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Lucy Bowrell seeking information about her daughters Mary and Matilda Bowrell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 30, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of two girls, named Mary and Matilda Bowrell.
Mary was sold, from Mr. Cane Freeman's estate,
to John G. Paskey, and taken to some part of
the South ; and Matilda was sold to Maj. Russell,
of Williamson Co., Tenn. Their mother, Mrs.
Lucy Bowrell, will be thankful for any informa-
tion concerning them. Address
…

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J. E. J. looking for information about Lewis Kelley

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 22, 1899

Information wanted of Lewis
Kelley, who belonged to Joseph
Brooks, Bullitt Co., Ky., and at his
death be became the property of
Neal Brooks, the son, He became
the husband of Chloe Brooks, who
belonged to Joseph Brooks. She
died many years ago. From their
union five children were born; Lew-
is, Mary, Minerva, Martha and
Millie.…

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James Tilman searching for his siblings Jerry Jarman, Charles Moore and Lydia Bell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 28, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my two brothers,
Jerry Jarman and Charles Moore, and of
my sister, Lydia Bell. They were sold from
Wm. Corkell's estate into George Co., Md.
Any information concerning their where-
abouts will be thankfully received by their
brother, James Tillman. Please address
James Tillman, Bridgewater…

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John Granston and Albert Thurston Robinson searching for their parents, with the help of Susan Trueblood

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 2, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Canton, Ind. Oct. 19, 1867
John Granston and Albert Thurston Robin-
son, aged respectively 16
and 13 years, were sent from Missouri to
Kentucky in the year 1863, Andrew Robin-
son, of Clay County, Missouri, was the own-
er of the boy's father, Cayed Robinson,
whose wife, Frances was owned by Whiten
Drew, of the same…

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Gibson Turner looking for his sisters Nancy and Hannah and brother Clemen

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 25, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my sister Nancy. She was last in
Florence, Alabama. She belonged to a man
by the name of Lewis Marks, and when he
died she became the property of some of his
children. Also of my brother Clemen. I
should like to hear also of my sister Han-
nah, from whom I was separated some 45
years ago, at Petersburg, Va.…

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Mary Hill looking for her children Samuel, Thomas H., and Sarah Price

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 26, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Samuel, Thomas H., and Sarah Price the
children of Mary Hill. They were sold from
Maryland in 1859, from the estate of Har-
riet Buchanan. Address their mother,
MARY HILL,
Chambersburg, Pa.

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Elias Lewis searching for his daughter Spencer Ann Ringo (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 26, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
of my daughter Spencer Ann Ringo,was
born in Woodford, county, Ky., belonging to
Dr. Henry Churchill Blackburn, daughter
of America Ringo, was taken from there to
the State of Arkansas with Mr. WIlliam
and Mrs. Ringo, at length Mr. Ringo died,
Mrs. Ringo then returned back to her Uncle
Dr. Henry Churchill Blackburn to…

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Lewis Blackwell searching for his son Charles Blackwell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 8, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son Charles Blackwell. He was sold
from me in Lancaster county, Virginia, ten
years ago, when quite young. He was sold
from the estate of Mr. Joseph Beacham to
Mr. Lewis Dix, and then taken to Mississip-
pi. I am an old man and need the compan-
ionship of my son. Any assistance in se-
curing information of his…

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Somerset Cannon searching for her sisters Margery and Mahala Cannon and brother Stephen Cannon

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 25, 1869

Information wanted of my sisters Margery
and Mahala Cannon, and Stephen Cannon, my bro-
ther. They belonged to Jos. Neil. Margery fell
to his daughter Eliza Ann Robison. All of Sea-
ford, Del. I left Delaware 35 years ago, since
which time I have heard nothing definite. They
were sold South. Any information please address
to Somerset…

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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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Rev. J. McKenzie Harrison seeking information of his uncle Caesar Emmanuel and his brother Richard Spencer (2nd of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 28, 1897

Of my uncle, Caesar Emmanuel,
and my brother, Richard Spencer.
My uncle formerly belonged to the
Reese Estate, and when last heard
from he was in Cartersville, Ga.
My brother belonged to the Prot-
testant Methodist Church, and when
last heard from he was preaching
on the Georgetown circuit. Infor
mation will be thankfully received
by…

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Melvin Bell seeking his sister Lettie Lucinda

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 18, 1897

LETTER OF INQUIRY.
I was sold from my mother when
only a girl. My mother had six
children, Patsy Phillis, John, Lettie
and two others who died when I
was young. I am anxious to find
my sister Lettie Lucinda, who be-
longed to a man named Lawrence;
when he died Lettie was given to
his daughter, a Mrs. Keys. Our
mother was Marinda Wade.…

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S. M. Hightower searching for their uncle Howard Hightower and several relatives

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 2, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY RE-
lation. My uncle's name is Howard
Hightower, his wife's name, Martha High
tower; three sons, Henry, Daniel and John;
daughters, Mary, Caroline and Harriet. I
have found Henry and Mary, who are living
in Greensboro, Ga. We all belonged to
William Hightower as late as 1862 '63, and
at his death we were divided.…

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Moses Morris (formerly Moses Sapp) looking for father Nelson Morse (also known as Nelson Mayoland) and mother Peggie

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 10, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PEO-
ple. My name is Moses Morris. I be-
longed to a man by the name of Madison
Sapp. We moved to Texas in 1860 or '61.
My father's name was Nelson Morse or Nel-
son Mayoland. My mother's name was
Peggie. There were several brothers and
sisters Mary, Lizzie, Ann, Kitty and Martha.
We were separated at the death of…

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Mrs. Jane Turner seeking information about father Lathern and siblings Mary Boyd, Mahala Lathern, and an unnamed brother

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 10, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY FA-
ther, sisters and brothers. My brother
and father belonged to James Lathern, but
by marriage they fell into the family of the
Hartisons, and afterwards were sold to
Abram Newberry, and from Newberry he
was sold to George Turner in Washington,
North Carolina. My father was known by
the name of Lathern, the…

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Hannah Frances Jackson looking for her father Jackson Jefferson and mother Franky Jefferson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 19, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED.--My fath
er was named Jackson Jefferson and my
mother's name was Franky Jefferson
Three sisters were sold from them at once,
at Petersburg, Va. The oldest one was
named Lucy Jefferson; the next Peggy
Jefferson, but they always called her
Maggie, The oldest one was taken from
the younger ones at Richmond, Va., and
I…

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Louis Loucus searching for his father Thomas Loucus, brother Simon Thomas Loucus, and Nancy Cephens

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 12, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
Father, Thomas Loucus, brother Simon
Thomas Loucus, and Nancy Cephens. My
name is Louis Loucus. I was sold in Virginia
from the Widow Carter estate and taken to
Georgia. Please address Louis Loucus,
Veazey, Green Co., Ga.

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Andrew Catchem looking for his mother Nancy Ubell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 16, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
mother, sisters and brothers. My mother
was sold from the Ubell estate to a widow
by the name of Dinkey. My mother's
name at that time was Nancy Ubell, my
oldest brother's name was John Ubell I
am going be the name of Andrew Catch-
em. Direct all my letters to Andrew
Catchem, in care of Rev. S. S.…

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Charles Milton looking for his mother Leah Turner and father William Turner

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 26, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED--Of father
and mother, my father's name is William
Turner, and my mother's name is Leah (?)
Turner. They belonged to William Tur-
ner. He was their master, and he died in
Mississippi ; and his children fell in the
hands Hamton Turner, and he went to
Louisiana. My name is Charles Milton.
address Van Duyer, Ark.

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Louisa J. Jackson Staunton looking for information about Cecelia McBride and her children

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 3, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF CECELIA
McBride, who was sold before the war
from Rev. James Morrison's estate in Rock-
bridge County, Virginia, to Mr. Cunning-
ham, and was taken to Rodney, Mississippi,
and sold to Mr. Perkins. She took with
her two daughters, Maria and Julia, and a
son, Lee McBride. Address Louisa J.
Jackson Staunton, Augusta…

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Fanny White (formerly Fanny Nowland) looking for her parents Ben and Silvey Nowland and sister Paise Nowland

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 19, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY REL-
atives who at one time lived in Camel
county, Va Their names were at that
time Ben and Elijah Nowland; my sister's
name was Paise Nowland. Father and
mother's names were Ben and Silvey Now
land. We belonged to a man by the name
of Briant Nowland, and at his death I fell
to his brother, a speculator and was…

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Adam Johnson searching for his mother; his son Elder; his brothers Aaron, Daniel and Charles; and his wife's sisters Judie, Susie, Cinda, and Dicie

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 13, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY RELA-
tives, mother, brothers Daniel, Aaron and
Charles, and my wife's sisters, Judie, Susie,
Cinda and Dicie. We lived near Colum-
bia, Murray county, Tenn. Our family was
divided after the death of our master,
about the time of Polk's election. Aaron
and my son, Elder, fell to John Mack, I
was sold to John Parr,…

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Lizzie Ragsdale looking for information about her sisters Louisa and Harriet Walton

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 15, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY TWO
sisters, Louisa and Harriet Walton,
daughters of Frank and Mary Walton.
They were born in Rutherford county,
North Carolina, near Rutherfordton, at
Uncle William Johnson's, after whose
death they were sold to one Bill McKes-
son. The last account ever heard of them,
Louisa was at Atlanta, Ga., sister Harriet…

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Henry Flood searching for his parents Wm. and Charlotte Flood, and his siblings Alexander, Maria, Louisa, Ann, and Rose

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17, 1887

IMPORTANT INQUIRY. -- I, HENRY
Flood, of Philadelphia, Pa., a member
of Allen A.M.E Chapel, intend making
a visit to my original home and I desire to
find my people, from whom I have been
separated since the war. I was born in
Appomattox Co., Va, near where General
Lee surrendered. My father's name was
Wm, Flood ; my mother's name…

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Caleb Moore looking for his brothers Johnson Hansberry and Peter Henderson and cousins Andrew Jackson and Aaron Thomas

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 22, 1894

INFORMATION WANTED.-
Of Johnson Hansberry, Peter Hen-
derson, Andrew Jackson and Aaron
Thomas. The first two are my
brothers, the next two, my cousins.
They all belonged to the Gains' es-
tate, at Culpepper Court House,
Virginia. We were separated about
ten years before the war of 1861,
and I have never heard concerning
them since…

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