Showing 713 ads
- Tags: Civil War
Civil War identifies ads that reference "the war" (1861-1865) fought between the United States and eleven southern states who aligned themselves as the Confederate States of America.
D. J. Price searching for his nephew
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 24, 1880
Pending Reviewi
Alice Brown searching for her lost relatives
The Baptist Vanguard (Little Rock, AR)
November 5, 1896
Pending Reviewi
Otway M. Steward searching for his wife Margaret Steward
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 8, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of Margaret Steward, wife
of Otway M. Steward, better known in South
Carolina as "O. M. Steward." When last heard
from she was in Charleston, South Carolina, on
the 8th day of January, 1865. She was then
expecting to go to Abbeville C. H. She was
formerly owned by William L. Venning of St.
Thomas'…
Transcription Completei
Selia Nelson searching for her parents, Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 24, 1899
Information wanted of the foling persons: Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover. I am their oldest daughter, but do not know the names of the other children. Our grandparents were
Langston and Tiner Glover. We all belonged to Ben Glover, in Alabama, and were brought to Louisiana just before the surrender. The above named were in New Orleans when…
Transcription Completei
James Garfield Heath searching for his uncle Mark Swain
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 15, 1900
Information wanted of my uncle,
Mark Swain, who was born in
Georgia and brought to Alabama
before the war by his owner, Jim
Swain. He had one brother and
five sisters His wife's name was
Violet and belonged to Ed Swain.
When last heard of he was in Ten
nesse. Preachers will please read
this from their pulpits. Any in-
formation will be…
Transcription Completei
John E. Onely looking for his sister Miss Susan Onely
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 14, 1863
INFORMATION WANTED
Can anyone inform me of the whereabouts of
Miss Susan Onely, who came from Virginia, in
the year 1847, to the City of Philadelphia, Pa.
and was raised princepally by a Quaker family,
by the name of Willens, who reside on the cor-
ner of 5th and Collowhill Sts., Phila The last
account we heard of her, was, that she had…
Transcription Completei
Elizabeth Brisco searching for her husband Charles Brisco
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 26, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of Charles Brisco, who
left Virginia, some four or five years ago, to
wait upon Lieutenant Fairfax, on a steamer
for San Francisco, at the outbreak of this war.
Brisco left San Francisco for Aspinwall, New
Grenada, as a cook, or waiter on a family.
Any information concerning him may be left at
the…
Transcription Completei
Washington Roberson searching for his brother Fountain Bore
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 7, 1864
Philadelphia, Saturday, May 7, 1864.
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Fountain Bore, who was born and raised in
Springfield, Va.. and was taken by the Union
army, and came to Philadelphia on the U. S.
Ship Wartushett, and then got his discharge
He told his brother that he was going to the
State of Ohio. Any information concerning him,
may be left at…
Transcription Completei
Henry Madden searching for his wife Mary Madden
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 9, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Mr. Henry Madden wishes some information
in regard to his wife, Mary Madden, who em-
barked at New Orleans, in the steamer Media,
last August, 1863, bound North. Information
relative to the same, will be thankfully received
and amply rewarded.
Please direct No. 22 Southac St., or No. 2
Dutton Place, Southac St. to…
Transcription Completei
Rachel Shepherd searching for her brothers Jordan and Randall Shepherd
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 8, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any one informe of the whereabouts of
the two brothers, Jordan Shepherd and Randall
Shepherd, who left Norfolk, Va., some 18 or 20
years ago, or more. They are my brothers, and
I shall be under many obligations to any one
who can give me any information concerning
them.
Word can be left at the Office of the…
Transcription Completei
Andrew Baylis searching for his wife Betsy Robinson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 20, 1864
NOTICE
MR. EDITOR: -- Dear Sir: You will do me a
very great favor if you will publish this state-
ment in your paper:
Andrew Baylis, a freedman, who left, in Do-
ver, Tenn., a wife by the name of Betsy Robin-
son, is now in West Jefferson, Madison County,
Ohio.
Any information as to her whereabouts will
be thankfully received.
…
Transcription Completei
Letty Willis searching for her sister Sophia Butler
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 11, 1865
NOTICE
Mrs. Letty Willis, of Frederick, Md., who has
for many years done service in the family of Mr.
Christian Getzendenner, of the same place, wishes
to hear from her sister, Sophia Butler, wife of
Mr. Lewis Butler. When last heard from, they
were in Chambersburg, Penna., lately reduced to
ashes by the rebels. Any information…
Transcription Completei
Harriet Mayo searching for family Joseph, Richard, Aaron, and Lucy Mayo
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 18, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Mrs. Harriet Mayo, of Detroit, Michigan,
wishes to make inquiry of Joseph Mayo, Rich-
ard Mayo, Aaron Mayo, and Luey Mayo. The
last she hear of them they were in Petersburg,
Virginia. She now thinks they are some where
within the lines of the Union army. Any one
knowing of their whereabouts, will please ad-
dress-- …
Transcription Completei
Nelson Parrat searching for his parents John and Margaret Parratt
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 18, 1865
TAKE NOTICE
If any one knows the address of John and Mar
garet Parratt, who were, at last accounts,, in
Charleston, Jefferson Co., Va, he will confer a
great favor by addressing their son,
NELSON PARRAT,
C [unclear] A. 102d U. S. C. T.
…
Transcription Completei
William Burnett searching for Cajah Burnett and John Sermons
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 26, 1865
NOTICE
Information is wanted of Mr. Cajah Burnett,
formerly of Goldsboro', North Carolina: When
last heard from he was in Brooklyn, New York.
Also, of John Sermons, formerly of Newbern,
North Carolina. Any information of either, or
both of these gentlemen, will be thankfully re-
ceived by WILLIAM BURNETT,
…
Transcription Completei
Matilda Jones seeks the whereabouts of husband Richard Jones and sons John and Thomas
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 22, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
husband, Richard Jones, and my two sons, John
and Thomas. We were separated in the woods,
near a place called Alleywhite, in November,
1862. I was carried back to Suffolk by the
Union troops I have heard nothing from them
since.
We were owned by Birvin Jones, of…
Transcription Completei
An unnamed mother looking for information about her daughter Martha Chew
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my daughter, Martha Chew, who was sold
in 1856, in Annapolis, Md. We have not heard
from her since 1862; she was then in Macon,
Ga Her married name is Martha Johnson.
Any information of her whereabouts will be thank-
fully received by her mother and sister, at
No. 237 West Hoffman St,
…
Transcription Completei
Lethier Bird searching for her children Charles Henry Snyder, Charlotte Snyder and Martha Brown
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Charles Henry Snyder, who left Winches-
ter, Va , in 1862 Also Martha Brown and
Charlotte Snyder. They were slaves of Richard
Bird and Dr. Funstum. Any information in re-
ference to them will be thankfully received by
their afflicted mother,
LETHIER BIRD,
Care of Thomas…
Transcription Completei
Sandy Lynch searching for wife Silvey Lynch
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Silvey Lynch, wife
of Sandy Lynch, who was carried away from Ca-
rolina county, Virginia, by her "master," Wm.
Goodman, in 1862. Her maiden name is Silvey
Wilkins. She took with her three children. The
name of the eldest is Jane; the next eldest is
Henrietta, and the youngest is a boy…
Transcription Completei
Joanna Whyders looking for her mother Cordney Whyders
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 30, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Cord-
ney Whyders. I last seen her in Elizabeth
City, N. C., in 1863. Any information of her
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
her daughter, Joanna Whyders, at 631 Pine
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
N. B. Ministers please read in your con-
gregations.
Transcription Completei
Cap. Henderson searching for his friend Miss Cynthia Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 25, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Miss Cynthia Johnson. When we last
heard from her she was in Mount Seler, Lewis
county, Missouri. Any information concerning
her will be thankfully received by her friend.
Address, CAP. HENDERSON,
In care of Rev. J. Mitchem,
…
Transcription Completei
Elizabeth Ann Jackson searching for Kitty Williams, Sally Wallace, Wm. Beekly and John Beekly
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 3, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Mrs. Sally Wallace,
wife of Armstead Wallace, formerly of Brents-
ville, Prince William County, Va. Her former
name was Beekley. Also, of Kitty Williams,
wife of Wm. Wiliams, formerly of Dumfries, in
the same county and State, whose former name
was Beekly. Also, of their two brothers, Wm.
and…
Transcription Completei
Fannie Robinson searching for her husband Cayrel Robinson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 1, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Cayrel Robinson,
who left Liberty, Clay county, Missouri, about
four years ago to join the Union army at Wyan-
dotte, Kansas; and he has not been heard from
since. Any information of his whereabouts will
be thankfully received by his wife.
Mrs. FANNIE ROBINSON,
…
Transcription Completei
A. L. Hart searching for Edith Chappel
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 22, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Edith Chappel left Columbia, South Carolina,
on February 20th, 1865, with army of Gen.
Sherman, from the residence of Mrs. Henry Ly-
ons. Her aunt, Fannie Bostick, can be found
with MR. A. L. HART,
327 Lombard St.,
…
Transcription Completei
Cheaney Neal searching for her husband Garret Neal
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 19, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Garret Neal, of Yazoo County, Miss, who
went to Vicksburg some time ago, with Captain
Bracet, who left there for Chattanooga, and
thence to Richmond, Va Any information of
his whereabouts will be thankfully received by
his wife, CHEANEY NEAL,
No. 3. White's Court, between
…
Transcription Completei