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Rev. J. W. Lampton looking for parents Jacob and Mary Hughs
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 9, 1899
Information wanted of my father
and mother, whose names were
Jacob and Mary Hughs. Their
children were Isabella, Pursey,
Perry, Martha, Georgianna and
Jack Hughs. My name is Jack
Hughs, their son. I left them in
1872 at Hot Springs, Ark. Any
information as to their whereabouts
will be thankfully received. Ad-
dress me at Bonita, La.,…
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Geo. Henry Denna searching for his parents Caroline and Isaac Denna
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 18, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother and father, Caroline and Issac
Denna ; also, my sisters, Fanny, Jane, and Betsy
Denna, and my brothers, Robert R., Hugh Hen-
ry, and Philander Denna. We were born in Fau-
quier Co , Va. In 1849 they were taken from
the plantation of Josiah Lidbaugh, in said county,
and carried to Winchester to be sold.
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Arnold Burden seeking information about his mother Lucy Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 10, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
I desire information concerning my mother,
Lucy Smith The last time I saw her was some
six years ago, at a little place about five miles
from Smithfield, North Carolina. My father's
name is Robert Whitley, and my sister's name is
Agnes Smith I shall be happy to receive any
information concerning the above named…
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Alfred Grason searching for his mother Harriet Grason
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of my mother Harriet
Grason, of Columbia, Tennessee. She formerly
belonged to General G. Pillow. Any information
respecting her, will be thankfully received, by
her son, Alfred Grason, Galesburg Post Office,
Illinois.
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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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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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Lucinda Reynolds looking for her mother and father Matilda and William Reynolds
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 31, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother and father, Matilda and William
Reynolds, well known in Essex Co., Va, from
which place they were sold some eight or nine
years ago, being at that time the "property" of
Dr. John Taylor. I hope that the ministers of
our respective churches will make public an-
nouncement of the same. Any information…
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John Tyler searching for his mother Henrietta Berry (or Henrietta Tyler)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 31, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of a lady by the name of Henrietta Berry, wife of
Thomas Berry. Her maiden name was Tyler.
She has a son named John Tyler. John left his
mother, Henrietta Tyler, as she was then called,
when quite young, in 1850, being in Prince
George county, Md., where Henrietta was also at
that time residing. Her son, John…
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Alfred Skinner looking for his mother Rebecca Skinner and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 14, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Rebecca Skinner, or my brother
Washington, and my sisters, Nancy, Keziah,
Hester, Martha, Joanna, Catharine, and Griscil-
la Skinner, who were well known in North Caro-
lina. They were sold by Joshua Skinner to
South Carolina, fourteen years ago, to Dr Ur-
ley. I hope that the ministers of our…
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Joanna Whiters searching for her mother Corney Whiters
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Corney Whiters, by her daughter, Joanna
Whiters, formerly of Elizabeth City, North Ca-
rolina, being then the "property" of Mr. Whi-
ters. Any intelligence concerning her will be
thankfully received at No. 707 Callowhill street,
Philadelphia. 1t
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Matthew and Harry Garrett looking for their father Ashton Garrett
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Ashton Garrett--the father of Matthew and
Harry Garrett. Matthew and Harry Garrett
are desirous of learning the whereabouts of their
father, Ashton Garrett, who disappeared very
suddenly. Their home is near Louisa Court
House, Virginia.
Any information concerning the missing party
will be most thankfully received…
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Richard Seegon searching for his mother Catharine Seegon, Isabella, Rachel, Parry, and David Seegon
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Catharine Seegon, and Isabella,
Rachel, Parry, and David Seegon. When I last
heard of them, in 1863, they were at Atlanta,
Ga. The ministers will please announce it to
their congregations. Any information will be
thankfully received. Please address
RICHARD SEEGON,
…
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Delia Miller (formerly Delia Jackson) seeking information on her mother Sarah Jackson and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 13, 1899
Information wanted of Henry,
Patrick, Parilee, Charity and Agnes
Jackson and my mother, Sarah
Jackson of Vursales, Rutherford
Co., Tenn., they used to belong to
William Jackson, when last heard
from they lived near Triune, Tenn.
My name was Delia Jackson, my
name is now Delia Miller. I live
at Wabbaseka, Jefferson county,
Ark. Anyone…
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Mary Ann Harris seeking information on her mother Jane Fields and siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 26, 1900
Information wanted of my moth
er, Jane Fields When I left Jeffersonville,
Ky., my mother had a
number of children. I do not remember
the name of any but Jack,
Gabe, Sallie and Rebecca Fields.
I was brought from Jeffersonville,
Ky to Sherman, Tex., by my own
er, John Field, Jr. The rest of my
family belonged to his father,…
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Rev. W. H. Edwards seeking information on his brother Rev. W. E. Edwards
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 31, 1900
Information wanted of my bro-
ther, Rev. W. E. Edwards. He was
transferred in 1895 to Arkansas,
since which time I learned he was
in Tenn. In fact I received a let-
ter from him in 1898, at which
time he was in the Tennessee con-
ference, and have heard from him
since. Any information will be
gladly received by his mother…
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Mrs. Louvisa G looking for information about her brother Jack Noble and mother Rachel Noble
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my broth-
er, Jack Noble; my mother, Rachel
Noble; my father, Sanks Noble.
My sisters' names are Emma,
Annie and Louvisa Noble. The
name of my uncle is Peter Janck.
Formerly we belonged to George
Anderson. Any information is gladly
received by Mrs. Louvisa G[rest unclear],
Dalie Post Office, Beaufort, S. C.
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James Hayes seeking his father Spring Hayes and mother Charity Hayes
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my fath-
er, mother, sisters and brothers.
Father's name was Spring Hayes.
Mother was Charity Hayes. My
brothers were Robert, Sam, Will,
[unclear], Julian. Sister's name was
Dianna Hayes. My grandmother's name
was Kate Hayes, and grand-
father's name was Caesar Finch.
My father belonged to James
Hayes, and my…
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Eliza Powell looking for her mother Millie Rese's people
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my moth
er's people. She came from Peters
burg, Va., and her name was Millie
Rese. Her father's name was
Egelson (Major Rese); he belonged
to James Pace. Her mother be-
longed to Mrs. Dr. Strong. My
mother was sold to Mrs. George
Davis by Quinn Moten. She had
four sisters named: Eliza, Sallie
Polly and Bertha…
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Daniel Harris looking for his motor Nany Arnold and father Daniel Harris
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my kin
dred. My mother, Nany Arnold,
lived in Coweta County, Ga. She
was owned by Jim Arnold of said
county. My father Daniel Harris
belonged to a Mr. Harris. There
were seven children in our family.
I was the only boy Daniel. My
sisters were Harriet, Francis, Ade-
line, Emily, Betsy Ann and Jane.
Francis died…
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Mary Jane Drew Coleman Burnett seeks information about her mother Evaline Jone Drew
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 29, 1900
Information wanted of Eveline
Jone Drew, my mother, who about
eleven years ago lived in Duffield,
near Thannadoah junction, West
Virginia. When last heard from,
about four years ago, she lived in
Pittsburg, Pa. My father's name
was Addison Drew. My brother
Richard Beale, and my sister, Ma-
haley Anne Carter, also lived in
Pittsburg. My…
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Yanka looking for brother Joe and mother Caroline
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 19, 1899
Information wanted of my broth-
er and mother, whose names were
Joe and Caroline. We belonged to
Tom Harvey, about fifteen miles
Charlotte Court House, Va. My
father's name was Cupid, he died
before I left there. I was given to
my young mistress, Polly, who
married a Thoruton, but I was af-
terwards seized and sold for debt.
My name is…
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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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