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Emma Cloud looking for George Hutchinson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 22, 1895

I want to find George Hutchinson, owned in
slavery days by John C. Moore. He joined the
standing army in Memphis, Tenn He was a
Baptist preacher. Address Emma Cloud,
Frankfort, Marshall Co., Kansas.

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Fannie Bousman

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

January 2, 1892

Anybody knowing anything concerning Buel
Chapman will be gladly received by Fannie
Bousman, 188 E. Elm street, Columbus, O. I re-
ceived letters from him in '71, and heard later
that he was in the hospital at Caira, Ill., but
since then I have never heard of him. A sister
of his reside at the above address.

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Fannie Edson seeking her son Henry Payne

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 23, 1893

Lost Relative.
Would like to know the whereabouts of Hen-
ry [Henry] Payne, who joined the 16th cavalry at
Louisville, Ky. and when last heard of was in
Dallas, Tex. His mother's name is Fannie Ed-
son [Edson], Atchison, Kan., 712 W. street.

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Fannie Laster (formerly Francis Fuller) searching for their mother Mahalie Hall

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 3, 1891

I would like to know the wereabouts of my
mother My original name was Francis Ful-
ler [Fuller], and I lived in Green county, Ga. My
mother was taken from Daid county to the
state of Louisiana Her name was Mahalie
Hall. My uncle, Dave Hall, and an aunt whose
name was was Julia Hall, was taken with her.
Their mother, who was left in Green…

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Frances Revey

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

November 14, 1891

I desire information concerning Nettie
Davis, my sister, last heard from about two
years ago, she was living in Jersey City
Heights with her father, Thomas Davis. She
is 18 years of age. Any information concerning
her will be cheerfully received by Mrs. Francis
Revey; Fair Haven New York.

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Frank Sweden seeking his mother and father

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

July 27, 1895

I have not heard from my mother or father
for eighteen years. I think they are in Nas
sau, West Indies. If the mother and father of
Frank Sweden, or any one knowing of their
where abouts, will address him as below, they
will confer a favor. Address Frank Sweden,
71 Station Road, Forest Gate, near Stratford,
London, England.

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George Smith is searching for his relatives including Isiah, Michael, Theodore, and Elvira Smith

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 15, 1892

Mr. George Smith, of Hillsboro, O., would like
to find his relatives. Their names were Isiah
Smith, Michael Smith, Theodore Smith and
Elvira Smith. She belonged to Jas. Smith, at
Delhi; her mother was named Phoebe; she
ma ried Sam Dorsa. Candis Gipson was Isaiah
and N chall's mother, also Theodore. We were
neighbors of Dr. Chas. Mitchell…

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George Wootson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

January 23, 1892

I would like to find my mother and two sisters
we belonged to a slave owner by the name
o Jacob Wooston, he kept a livery stable on
Maine street in Richmond, Va. We were
separated before the war; my mothers name was
Mahalie Wootson, and my two sister's names
were Margarat and Marinda. Jacob Wootson
had three sons Randolph, Putnam, and…

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H. Lamb searching for mother Lucinda Yarndle and siblings

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 22, 1894

My mother's name is Lucinda Yarndle, and
I had one half-brother named John and an own
brother named Nelson. I have two half-sisters,
Sarah and Mary. My father died when I was
four years old, in Knox county, Tennessee. My
father's name was Harry Lamb. The last time
I saw them was in Lawrence, Kan. I wrote to
them from Missoula,…

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H.T. Johnson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 21, 1891

Any information concerning Tony Dickens
of St Loius, but who may be in Kansas City at
present, will be thankfully received and re-
warded by Mrs Lucy Dickens, No. 10 Ash St.,
Hot Springs, Ark. It is to the interest of Tony
Dickens to answer at once.
Very Respectfully,
H. T. JOHNSON.

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Harriett Bennett searching for her mother Susan Basley

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

July 15, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
mother. Her name is. Susan Basley. My
father's name is Solomon Bailay; my brother's,
Nelson Bailey; my sister's Martha Bailey. She
married a man by the name of Nick McDaniel.
I was sold from my people the second year of
the war. Sold by a man named Cicero Vick, of
Ashville, N. C. Any…

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Harriett Ware (formerly Harriet E. Holt) seeking information about her unnamed brother and her cousins Henry White and J. H. Holt

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

November 26, 1892

I would like to know the wherebauts of my
relatives, one brother and two cousins. I have
been separated from my cousins about three
years. Their names are Henry White and J.
H. Holt. The last time I heard from Henry he
was in Arkansaw City, Ark.; that was three
years ago. Two years ago I saw my brother in
Greenville, Miss. I have not…

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Harry Conway seeking Bob Burrel and Juno Dade

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

May 19, 1894

Bob Burrel and Juno Dade were sold to Dan-
iel [Daniel] F. Cox by Edward Burkley, Prince Wil-
liams [Williams] Co. Virginia, four years before the Civil
War. Any information concerning them will
be appreciated. Harry Conway, Chattanooga,
Tenn.

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Hattie Cornell seeking her brothers George Broadie and Peter Ealum

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 16, 1895

I wish to learn the whereabouts of my two
brothers, George Broadie and Peter Ealum.
They left home about nineteen years ago. Our
parents were Peter and Patsey Broadie, and
lived near Lafayette, Christian County, Ken-
tucky [Kentucky]. Any information given will be greatly
appreciated, and thankfully received. Re-
spectfully [Respectfully],…

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Henrietta Jenkins searching for her parents Charles and Elizabeth Hicks

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 15, 1890

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my parents,
Charles and Elizabeth Hicks. During
slavery they belonged to Cook Fur-
chew [Furchew], of Alexandria county, Virginia.
Address, HENRIETTA JENKINS.
tl Pensacola, Fla.

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Henrietta Wallace (formerly Henrietta Turner) searching for her son Thomas Taylor Turner

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

July 21, 1894

LOST RELATIVES.
I have a son; have not seen him since the war.
His name is Thomas Taylor Turner, my home
was in Madison Co., Tennessee, but I left him
in Columbus Kentucky with a man by the
name of John Stevens, who was a Telegraph
Operator. He was between the age of 7 and 8.
His father's name was Sam Turner and my
name was Henrietta…

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Henrietta Wilson looking for fellow servicemen who knew William Fox

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 1, 1892

Information Wanted.
Any one furnishing information where a
comrade of Co. "E" 26th Regiment of U.S. Col. Vol.
Infantry, and who knew William Fox of Kentucky
can be found will receive reward by
addressing Mrs. Henrietta Wilson, 1215 East
Forest avenue. Maysville, Ky.

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Henry Anderson found his friends and family

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

April 23, 1896

Found His Relatives.
Mineola, Tex., Special.
Henry Anderson now living in Tex-
as an ex-slave of Somerset, Md., found
his long lost friends and relatives
through advertising in The Freeman.

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Henry Anderson searching for mother Peggy, brothers Chas, Horace, and Alex, and sisters Sarah Ann and Malinda

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 7, 1895

LOST RELATIVES.
I would like to find my relatives. I was born
in Somerset County, Maryland. My name is
Henry Anderson, my Master was John Ander-
son [Anderson] of Eastern Shore M. D., I left about six
years before the war. Mothers name was Peg-gy [Peggy] and my brothers were named Chas, Horace,
Alex, and Sandy I left two sisters in…

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J. C. Boone looking for fellow servicemembers

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 12, 1891

Do You Know Them?
I would like to know the address of a few of
my comrades. Their names are David G. Smith,
Asbury Benson, L.G. Bragg, Gid Harvey and
Moses Ditcher. The above named men were
with me at Camp Foster in 1864. Any one know-
ing [knowing] any one of them will greatly oblige me by
writing to J. C. Boone, Plattsmouth, Neb.
(tf)

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James Camp seeking Robert White

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 10, 1896

LOST RELATIVES.
Robert White belonged to Joe Camp, and
was raised at Jonesboro, Clay county, Ga. He
had three daughters, Mary, Lizzie and Hattie
two sons, Wash and James. Any one know-
ing [knowing] of such persons will please inform
JAMES CAMP
Clarendon, Ark.

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Jane Chaster (formerly Jane Tomlen) seeking information about her brothers Emmett and Willis Tomlen and sisters Rebecca, Polly, and Sallie Tomlen

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 31, 1891

LOST RELATIVES.
I desire to find relatives whom I have not
seen since before the war. My name is Jane
Chaster now, but at the time was Jane Tomlen.
I have brothers by the name of Emmett and Wil-
lis [Willis] Tomlen, and sisters named Rebecca, Polly
and Sallie Tomlen. My grandmother was
named Allie Fair. We belonged to a man
named Gus…

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Jennie Bass seeking the whereabouts of Charles J. Wilson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 5, 1892

We would like to know the whereabouts of
Charles J. Wilson who formerly lived in
Chillicothe, Ohio. His father William Wilson
died two weeks ago and left property to him
and to his sister. Any information concerning
him will be cheerfully received by Mrs. Jennie
Bass (nee Wilson) 1106 Gay street, Chillicothe,
Ohio.

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Jesse Miller seeking their father Judarn Miller

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 15, 1895

LOST RELATIVES.
As near as I can remember I was with my
father in 1874 in Fayette county Texas, on the
Brinica farm; his name is Judarn Miller; will
be glad to know his whereabouts. Mother's
maiden name was Julia Mitchell the daughter
of Elizabeth Nunn. Jesse Miller, Operator,
Postoffice Box 203, Ft. Bayard, N. M.

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Jiles (or Giles) Burleson and Missouri Burleson searching for their son Crocket Burleson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 15, 1892

I would like to know the whereabouts of
Crocket Burle on; he left home in 1879 and
when we heard of him he was in northern
Texas and had got to be a railroad fireman; he
left home when he was only 17 years old; he has
been gone thirteen years Information will be
gladly received by Giles Burleson, his father,
and his mother, Missouri…

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