1
25
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Title
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Boston Post (Boston, MA)
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Maryland
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Title
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George Thompson finds his first wife after 46 years
Subject
The topic of the resource
Other (Newspaper Article)
Description
An account of the resource
George Thompson escaped from slavery in Frederick, Maryland, 46 years earlier [ca 1830].
Lengthy article about Thompson's death in 1880. See: The Springfield Reporter (Springfield, VT), 16 July 1880, 1, newspapers.com:
"Death of an Ex-Slave.
Had George Thompson, who lately died in Newport, R.I., lived until July 12th he would have been eighty five years of age..."
Source
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Boston Post (Boston, MA)
Date
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February 22, 1876
Contributor
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Jesse Nasta
Publisher
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Newspapers.com
Relation
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Newport, RI
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Frederick, MD
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---George Thompson is a negro of Newport, 81 years of age, who escaped from slavery at Freder-ick, Md., forty-six years ago, leaving a wife and family, and who has just heard from his wife, whom he had given up for dead, having been unable to hear from her in years past. Since his flight to the North he has married, but his second wife and four children have died, and he is going back to Freder-ick to join his first. He recently received a letter from one of his daughters, who is a widow and has had fourteen children.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
found
migration (north)
remarried
resistance
self-emancipation
Underground Railroad
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Title
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The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
Description
An account of the resource
1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1966
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Indiana
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Title
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Mrs. Lizzie Taylor seeking her cousin Mrs. M. A. Robinson
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Relatives Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Mrs. Lizzie Taylor is searching for her cousin, Mrs. M. A. Robinson. Last she was heard from, Mrs. Robinson was keeping grocery store in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her husband was Edward Robinson.
Source
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The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
Date
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August 25, 1894
Contributor
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Ari Levine
Coverage
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Indianapolis, IN
Relation
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Jamestown, RI
Scripto
Transcription
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Notice! I am desirous to find the where-
abouts [wherabouts] of my cousin, Mrs. M. A. Robinson. The
last I heard of her she was keeping a grocery
store in Indianapolis. Her husband's name
is Edward Robinson. I am all alone in the
world, and am anxious to find her. Address
Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, Jamestown, P. O. Rhode
Island.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
missing person(s)
widow
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Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Virginia
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Title
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Burrill Mundy searching for his family
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Burill Mundy searching for his father, Richard Mundy; mother, Jennie Lewis; sisters Lucy and Sallie; and brother Arthur and Temple.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
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December 2, 1865
Contributor
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Margaret Strolle
Publisher
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Image (II) appears courtesy of Accessible Archives
"Information Wanted." The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA), December 2, 1865, p. 101. Accessible Archives. Accessed August 26, 2017
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Newport, RI
King William's County, VA
Scripto
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INFORMATION WANTED
Of my father, Richard Mundy, my mother Jennie Lewis, my sisters Lucy and Sallie, and brothers Arthur and Temple Mundy.
My sister Lucy was married to James Nelson, a servant of Dr. Gauffney. My sister Sallie was married to Cupid Washington.
When I last saw them they were living in King Williams Co., Va , at Mundy's Bridge, 10 miles from Elliotstown. Cupid Washington was own-ed by Dr. Gauffney, and I was owned by Dan-dridge Sole. I left my residence in August 1861, and stopped at Mrs. Mundy's, on the Pa-munkey river.
Persons who may know of the whereabouts of
my relatives will confer a favor by addressing any information in care of G Q Thorndyke, Esq.
Burrill Mundy,
Newport, Rhode Island
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
attorney
Civil War
escaped
family history
migration (north)
parent(s)
runaway
self-emancipation
sibling(s)
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Title
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The Colored American (Washington, DC)
Description
An account of the resource
1899, 1901, 1902, 1904,
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Washington, DC
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Title
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J. E. Johnson searching for friend Thomas J. Steward
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lost Friend Ad
Description
An account of the resource
J. E. Johnson, Providence, RI, searching for Thomas J. Steward, Civil War veteran from Providence, RI, who worked in the Treasury Department in Washington, DC
1900 U.S. census shows the searcher, James E. Johnson, living at 73 Summer Street, Providence, RI. Black, age 51, born in Maryland in Jan. 1849.
Source
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The Colored American (Washington, DC)
Date
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May 24, 1902
Contributor
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Jesse Nasta
Publisher
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Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, Library of Congress
Relation
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Providence, RI
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, DC
Providence, RI
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
LOST FRIEND.
I would like to know the whereabouts of Mr. Thomas J. Steward an old soldier of the 14th R. I. Heavy Artillery of Providence. When last heard from he was working in the Treasury Department at Washington, D. C. gratefully received by J. E. Johnson, 73 Summer street, Providence, R.I.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
U. S. Army
veteran
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Title
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The National Era (Washington, DC)
Description
An account of the resource
1853
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
New York
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Title
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Mrs. Jane Olbey seeking information about her son Ledyard G. Robbins
Subject
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Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Mrs. Jane Olbey searching for her son, Ledyard G. Robbins, who was last known to be in Providence, RI.
Source
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The National Era (Washington, DC)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 17, 1853
Contributor
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Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Providence, RI
Relation
A related resource
North Brookfield, NY
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED,
OF a young man named LEDYARD G. ROBBINS,
aged 28 years, a Barber, not very dark colored,
with brown hair, five feet six or seven inches high, of
an active temperament, and usually dressed in the
most approved style. He was last heard from at Providence,
R. I., in May last. Those knowing the whereabouts
of said Robbins will confer a favor upon his
distressed mother, by informing, Mrs. JANE OLBEY,
North Brookfield, Madison county, New York.
Editors will please copy. Nov. 17
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
child(ren)
missing person(s)
physical description
skilled trade
-
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Title
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
California
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Title
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Everilla Williams searching for her son Perry P. Williams
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Everilla Williams searching for her son, Perry P. Williams, who left for San Francisco in 1876.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
January 18, 1883
Contributor
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Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
San Francisco, CA
Relation
A related resource
Newport, RI
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
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.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
African Methodist Episcopal Church
child(ren)
migration (west)
minister
missing person(s)
-
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Title
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
South Carolina
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Jane Dawson (formerly Jane Rim) looking for her son Shedrach Shines
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Jane Dawson (formerly Jane Rim) searching for her son, Shedrach Shines, who was formerly enslaved by Finney Rim.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 3, 1881
Contributor
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Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Charleston, SC
Relation
A related resource
Providence, RI
Scripto
Transcription
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INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SON
Shedrach Shines. He used to belong to
a man named Finney Rim, of Charleston,
S. C. When last heard from, in 1874, he
was living in Charleston, No 2 Globe street.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received by his mother, Jane
Rim, now named Jane Dawson, No. 26
Courtland street, Providence, R. I. Minis-
ters please read in churches. No. 3-4t.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
child(ren)
former enslaver
ministers please read
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Title
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
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Title
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Ella Nichols searching for her aunt Harriet Nichols
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Ella Nichols searching for her aunt, Harriet Nichols, who was last known to live in Providence, RI.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 30, 1881
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Providence, RI
Relation
A related resource
Philadelphia, PA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED OF HARRIET
Nichols, who lived in Providence, R. I.,
eight years ago, by her neice. Any person
knowing the whereabouts of her will confer
a favor by addressing her neice, Ella
Nichols 4206 Walnut street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
missing person(s)
-
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Title
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Maryland
Rhode Island
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Title
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Rev. R. T. Queen searching for information of his sister Margaret Annie Queen
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Rev. R. T. Queen seeking information on his sister, Margaret Annie Queen, who left Anne Arundel County, MD, a free girl sometime around 1862.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July 3, 1890
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Chris Byrd
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Providence, RI
Relation
A related resource
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
sister Margaret Annie Queen. Her moth
er's name is Annie Queen. She left Anne
Arundel Co a free girl, about the year
1862 or 1863 to a company a white fam
ily to Providence, R. I., and has not been
heard from since. Any information of
her will be very gladly received by her
brother, Rev. R T. Queen, 23 Bladen St.,
Annapolis, Md., Anne Arundel Co.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Civil War
emancipation
free people of color
freed
migration (north)
minister
sibling(s)
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
New York
Rhode Island
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Title
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Hattie Morris seeking the whereabouts of Rev. H. J. Cook
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Hattie Morris searching for Rev. H. J. Cook who lived in Rhode Island.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 26, 1881
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Rhode Island
Relation
A related resource
Lockport, NY
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of the Rev. H. J. Cook,
who lived in Rhode Island in 1858. A favor
will be conferred by addressing Mrs. Hattie
Morris, Lockport, N. Y.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
minister
missing person(s)
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Virginia
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Title
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Richard Conway searching for his mother Annie Holmes and brothers Lawson and Robert
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Richard Conway searching for his mother, Annie Holmes, and his brothers Lawson and Robert. Annie was sold to Lumpkins, a slave trader, in 1856.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
April 28, 1881
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Richmond County, VA
Relation
A related resource
Providence, RI
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
mother and two brothers. I belonged to
Dr. Middleton, at Dudville, Richmond Co.,
Va. Mother's name was Annie Holmes.
She was sold in August, 1856, and carried
away by Lumpkins, a negro trader. She
left three children--Richard, Lawson and
Robert. I was hired out at that time to a Mr.
Montgomery. Information will be gladly
received by Richard Conway, No. 161 Wil-
iam St., Providence, R. I.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
former enslaver
parent(s)
sibling(s)
slave trade
slave trader
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Maryland
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Title
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Peter Simms searching for his mother Mrs. Henrietta Simms, and his siblings Anna, Billie and George Simms
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Peter Simms searching for his mother Mrs. Henrietta Simms, and his siblings Anna, Billie and George Simms. They were formerly enslaved by Peter Woods.
Source
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The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
February 17, 1881
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Charles County, MD
Relation
A related resource
Providence, RI
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, one sister and two bothers, Mrs. Hen-
rietta Simms, Anna, Billie and George
Simms. They belonged to one Peter Woods
in Charles Co. Md. Any information re-
specting them will be gratefully received
by her son and their brother
PETER SIMMS,
Cor. President & Slater avenues, Provi-
dence, R. I.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
former enslaver
migration (north)
parent(s)
sibling(s)
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Louisiana
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Title
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Benjamin Jackson (formerly Benjamin Wicks) seeking information about his mother Harriet Wicks
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Benjamin Jackson (formerly Benjamin Wicks) searching for his mother, Harriet Wicks, who was formerly enslaved by a man named Kadolsonac in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
January 29, 1880
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Jackson Parish, LA
Relation
A related resource
Providence, RI
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED
of my mother. Her name was Harriet
Wicks, and her husband's name was Wiate
Wicks. They belonged to a man named
Kadolsonac, in Louisiana, Jackson Parish I
had a brother named Solomon Wicks. My
name is Benjamin Wicks, now called Ben-
jamin Jackson. I left there in 1862. Please
write in care Rev. Wm. II. Yeocum, 25
Beacon street, Providence, R. I.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
Civil War
family history
former enslaver
migration (north)
migration (post-emancipation)
minister
parent(s)
self-emancipation
sibling(s)
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
New York
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Maggie A. Simpson searching for her mother Mrs. Mary Ann Simpson (1st of 2 ads)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Maggie A. Simpson searching for her mother Mrs. Mary Ann Simpson.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
August 12, 1875
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Providence, RI
New York, NY
Relation
A related resource
Philadelphia, PA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted.
Information Wanted, of my mother Mrs.
Mary Ann Simpson. If my uncle Mr. William
Tillman of Providence R I., or my aunt Sarah
Elizabeth Ricketts of New York, or other
persons know of her Address they will
please send information to Miss. Maggie
A Simpson No. 317 Griscom Street.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
missing person(s)
parent(s)
Reconstruction
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Virginia
Maryland
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Richard Whiting looking for his son Richard Whiting, Jr., and his sisters Diana, Nancy, Lucinda, Ellender, and Susan Whiting
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Richard Whiting looking for his son Richard Whiting, Jr., and his sisters Diana, Nancy, Lucinda, Ellender, and Susan Whiting who he was separated from when he was sold to Petersburg, VA.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 11, 1871
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Gloucester, VA
Petersburg, VA
Annapolis, MD
Relation
A related resource
St. Newport, RI
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted.
Information wantd of Mr. Rich-
ard Whiting, jr. who was the son
of Richard and Charity Whiting.
My father Richard belonged to Mr.
Frank Whiting of Gloucester, Va.
and mother belonged to Mrs. Ellen-
der Wyatt. My father was drowned
and I had five sisters: Diana,
Nancy, Lucinda. Ellender, and
Susan Whiting, all scattered in dif-
ferent parts of the country. I was
removed or sold to Petersburg, Va.
Sister Ellender to Dr. Wyatt, who
lived some where near Annapolis,
Md., and Sister Lucinda, she be-
longed to Thomas Wyatt some
where in Md. State. I wish that if
either of the above named persons,
my sister or their children are a
living, they will confer a favor on
me to write and perhaps to them
selves also.
Richard Whiting, N. 38 Spruce
St. Newport, Rhode Island.
March 11 - 3 mos.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
child(ren)
family history
former enslaver
migration (north)
Reconstruction
sibling(s)
slave trade
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Maryland
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Mary Ann Riley searching for her son William Riley (formerly Stephen Jones)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Mary Ann Riley searching for her son William Riley who was formerly known as Stephen Jones.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
September 19, 1868
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
MD
Relation
A related resource
Williamsport, PA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son, William Riley, of Maryland.
He formerly was known by the name of
Stephen Jones.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived by his mother,
MARY ANN RILEY.
Address A. T. Stokes, Box 1257, Williams-
port.
Sept. 17--1t.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
changed name
child(ren)
missing person(s)
Reconstruction
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Virginia
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
David T. Tennerson seeking information about his father David and mother Rebecca
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
David T. Tennerson searching for his parents David and Rebecca Tennerson who he last saw in Parisville, Virginia.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 16, 1866
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
VA
Relation
A related resource
Providence, RI
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my father and mother, David and Rebecca
Tennerson. When I last saw them they were at
Parisville, Va. My father was claimed to be
owned by a man named Benjamin Adams, and
my mother by a woman named Nancy Green. I
have not seen nor heard from them from seven
years. I earnestly request the different pastors,
especially those presiding over Southern Churches,
to read this notice in their charges.
Any information concerning their whereabouts
will be thankfully received by their anxious son.
DAVID T. TENNERSON,
103 Meeting Street,
Providence, R. I.
Providence, June 6th, 1866.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
female enslaver
former enslaver
migration (north)
ministers please read
parent(s)
Reconstruction
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Description
An account of the resource
1863-1902
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.
Newport, March 5th, 1867
Information wanted of two brothers
named Nero and James Henry Blay When
last heard from they were in Memphis, Tenn
Any information of them would be thank-
fully [thankfully] received by their sister, Hannah R
Barrett. No 8 Ann st., Newport, R. I.
Ministers please read to your congrega-
tions [congregations]. Mar 30-3t
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Hannah R. Barrett searching for her two brothers Nero and James Henry Blay
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Hannah R. Barrett searching for her brothers Nero and James Henry Blay. They were last heard from in Memphis, TN.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 30, 1867
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Memphis, TN
Relation
A related resource
Newport, RI
minister
ministers please read
missing person(s)
Reconstruction
sibling(s)