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Mrs. Anna De Baller searching for William and Anderson Flemings

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

WILLIAM FLEMINGS-I desire to find William and Anderson Flemings. Their father's name was William Flemings. There were two daughters, Lucy and Anna. They are both in New York. Their birth place was Milledgeville, then the capitol of Georgia. The father was sold and carried to Montgomery, Ala. Address, Mrs. Anna De Baller, 139 W. 25th street, New…

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Mrs. Clara Bashop searching for her daughter Patience Green and son John William Harris

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

Patience Green and John William Harris. I
wish to find my daughter Patience Green. I have
no trace of her since she was sold at Richmond
Va., 1856. She was then 12 years of age. John
William Harris my son went with some servants
of Mr. Batts (after the surrender) who lived in
Prince George Co. to Washington City. He was
14 years old…

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Mrs. Delia Fulton Donaldson searching for Christine Donaldson

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

October 8, 1892

CHRISTINE DONALDSON.--I wish to find Christine Donaldson. Last heard of in Melian, Ark. Married to Ned Donaldson. Father's name was Wilson and mother's Esther. Please address Mrs. Delia Fulton Donaldson, 2962 Dearborn street Chicago, Ill. 9-10-92

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Mrs. E. Wilson searching for her children Buchanan and Martha Childs

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

January 4, 1891

BUCHANAN AND MARTHA CHILDS--These two
children have not been seen by their mother since
1861. They were sold to some man in North Caro-
lina or South Carolina. They were born in Mason
County, Ky. Their mother belonged to Boss
Shruf. The girl has a little piece chipped out of
her right ear. The children had straight black hair.
Any…

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Mrs. Elizabeth Pettiford searching for her brother Ellis Dennis Kemp

Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)

July 12, 1890

Information Wanted.
Any one knowing the whereabouts of one Ellis Dennis Kemp formerly of Atlanta, Ga., and when last heard of was in Cincinnati will confer a great favor by informing his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Pettiford, 111 S Lincoln street, Chicago, Ill.

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Mrs. Ella Pickenf searching for her sister Malinda Jane Langford (formerly Malinda Jane Prondfit)

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

MALINDA JANE LANGFORD.––I wish to find my sister. Her name was Malinda Jane Prondfit. I last met her in Evansville, Ind., in December 1885. She was 5 feet in height, weighed 140 pounds. She married a man named Henry Langford. Anyone who can furnish information regarding her whereabout will be liberally rewarded Mrs. Ella Pickenf, 741-65th street,…

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Mrs. Emma Lewis searching for her brother James S. Murray

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

I wish to find the whereabouts of my brother, James S. Murray, when last heard from he was in Seattle, Washington, which was about two years ago. Any information will be thankfully received address, Mrs. Emma Lewis, 6030 Halsted st., Englewood, Chicago, Illinois. 1-16-92

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Mrs. Emma Savoy searching for her husband Samuel T. Savoy

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

SAMUEL T. SAVOY-I should like to learn the whereabouts of my husband, Samuel T. Savoy. He left home four months ago and has not been seen or heard from since. Any information would be gratefully received by Mrs. Emma Savoy, 157 N. Second street, Columbus, O. 11-21-91

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Mrs. Florence Haynes searching for her brother Louis Vitchard

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

March 21, 1891

LOUIS VITCHARD––I desire to learn to learn the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of my brother Louis Vitchard from whom
I was separated at Cloutierville, La., thirty-three
years ago. Address Mrs. Florence Haynes. Ober
lin [Oberlin], Ohio.

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Mrs. Francis Chilcoat searching for her siblings Emiline Octavia, Rhoda, John, Henry, and James Leftwich

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

September 3, 1892

I desire to find my sisters Emeline, Octavia and
Rhoda and my brothers John, Henry and James
Leftwich. We belonged to Maj. Tom Leftwich at
Liberty, Bedford Co., Va., before the war when I
last saw them. In about 1855 I was brought to
Mississippi by a speculator and sold to one Abe
Chilcoat with whom I lived until freedom. My
name was…

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Mrs. G. A. Neal searching for nephew Mr. Edward Pool

The Western Appeal/The Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)

November 8, 1919

INFORMATION WANTED.
Anyone who can give any information
in regard to the whereabouts of
Mr. Edward Pool, who is, or was, chef
on one of the railroads running out
of St. Paul or Minneapolis. His mother
is dead, and his aunt, Mrs. G. A. Neal,
2623 Lawton Ave., St. Louis, Mo.,
wishes to find him in order to settle
up some…

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Mrs. G. A. Page searching for her son Wilson Page

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

October 8, 1892

WILSON PAGE--Knowledge of the whereabouts of Wilson Page is desired by his mother. He was in Chicago about two years ago. Address, Mrs. G. A. Page 117 Pottawatama street Leavenworth, Kan. 9-24-92.

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Mrs. Gracie White (formerly Gracie Ship) searching for her uncle Washington Ship

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

WASHINGTON SHIP.-I wish to find my uncle Washington Ship. I left him in Wayne County, N. C. My name was Gracie Ship. I had an aunt named Hannah Kieth. Address Mrs. Gracie White, DuQuoin, Ill. 3-26-92.

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Mrs. Isabella Harris searching for her son George Washington Taylor

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

October 8, 1892

GEORGE W. TAYLOR .— Information wanted con-
cerning my son George Washington Taylor, aged
about 30 years. When last heard from was living
in Chicago. Address Mrs. Isabella Harris. 1119
N. 5th St., Richmond Vt. 10—1—92

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Mrs. J. W. Willis searching for her brother William and her twin sister Malinda Rogers

Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)

May 23, 1891

MALINDA ROGERS—I would like to find my
brother and twin sister. My sister's name was
Malinda Rogers, my brother's name was William.
I last saw them in 1874 on Asheland plantation,
Washington, Mississippi. Any information of
their whereabouts would be thankfully received by
Mrs. J. W. Willis 379 East Summit ave, Youngs own. Ohio.

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Mrs. J. W. Willis searching for her twin sister Malinda Rogers and brother William

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

MALINDA ROGERS––I would like to find my brother and twin sister. My sister's name was Malinda Rogers, my brother's name was William. I last saw them in 1874 on Asheland plantation, Washington, Mississippi. Any information of their whereabouts would be thankfully received by Mrs. J. W. Willis 379 East Summit ave., Youngs Own. Ohio.

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Mrs. L. C. Carter searching for her son Fred F. Carter

Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)

May 23, 1891

FRED. F. CARTER—I wish to finp my son Fred
F. Carter of Chicago, Ill. He was last seen at the
Palace Hotel. San Francisco, Cal. You will do a
great favor if you can tell of his whereabouts.
Address, Mrs. L. C. Carter, 3736 Armour ave.,
Chicago, Ill.

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Mrs. Louisa Mitchell searching for her brother Antony Rodney

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

ANTONY RODNEY.—I wish to find my brother,
Antony Rodney. I heard from him four years ago
in Chicago. Ill. Address Mrs. Louisa Mitchell,
Lake George, Miss. 1-2-92

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Mrs. Margret Johnson searching for her brother Reuben Tigue

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

REUBEN TIGUE-I wish to find my brother, Reuben Tigue. I parted from him in Huntsville, Alabama. We then belonged to Carruthers. My father's name is Hubbard Tigue, mother's Silvia, three sisters, Anatheliza, Hannah Bell and Margaret. He went to Kansas from Memphis, Tenn. Address, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Du Quoin, Ills. 1-30-91

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Mrs. Mary Miller searching for Edward and Henry Miller

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

September 3, 1892

EDWARD MILLER--I wish to know the where-
abouts of Edward Miller and Henry Miller. Last
heard of was in Lexington, Ky. Mother's name
was Sarah Miller. Any information will be thank-
fully received by Mrs. Mary Miller Fountain Alley
Zanesville, Ohio 6-11-92

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Mrs. Matilda Nash searching for her uncles Jake and Callaway Farmer

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

JAKE AND CALLAWAY FARMER––I wish to find
my uncle Jake and Callaway Farmer. Jake when
last heard of was in Boonville, Mo., in 1883. Cal
laway [Callaway] was last heard of in St. Louis, in 1863.
Both belonged to Jesse Farmer of Callaway Co.,
Mo., Address, Mrs. Matilda Nash, Barkersville,
Mo.

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Mrs. Nancy Perry searching for her mother Hannah Ragier

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

I desire to find my mother, Hannah Ragier, who
went to Texas before the war. I saw her last in
Franklyn Co., Alabama, and have not heard from
her since. She belonged to Delit Ragier. I be-
longed to Pinckney Murphy. Address, Mrs. Nan-
cy Perry, Du Quoin, Ill. 1 2-92

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Mrs. Nellie Butler searching for her sister Dinah Davenport and her brother Willis

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

DINAH DAVENPORT.-I wish to find my sister
Dinah Davenport. I last saw her in Vicksburg,
Miss. She had a daughter named Mary. My
sister's husband's name was Nelson Garland. My
brothers name is Wills. I left him in Clinton,
Miss., with his owner Dr. Wills in 1861. Any in-
formation will be thankfully received and reward
ed by Mrs.…

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Mrs. Nellie McGowan searching for her son Sandy McGowan

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

September 3, 1892

SANDY MCGOWAN-I would like to find my son Sandy McGowan. He was sold by James McGowan to slave traders in Mt. Sterling, Ky. Please address his mother, Mrs. Nellie McGowan, 71 Leavitt street, Chicago, Ill. 16 7-92

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Mrs. Pickens searching for her brother Louis Brown

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

March 21, 1891

LOUIS BROWN––I wish to find my brother Louis Brown. We are from Bowling Green, Ky., and moved to Louisville and lived at 9th an Chestnut streets. Our mother Nancy Brown died. Address Mrs Pickens 2405 State street, Chicago, Ill.

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