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Letitia Weathonton searching for her daughters Sarah Elizabeth Weathonton, Jane Eithenton, and Delpha Ann Weathonton
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 18, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Sarah Elizabeth Weathonton : when last
heard from she was at Cairo, Ills., on the steam-
er "City of Alton." This was about four years
ago. Also, of her sister, Jane Eithenton, who
lived with Billy Eithenton, in Davis Co., Ky.,
about seven years ago. Also, of her sister, Del-
pha Ann Weathonton, who lived with…
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Mrs. Gracie Lowe seeking information about Emma and Philip Tinsley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 12, 1899
We desire information
concerning Emma Tinsley and Phil-
ip Tinsley, who were owned by
Thomas Gregory. I was sold by
Thomas Tines, who married Martha
Gregory, and was taken to Atlanta,
Ga., and stayed there until the war
ended. Any information will be
thankfully received by
Mrs. Gracie Lowe
702 S.…
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Mrs. Mary McClain looking for information about her sister Amanda McClain
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 23, 1902
Information wanted of my sis
ter, Amanda McClain, daughter of
Eliza and Ruben Thomason. She
was born in Lincoln county, Tenn.
I was separated from her in Gib-
son county, Tenn., to go to Law-
rence, Tenn., with white people to
whom we belonged. Amanda
went as a nurse in 1860. There
are eight children of us, and our
parents are dead.…
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Jacob Brown searching for his sisters Louisa and and Arena also known as "Arenir"
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 25, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Jacob Brown wishes to find his sister and
friends, from whom he was sold about eight years
ago. He belonged to George Fisher, of Hardy
County, Va, near Morefield. His sister Louisa,
who was sold with him into Louisiana, has been
back home once. She left three children, named
respectively Peter, Isaac, and Moses. She is…
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H. P. Riley searching for their brothers Charles, Bob, and Irvin
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother Charles ; last heard from ten years
ago, and was then at New Orleans very sick. --
Also, my brother Bob, who went to the army four
years ago ; since heard from at Winchester, Va.
Also, my brother-in-law, Peter Pryor, who was
sold five years ago to Florida. Also, my brother
Irvin ; was sold twenty years since…
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Catherine Johnson searching for her husband John Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 30, 1865
Information Wanted
Of John Johnson, Co. D., 45th Regt, U.S.C.
Troops.
He was discharged in Texas on August last, [Continued in Next Image]
and reached Cincinnati, O., on the first of Sep-
tember since which time he has not been heard
from.
Any information concerning him, and addressed
to the Office of the…
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Mrs. Mary Dowden searching for Miss Rebecca Dowden
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 26, 1863
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any person inform me of the whereabouts
of Miss Rebecca Dowden, of Philadelphia, for-
merly of Baltimore, Md.? She has been residing
in Philadelphia. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eliza-
beth Field, died in Woodstown, N. J., about
three years ago. Her daughter, Harriet Dow-
den, is deceased. The estate of the parties is…
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Mary Fitzhugh looking for her parents Rowland and Caroline Fitzhugh
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 24, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my parents, Rowland and Caroline Fitzhugh.
When last heard from, in 1864, they were in
Clay Co., Missouri. They belonged to Henry
Morton.
Address, MARY FITZHUGH,
2017 Spring Garden St.,
Feb. 24--1m. Philadelphia.
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Elizabeth Smith searching for soldiers Alfred Johnson, Samuel Smith, and Henry Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of Alfred Johnson. When
last heard from, was in Vicksburg, Miss, in Co.
D.
Also of Samuel Smith and Henry Allen. These
men were all in the same regiment, in Vicks-
burg.
Also Baggely White and Margaret Mathews,
of Natchez. Any information of either of the
above named persons, will be thankfully…
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Samuel Rodgers seeking information about his wife Zilphia Rodgers
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
By Samuel Rodgers, (now living at Nevada
City, County of Nevada, California,) of his wife,
Zilphia Rodgers, with whom he parted in 1849,
then living in Kemper county, Mississippi. Since
the commencement of the war he has not heard
from her. When he last heard from her she was
nursing in the family of Mr. Jeremiah…
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Lucy Walker seeking information about her husband Anderson Walker
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 24, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
By Lucy Walker, of my husband, Anderson
Walker, the last time I saw him was on Sep-
tember 2, 1864, at Athens, Georgia. His for-
mer owner was Ferdinand Phirwell. Lucy was
owned by Marcella Bloomfield. Any informa-
tion will be thankfully received by the under-
signed. Address
…
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Unnamed man looking for his brother Noah Camper
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 24, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
The brother of Noah Camper, Co. 1,4th Reg't
United States Colored Troops, who lost a leg,
and was discharged by order of Maj. Gen. Cadwal-
lader, commanding Dep't of Pennsylvania, about
April 30th, 1865, desires information as to the
whereabouts of said N. Camper. It is feared
he is dead. Tidings of him will be gladly…
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Washington Bagley searching for his brother William Bagley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 24, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother, William Bagley, formerly of
Lunenberg County, Virginia. He was the son
of Washington and Alethea Bagley, and formerly
a slave of George L. Bagley. When I last saw
him he was at Reams Station, Virginia, at the
time of Wilson's raid. When last heard from,
he was in Washington City. Any information
of his…
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Benjamin Pulpress looking for Phoebe Davis on behalf of her daughter Caroline
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 24, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of one Phoebe Davis. She
formerly belonged to Charles Faulkner, of Mar-
tinsburg, Virginia. At the outbreak of the war
she was sent to Lynchburg, Va., or vicinity, to
live with Thomas Bocock, ex-member of the
rebel Congress. Since the surrender of Rich-
mond, she has been heard, indefinitely, as be-
ing…
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Unnamed parent seeking their children Mary, Daniel, William, Turner, and Annie Cooper
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 14, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my five children, Mary, Daniel, William,
Turner and Annie Cooper. They belonged to
Andrew J. Clark and John W. Baker, who, be-
fore the first battle of Bull Run, moved them
from Fauquier Co., Va., to Mississippi, the morn-
ing after I left them. Any person knowing of
their whereabouts, will be paid for the…
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Wesley Johnson seeking information about his brother Gideon Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 21, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my brother, Gideon Johnson, who formerly
lived in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and left
there in 1860 or 1861, for Pennsylvania. The
last time heard from he was at Carlisle, Pa. Any
information will be thankfully received by his
wife and family. Address
WESLEY JOHNSON,
…
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Mrs. Burton searching for her husband George W. Burton
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my husband, George W. Burton. When last
heard from, in 1865, he was in Brownsville,
Texas, in the hospital located there. Any in-
formation addressed to myself (his wife) at No.
20 Acorn Alley, will be most thankfully received.
Perhaps I should have stated that my husband
was a member of the 115th Regiment U. S.…
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Richard Seegon searching for his mother Catharine Seegon, Isabella, Rachel, Parry, and David Seegon
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Catharine Seegon, and Isabella,
Rachel, Parry, and David Seegon. When I last
heard of them, in 1863, they were at Atlanta,
Ga. The ministers will please announce it to
their congregations. Any information will be
thankfully received. Please address
RICHARD SEEGON,
…
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J. H. Smith seeking information on his brother and sister, named Jes and Louisa Butler
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 6, 1899
Information wanted of my broth-
er and sister, both of whom I have
not seen for thirteen years. My
brother's name is Jes Butler; my
sister's name is Louisa Butler. My
mother was Harriet Butler. We
were born in Mason county, Mo.,
near Woodville, in 1863, and went
to Mason City, Mo., and remained
there until near mother's death,
which…
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Daniel Harris looking for his motor Nany Arnold and father Daniel Harris
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my kin
dred. My mother, Nany Arnold,
lived in Coweta County, Ga. She
was owned by Jim Arnold of said
county. My father Daniel Harris
belonged to a Mr. Harris. There
were seven children in our family.
I was the only boy Daniel. My
sisters were Harriet, Francis, Ade-
line, Emily, Betsy Ann and Jane.
Francis died…
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Jane Birton seeking for information about her husband George W. Birton
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my husband, George W. Birton, of Company
A, 115th Regiment, United States Army. When
last heard from, in 1865, he was in the hospital
at Brownsville. Any information will be thank-
fully received by his wife. Address
JANE BIRTON,
No. 20 Acorn Alley, Philadelphia.
(Chap. R. R. Laitine, U. S. A.)
May 19--2t.
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Emily Williams looking for her children Philip, Sarah, and Edward Williams
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 26, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Mrs. Williams desires to obtain some informa-
tion of her children, who were sold from Har-
per's Ferry on the 2d of August, 1862,--two
boys and one girl,--named respectively Philip,
Edward and Sarah Williams. They were sold by
John Bolding, and bought by Davis V. Bruer,
of Richmond, as was also Victoria West,…
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Rachel Blunt searching for her brother John Blunt
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 26, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother, John Blunt, who may answer to
the name of John Blair or John Skinner, who
formerly resided in Edenton, N. C., and owned
by Martha Skinner. He was sold and taken to
Charlottesville, N. C., in either 1860 or 1861,
and when last heard from he was in Newbern,
N. C. Any information concerning him will be
most…
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Charles Metts searching for wife Jane and children Margaret, Drucilla, Elizabeth, and Chas.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 9, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED Charles Metts wishes to hear from his family. His wife's name is Jane, and his children are named Margaret, Drucilla, Elizabeth and Chas. Henry. He has not seen them for ten years. The last he heard from them was when in the Rebel Army. They were at Columbia, S. C. He could not get a chance to go see them. He came to…
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James Haskins searching for son James Haskins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 30, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of James Haskins, a youth
seventeen years of age, who left the farm of Mr.
Thomas Epps, in Nottoway county, Virginia, in
May, 1865, with the Union Army.
Any information concerning this young man
will be thankfully received by his father, in
Richmond, Virginia. His brother Oscar, and
sister Nancy are…
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