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Henry Tolbert searching for Robert George Gross

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

September 6, 1862

Information Wanted! FROM ROBERT GEORGE GROSS. If this should come under the notice of any person who is acquainted with the whereabouts of the abovenamed person, they will confer a favor by giving the information, by letter or otherwise, directed to Henry Tolbert, care of the PACIFIC APPEAL. He was last heard from in 1857, as being at Michigan…

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Henry Watson searching for his uncle Andy Terrill

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 29, 1871

Of Andy Terrill, who came to California
in 1849, and is now supposed to be residing in
this State. Any information of his present
residence will be thankfully received by his
nephew, Henry Watson, of Cheyenne, Wyoming
Territory. Address to him or P.A. Bell,
ELEVATOR Office, San Francisco.

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Henry Yantes searching for his father and siblings

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

August 23, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE WHEREABOUTS of my Brothers GEORGE and JERRY and [undecipherable] PAULINA YANTES. children of Beirow Figg, before the war they were in Lancaster, Kentucky. Also, of my father, KRINTOW, who belonged to a man named Bristew Pigg. Also of my sister's [undecipherable]. MOSES CISDOCKN, who [undecipherable] is Missouri. AL, of…

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Henry Yantes seeking his father Bristow and siblings

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

August 16, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED.INFORMATION WANTED OF THE WHEREABOUTS of my Brothers, GEORGE and JERRY, and Sister MELINA YANTES, formerly of Garret County, Ken-tucky [Kentucky], and lived there until the war. Also, of my father, BRISTOW who belonged to a man named —[illegible]. Also of my sister's son Moses [illegible] of Lafayette County, Missouri. Any…

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Hiram Bigsby searching for his wife and children

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

November 16, 1872

Information Wanted.

Hiram Bigsby, a resident of Napa County, wishes
to obtain information of his wife, called Patsy
Stokes, or of his children Margaret, Amos and Hisam.
When last heard from, they were residing in
Pulaski County, Missouri. They can hear from
their father and husband, and receive substaintial
aid and comfort by…

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Isaac Moore searching for his father Abraham and mother Tomer

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 29,1871

INFORMATION WANTED.

By Isaac Moore of his parents and relatives.
He was born in Clay County, Missouri, about
12 miles north-east of a small town called
Liberty. His father's name was Abraham,
he belonged to a man named Joel Moore. His
mother's name was Tomer, she first belonged
to a man named Mike Wellton,
who sold her to Dave…

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Isaac West searching for his siblings Minerva, Aaron, Jane Coleman, Elizabeth, and Isabella West

The Pacific Appeal (San Fransisco, CA)

March 22, 1873

INFORMATION IS WANTED.INFORMATION IS WANTED OF MINERVA WEST. AARON WEST, JANE COLEMAN WEST, ELIZA-BETH [ELIZABETH] WEST, ISABELLA WEST and her family of four persons. They lived during the war at Fars Farms Stafford County, Virginia. Any information as to the whereabouts of the above named person will be thankfully received by their brother,…

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J. P. Dyer searching for his sister Ann Maria Blake

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 2, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED

OF MRS. ANN MARIA BLAKE, sister of Mr.
J. P. Dyer, of this city. When last heard
from she was residing in NewPort, R. I. If this
meets her notice she will please write to her brother,
care of P. A. Bell, Editor of the ELEVATOR,
San Francisco. oct2

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James Brodis searching for his siblings Edward and Harriet Brodis

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

November 6, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED.

OF EDWARD and HARRIET BRODIS, formerly
of Howard County, Missouri. When
last heard of, they were in Mariposa County, California.
Any person knowing their present whereabouts
will confer a favor by communicating the
same to P. A. BELL, Editor of the "Elevator,"
or to their brother, JAMES BRODIS, Watsonville,…

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James R. Starkey searching for his son Alexander Starkey

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 6, 1865

Information Wanted

OF ALEXANDER STARKEY, about 17 years
of age. He formerly lived with Jacob Goodridge,
of Newburn, North Carolina, and was taken
to Richmond in 1864 and sold to a Southern trader,
--since which time nothing has been heard from
him. Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received by his father, JAMES…

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James Williams searching for his brother-in-law John Archer

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 17, 1874

INFORMATION WANTED

Of John Archer, brother-in-law of James
Williams of Brooklyn, N. Y., when last
heard from in March or April 1874, he was in
this city, and promised to write soon. Any
information will be thankfully received by
Mr. Williams No. 52 Bainbridge Street, N.
Y., or at this office.

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Jane A. Jackson searching for her niece Louisa Alexander Thomas

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 23, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Mrs. Louisa Alexander Thomas.
When last heard she resided at No. 43,
Wooster Street, New York. Any person
knowing the present residence of
Mrs. Thomas, will please write to her
aunt, Mrs. Jane A. Jackson, of Carson
City, Nev., care of P.A. Bell, Editor
ELEVATOR, San Francisco. (Zion's Standard
please copy -…

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Jane Stokes searching for her mother Mrs. Harriet Cooley and her children

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

June 25, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.

By Mrs. Jane Stokes of New Orleans,
La., of her mother, Mrs. Harriet
Cooley and children, named Mary,
Georgiana, Rebecca, Virginia, Rowley,
James and John; also of Martha
Loomis and her children. Mary and
Frank.

The above parties came to San Francisco
several years ago, and their relatives
in New Orleans…

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John Anderson searching for Mrs. Allen

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

June 12, 1868

Information Wanted
OF MRS. ALLEN, wife of HENRY ALLEN,
formerly of Nashville, Tenn. Any person
possessing information of said Mrs. Allen, or any
of her children, will please communicate with
JOHN ANDERSON, Cariboo, B. C., care of P.A.
Bell, editor Elevator, San Francisco.
"Maryville (Tenn.) Republican" please
copy, and send bill to…

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John Strander searching for his sons

Sacramento Daily Record-Union (Sacramento, CA)

March 18, 1882

WANTS INFORMATION. - An aged colored
man named John Stranger, who resides in
the neighboring town of Washington, Yolo
county, desires information as to the whereabouts
of any or all of his five sons, whom
he left in Lebanon, St. Clair county, Illinois,
when he came to California. He thinks
some of them have come to this State.

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Joseph C. Stevens searching for his brother Curtis Stevens

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

January 24, 1868

Information Wanted
OF CURTIS STEVENS, formerly of Petersburg,
Virginia. His brother, JOSEPH C.
STEVENS, now residing in West Chester, Pennsylvania,
is very anxious to hear from him. Any information
will be thankfully received by WM. R.
DORSY of this city, or the editor of this paper.

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Julia searching for her mother Mary Patun

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

December 3, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED OF MARY PaTUN who once lived in Virginia, 3 miles from Carterville Property belonging to a blacksmith named Joseph Self, any information of her whereabouts will be thankfully received by her daughter who is now living in Sacramento City. Address JULIA, care of the Pacific Appeal Office, San Francisco. [undecipherable]

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Julia searching for her mother Mary Self

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

September 17, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED OF MARY SELF who once lived in Virginia, 3 miles from Carterville. Property belonging to a blacksmith named Joseph Self, any information of her whereabouts will be thankfully received by her daughter who is now living in Sacramento City. Address JULIA, care of the Pacific Appeal Office, San Francisco. [undecipherable]

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Lucy Peterson searching for her sister Sarah Wright

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 15, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.

Of Sarah Wright formerly known as
Sarah Curry. She was brought up by
Minity Curry of John Devoe's family
in Savannah, Georgia. Her sister
(generally called Lucy in Savannah,
after her godmother, Lucy Johnson)
wishes to hear from her. Any information
directed to Mrs. Peterson in care
of P. A. Bell, editor…

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Margaret Stone searching for her son Benjamin

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 4, 1868

IINFORMATION WANTED.
MRS. MARGARET STONE of Highlands,
New York, wishes to obtain
information of her son BENJAMIN
STONE, who when last heard from was
in California. Any person knowing said
Benjamin Stone, or his present residence,
will please inform the Editor of this
Paper, or address, Mrs. Margaret Stone,
care of J.W. Weeks,…

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Maria Brooks seeking her daughter and grandson

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

May 17, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED. Information wanted of Hester and Jones and her' son George formerly of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was in the family of Dr. S. White during the war. Any information of their whereabouts will be thankfully received by her mother Maria Brooks San Francisco. Address letters care of PACIFIC APPEAL, office San Francisco. may—2

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Martha Ann Goff searching for her father William Goff

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 15, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.

Of William Goff, who when last
heard from resided in Dogtown. Any
information of his present residence
will be thankfully received by his
daughter, Martha Ann Goff, Salem, On.

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Mary C. Stewart searching for her father William W. Wheeler

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 20, 1873

Mrs. Mary C. Stewart of Georgetown, El Dorado
County, California wishes information of her
father, William W. Wheeler. When last heard from
about three years ago, he was residing in Victoria,
B.C. If this should meet his eye he will please
write as above, or any one knowing his present residence
will oblige his daughter by communicating…

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May Kelley seeking her brother John Kelley

The Oakland Daily Times (Oakland, CA)

November 7, 1878

INFORMATION WANTED — May Kelley, now stopping at the Oakland House, on Third and Broadway, wishes to find her brother, John Kelley. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully received. nov[undecipherable]

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Mrs. Charlotte Powell looking for her father Sam Mosely, mother Elizabeth, three brothers Harvey, Amos, and Isaac, and two sisters Rebecca and Lucretia

San Francisco Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

June 3, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED.
Mrs. Charlotte Powell of Sacramento
wishes information of her relatives
consisting of her father, mother, three
brothers and two sisters. Her father's
name was Sam Mosely; he was owned
by a man named Joe Powell, who
lived in Kentucky at a place called
Amandy Furnace, about ten miles
from Ohio River. Charlotte…

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