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Ephraim Jones (formerly Ephraim Applewhite) looking for father Charley Bryant and brother Wiley Bryant

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 14, 1877

I desire information concerning
my father and brother, Charley and
Wiley Bryant, who belonged to
Joseph Bryantin, Smith Co., Texas.
The last word I had from them was
during the war. I formerly lived in
Louisiana and was called Ephraim
Applewhite. Address Ephraim
Jones, care of Rev. E.E. Cooper,
Biegel, Fayette Co., Texas.

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Ephriam Steward searching for Ephraim McFershier

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
about a young man by the name of
Ephriam McFershier, who was born
in Roberson county, North Carolina.
His mother's name is Lucy
Ann. Her master's name was
McGahie. His father's name was
Jack Fershier. From last report
he had come out to Texas.
Address me, in care of John R. Mills,
Berrian…

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Eveline Palmer searching for her brothers Squire, Willis, and Morris and sisters Amanda, Margaret, Lucinda, and Maggie Neal

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 10, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my brothers and sisters. Broth-
ers [Brothers] were Squire, Willis and Morris;
sisters Amanda, Margaret, Lucinda
and Maggie Neal. We belonged to
Love Neal in Madison county, Miss.
I was brought to Louisiana by his
son, George Neal. Mother was
Sarah, and I heard she was dead
after I came here, and…

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Everilla Williams searching for her son Perry P. Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 18, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Perry P. Williams, who
went to San Francisco, Cal., in the year of
1876, to work at the Palace Hotel. Will
please communicate with his mother, Ever-
illa Williams, No. 18 Clarendon Court,
Newport, R. I., or Rev. Wm. H. Thomas,
pastor A. M. E. Church.
12-28 2t.

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F. J. Yeargin searching for his mother Lovely Goods, sister Silva, and brothers Daniel and Anderson Goods

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1885

MR. EDITOR––I wish to find my
people. I left them in Washing-
ton county [Washington county], Virginia, on the Salt
Works road, twelve miles from
Aviton. My mother was named
Lovey Goods. I had a sister named
Silva, and two brothers, Daniel
and Anderson Goods. I have not
heard from them since 1840. Please
address any information of…

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Francis Johnson seeking information about his father Paten Crouch

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 28, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
father, Paten Crouch. I left him in
Mississippi, Panola County. His family
was taken from him by Col. Rute, and
brought to Texas ; wife and three children.
Information from any one by the name of
Crouch will be gladly received. Fran-
cis Johnson. Kaufman, Kaufman Co.,
Texas.

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Frank Hunter searching for his mother Nancy Whittaker and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 13, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
mother, brother and sisters. My
mother left Columbia, Tenn., about nine
years ago and went to Arkansas. She is
married to a man by the name of Birl
Whittaker. Her name is Nancy Whittaker.
Also my whole brother, Anthony David
Hunter, some girls, by Whittaker --Casy
and Arzular Ministers will please inquire
and any…

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Frank J. Loper searching for his father Daniel Hurd and brother Isaac Loper

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 4, 1886

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my father, whom I have not
heard from since 1863. He and
several others were carried to Lou-
isiana [Louisiana] to the salt works by his
owners. He went by the name of
Daniel Hurd. My mother heard
once that he was at Monroe, La.,
When he left mother we were at
Decatur, Newton county, Miss. …

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G. W. Butts seeking information about Mrs. Charlotte Wade

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 22, 1891

INFORMATION W A N T E D--Mrs.
Charlotte Wade, originally from South
Carolina, is said to have moved near Lit
tle Rock, Ark. She is a member of the
A. M. E. church. Any information con
cerning her whereabouts will be kindly
received. Address G. W. Butts, Conway,
Ark.

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George Harris and Mary J. Brooks reunite and remarry after 45 years

San Francisco Call (San Francisco, CA)

July 23, 1904

FORMER SLAVES
JOIN FORTUNES
After Separation of Forty-
Five Years They Meet by
Chance at Fresno and Wed
BOTH MARRIED BEFORE
Each Had Lost a Loved One
and They Quickly Decide
to Finish Life Together
Special Dispatch to The Call.
FRESNO, July 22.---After a separa-
tion [separation] of forty-five years George Harris
and Mary J.…

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George P. Riley looking for a John Francis

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

June 24, 1865

Information Wanted
New Westminister, British Columbia,
May 13, 1865.
Information Wanted of John Frances, of Boston, Mass., who came to California in 1854. Any information concerning the above named person will be thankfully received. Please direct to Geo P. Riley, New Westminister, B.C.

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George P. Riley searching for John Frances

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

June 24, 1865

Information Wanted. NEW WESTMINISTER, British Columbia, May 13th, 1865 INFORMATION WANTED OF JOHN FRANCES, of Boston, Mass., who came to California in 1854. Any information concerning the above-named person will be thankfully received. Please direct to GEO. P. RILEY, my20-1m New Westminister, B. C.

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George W. Dennis, Cecelia, and their mother seeking Andrew and Richard Dennis

The Anglo-African (New York, NY)

August 12, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED, of Andrew Dennis and Richard
Dennis, generally called Dick. When last heard from,
some six years ago, they resided in Coweeche County,
Georgia.
It is supposed they joined the Union army.
Their mother, brother, George W. Dennis, and sister
Cecilia, are residing in San Francisco, and wish infor-
mation [information]…

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George W. Martin seeking his brother James Madison Martin

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
brother James Madison Martin. He left
South Carolina in 1872 When last heard
of, he was in Gloss County Seat, Arkansas.
Any information concerning his where-
abouts will be handsomely rewarded by
the undersigned.
GEORGE W. MARTIN.

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Gilbert M. Holland searching for his sister Caroline Reese

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 10, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Caroline Reese, who left South
Carolina in September, one year ago en
route to Missouri, and the last time I heard
from her she was living in St. Louis, Mo.,
1241 Poplar street. She has one child.
She is a member of the A. M. E. Church as
is also her husband, who is a shoemaker.
Any information will be…

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Gustus Ann Hamilton searching for her mother Nelly Beacheum, uncles Louis Beachem and Pompey Beachem, and sister Jane Beaches (2nd of 2 ads)

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 25, 1896

Do You Know Them?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. I was sold from them
during the war.
I belonged to Sam Beachem, who lived
at than time Richmond, Va. I was
sold to Jimerson, at an age between 11
and 12 years Then I was to Robert
Golikly and Bird Leatherwood, two
Negro traders. They carried me to
Mississippi.…

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H. A. Williams searching for his father Isaac R. Williams, mother Mary, sister Kate, and aunt Hannah

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 2, 1880

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my kin folks. I belonged to
Benjamin Branson, who lived near
Sumpterville, just above Charles-
ton, South Carolina. My father's
name was Isaac R. Williams ;
mother's, Mary. I had one sister,
Kate, and an aunt, Hannah, who
had a badly burnt hand. Father
belonged to a Mr. Reams. Should
any of my…

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H. C. Searching for Mr. Foster

Herald of Kansas (Topeka, KS)

March 5, 1880

OF the whereabouts of a Mr.---- FOSTER. who came to Kansas about two years ago. He formerly resided at Pulaski, Tenn. Information concerning his whereabouts will be thankfully received by H.C. RUTHERFORD. Topeka, Kan.

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H. Lamb searching for mother Lucinda Yarndle and siblings

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 22, 1894

My mother's name is Lucinda Yarndle, and
I had one half-brother named John and an own
brother named Nelson. I have two half-sisters,
Sarah and Mary. My father died when I was
four years old, in Knox county, Tennessee. My
father's name was Harry Lamb. The last time
I saw them was in Lawrence, Kan. I wrote to
them from Missoula,…

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Harriet Deshields looking for information about her son Molton Rogers Deshields

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 26, 1870

Information Wanted,

Information wanted of Molton
Rogers Deshields, son of Levi and
Harriet Deshields, (supposed to be in
California), who was taken away from
Jamestown, Summerset county,
Md., about six weeks before the
Emancipation, by Arthur Wolford,
son of Deven Wolford, of Prince
Ann. $10 will be paid for any infor-
mation of his…

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Harriet Preston seeking information about her father Adam, mother Fanny, and brother Henry

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 3, 1877

I ask information concerning my
father, mother and brother, who
formerly belonged to Mr. Marion
Andrews of New Orleans. Their
names are Adam, Fanny and
Henry. Address Harriett Preston,
care W.W. Cochrane, Hempstead,
Texas.

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Henrietta Anderson (formerly Henrietta Embry) seeking information about her mother Rachel Embry (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 25, 1895

INFORMATION WANTED.—
Of my mother Rachel Embry. My
name was Henrietta Embry when I
was taken from home. I left my
mother in Baltimore, Md., and came
to Texas with Rutineth Barafe. My
name is Henrietta Anderson. Any
one who can tell me where my
mother is, I will reward them. Ad-
dress me, care Rev. W. H. Ander-
son, San Angelo, Green Co.,…

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Henriette Seymour searching for her relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1880

DEAR EDITOR-- My mother was left in Pickens county, Ala, about 23 years ago, at which time she was a resident of the town of Carrollton, and when I left her she was the mother of 8 children and six of them were alive. Sarah, Charlotte and Isom were with her at the time I left. The three that were brought away went by the following names, to wit:…

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Henry Akins searching for his uncle Ned Akins

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 17, 1887

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to find my uncle whom I left in the year 1873. His name was Ned Akins; his father's name was Sandy Akins; his brother's name was Squire Akins and Scott Akins. The last time I heard from him he was in New Orleans. When he left I was quite small. If found you will please address Henry Akins, Shell Mound, Miss.

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Henry Black searching for his family including sister Caroline Ware and brother Willis Ware

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 2, 1886

Mr. Editor - I desire to inquire through your paper for my people; I left them in 1856, in Lafayette, Chambers county, Ala. - one sister and a brother. My brother was named Willis Ware, and sister was named Caroline Ware; they both belonged to Mr. Jamison Ware, and he sold them to a man named Wm. Moffit, who carried them to Texas. My father was…

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