1
25
28
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Title
A name given to the resource
Frederick Douglass' Paper (Rochester, NY)
Description
An account of the resource
1854
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Indiana
New York
Canada
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Title
A name given to the resource
Henry Jackson searching for his niece Evelina Evans
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Henry Jackson seeking information about his niece, Evelina Evans, who left NYC in 1860 for Canada.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Frederick Douglass' Paper (Rochester, NY)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 30, 1854
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Chris Byrd
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
New York, NY
Canada
Relation
A related resource
Evansville, IN
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.—Evelina Evans,
who resided in New York City in the year
1860, left that city and went to Canada the
same year; since that time also has not been
heard from by her relations. Her husband's
name was James Evans. Address her uncle,
Henry Jackson, Evansville, Indiana.
Papers friendly to the cause of Humanity,
please notice.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
migration (north)
spouse
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
Frederick Douglass' Paper (Rochester, NY)
Description
An account of the resource
1854
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Illinois
Washington, DC
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Title
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Unnamed friends of Stephen Arnold Douglas searching for his whereabouts
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Stephen Douglas' friends seeking information of him because they think he might have hurt himself.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Frederick Douglass' Paper (Rochester, NY)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 5, 1854
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Chris Byrd
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, DC
Relation
A related resource
Chicago, IL
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
The following advertisement appears in the Grand River Record:—
INFORMATION WANTED—Of ''Stephen Arnold
Douglas'', late resident of Chicago, Ill.,
who left his home for Washington city in
November. [indecipherable] heard from, he was
in that city try[indecipherable]. If any
of the officers [?] [indecipherable] give any information
as to the whereabouts, and will
leave the intelligence of the office of the
National Era, it will be a great relief to his
afflicted friends, who greatly fear he has done
away with himself.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
missing person(s)
suicide
-
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481711035b5bb8a183a08e80112d8855
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Title
A name given to the resource
The National Era (Washington, DC)
Description
An account of the resource
1853
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Rhode Island
New York
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Title
A name given to the resource
Mrs. Jane Olbey seeking information about her son Ledyard G. Robbins
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ads
Description
An account of the resource
Mrs. Jane Olbey searching for her son, Ledyard G. Robbins, who was last known to be in Providence, RI.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The National Era (Washington, DC)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 17, 1853
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Providence, RI
Relation
A related resource
North Brookfield, NY
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED,
OF a young man named LEDYARD G. ROBBINS,
aged 28 years, a Barber, not very dark colored,
with brown hair, five feet six or seven inches high, of
an active temperament, and usually dressed in the
most approved style. He was last heard from at Providence,
R. I., in May last. Those knowing the whereabouts
of said Robbins will confer a favor upon his
distressed mother, by informing, Mrs. JANE OLBEY,
North Brookfield, Madison county, New York.
Editors will please copy. Nov. 17
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
child(ren)
missing person(s)
physical description
skilled trade
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Provincial Freeman (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Description
An account of the resource
1854, 1855, 1856
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Michigan
Canada
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Title
A name given to the resource
Thompson Family searching for Henry Thompson
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Thompson Family searching for Henry Thompson, who they have not heard from since he went to visit Detroit sometime in 1k.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July 8, 1854
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Detroit, MI
Relation
A related resource
Toronto, Canada
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION is wanted concerning the
whereabouts of HENRY THOMPSON, a
coloured man, who visited Detroit in February
last, and has not since been heard of by his family,
to whom it is a source of great solicitude. Such
information will be thankfully received at this
office.
Toronto, July 7, 1854. 16
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
missing person(s)
self-emancipation
-
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75e9cf3babd658bf5c9b0bd8d51337be
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Provincial Freeman (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Description
An account of the resource
1854, 1855, 1856
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Indiana
Canada
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Title
A name given to the resource
John and Emaline Hall searching for her brother William Buck
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
John and his wife Emaline Hall searching for Emaline's brother, William Buck, who was last known to be in Indiana on his way to Canada.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
September 23, 1854
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Indiana
Clarksville, TN
Relation
A related resource
St. Catharines, ON
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted.
THE Subscriber, with his wife, Mrs. Emaline
Hall, desires to hear from her brother,
WILLIAM BUCK, from near Clarksville
Tennessee. It is known that he was recently in
the State of Indiana, on this way to Canada
West, and it is presumed that he has reached the
Province. Any information from him will be
thankfully received at this place.
JOHN HALL.
St. Catharines, C. W.,
Sept. 1st, 1854 25
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
missing person(s)
self-emancipation
sibling(s)
-
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9d9910343b9cdc988252dc09ed2df2ca
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Provincial Freeman (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Description
An account of the resource
1854, 1855, 1856
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Canada
Pennsylvania
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Title
A name given to the resource
Sarah Jackson searching for her husband Jacob Jackson
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Sarah Jackson searching for her husband, Jacob Jackson, who went to Canada to search for his brother, Richard.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 18, 1854
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Toronto, Canada
Relation
A related resource
Philadelphia, PA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION is wanted of the whereabouts
of JACOB JACKSON, a colored
man, who left Philadelphia about nine weeks
ago, intending to go to to Canada, in search of
his brother RICHARD. It is supposed that he
visited Toronto.
Any information concerning him will be thankfully
received by his wife.
SARAH JACKSON,
35 Philadelphia, Pa., U. S.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
migration (north)
missing person(s)
self-emancipation
spouse
-
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d896372f6cbdddbb17ef4157ae9b481c
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Provincial Freeman (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Description
An account of the resource
1854, 1855, 1856
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Canada
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Title
A name given to the resource
Robert Phillips searching for Mrs. Sidney Jackson
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Robert Phillips searching for Mrs. Sidney Jackson who left for Canada sometime around 1850.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
December 23, 1854
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
PA (Pennsylvania)
Relation
A related resource
Toronto, Canada
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Imformation Wanted
OF MRS. SIDNEY JACKSON, who left the
State of Pennsylvania, about the time that the
Fugitive Slave Law was passed, and who came
to Canada, leaving some property in the above-named
State. If she will call on or communicate
by letter with Robert Phillips, Centre St.,
Toronto, she will hear news of much importance
relating to her property.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
inheritance
migration (north)
missing person(s)
self-emancipation
-
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aecc7eda3b471908ff45b58a41966756
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Provincial Freeman (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Description
An account of the resource
1854, 1855, 1856
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Canada
Missouri
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Title
A name given to the resource
Charles Fisher (formerly Charles Macpike) searching for Maria Macpike and William Montjon and several Macpike family members
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Charles Fisher (formerly Charles Macpike) searching for his brother, John; Maria, William, Mary Sarah and Martha Macpike; and William Mountjoy.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 10, 1855
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Pike County, MO
Lincoln County, MO
Relation
A related resource
Toronto, Canada
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted.
CHARLES MACPIKE, purchased by Benjamin
Gray, of Pike County, Missouri, and
sold by him when about twenty years of age, to
Hockens, a Slave-trader, now christened Charles
Fisher, is at present living in Canada West.
The said Charles Fisher would be thankful to
receive any information concerning Maria
Macpike, of Bowling Green, and William
Mountjon of Ramsey Creek, Clarkesville, in
Pike County, Missouri, United States; also of
William, Mary, Sarah, and Martha Mackpike,
of the same County, on the estate of Widow
Cothrine, and of John, his next brother, purchased
by Samuel Lighter of Pike County, and
sold by Lighter to James Patterson, in the County
of Lincoln.
Any information concerning the above persons
directed to "Thomas Smallwood, York Street,
Toronto, Canada West," will be thankfully received
by
CHARLES FISHER.
Toronto, March 3rd, 1855. 1-6w.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
changed name
estate division
female enslaver
former enslaver
migration (north)
self-emancipation
sibling(s)
slave trade
slave trader
-
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d76cc5ef9d27aac3018250c48fce7994
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Title
A name given to the resource
Provincial Freeman (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Description
An account of the resource
1854, 1855, 1856
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Canada
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Title
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Ellen Nettleton searching for her husband George Nettleton
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Ellen Nettleton seeking information about her husband, George Nettleton, who she was separated from west of Hamilton, Canada.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
November 10, 1855
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hamilton, ON
Relation
A related resource
Chatham-Kent, ON
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.
ELLEN NETTLETON wants to find her
husband, GEORGE NETTLETON. She
got parted from him at one of the Stations west
of Hamilton, and don't know the place he his gone
to. He had two young children with him. She
is in Chatham, a stranger and without money.
Exchanges will serve the cause of humanity by
making the above known.
Commercial Hotel, Chatham.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
migration (north)
resistance
runaway
self-emancipation
spouse
Underground Railroad
-
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dbb5ca36aa1d64d1d0543e3e829cf0f3
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Provincial Freeman (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Description
An account of the resource
1854, 1855, 1856
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Canada
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Title
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George T. Smith searching for his brother John W. Hines
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
George T. Smith seeking information about his brother, Joseph W. Hines, who recently arrived in Canada.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
December 22, 1855
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Bowling Green, Warren County, KY
Canada
Relation
A related resource
Chatham-Kent, ON
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.
THE Undersigned takes this method of ascertaining
the whereabouts of his Brother,
JOHN W. HINES, of Bowling Green, Warren
County, Kentucky, from whom he received a
letter, stating his arrival in Canada. Any person
having a knowledge of Mr. Hines, will
please inform him, and oblige
GEORGE T. SMITH,
Chatham, C.W.
December 8, 1855. 32-21
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
literacy
migration (north)
runaway
self-emancipation
sibling(s)
Underground Railroad
-
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bcf3769875f26890429016a5d1aa83cd
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Provincial Freeman (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Description
An account of the resource
1854, 1855, 1856
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Canada
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
John A. Murry searching for his father Alfred Murry
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
John A. Murry searching for his father, Alfred Murry, who left Maryland for Canada in 1835.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 1, 1856
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Margaret Strolle
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hagerstown, MD
Canada
Relation
A related resource
St. Catharines, ON
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
Information Wanted.
JOHN A. MURRY takes this method of ascer-
taining the whereabouts of his Father, Alfred
Murry, who lived with Colonel Hollensworth of
Hagerstown, Maryland, U. S., in the year 1835.
and came to Canada, where he is yet living,
Any person having a knowledge of the locality of
Mr. Murry, will confer a great favor by addres
-sing—
JOHN A. MURRY.
43 St. Catharines, C. W.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
former enslaver
migration (north)
parent(s)
resistance
runaway
self-emancipation
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/117bf42e5fd46c291e75afc83781f978.jp2
06f83d71765d02db7efedde1da168eff
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The New York Herald (New York, NY)
Description
An account of the resource
1853, 1854, 1863, 1864, 1865, 1866. 1867, 1868, 1869, 1871, 1873, 1875, 1877, 1879
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
New York
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Unnamed mother searching for her son George Demonet
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Unnamed woman searching for her son George Demonet, age 5, who strayed from home last Monday morning.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The New York Herald (New York, NY)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 7, 1854
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Library of Congress
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
New York, NY
Relation
A related resource
New York, NY
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED--of George Demonet, A
colored boy, five years old, who is supposed to have
strayed from his home No. 73 Vandam street, about half-
past 11 o'clock on Monday morning last. He wore a redish
brown apron, a patent leather belt around his waist, and a
black velvet cap. Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received by his mother, at the above house.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
child(ren)
free people of color
kidnapping
missing person(s)
physical description
-
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809199ef6bf4b722a06ad8ae057861cc
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1840, 1841, 1843, 1865, 1868, 1870, 1871, 1889, 1900
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Louisiana
Tennessee
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Title
A name given to the resource
Gracy Boyd searching for her daughters Mary Boyd and Peggy Boyd
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Boyd placed this ad in 1841, twenty years before the Civil War. Her daughters had been sold about twenty years earlier [ca 1821] by George Boyd, of Nashville, to Blount Robertson, of Louisiana.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 13, 1841
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Newspapers.com
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
LA (Louisiana)
Nashville, TN
Relation
A related resource
New Orleans, LA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED,
BY a poor distressed mother, who had two daughters
sold, one named Mary and the other Peggy
Boyd; the former is now 38 years old, the latter 27;
they were sold about 20 years ago to Mr. Blount
Robertson, of Louisiana, who sold them to some
French gentleman; they were sold by George Boyd
of Nashville. Their mother of those girls will be
under obligations to those persons owning said slaves
giving her information of the same; a line addressed
to her at the City Hotel will be received.
june 13 3t GRACY BOYD.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
child(ren)
forced migration
slave trade
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/cc449ebbd3daaa91036269edbf985a70.jpg
225226d1b4c1a82dc83bc086f0db9999
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Liberator (Boston, MA)
Description
An account of the resource
1832, 1836, 1849, 1853
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Ohio
Virginia
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Title
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Harriet Relf searching for her husband Quindy Relf
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Harriet Relf searching for her husband Quindy Relf. Quindy Relf escaped from slavery by running away and emancipated himself. His wife and their five children were manumitted by their former enslaver in Virginia and went to Ohio.
Source
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The Liberator (Boston, MA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 8, 1849
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Henry County, VA
Relation
A related resource
Martinsburg, Knox County, OH
Salem, Columbiana County, OH
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.
Quindy Relf, husband of Harriet Relf, is informed
that his family, consisting of wife and five children,
formerly belonging to Henry Fry, of Moorefield,
Henry Co., Va., are living near Martinsburg, Knox
Co., Ohio.
The family were liberated by their claimant, the
husband liberated himself by running away. He has
not been heard of by his family since, who are filled
with anxiety on his account. If he should see this,
will he please communicate by letter his present res-
idence [residence], and they will go to him? It would, perhaps,
be better for him to write to the editors of the Anti-
Slavery Bugle, Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, and
they will see that word is forwarded to his family.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
escaped
free people of color
freed
literacy
manumitted
resistance
self-emancipation
spouse
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/5d03a263495ba97a8a721a126ccc27ee.jpg
e8f6617b32854c983b5689fcfba82d43
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Liberator (Boston, MA)
Description
An account of the resource
1832, 1836, 1849, 1853
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Maryland
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Title
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William Robinson (formerly William Volantine) searching for his brother Daniel Cromwell (formerly Joshua Volantine)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
William Robinson (formerly William Volantine) searching for his brother Daniel Cromwell (formerly Joshua Volantine). Both brothers were formerly enslaved in Baltimore, Maryland. Robinson is now living in New Bedford, Massachusetts and Cromwell is in Philadelphia. This ad was published during the antebellum period in 1849.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Liberator (Boston, MA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 2, 1849
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore, MD
Relation
A related resource
New Bedford, MA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED. William Volantine, now
named William Robinson, who was once a slave in
Baltimore, and now living in New Bedford, wishes to
know where his brother is, who was a slave in the
same place, but came from Baltimore about three
years since to Philadelphia. His name was Joshua
Volantine, but he received the name of Daniel Crom-
well [Cromwell]. The desired information, if it can be given by
any one, may be sent to the Anti-Slavery Office, 21
Cornhill.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
changed name
escaped
free people of color
freed
migration (north)
resistance
runaway
sibling(s)
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/ee3666664e17d60b96e98bf78020dc5e.jpg
ca33f4cee1852fb804cedffcac5da9fd
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Title
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The Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1840, 1841, 1843, 1865, 1868, 1870, 1871, 1889, 1900
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Maryland
Louisiana
Mississippi
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Title
A name given to the resource
Henny Butler searching for her daughter Frances
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Frances was taken from her mother, in Cumberland, Maryland, to Natchez, Mississippi, and then New Orleans, Louisiana. Her mother, Henny Butler, received letters from her but needs her address in New Orleans to reply. An antebellum ad (from 1843).
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
August 12, 1843
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
New Orleans, LA
Natchez, MS
Relation
A related resource
Cumberland, MD
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.
HENNY BUTLER, a colored woman, residing
at Cumberland, in Maryland, desires information concerning
the present residence of her daughter FRANCES,
who went with Doctor Lawrence 7 years ago to
Natchez, Mississippi; from which place she was afterwards
removed to New Orleans.
Her letters from New Orleans reach her mother:—
but, as the daughter's proper address in New Orleans
is not known, the mother's letters have never been received.
If this should meet the eye of her present master, he
will please write to Henny Butler, Cumberland, (Md)
or get Frances to write, giving the proper address in
New Orleans, to enable the daughter to recieve letters
from her mother. aug12 8td&1ltW
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
forced migration
literacy
searching for former enslaver
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/e058ab51582f1eea7a0240de347881fb.jpg
a19da8e8a8e4fb09ff34a9b43cd2fcb9
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Liberator (Boston, MA)
Description
An account of the resource
1832, 1836, 1849, 1853
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Connecticut
Maine
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Title
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Lettice Lamb searching for information about her sons Jordon Lamb, Antony Lamb, Thomas H. Lamb
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Lettice Lamb and her daughter, Mrs. Peggy Williams, of Norwich, Connecticut searching for Lettice's sons. The men were Jordon Lamb, Antony Lamb, Thomas H. Lamb. They were last heard from in 1821, in or near Portland, Maine. An antebellum ad.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Liberator (Boston, MA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
July 23, 1836
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Portland, ME
Relation
A related resource
Norwich, CT
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.
INFORMATION is wanted by Lettice Lamb,
and Peggy Williams, her daughter, now resid-
ing [residing] in Norwich City, of Jordon Lamb, aged about
46, if now living,—of Antony Lamb, aged about
39, and of Thomas H. Lamb, aged about 37—
sons of Lettice Lamb—all colored people.
When last heard from, in 1821, they were in
Portland or vicinity; one of them Thomas H.
being about to sail from that port in a Brig, name
unknown. Any information as to their present
place of residence, if living, or, if dead, of the
time, circumstances and place of death, or any
facts respecting them, will be thankfully received.
Papers in Portland and vicinity are requested to
notice the above.
Letters should be addressed to Mrs. PEGGY
WILLIAMS, Norwich City, Ct.
July 23, 1836. 4t
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
child(ren)
free people of color
maritime work
sailor
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/2e1f4254729a7a2c1a29a4553e6e9ec7.jpg
5c0073e0143980163c1fa5b23aecaa03
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Liberator (Boston, MA)
Description
An account of the resource
1832, 1836, 1849, 1853
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
New Jersey
Massachusetts
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Title
A name given to the resource
Benjamin Rullen searching for John Moore
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Benjamin Rullen searching for John Moore. Moore was from Swedesboro, New Jersey, but he was last known to be sick in Boston. An antebellum ad.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Liberator (Boston, MA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 11, 1853
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Boston, MA
Relation
A related resource
Swedesboro, NJ
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED of a colored man
named JOHN MOORE, formerly of Swedesboro', N. J.,
but who, when last heard from, which was about seven
or eight weeks ago, was lying sick in the city of Boston.
He was a black man, of about forty years of age, and
a person of most excellent character. Some of his
former friends feel much anxiety about him, and are
desirous to know whether he is still living, and if so,
whereabouts. Any one who can give the desired infor-
mation [information] will confer a favor by writing to BENJAMIN RU-
LEN [RULEN], Swedesboro', N. J.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
missing person(s)
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/27a822c6f9c9be65bcbb672aa5e84e1a.jpg
0b08c1fda1c3abe174f11d7a063ed57b
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Liberator (Boston, MA)
Description
An account of the resource
1832, 1836, 1849, 1853
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
New York
Massachusetts
Virginia
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Title
A name given to the resource
John Dipper searching for his brother Daniel Merr
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
John Dipper searching for his brother Daniel Merr. Merr left Williamsburg, Virginia, about 40 years earlier [ca 1792]. He was last heard of living in Boston, Massachusetts. Dipper is searching for his brother or Cesar Lafayette, who knew his brother well. An antebellum ad.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Liberator (Boston, MA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
April 28, 1832
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Boston, MA
Williamsburg, VA
Relation
A related resource
New York, NY
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.
JOHN DIPPER of Williamsburgh, Va. is anx-
ious [anxious] to obtain information of his brother, Dan-
iel [Daniel] Merr, who left Williamsburgh about 40 years
ago, and was heard of as living in Boston within the
last 17 years. A person by the name of Cesar La-
fayette [Lafayette], of Boston, was well acquainted with Merr.
If either of the above named persons, or any other
able to give such information, would lodge it at the
Liberator office, they would confer a favor on John
Dipper who is now in New-York, anxious to hear
from his brother.
New York, April 21, 1832.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
migration (north)
sibling(s)
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/473ab9a1d40eca55c245602b6a3c2dce.jpg
ed0e729f7903315dc764a12641b51f02
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Title
A name given to the resource
The New York Herald (New York, NY)
Description
An account of the resource
1853, 1854, 1863, 1864, 1865, 1866. 1867, 1868, 1869, 1871, 1873, 1875, 1877, 1879
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
New York
Louisiana
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Title
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Monsieur A. Y. Malleforte searching for George W. Francis
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Monsieur A. Y. Malleforte searching for George W. Francis. Francis is closely related to the emperor of Haiti. His father, Thomas Francis, was born in Martinique in 1789 and lived in Guadaloupe. His grandfather, Augustus, also born in Martinique.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
New York Herald (New York, NY)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
June 29, 1853
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
New Orleans, LA
Martinique
Guadalupe
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED—OF GEORGE W. FRAN-
CIS [FRANCIS], a colored man, by profession a barber and hair-
dresser, and aged about thirty three years. He lived in New
Orleans in 1840 and travelled with Mr. Amos Rank, in Mis-
sissippi [Mississippi], Missouri, Alabama, and Tennessee, in 1837, '8, and
'9. His father was named Thomas Francis, was born in
Martinique, on the 13th of March, 1789, and lived in Guada
loupe [Guadaloupe] in 1813. His grandfather was named Augustus, and
was also born in Martinique. It having been ascertained
that the said family is near akin to his Imperial Majesty
Soulouque, Faustin I., the Emperor of Hayti, information
of great value awaits the aforesaid George W. Francis if
he can be found. Address Monsieur A. Y. Malleforte, box
896 Post office.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/be6aea7bb6fe418982283cb7322a8182.jpg
fc1f566a3a72ed956fcad17ef2b18726
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Title
A name given to the resource
Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
New Jersey
New Jersey
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Title
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Sam'l. B. Stafford searching for Mark Ashmore (formerly Mark Shuff)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Attorney Sam'l B. Stafford searching for Mark Ashmore (formerly Mark Shuff) on behalf of his mother's estate. Ashmore, a free person of color, was raised in Trenton, New Jersey. His mother left him two houses and lots in her will. An antebellum ad.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
March 7, 1850
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Relation
A related resource
Trenton, NJ
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED—Of a free Colored
MAN, named MARK ASHMORE; supposed to be
about 35 years of age. He lived when a boy, with
Nathaniel Shuff, Inkeeper, Trenton, N.J., and passed
by the name of Mark Shuff. His mother, by her will,
bequeathed to Mark two houses and lots. A liberal
reward will be paid for information that will lead to
his whereabouts. SAM'L. B. STAFFORD,
mh7-1t* Attorney of the heir, Trenton, N.J.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
attorney
changed name
free people of color
heir(s)
inheritance
probate
property
reward
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/516eef2d08e6284772dc333da15ff709.jpg
35ee7bf762eebe03795a1e08a2eaa8af
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Title
A name given to the resource
Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Pennsylvania
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Title
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Rachel Baynan searching for her son George Roberts
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Ad placed in Philadelphia in 1849, before the Civil War. Baynan fears that her son, age about 15, has been kidnapped.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
August 31, 1849
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Philadelphia, PA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED.--A Colored Boy,
named GEORGE ROBERTS, is missing from his
home since Tuesday afternoon. His mother fears he
is kidnapped. He is about 15 years old; had gray cassinet
pants and a cotton cap, and no jacket. Any information
of him will be gratefully received by his
mother, RACHEL BAYNAN,
No. 36 Budd's Court,
au30-3t* Between 10th and 11th sts, below Locust.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
free people of color
kidnapping
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/9ea44505d89181f9157fadb3c482dde2.jpg
fe209ac86e1dd009effe16b26c7ef9df
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Title
A name given to the resource
Vermont Telegraph (Brandon, VT)
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
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Venus Safford searching for her son Hiram
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Hiram left Montpelier, Vermont, nearly 20 years ago [ca 1823]. He was in New Orleans when last heard of. His mother placed this antebellum ad in 1843.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Vermont Telegraph (Brandon, VT)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 17, 1843
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Philadelphia, PA
New Orleans, LA
Relation
A related resource
St. Albans, Vermont
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED, of my Son
Hiram a colored boy who left me nearly
twenty years ago, with Dr Day, of Montpelier.
He started from that place, resided
for a while in Philadelphia, left then
for New Orleans, and was there when
last heard of. Any one who will give any
information concerning him will greatly
oblige the heart of a poor and anxious
mother. VENUS SAFFORD.
St. Albans, Vt. March 6, 1843.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
child(ren)
free people of color
kidnapping
white newspaper
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/ce663e87e21cc5e51143ee300278799d.jpg
7e004d6aac2b1c7b05fd21acc3bd2077
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
Description
An account of the resource
1840, 1841, 1843, 1865, 1868, 1870, 1871, 1889, 1900
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
Louisiana
Virginia
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Title
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Elizabeth Butler searching for her mother Anna Brown/Anna Blackwell and three sisters
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Butler's mother, Anna Brown/Anna Blackwell, and three sisters were brought from Virginia to New Orleans about 1830 and sold there. Butler placed this antebellum ad in 1840.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
May 30, 1840
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
New Orleans, LA
VA (Virginia)
Relation
A related resource
New Orleans, LA
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
INFORMATION WANTED,
OF ANNA BROWN or ANNA BLACKWELL, or of her
three daughters, NANCY, ELIZA and SUSAN, a
griffe woman who was brought from Virginia by one
Mr. Latham about the year 1830 to the city of New
Orleans, and sold. Any information leading to their
discovery will be most thankfully received, by leaving
their names at this office, by her daughter.
may 28 6t ELIZABETH BUTLER.
Status
Not to transcribe
Weight
dd
antebellum ad
forced migration
Native Americans
parent(s)
physical description
slave trade
-
https://informationwanted.org/files/original/ef3f9671ffb3eb9d2d5f7bb6012afd15.jpg
c74bfddb096577278803afacedf41fc5
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Evening Post (New York, NY)
Text
Newspaper advertisements
State
New York
Connecticut
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Title
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C. M. Burnett searching for Hannah Lathrop
Subject
The topic of the resource
Information Wanted Ad
Description
An account of the resource
Lathrop [presumably free], age 10 or 11, is lost. She recently arrived in New York from Hampton, CT. An antebellum ad, from 1834.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Evening Post (New York, NY)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
April 1, 1834
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jesse Nasta
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
New York, NY
New York, NY
Hampton, Connecticut
Scripto
Transcription
A written representation of a document.
LOST.--Yesterday, a colored girl, between ten and
eleven years of age, recently from Hampton, Connecticut,
named Hannah Lathrop. Any information respecting
her will be very thankfully received, and the informer
rewarded by the subscriber, at No. 3 Mott street.
C. M. BURNETT.
New York, April 1, 2834.
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antebellum ad
free people of color
missing person(s)
white newspaper