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    • African Methodist Episcopal Church identifies ads in which the person placing the ad, or the person being sought, has a meaningful affiliation to an A. M. E. church—this includes ads requesting respondents to contact them through the "care of" the church. Many of these ads include the acronym A. M. E. The A. M. E. Church was the first independent Protestant denomination to be established by African Americans. Founded in Philadelphia by Richard Allen, the AME Church began as an extension of the predominantly white Methodist church. The growing popularity of the AME church over the 19th century represents black church members' desire for religious autonomy.

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John Hayes looking for Rev. Jno. D. Hanes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 24, 1899

Information wanted of Rev. Jno. D. Hanes, a preacher of the A. M. E. Church. He was formerly my pastor at the Iamonia Sloughs. Any information will be gladly received by John Hayes, Iamonia Slough, Leon Co., Fla.

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A. E. Augusta, M.D. searching for relatives of patient named Hester Aikins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 9, 1866

NOTICE.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Lincoln Hospital for Freedmen,
Savannah, Ga., May 31st, '66.
There is in this hospital an old colored woman
by the name of Hester Aikins, which latter
name she received from the fact that she was
owned by one Mr. Aikins, of S. C. ; but she
claims to be a niece of Rev. Richard Allen, for-
merly a…

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G. W. Porter looking for Larkin Miller

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1899

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the where-
abouts of Larkin Miller, son of
Dora Miller of New Hope A. M.
E. Church, Rolling Fork, Miss-
When last heard of he lived at
Bairds, Miss. Any information
will be thankfully received.
G. W. Porter.

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Rev. M. B. Sheppard seeking information of his brother Rev. James W. S. Sheppard

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 17, 1902

Information wanted of my broth-
er, Rev. James W. S. Sheppard,
formerly a member of the North
Carolina Conference A. M. E.
Church. He left home in Novem-
ber, 1898, the same month of the
riot; to meet conference, which
met at Warrenton, N. C., but did
not reach there, and has not been
heard of since. His wife, Serena,
lives at Kinston,…

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Rev. J. W. Lampton looking for parents Jacob and Mary Hughs

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 9, 1899

Information wanted of my father
and mother, whose names were
Jacob and Mary Hughs. Their
children were Isabella, Pursey,
Perry, Martha, Georgianna and
Jack Hughs. My name is Jack
Hughs, their son. I left them in
1872 at Hot Springs, Ark. Any
information as to their whereabouts
will be thankfully received. Ad-
dress me at Bonita, La.,…

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Lockey Jones (formerly Lockey Garland) looking for their children Martha Ann, Watson, and William Daniel

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 17, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children Martha Ann, Watson and Wil-
liam Daniel. I last saw them in Virginia, in the
custody of Jas. Dillard.
My name, at that time, was Lockey Garland.
I have since married, and my name is now Loc-
key Jones.
Persons possessing the desired information will
please address
LOCKEY…

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Francis Early looking for his children Monroe Early and Mary Early

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
I had two children sold from me about ten
years ago, by a man by the name of Pate, then
living with James Evans. My boy's name was
Monroe Early, and my daughter's name Mary
Early. Any information of their whereabouts
may be sent to the care of Rev. Wm. D. Hains,
pastor of 3d st. A. M. E. Church, Richmond,
Va. …

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Lydia Davis looking for her brother Abel Davis

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 15, 1899

Information wanted of my broth-
er, Abel Davis, who left home
about 26 years ago, when last
heard from he was in South Caroli-
na. His mother's name was Laura
Young, when he left home he was
living in Logwood Neck; he has
two sisters, Susan and Lydia, the
latter married Cipe Pierce. Any
information of his whereabouts
will be gladly…

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Rev. W. H. Edwards seeking information on his brother Rev. W. E. Edwards

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 31, 1900

Information wanted of my bro-
ther, Rev. W. E. Edwards. He was
transferred in 1895 to Arkansas,
since which time I learned he was
in Tenn. In fact I received a let-
ter from him in 1898, at which
time he was in the Tennessee con-
ference, and have heard from him
since. Any information will be
gladly received by his mother…

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Joe Williams looking for sons Joe and Essic Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 31, 1900

Information wanted of my sons,
Joe and Essic Williams. When
last heard from they were in Kan-
sas City, Mo His father's name
is Joe Williams, aged 88 years, and
his mother's is Charlotte Williams.
Any information of their where-
abouts will be gladly received by
their father. I am a member of
the A. M. E. Church at St. Mark
Opelika…

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J. W. Lee seeking information on his son Rev. J. R. Lee

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 8, 1900

Information wanted of my son,
Rev. J. R. Lee, when last heard of
he was pastor of the A. M. E.
Church in the town of Rice, Tex.,
in 1898. My name is J. W. Lee.
Any information will be gladly re-
ceived. Post Office address, Jack-
son, La., care of Rev. Lawrence
Estavan.

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Laura Amevine looking for her daughters Anna Couch and Avena Hobby

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 9, 1902

Information wanted of my two
daughters, Anna Couch and Avena
Hobby. The last I heard of them
they were in Birmingham, Ala.
One of them belongs to the A. M.
E. Church. Information will be
gladly received by Laura Amevine,
Jonesboro, Ark.

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Sophia Copelis looking for her daughter Fannie Lane

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 28, 1899

Information wanted of my daugh-
ter, Fannie Lane, who used to be-
long to Mr. Edele Lane, of the
F (rest unclear) plantation near Lane's ferry.
Her mother was then known as
Sophia Lane, but now as Sophia
Copelis. Elijah Lane was her
father. Her sisters and brothers
were Martha Jane, Sarah, Elijah,
Caesar, and Frank. Fannie left
Rocky…

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Hannah Holland searching for her parents Harriet and Sam Holland, and her siblings Charlotte, Sam, Hartwell and Isom

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 16, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED

Information wanted of a lady by the
name of Harriet Holland, of Alleywhite Co.,
Va. Her husband's name Sam Holland
My mother was sent to Georgia in 1863, by
Alfred Butler. She formerly belonged to
Mills Henry Dortre, of Virginia. Her children's
names were Charlotte, Sam, Hartwell
and Isom. I will be extremely glad…

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Julia Grant looking for information about her husband John Grant

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 27, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my husband, John
Grant, formerly of South Carolina, who went
off with the 37th Ohio Regiment nearly two
years ago. Any information of his where-
abouts will be thankfully received by his
wife, JULIA GRANT,
Wilmington, N. C.
…

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Mary Ann Sipple searching for her son Joseph Sipple

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 21, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of my son Joseph
Sipple. When last heard of, in 1863, he
was in Toronto, C.W. Any information of
his whereabouts will be thankfully received
by his mother. Address
MARY ANN SIPPLE,
1529 Arch street
Or, …

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Julia Ann Nicholson searching for sons Carroll and Henry Jefferson Nicholson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 18, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my children, Carroll and Henry Jeffer-
son Nicholson. They were hired out in Ar-
kansas by the Freedmen's Bureau in 1866.
Of Abraham, Aggie and Rachel Ann
Nicholson. Aggie went to Murfreesboro,
Tenn., ten years ago.
Address their mother,
JULIA ANN NICHOLSON,
Care Rev. J. W.…

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Lucy Anderson searching for her sons Emanuel, Doctor, Peter, and Douglas Anderson and daughter Rachel Rummell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 2, 1870

Information wanted of my sons,
Emanuel, Doctor, Peter and Doug-
lass, Anderson, also of my daughter,
Rachel Rummell. They were born
in Todd county, Tenn., and belonged
to the family of Thos. Anderson and
his wife, Sallie Anderson. I have not
heard from them since I left them
with Sallie Anderson four miles from
Russellville, about 16…

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Lucy Lee searching for her daughter Julia Crawley and son Henry Crawley

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 10, 1870

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of my daugh-
ter Julia Crawley, and my son,
Henry Crawley. The last I heard
from them they were in Richmond,
Va. Any information of their
whereabouts will be gladly received
by their mother, Lucy Lee.

Address, Union A.M. E. Church,
Coates St., Philada., Pa.

Ministers please read in…

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Emily Holms seeking information about her daughter Lauriah Smith

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 21, 1871

Information is wanted of my
daughter Lauriah Smith. She be-
longed before the war to J. R. Thom-
son, in Louisville, Ky. about 1859,
and was sold South to traders. She
was about fifteen years old when
sold. Her mother was named Emily
Holms, who lives in Indianapolis
Any information of her whereabouts
will be directed to Rev. Wm. C.…

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Parmelia Dyer searching for her mother Eliza Elder and her sister Sarah Sikes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 12, 1873

Information Wanted.

INFORMATION WANTED of my mother
Eliza and my sister Sarah Sikes of
Columbus, Mississippi.
If any person can give the desired infor-
mation, please address
PARMELIA DYER,
In care of A.M.E. Church, Box 156,
june12 1m. Terre Haute, Ind

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Benjamin Jermon looking for his mother Clarsey Jermon

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 22, 1897

Information wanted of my moth
er, Clarsey Jermon. Her husband's
name was Anson Jermon; they
formerly belonged to John and Tom
Matthew, who lived on Beth River,
La. I have two brothers and one
sister, Simon, Tom and Adaline
Jermon. I am a minister of the
South Arkansas Conference. Any
information concerning the above
named persons will…

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Rev. William Chapman looking for information about his brother John Chapman and sisters Sarah and Francis Chapman

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 22, 1897

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my brother John Chapman and
my two sisters, Sarah Chapman and
Francis Chapman. We were owned
by a man named Joe Chapman, at
whose death we became separated
from each other. Any information
concerning them will be gladly re-
ceived. Address:
REV. WM. CHAPMAN,
Pastor A. M. E. Church.
820…

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G. W. Porter searching for information of Larkin Miller

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 14, 1898

Information wanted of the where-
abouts of Larkin Miller, son of
Dora Miller of New Hope A. M.
E. Church, Rolling Fork, Miss.
When last heard of he lived at
Bairds, Miss. Any information
will be thankfully received.
G. W. Porter.

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J. M. Fanville looking for his uncles Arnold, Stephen, and John A. Fanville

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 4, 1897

Information wanted of my three
uncles: Arnold, Stephen and John
A. Fanville. The last heard of
them was in 1869, when they all
were in New York and I was a
member of the A. M. E. Chuch.
Any information of them will be
thankfully received by their child-
ren I am the son of William
Fanville. Yours in Christ,
…

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