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Mrs. Alexander Bailey (formerly Sarah Catherine Hunt) seeking her mother Margaret Hunt and relatives

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 27, 1896

Lost Relatives.
Mrs. Alexander Bailey, nee Sarah Catherine
Hunt, a prominent resident of our city, is de-
sirous [desirous] of locating Wm. Henry Harrison Hunt,
Mary Jane Hunt, Francis Russell Hunt, Charlie
Hunt, and Margaret Hunt, her mother: who
formerly belonged to Jim Crain and came from
Poplar Plains, Ky., to Lexington, Ky., in…

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Mrs. Annie Bell seeking her son John Scott

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 19, 1896

Lost Lelative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
son, John Scott, who left here with some race
horses some time ago. The last I heard of him
he was in some part of Nebraska, but has since
left there. Any information will be gladly re-
ceived [received]. MRS. ANNIE BELL,
Lee's Lick, Harrison Co., Ky.

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Sam Russell searching for his mother Goodly and siblings

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

August 8, 1896

LOST RELATIVES.
I wish to inquire for my lost relatives whom
I have not seen since I was ten years old. I
was born in Paris, Henry county Tennessee.
My father's name was Stephe Wright, and be-
longed [belonged] to Bill Wright.--my father died. My
mother's name was Goodly, sisters Evaline and
Emma, brother Nelson, nicknamed Tobe
and…

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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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John Dennis seeking his mother Lucy Barns

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 14, 1896

LOST RELATIVES.
I will be very thankful if anyone can give me
some information of my mother whose name
was Lucy Barns, and lived in Haywood county,
Tenn. The last time I saw her was in 1861. I
was the only child at the time I was brought
to Texas. My name is John Dennis, and has
never been changed. Adderss J. S. Dennis or
W. L. Dennis,…

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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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Thornton Mitchell seeking his brother Gilbert

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 7, 1896

Lost Relatives.
I want to find my brother Gilbert, who was
sold with my mother, Lettie Mitchell, about
1847, from Trimble county, Ky., by one Daniel
Trout. Last accounts he was a dray drive n
Memphis, Tenn. Any information will be
thankfully received. Thornton Mitchell, Mad-
ison [Madison], Ind. mar7-4t

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Annie Davis seeking William Warks

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

January 13, 1894

I would like to know the whereabouts of Wil
liam [William] Warks, who left Frankfort, Ky., about 15
years ago with race horses. Address, Annie
Davis, 165 W. Second street, Indianapolis, Ind.

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Mrs. Kate Moore (formerly Mrs. Katie Saddler) searching for her brother Tony Murphy

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 23, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brother, Tony Murphy. The last I heard of him
he was living at Surrounded Hill, Ark. I was
Mrs. Katie Saddler the last time I remember
seeing him. Any information in regard to his
discovery, will be thankfully received by
Your very truly,
Mrs. Katie Moore,
Fayettsville, Ark.

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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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Teaner Deaver seeking their mother Bettie La Mott

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

November 18, 1893

I would like to know of the whereabouts of
my mother by the name of Bettie La Mott;
married a man by the name of Yaricks Crook-
shank [Crookshank]. I was sold to Jim Deaver, at Giles Co
Tenn. The last time I heard from her, she was
in Charleston, S. C., at 86 Archidel street, in
the year of 1847 A. D. Yours Respectfully,
Teaner Deaver,…

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Mrs. Maria Dawson (formerly Little Maria Clark) seeking her daughter Mary Ella Clark and her sister Charity Clark

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 14, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
daughter, Mary Ella Clark. I was sold from
her to a man by the name of 'Squire Killer
Bruce, near Paris, Tenn.; my name then was
Little Maria Clark. I have also a sister
Charity Clark. Any information of the above
will be thankfully received by Mrs. Maria
Dawson, Mound City, Ill.

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Maria Warmley (formerly Maria Colwell) seeking information about her father Charles, mother Sarah Ann, and siblings

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 14, 1893

When I saw my folks last they were living in
Mississippi with Dr. Roston. My father was
named Charles my mother Sarah Ann. My sis-
ters [sisters] were Manda Eliza Matie, Mary, Kit and
Charity the baby. My brothers were George
and Gilbert. When I left my name was Maria
Colwell and I belonged to Marthia Colwell.
Lenzy Aliner brought me to…

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William E. Grayson seeking his brother Geo. Thomas Grayson and extended family

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 30, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to find my brother Geo.
Thomas Grayson, my uncle Samuel
Grayson, my first cousin W. James,
he was the son of my step brother.
My mother's name was Sarah Grayson
my father's Willian Grayson. I was
born in Baltimore in 1852. I have been
to sea for twenty years and it has been
sixteen years since last I heard…

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Arthur White

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 23, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
mother and brothers. I was born in Tennessee
and left my mother and one brother there in
'68. I then went to St. Louis, Cincinnati,
Lewisville, and to Lexington in '72 I ran on
steamer from Nashville to Cairo, Ill. I belonged
to a man by the name of Davis Seals;
youngest brother's name was…

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Richard Wright searching for his relatives including his father Richard Wright

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

August 26, 1893

Lost Relative.
Wanted to know the whereabouts of my rela-
tives [relatives]. My father, whose name was Richard
Wright; one sister, whose name was Josephine
Wright; a brother, whose name was Jefferson
Wright; another, whose name was Square
Wright; and still another whose name was
Thomas Wright. I was sold from near Mc-
Ghee [McGhee]…

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C. A. Carter looking for information about Woodford Cooper

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

July 29, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED.

Any information concerning Woodford
Cooper, who when last heard from was in
Shelbyville, Ky., will be reasonably rewarded by
sending his address to

C. A. Carter,
Kalispell, Mont.

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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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Eliza Ruflin (formerly Eliza Graves) searching for her family including her parents Nancy and Robert Graves

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 24, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
people. My mother's name was Nancy Graves,
my father's name Robert Graves; belonged to
Paten Graves, who at that time lived upon
Pig River above Lynchburg, Va. I have a
brother, Thomas, who was my master's servant,
and sister Mary was their seamstress. My
young masters' names…

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Mrs. Sarah Edwards

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 17, 1893

Lost Relative.
Mrs. Sarah Edwards would like to find some
of her brothers' relatives. My sister's name is
Fanny Martin. One of my brothers' names is
William Whitehouse, the other Berry Williams
or Berry Martin. He used to belong to Robert
Martin. Berry's wife's name is Hannah, and
the used to belong to Joe Garrett. My hus-
band's…

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Willie Williams

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 10, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
twin brother, his name is Willie Williams; we
were born in Marrietta, Ga., he left when I was
at the Union depot, in Atlanta, Ga., and went
to Louisiana, the last I heard of him. Any information
concerning him will be gladly received
by Willie Williams. Lithia Springs, Ga. 6 10

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Elsie Watson looking for her son Edward D. C. Bryant

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 10, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
son, His name is Edward D C. Bryant. We
came from Fayettville, N. C. The last heard of
him. he was in Wilmington. Del. He left home
when 12 yrs. of age. My maiden name was
Elsie Smith. Any information regarding him
will be thankfully received by Elsie Watson,
204 Quahan avenue, Hot…

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Mrs. Caroline French seeking information about her brother James Smith

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 3, 1893

Can anyone tell me of my brother, James
Smith? He belongs to Henry and Mary Smith.
When I saw him last my name was Mrs.
Caroline French, and I had one child named Terrie.
Address all letters to Rev. A. W. Jordan, 113 N.
14th street, Lafayette, Ind.

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Lillie Bates searching for her father Louis Dorsey

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

April 20, 1893

I should like to know the whereabouts of my
father. His name was Louis Dorsey and his
wife's name was Eliza Dorsey. They used to
belong to Dr. Thomas Mattricks in Rappee
Parish, La., near Alexandria. He parted with
his wife and children near the close of the late
war with Gen. Bank's regiment. My grand-
father's [grandfather's]…

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John Quincy Adams Bradley

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 24, 1894

Lost Relative.

Information wanted of my mother, father,
and two sisters, names: Caroline, Vincent,
Harriet and Caroline. I saw them last about
thirty years ago in Lexington, Ky., near College
hill. I was called by them "Quincy." My
name is John Quincy Adams Bradley; I lived
with Henry Clark in Lexington, Ky., at that
time. …

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