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Jas. E. Bryant seeking information about his siblings Elizabeth Jones, Harriet Bryant, George, Joe, and Tom Bryant

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 28, 1897

INFORMATION WANTED--
The undersigned would thank any
person for information concerning
his sisters and brothers; viz: Eliza-
beth Jones, Harriet Bryant, George,
Joe and Tom Bryant; our parents
were Edmund and Nellie Bryant. I
left Washington D. C., in January
1862 with General Garfield.
Address: Jas. E. Bryant,
…

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Jerusha Williams searching for her parents

National Republican (Washington, DC)

December 2, 1885

WANTED -- INFORMATION AS TO THE
whereabouts of my father and mother, Pompey
Williams and Susan Williams. Mr. William
Alberty, please give me some information of my
parents; you were the last person seen with them.
Address JERUSHA WILLIAMS, Fourth alley between
Congress and Jefferson sts., Georgetown, D.C.
5-3

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Joe Williams searching for his mother Diana Smith, two sisters, and brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 31, 1883

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to make inquiry for my mother, two sisters and brother. Mother was Diana Smith; sisters Silvie and Sarah; brother William. Father, Wm. Cousin, belonged Capt. Cousin in Georgetown, S. C. Mother left Charleston to go to Washington with Dr. Warren who married her young mistress, Mary Alston. Before she married I had an aunt Grace…

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John A. Brown searching for his parents and siblings George, Mary Jane, Ellen Nora, and Peter Brown

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

December 21, 1886

Wants to Find His People.
AN EX-SLAVE IN SEARCH OF HIS PARENTS OR
BROTHERS.
The clerk of the court has received a letter dated
Greenville, S. C., stating: "Many years ago I was
sold from my mother and father. I now wish to
hear from them as I am in possession of property,
and do not know when I am call from this world.
My master's…

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John Broadus searching for brother Eugene Broadus

The Washington Bee (Washington, DC)

September 5, 1896

WHERE IS EUGENE BROADUS?
Information is wanted of the whereabouts
of Eugene Broadus (colored),
30 years old, who was last heard from
in Washington, D.C., in 1895. Write
to his brother, John Broadus, Colfax,
Iowa, Sept. 5-6 t

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John C. Bender and William Bouy looking for fellow servicemen who served with Bouy in Virginia

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 3, 1884

I WANT TO FIND A COMRADE WHO SERVED
in the same regiment in the late war,
with William Bouy, he enlisted in Wash-
ington, D. C., in the summer or fall of 1863
Served in Virginia. Addre-s, John C.
Bender. St. Joseph, Mo., or William Bouy,
No. 175 9 h Ave., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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John C. Bender looking for people who knew William Borey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 28, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE PRES
ent whereabouts of persons who knew
William Borey while in the United States
army. Wm. Borey enlisted at Washington
in 1863, and was discharged after the war.
Names of his officers, comrades, or regiment
wanted by JOHN C. BENDER,
St.…

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John Harrison Bean seeking Rose Redmon and her daughters Eliza Ann and Henrietta

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 1, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Any one who may chance to know any-
thing concerning the whereabouts of Rose
Redmon and her two daughters, Eliza Ann
and Henrietta, John Harrison Bean would
like to find them. When I last heard from
them they were in Washington. If any per-
son or persons know anything of them, it
will be thankfully received. Please…

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John Jones finds his mother, Parthenia Jones, after more than a 30-year separation

The Sun (New York, NY)

February 23, 1894

FOUND HIS SLAVE MOTHER.

John Jones's Search of Many Years Seems to Have Met With Success.

John Jones, the colored man whorecently
sought the aid of the New York police in find-
ing his mother, Parthenia Jones, from whom
he was separated during the early days of the
war, has been notified of the success of the
search.The story he told was…

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John Marlow searching for his sister, Mrs. Emma Griffin, and other relatives

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

March 24, 1894

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED----Information
is desired by her brother as to the where-
abouts of Mrs. EMMA GRIFFIN, colored,
who left Washington, D. C., January 10th,
1870. Any information as to the where-
abouts of her or of any colored people by that
name will be highly appreciated.
JOHN MARLOW,
221 Camp street, Dallas, Texas.
The…

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John Payne searching for his sister, Novella Payne

Globe (New York, NY)

May 12, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED - Of Miss Novella Payne,
daughter of Daniel and Nellie Payne, of Richmond
County, Va., last heard of her was in 1862, when she was
at Washington, D.C. Any information relative to her
will be thankfully received at the residence of her
brother, JOHN PAYNE, 56 Piedmont street, Boston.

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John Taylor searching for his wife Rachel Taylor

National Republican (Washington, DC)

September 12, 1862

WANTS. NOTICE.––Information wanted of RACHEL TAYLOR, colored, supposed to be employed in the city of Washington, or vicinity, as a servant. She was hired from the Old Capitol in June, by some person residing in or near the city. Any information in regard to her will be thankfully received by her husband, John Taylor, and may be left at this office.…

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John Woodford searching for his nephew Frank Whipps

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

October 24, 1873

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION wanted of FRANK WHIPPS,
(colored,) aged 19 years, supposed to be in Wash-
ington [Washington]. Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived [received] by his uncle, JOHN WOODFORD, No.
1748 K street. oct 22-3t*

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John. M. Dorsey searching for his mother's family, including Mrs. Rachel Williams and Mrs. Aritha Ann Taylor

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 20, 1910

Wants to Find Them.
I am desirous of locating some of
my mother's people as follows: Mrs.
Rachel Williams, Mrs. Aritha Ann
Taylor, Mr. Benjamin Suckers and
Mrs. Kittie Ross. Mrs. Williams had
a son named Powell. There was also
another sister, Mrs. Amanda John-
son [Johnson], wife of Mr. John R. Johnson.
They are both dead. They had…

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Joseph Green looking for his brother James Green

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 25, 1895

INFORMATION WANTED--Of
my brother James Green. I left
him in Washington, D.C., after the
rebellion. We went through the
war together. Our home was in
Richmond, Va. Had two brothers,
John and William, and two sisters,
Sarah and Dianna. My father is
named Joseph Green. My mother,
long since dead, was named Marin-
da Green. Any…

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Joseph Hamilton seeking his wife Eliza Hamilton

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

May 13, 1865

PERSONAL. - Information in reference to th whereabouts of ELIZA HAMILTON, (colored will be gratefully received by her distressed husband, Joseph Hamilton, who has been seeking after his wife for months past. Information can be left with George E. H. Day, corner 5th st. and Louisiana av., Washington, D.C. my 12-3t*

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Kesia Able searching for her daughter, Frenes Taylor [Frances Taylor] (3rd of 3 ads placed)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

May 1, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED OF FRENES
TAYLOR, colored. When last heard from was
in Richmond, Va. Any information will be thankfully
received by her mother. KESIA ABLE.

Richmond and Petersburg papers please copy.
Address 406 12th street, between I and K, Washington
City, D.C.

my 1-3t*

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Kesiah Abell searching for her daughter, Margaret Abell [aka Margaret Abel] (1st of 3 ads placed by Kesiah Abell)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

July 23, 1863

INFORMATION WANTED OF MARGARET
ABELL, formerly of the estate of Jacob Melvin,
of Va. Margaret advertised herself about four
months since as being in Washington. Any infor-
mation of her will be gratefully received by her
mother. [jy 3l 3t] KESIAH ABELL.

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Kesiah Abell searching for her daughters, Frances Taylor and Margaret Abel [aka Margaret Abell] (2nd of 3 ads placed)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

March 9, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED of two sisters, FRANCES
TAYLOR and MARGARET ABEL, (col.)
Any one leaving information of their whereabouts
at 406 12th street, will confer a great favor on her
distracted parents. mh8-2t*

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Lizzie C. Love

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 14, 1911

WANTS TO FIND HIM.

I would like to know the where-
about of my brother, Robert L.
Carrington. He was last heard from
in 1908 in Guntersville, Alabama.
His mother's name is Polly Carring-
ton, South Boston, Halifax County,
Va. If any one knows of his where-
abouts, please write his sister, Liz-
zie C. Love, at 1200 U Street, N.…

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Louisa Kelly searching for her mother Nancy West, brother George West, and two sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 16, 1885

MR. EDITOR—I desire to find my people; my mother's name was Nancy West; my brother's George West. Sold by William R. Robinson, of Georgetown, district Columbia, Louisa West daughter of Nancy West, my sisters, Carry Ann West, Rosie Lee West. I, Louisa West wishes to know where the above named named persons are. Address Louisa Kelly, Brookhaven,…

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Mary Fickland looking for her daughters Susan Fickland and Ellen Rollins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 7, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Susan Fickland and Ellen Rollins, daughters
of Mary Fickland, now residing in Washington
city, D.C., and formerly belonging to the estate
of George Nelson, of Culpeper Court House,
Va Any information concerning them may be
sent to Rev. Wm. H. Hunter, pastor of Israel
church, Washington, D. C., and oblige their
mother, …

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Mary Millard searching for her daughter Margaret Ritter Millard

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

June 16, 1865

RAN AWAY FROM HER MOTHER, MARGA-
RET [MARGARET] RITTER MILLARD, colored; will be
fourteen years old the 4th day of July. All per-
sons [persons] are hereby forewarned not to harbor said
runaway.
MARY [her >< mark] MILLARD,
P st., bet. 10th and 11th sts.
Attest—JOHN T. SULLIVAN. je 15-3t*

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Mary Virginia Thornton, Dover, NH, searching for mother and siblings

New Era (Washington, DC)

July 7, 1870

Information Wanted.

Mary Virginia Thornton wishes to find her
mother, Hannah Gatewood, her brother, Patrick
Thornton, and her sisters, Ester Washington,
Winna Thornton, and Sarah Ann Thornton,
who, about eight years ago, lived at Millbank,
King George county, Virginia, but who are
now supposed to be in Washington, D. C.

Address …

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Matilda Jones seeks the whereabouts of husband Richard Jones and sons John and Thomas

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 22, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
husband, Richard Jones, and my two sons, John
and Thomas. We were separated in the woods,
near a place called Alleywhite, in November,
1862. I was carried back to Suffolk by the
Union troops I have heard nothing from them
since.
We were owned by Birvin Jones, of…

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