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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…
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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…
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Jacob Galloway searching for his children Moses, William, Elizabeth, and Isaac
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 3, 1866
NOTICE.
Jacob Galloway, formerly belonging to Samuel
Clarke, in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.
now lives in Wilmington, Delaware. If his
children, Moses, William, Elizabeth and Isaac
are living and see this, he desires them to write
to him at Wilmington, Del. jan27-tm1.
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Julia Mandinell Crawford searching for her mother Lucy Mandinell, brother Charles Grandnell, and sisters Ada and Cornelia
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 13, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Lucy Mandinell, also my brother,
Charles Grandnall, and two sisters, Cornelia and
Ada. When I left them, they were living with
a man named Turpin, one mile from Willow
Springs, fifteen miles from Grand Gulf, and ten
miles from Port Gibson, in Clayborne Co., Miss.
I have two uncles, on named Thomas…
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Susan Simons looking for Susan Prior
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 6, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Susan Prior,
daughter of Mary Ann, wife of Edmond
Prior, belonging to Dr. Smith of Gloucester.
Susan Prior belonged to Wm. Rogers. She
is anxious to hear of her father and mother,
also Amanda, who was taken from Glouces-
ter Court House to Williamsburg, and John,
who was sold from Wm. Smart.
…
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John Harrison Bean seeking Rose Redmon and her daughters Eliza Ann and Henrietta
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 1, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Any one who may chance to know any-
thing concerning the whereabouts of Rose
Redmon and her two daughters, Eliza Ann
and Henrietta, John Harrison Bean would
like to find them. When I last heard from
them they were in Washington. If any per-
son or persons know anything of them, it
will be thankfully received. Please…
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Hamilton E. Waters searching for Matilda Waters, his brother Simon Cater (or Simon Waters) and several friends
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 28, 1865
NOTICE
Information wanted of Matilda Waters, who
formerly belonged to a man by the name of
Levin Waters, of Princess Ann, Somerset Co.,
Maryland. She was married to Jeremy Horsey.
She had four children when I saw her last, about
thirty years ago. Also, of my brother, Simon
Cater, or Simon Waters. I should like to hear
from him. Also, of…
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Rev. H. S. Roberts seeking information about his son Wm. Lewis Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 20, 1902
Information wanted of my son,
Wm. Lewis Johnson. He left
home in 1865 to go North. We all
belonged to Dick Shelton in Camp-
bell county, Va., and lived then
near Bethel station on the N. &
W. Railroad. His mother's name
was Rebecca Woodroft, but is now
Rebecca Johnson, and is living in
Lynchburg, Va. Address, Rev.
H. S. Roberts, corner…
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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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Eveline Jones looking for her mother Mrs. Silvy Curry and sister Patience Miller
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my mother and sister. When last I saw
my mother, Mrs. Silvy Curry, it was at Sanders-
ville, Georgia ; and my sister Patience Miller, at
Hancock Co., Lanton, Ga. Any information will
be thankfully received by Eveline Jones, No.
619 Pine St., Philada, Pa.
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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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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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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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Isom Allston searching for his brothers James, Philip and Osborn Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 28, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my three brothers, Osborn, Philip and James
Johnson. They were orginally residents of
Edenton, N. C., owned by Jas. C. Johnson, who
sold them to a man named Jas. Allston.
I have learned that James was in Cleveland or
Columbus, Ohio.
Any information addressed to me will be
thankfully received.
…
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis looking for information about their son Henry Davis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 16, 1899
Information wanted of Henry
Davis, formerly of Roanoke City,
Va., who went to Braddock, Pa.,
and from there it is not known.
Any information of him will be
gladly rewarded by notifying his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Davis, 219 9th Ave., N. E., Roa-
noke City, Va.
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Henry Humphrey searching for John Humprey, his mother Milly Humprey, and sisters Sarah Ann and Helen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of John Humphrey ; also, of my mother, Milly
Humphrey and my sisters Sarah Ann Hum-
phrey and Helen Humphrey. I left them at
Fairfax County Court House, Va., in 1851.--
They were owned by Cook Fitzhugh. Any in-
formation concerning them please send to
HENRY HUMPHREY,
…
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Edward T. Jones looking for his mother Susan Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 26, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Susan Jones. I last saw her in
Richmond, 15 years ago, when she left for Phila-
delphia. I have not heard from her since. Any
information will be thankfully received, by ad-
dressing her son,
EDWARD T JONES,
No. 708 Lombard street,
…
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Benjamin Harris searching for his parents Stephen and Patsie Harris and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 26, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Concerning my father and mother, Stephen and
Patsie Harris,--my two brothers, Dennis and
Manuel Harris,--and my three sisters, Maria,
Rosetta, and Aggie Harris, and also of Benjamin,
Manuel, and Austin Darrel. When I left my
father, mother, brothers and sisters, they were
living near Paris, Henry county, West…
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David T. Tennerson seeking information about his father David and mother Rebecca
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 16, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my father and mother, David and Rebecca
Tennerson. When I last saw them they were at
Parisville, Va. My father was claimed to be
owned by a man named Benjamin Adams, and
my mother by a woman named Nancy Green. I
have not seen nor heard from them from seven
years. I earnestly request the different pastors,
especially…
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Winory Johnson looking for his sisters Charlotte and Ellen Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Charlotte Johnson and
Ellen Johnson, who formerly belonged to one
Samuel Harrington, who resided in a town called
Tobacco Stick, Maryland. They were sold out
of the State, in 1854. Any information of their
whereabouts will be gratefully received by their
brother, WINORY…
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Charlotte Parker (formerly Charlotte Thompson) seeking information about her children William Henry Thompson and Elizabeth Thompson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my two children, Wil-
liam Henry Thompson and Elizabeth Thompson,
who belonged to Fleming Griffin, of Richmond,
Va. I left Richmond in 1847. William was
then eight years old, and Elizabeth, five. My
name was then Charlotte Thompson. I was the
wife of Charles Thompson. My name is now
Charlotte…
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Geo. Hamilton Jones looking for his children Charles, Maria, Lucinda, John, Archie, and George Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of my children, Charles
Maria, Lucinda, John, Archie, and George
Jones, who formerly belonged to the widow, Jen-
nie Bell, of Charleston, Jefferson, Co., Va. I
have not seen any of them since Jackson cap-
tured Harper's Ferry. It is likely my children,
and my brother, Henry Jones, were sent, at…
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Lewis Wade searching for his wife Lucy and children Benjamin, Harriet, and Charlotte
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 14, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Lewis Wade wishes to learn the whereabouts
of his wife, Lucy, and three children, named re-
spectively, Benjamin, Harriet and Charlotte.
He left them in 1850, they then being in Rock-
bridge county, Virginia He belonged to Wm.
Thompson, while his wife and children belonged
to James Watts. Any information…
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Rev. Wesley J. Gains searching for Reuben Evans
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 28, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Reuben Evans, who bought himself from
Robert Toombs, (ex-Confederate General,) in
1843. He was seen in Philadelphia in October,
1865, by Rev. W. H. Gains. Address
REV. WESLEY J. GAINS,
Columbus, Ga.
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