please address
James Tillman, Bridgewater…
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Eliza Clark (formerly Eliza Brooks) searching for her mother Martha Tiles and siblings Lucy, John Thomas, Lewis Green, and Ann Brooks
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1867
INFORMAION WANED [WANTED]
Information is wanted of my mother, Mar-
tha Tiles, and my sister Lucy ; also of my
two brothers, John Thomas and Lewis
Green, and my daughter, Ann Brooks.
They lived near Tellennetown, Md., and
belonged to the Counrelman family. My
name was Eliza Brooks, and I was sold to
Bichman about fifteen years ago. Any…
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