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Henry Jackson searching for his niece Evelina Evans

Frederick Douglass' Paper (Rochester, NY)

June 30, 1854

INFORMATION WANTED.—Evelina Evans,
who resided in New York City in the year
1860, left that city and went to Canada the
same year; since that time also has not been
heard from by her relations. Her husband's
name was James Evans. Address her uncle,
Henry Jackson, Evansville, Indiana.
Papers friendly to the cause of Humanity,
please…

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Unnamed friends of Stephen Arnold Douglas searching for his whereabouts

Frederick Douglass' Paper (Rochester, NY)

May 5, 1854

The following advertisement appears in the Grand River Record:—

INFORMATION WANTED—Of ''Stephen Arnold
Douglas'', late resident of Chicago, Ill.,
who left his home for Washington city in
November. [indecipherable] heard from, he was
in that city try[indecipherable]. If any
of the officers [?] [indecipherable] give any information
as…

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Louisa Hargraves (formerly Louisa Scott) searching for family including mother Mrs. Maria Ann Scott and father Daniel Scott

Globe (New York, NY)

March 29, 1884

Information Wanted.
Information wanted of Mrs Maria Ann Scott, who belonged to the Old Jo Martin Estate in Eastern shore, Maryland, or of the whereabouts of my brothers and sisters, named Moses, Stephen, Maria and Matilda Scott. My father's name is Daniel Scott. Information in regard to any of the above persons…

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Children of Charlotte Blackwell searching for her

The New York Globe (New York, NY)

April 26, 1884

Notice.
Information wanted as to the whereabouts of my
mother. Any person or persons having or can ascertain
any information of Charlotte Blackville, who was sold
about one year and six months before the war at Richmond,
Va., by James B. Mason, will please forward the
same to her son…

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Fanny Jackson searching for her mother Charlotte Blackville

The New York Globe (New York, NY)

May 3, 1884

Information Wanted.

Information wanted as to the whereabouts of my
mother. Any person or persons having or can ascertain
any information of Charlotte Blackville. who was sold
about one year and six months before the war at Stafford
County, Virginia, by James B. Mason, will please
forward the same to her daughter, Fanny…

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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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Sarah Serrington searching for son Wm. B. F. Serrington

Globe (New York, NY)

June 16, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts of my only son, Wm B.F. Serrington, who joined the 54th Massachusetts regiment, and when last heard of was in Orangeburg, S.C. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his aged mother SARAH SERRINGTON, 13 Chapel Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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May Frances Thomas and Walter Thomas searching for father Lewis Thomas now Rev. Lewis Hudson

The New York Freeman (New York, NY)

February 26, 1887

First Ad: BOSTON. INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts of our father. LEWIS THOMAS, now said to be Rev. Lewis Hudson, pastor of a Baptist Church in Mississippi. He was formerly owned by a man named Shepard Miller, and was sold into the far South. Any one knowing where he may be found will kindly inform May Frances Thomas and Walter Thomas, at No.…

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Samuel Willis searching for family including Jennie Willis and Lidie Willis

Freeman (New York, NY)

October 16, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED. - Of either of the following persons: namely, Jennie, Lidie, Tony or Lucy Willis. Last heard from were living with Moses Arnold. near Newberne, N.C. Address Samuel Willis, 22 Chancery street, New Bedford, Mass, oct16 2

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Rebecca Jones searching for Elizabeth Harriet Spratty and William Spratty

New York Age (New York, NY)

April 26, 1890

Information Wanted.
Of Elizabeth Harriet Spratty. sold from Prince George County, Va., by George Hatch, bought by Reuben Raglan of Petersburgh; and of William Spratty, sold to Peter Hare. Kindly address Rebecca Jones, 13 Maiden Lane, Newark, N.J.

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Samuel Togood searching for mother, Priscilla Togood, and any of her relatives

New York Age (New York, NY)

June 7, 1890

Information Wanted.

Samuel Togood of Anne Arnndel County,
Maland, who was owned by one Moses Lewis there,
would like to hear from his mother, Priscilla
Togood, and any of her relatives who are living.
Please write ;to Phillip Spencer, 252 West 18th
street, back basement, New York. je72t

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Betsy Dennis searching for her brother Stephen Dennis

New York Herald (New York, NY)

September 11, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED—OF STEPHEN DENNIS (colored), from Eastern Shore, Maryland, Caroline county, owned by Serena Pelton, by his sister, Betsy Dennis. Call at 314 West Forty-sixth street this week.

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Lewis Buail searching for his brother Dan Buail

New York Herald (New York, NY)

May 16, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED—OF DAN BUAIL (COLORED),
born near Culpepper Court house, Va.; he is 23 years of age.
Any information will be thankfully received by his brother,
Lewis Buail, Fort Stevens, Oregon.

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Rebecca Datalide searching for her brother Westley Wright

New York Herald (New York, NY)

August 17, 1879

INFORMATION WANTED OF WESTLEY WRIGHT (colored), body servant to General William McClain during the late war. Address his sister, REBECCA DATALIDE, 145 West 52d st. New York.

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Jeannette Holden searching for Mingro Herring

New York Herald (New York, NY)

November 28, 1870

PERSONAL. INFORMATION WANTED--OF MINGRO HERRING, colored boy, 15 years old ; left Newbern, N. C., in September, and came to New York on steamer Louisa Moore. JEANNETTE HOLDEN, 32 Lawrence street, Brooklyn.

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Isablla Clark searching for her nephew Francais Walker

New York Herald (New York, NY)

August 22, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED--OF FRANCAIS WALKER, colored, born in Salem, N. J. ; left New York 20 years ago ; when last heard from was in Australia. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his aunt, ISABLLA CLARK, No. 8 Seventeenth street.

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Alex Capron searching for Helen Jefferson

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

April 4, 1873

WANTED--INFORMATION OF HELEN JEFFERSON (colored), who arrived on steamer Old Dominion on Monday. ALEX CAPRON, 37 East Twentieth street.

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The Rev. Zachariah A. Roker searching for his brother

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

December 6, 1875

INFORMATION WANTED--OF A YOUNG COLORED man by the name of Joseph A. Roker, who has been a waiter in New York city. Any information will be thankfully received by his brother, the Rev. ZACHARIAH A. Roker, 69 West Thirty-sixth street.

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Susan A. Grandy searching for her brother Caesar Nash Grandy

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

December 28, 1871

INFORMATION WANTED--OF CAESAR NASH GRANDY, colored; came to New York from Norfolk May 16, 1871,on the steamer Saratoga. A note to his sister, SUSAN A. GRANDY, care of N.M. Heal, No. 5 John street, New York, would be gladly received.

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G.H. Wild and W.H. Alexander searching for Diana M'Donald

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

January 5, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED--OF DIANA M'Donald (colored), formerly of San Francisco, Cal. Any information will be thankfully received by G. H. WILD, 491 Broadway or W. H. ALEXANDER, 1,407 Dupont street, San Francisco, Cal.

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S. Harvey Thomas searching for Nancy Hazzard and Robert Hazzard or their heirs (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

September 30, 1879

TO THE HEIRS OF GEORGE HAZZARD (COLORED), deceased. - Information is wanted concerning Nancy and Robert Hazzard (colored) or their heirs. The said Nancy and Robert were sold as slaves in Virginia many years ago. If they or their heirs can be found they may learn something to their advantage by applying to S. HARVEY THOMAS, 312 Walnut st.,…

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James Dellemare searching for William Dellemare

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

March 27, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED - OF WILLIAM DELLE-mare, a colored boy of 15 or 16 years. When last heard of was living in Westport, Conn. but is now somewhere in Brooklyn. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully received by James Dellemare, 25 Laurens street, rear building.

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Mrs. Johnston searching for Richard Henry Banks

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

July 1, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED - OF COLORED BOY, 12 years old, Richard Henry Banks; was at office 69 East Tenth street Saturday evening. Call on or address Mrs. JOHNSTON, 206 West Seventeenth street.

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Caroline B. Price searching for her daughter Alvina Price

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

December 27, 1867

Information Wanted--of Alvina Price, colored who left her home on Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock. Any information concerning her will be thankfully received by her mother, Caroline B. Price, 209 West Fifteenth street, for two days.

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Unnamed mother searching for her son George Demonet

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

June 7, 1854

INFORMATION WANTED--of George Demonet, A
colored boy, five years old, who is supposed to have
strayed from his home No. 73 Vandam street, about half-
past 11 o'clock on Monday morning last. He wore a redish
brown apron, a patent leather belt around his waist, and a
black velvet cap. Any information respecting him will be
thankfully…

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