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A. M. McGowen seeking Mrs. Smart
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 15, 1888
MR. EDITOR--A. M. McGowen, Cold Springs, Texas, wants to know the post office address of Mrs. Smart, who is somewhere in California.
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A. W. Lanagan searching for his sister Lizzie Lanagan
The Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)
May 23, 1891
SEEKING FOR THE LOST.
LIZZIE LANAGAN-My sister Lizzie Lanagan was at Fort Smith. Ark., when iast heard from in. 1885. She was about to start for Los Angles, Cal. Address, A.W. Lanagan, Box 116 Burlington, Kan.
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Almira Shepherd seeking her mother Nan Avon and siblings Jesse, William, Irvine, Jane, and Lucy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 3, 1880
MR EDITOR - I desire to inquire
for my kin folks. My mother's
name was Nan Avon. She lived in
Tallaco, For Smith county, Arkansas.
I had three brothers, Jesse,
William and Irvine. I also had
two sisters, Jane and Lucy. Please
address me at Caney, Matagorda
county, Texas, in case of Green
Baldridge. My present name is
ALMIRA…
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Ampy Ward searching for Nat Ward, Geo. Ward. and several more siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 10, 1890
INFORMATION WANTED--Of the fol-
lowing named persons : Nat Ward, Geo.
Ward, Frederick Ward, Henry Ward,
Rachel Ward and Caroline Ward. My
mother's name was Mary Dabney. We
lived in Richmond, Va, on Church Hill,
and were raised by Mrs. Orton of Mr. Da-
vid Panking's widow. My mother moved
down in Buchertown near the city. I
left them after…
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Ann Chew (formerly Ann Smith) searching for her brothers George Reedus, William, Albert, and John
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 15, 1883
DEAR EDITOR. I desire to inquire for my brothers. George Reedus is the oldest; then came William, Albert and John. Mistress was Rachel Reedus. I was given to her granddaughter, Nancy Smith. My name was then Ann Smith. My mother, Mary Reedus, died before I left Mississippi. I had a stepfather, Benj. Ives. I left two uncles, Joe and Henderson Redus.…
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Ann Waddell (formerly Ann Bell) seeking her mother Lydia Bell and sisters Rosetta and Helen Bell
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
June 11, 1892
I would like to inquire for my relatives
separated from me in slave times. My mother and
her three daughters were taken from Warrenton
county, Georgia, and carried to Grenada,
Miss., in 1860. My mother's name was Lydia
Bell, and my sisters' names were Rosetta Bell
and Helen Bell, and my name was Ann Bell.
We belonged to widow…
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Anna Martin searching for her sister Hannah Grinston
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 31, 1887
I want to find my sister, Hanna Grinston, who was born in North Carolina and was brought to Mississippi, near West Station, by Sam Strong, and she and I lived near each other in Mississippi since. She last belonged to one Mr. Winston, and then she moved to Arkansas, and since, I learn, she was in Downsville, La., No. 332 Main street. Last heard…
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Annetta Goodwin searching for her father Thomas Jones and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 1, 1883
DEAR EDITOR :- I wish to see if
my relatives can be found. My
father and mother were named
Thomas and Clarisey Jones. My
mother is dead; my father belonged to
John Ebert; but they were sold to
Mr. Walker. He set them free and
they went to Tennessee and left me
in Vicksburg, Miss., with John
Ebert. I had three brothers that
I…
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Arthur Chappel looking for his brother Isaac Chappel
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED.—
Of my brother, Isaac Chappel,
son of Rev. G. W. Chappel, of the
North Georgia Annual Conference
of the A. M. E. Church. When
last seen he was in Milledgeville,
Ga., in 1881, and left there and
went to Helena Ark. When last
heard from he was in Helena, in
1891. Any information concerning
his whereabouts will receive…
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Austin Whitaker searching for his sister Cherry Whitaker or any of her offspring
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
CHERRY WHITAKER--I wish to find my sister,
Cherry Whittaker, or any of her offspring. She
was born in N.C. in 1823, moved to Mississippi in
1838 and thence to Texas in 1851 when she took
the name of Cherry Soape. She has never been
heard from since. Any information will be gladly
received. Austin Whitaker, Victoria, Miss. 1-30-91
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B. T. Davis searching for their aunt Flora Hillard
Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 14, 1889
INFORMATION WANTED. INFORMATION WANTED OF MY AUNT, Flora Hillard. She was sold in 1861 from Louisiana to a man by the name of Pinch who went to Texas and took her with him I have not heard from her since. She first belonged to a man by the name of W W Collins. Any information will be gladly received. Please address, B. T. Davis, Mine La Motte…
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Becky Henry (formerly Becky Huff) searching for her sister Liza Tracy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 24, 1884
MR. EDITOR-- I desire to in-
quire [inquire] for my sister. She left us, in
Georgia, two miles from Alla-
toona [Allatoona]. She left this place and
went to the iron works to the man
who she belonged to, named Bird
Tracy. This was the last time I
heard from her, and was in the year
1855. At this time she went by the
name of Liza…
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Ben and Flora East seeking information about their daughter Polly and son George Washington
The Colored Tennessean (Nashville, TN)
October 7, 1865
$200 REWARD.
DURING the year 1849, Thomas Sample
carried away from this city, all his
slaves, our daughter, Polly, and son, Geo
Washington, to the State of Mississippi
and subsequently to Texas, and when
last heard from they were in Lagrange,
Texas. We will give $100 each for them
to any person who will assist them, or
either of them, to…
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Brothers Joshua Collins and Solomon Collins meet in Cincinnati after decades-long separation
The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, OH)
October 17, 1867
Two brothers, colored, met in the streets of Cincinnati, last Sunday, after a separation of sixty years. Their names are Joshua and Solomon Collins. They were both formerly slaves in Fleming county, Virginia. Joshua bought his freedom in 1849, and re-moved to Cincinnati, where he has since resided. Solomon ran away from his master, then living in…
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Caesar Matthews searching for his brothers James, Lemnel, Allen, Frank and Robert Matthews
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 16, 1880
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY BROTH-
ers, James, Lemuel, Allen, Frank and
Robert Matthews. Also of Lizzie and Cynthia
Allen, David Gray and Harriet Warfeld.
When last I saw them we were at Calana,
Mississippi, on the "Poke Ann Plantation."
Our owner's name was Lemuel Copper.
Any information of the parties named will
be thankfully received.…
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Candis Bentley searching for their parents Meally and James Woodward and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 3, 1883
MR. EDITOR:--I desire to inquire for my people. I was separated from them when I was a small child. I left them in Montgomery county, Ala. I came to Texas with Sam Woodward; and when dividing out the property among the children, my youngest sister and I came to Texas. My mother named Meally, father was James Woodward, my oldest brother was Adam,…
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Carolina Caldmon searching for her mother Eddey Talbert, her stepfather Daniel Talbert
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 10, 1884
INFORMATION WANTED OF THE FOL
lowing named persons. My mother's name
was Eddey Talbert, my step-father's was
Daniel Talbert and a deaf and dumb boy
by the of David Torrence, and also, Dalley
Torrence. My name is Carolina Caldmon
They left here in 1874 for Kansas and I
have not heard from them since. Any in-
formation will be thankfully…
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Caroline Clark searching for her parents George and Lettie Clark
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 21, 1883
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my father and mother. I was sold at the courthouse Pittsylvavania county, Virginia. My mother was Lettie, and father George Clark. I had sisters, Tempie and Martha Ann. Sister Tempie was sold when I was about ten years of age to a trader. Sister Martha Ann and I were sold to Martin Auze, who took us to Alabama,…
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Caroline Grant searching for her son William P. Grant
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED--
Of my son William P. Grant, the
son of W. H. Grant. Our son left
us in Topeka, Kan., to go to Cali-
fornia, we have not heard of him
since. I am now a widow. Any
information please let me know:
CAROLINE GRANT,
Stockton, Cal.
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Caroline Wilson seeking her son Lewis Wilson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 6, 1899
Do You Know Him?I would like to know the where-about [whereabouts] of my son, Lewis Wilson. When last heard from he was in the State of Washington. It has been four yearssince I have heard from him. Any in-formation [information] concerning him will be thankfully received by his mother, CAROLINE WILSON200 Monroe St.Lynchburg, Va.
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Cary and Julia Melton searching for Raz B. Melton
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 9, 1884
INFORMATION WANTED OF THE son of Cary and Julia Melton. His name is Raz B. Melton. He left us May, 1883, at Cuthbert, Randolph county, Ga. Last we heard of him he was at Birmingham, Ala., preparing to take leave for Louisville, Ky. We now reside at Eufaula, Ala. Any information thankfully received. Address, Cary Melton, Eufalia, Barbour county,…
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Catherine Jackson searching for her children Mary Ann Ringo, America and Henry Thompson, Susannah and Eleanor Darby, and Harrison Kane
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
July 5, 1867
Information Wanted
OF the following persons:- MARY ANN
RINGO, AMERICA and HENRY THOMPSON,
of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri; also, of
SUSANNAH and ELEANOR DARBY. who resided
near Liberty, and HARRISON KANE, of
Platte City, Missouri.
Any information of the above parties will be
gladly received by their mother, CATHERINE JACKSON,
of…
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Charles and Sarah Richard seeking information about their son Fred Richard
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
December 10, 1892
INQUIRY.
BIG SPRING MONT. CO., VA.
Nov. 30 1892.
Twelve years ago Fred Richard left
home for Rendville, Ohio to work and he
has not returned since. If any person
know of the above named individual you
will do the mother and father of the
young man a favor, informing them by
card addressed to Elliston, Mont. Co. Va.
Yours truly in…
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Charles C. Wilson searching for his uncle John Wilson or any of the Alexander family
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
March 21, 1891
JOHN WILSON––-I wish to find my uncle John Wilson or some some of the Alexander family. I last saw them about 1863 or '64 when they were in the employ of Col. A. K. McClure, Chambersburg, Pa., from there they all went West. Address, Charles C. Wilson, Merchantville, N. J.
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Charles Harris looking for his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown (1st of 2 ads)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 7, 1894
Do You Know Them?
Ten or twelve years ago Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Brown (formerly Mrs. Harris)
left Richmond and went West.—Since
then Charles Harris, son of Mrs. Brown,
sought for her in vain. Any one who
knows the present address of Mr. or
Mrs. Samuel Brown will confer a great
favor on the undersigned by sending it
to him. Papers…
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