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Addie Johnson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
February 28, 1891
LOST RELATIVES.
Information is wanted of Octavius Oldwine,
who was last heard of at Point Pleasant, La.
His sister, Mrs Addie Johnson, would like to
hear from him, or concerning him. Address,
62 Whiting Street, Chicago, Ills.
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T.T. Brown
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 28, 1891
T. T. Brown, who is the son of Clara Bruce,
who used to belong to Thos. T. Bolden, of Char-
lotte county, Virginia, wishes to learn of his
sisters, brothers and relatives. Any informa-
tion can be sent to T. T. Brown, Berkley
Springs, W. Va.
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M.L. Brown seeking their sister Mary C. Brown
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
February 21, 1891
I would like to learn something of my sister,
Mary C. Brown. When last heard from she was
in Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory. She also lived
in Omaha, Neb. Any information concerning
her whereabouts will be thankfully received by
M. L. Brown, 310 Grant street, Pittsburg, Pa.
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Emanuel Randolph Willis searching for William Saunders and John Willis
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
April 11, 1891
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
two brothers, whom I have not seen since the
war. Their names were William Sanders and
John Willis. They lived in Charlottesville, Al-
bemarle [Albemarle] county, Virginia, about the close of the
war. My father's name was Stephen Willis,
and my mother's name was Jennie Willis. They
lived in…
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Eliza Dyson searching for her family including her parents Anthony and Ellen Gamble
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
February 14, 1891
LOST RELATIVES.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
people whom I have not seen or heard of since
the war. They lived in Delta County, Mississip-
pi [Mississippi] and belonged to a man named Gamble. Their
names were--mother and father--Anthony and
Ellen; brothers, Ellison, Henry, Mauder and
Walter; sisters, Harriet, Channie,…
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Allen Jenkins
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
September 27, 1890
INFORMATION WANTED of Harriet Hicks.
She left Leesburg, Va., during slavery from
Swanes farm for Texas. Address ALLEN JEN-
KINS, Pensacola, Fla. 4-t.
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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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John S. Gist seeking his brother Grant Gist
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
April 11, 1891
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brother, whose name, Grant Gist. He left home
(in South Carolina) in 1887 and the last heard of
him was in November, 1888. He was then at
Triumph, P O, Maryland, about ten miles from
Baltimore. Any insormation concerning him
will be cheerfully received his brother, John S
Gist, Fort Washakie,…
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Laura Parnell
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
October 25, 1890
WANTED To know the where-abouts of
JUNIUS BROWDER. He formerly lived
in Louisville, Ky., and at Madison, Ind. His
sister is anxious to know his address. Any in-
formation concerning him will be cheerfully re-
ceived. LAURA PARNELL, 1422 Curtis Street,
Denver, Col.
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Adaline Turner (formerly Allen)
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
April 25, 1891
Wanted trace of Jiles Absolom or Sarah Al-
len, sister to Adaline Allen and children of
Nancy Allen and Paul Gaddy, belonged to
Berry Allen, of Richmond, Virginia, whose oc-
cupation was doorkeepes at capirol square were
separrted at their owners death, Adaline goidg
to Kentucky with John Allen. Such informa-
tion will bt thankfully received…
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Mahala Johnson (formerly Mahala Jones) seeking her sister Mary Kirk
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 9, 1891
I wish to learn something of my sister, whom
I have not seen since 1863. We parted at a hotel
in Leavenworth, Kansas. Her name at that
time was Mary Kirk. Our mother's name was
Sarah and father's name was Frederick. My
name at that time was Mahala Jones. Any infor-
mation concerning her will be gladly received
by her sister, Mahala Johnson,…
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Optic Bealer
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 16, 1891
Information is wanted of Julia Bealer, who
formerly belonged to Widow Bealer, of White
county, Arkansas, three miles from Searey.
Any information given, direct to Brother's
Optic, Moberly, Mo. She left Searey about the
close of the war.
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Eliza Husher (formerly Eliza Clark) searching for her mother Sallie Clark and siblings
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 16, 1891
Wanted to know the whereabouts of Sallie
Clark, if living, also her children, my brothers
and sister, Nancy, Caroline, Robert, Tip, Tobe,
Frank, Samuel and Aaron Clark, all of whom
were taken South by Negro-traders from this
county in 1862 and 63. Address Mrs. Eliza
Husher, (formerly Eliza Clark,)
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E. T. Hill looking for her mother Fannie Scott, sister Queen Victory Scott, and brother Patience Scott (2nd of 2 ads placed)
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 23, 1891
I desire to find my lost relatives. My mother's
name was Fannie Scott, my sister's name
was Queen Victory Scott, brother's name was
Patience Scott; my name is Eloise Scott. We
were all owned by a man by the name of Samuel
Scott; he lived near Lynchburg, Va., near a
little place called Mays' Grocery. I was bought
by a Negro-trader by the…
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Mary Hodges
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 23, 1891
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
uncle, whose name is Mose Tensley; he left here
about eight years ago; last heard from him he
was in St. Louis, Mo. He had a daughter named
Carrie; any information concerning their
whereabouts will be thankfully received. Mary
Hodges, Hamlin, Ky., Calloway county.
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John P. Jackson searching for Lydia Jackson and brother Plato Jackson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 23, 1891
I am the son of Thomas Jackson, who immigrated
to Liberia from Baltimore about 1830.
My father is said to have had a sister by the
name of Lydia Jackson, who remained in
Baltimore. He also had a son, Plato Jackson by
name, who went to Ohio, or some other place in
the West. I shall be glad to hear of the where-
abouts of any of these people…
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A.J. Duncan
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 30, 1891
I would like to hear from my grand father,
whose name is Isham Duncan; my father's
name is John I. Duncan, who now resides at
Bowling Green, Ky. When last heard from my
grand father lived about three miles from Little
Rock, Arkansas. Any information concerning
his whereabouts will be thankfully received by
A. J. Duncan, 39 Linden street,…
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Mrs. Viney Chouteau seeking her grandchildren Joseph George and Tolbert Chouteau and great-grandchildren Mary Sibley and Harriet Chouteau
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
June 13, 1891
Mrs. Viney Chouteau would like to know the
whereabouts of her children's sons, Joseph,
George and Tolbert Chouteau, and grand son,
Moses Jerrow's daughters, Mary Sibley, who
was taken away by my sister, Matilda Hicklin,
and Harriet Chouteau. I live in Cherokee Creek
and Osage Nation, and at Humbolt. The last
time I saw my children was at…
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W.W. Woodroe
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
June 13, 1891
I would like to know the whereabouts of
William H. Roden, of Albany, N. Y. the last time
I heard from him he was in New York City.
He is about 19 years old. Any information
concerning him will be cheerfully received by W.
W. Woodroe, box 182, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
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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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Murray Thompson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
September 12, 1891
Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of
my three brothers named John, Squire, and
Bill. who lived in Rutherford county, Tenn.
My Mother's name was Annica Rucker. I
was sold from her 25 years before the war to
a man by the name of Beard in Wilson coun-
ty, Tenn. My mother and three brothers
were then caried to Louisiana,…
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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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Rachel Richardson seeking information about her mother Mrs. Phoebe Holman, sister Caroline Holman, and brother James Holman
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
November 14, 1891
I desire information concerning the follow-
ing [following] persons: Mrs. Phoebe Holman, my mother,
left North Carolina with Balsey Person's white
owners; My sister's name was Caroline Hol-
[Holman]; my brother's name is James Holman.
They were in West Tennessee when last heard
of. Any information will be gratefully receiv-
ed [received] by…
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Lewis Williams searching for Rachel Balkam
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
October 17, 1891
I desire to know the whereabouts of my
mother. Her name is, or was, Rachel Balkam:
she was owned by one Balkam, of Twiggs
county, Ga I saw her last two or three years
before the war in West Macon, Bibbs county,
Ga. ; she then had three children, Hannah,
Allen and Louis. Anyone giving the desired
information will confer a great favor and…
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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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