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Amy Morris, nee Amy Baxter, found her mother, Feraby, after 30-year separation
Amy Morris, aka "Mrs. Frenchy," grew up enslaved in Hancock County, GA, near Sparta, GA. Beginning at age 14, she was sold several times, in Georgia, Mississippi, and Arkansas, before she escaped during the Civil War. Previously, she and her first…
Vina Johnson reunited with her first husband after 43 years
Johnson's first husband, Geo. Perry, escaped from Fleming County, KY, to Canada 43 years earlier [ca 1830]. Johnson and their child were went with him but were caught and taken back to Kentucky, where they remained in slavery until the Civil War.…
Harriet Relf searching for her husband Quindy Relf
Quindy Relf escaped from slavery. His wife and their five children were later manumitted in Virginia and went to Ohio. They are searching for him. An antebellum ad.
Brothers Joshua Collins and Solomon Collins meet in Cincinnati after decades-long separation
They ran into each other in 1867. From Fleming County, Kentucky. Joshua bought his freedom in 1849. Solomon escaped to Canada in 1837.
Henry Wilson reunited with his sister after 39 years
Henry Wilson, butler to four Illinois governors, finds his sister, Mrs. Hattie Webb. They were separated in 1864, when Wilson and his mother escaped from Missouri to Illinois during the Civil War.
Austin Marshall searching for his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall and her two children Granson and Jeannette
They are "mulatto" and from the Creek Nation. They escaped, presumably to the North, from Maysville about ten days after the Civil War battle there.
Andrew Jackson searching for Anty Jackson's sons
Andrew Jackson, Baxter, WV, searching for Anty Jackson's sons. Anty Jackson bought his freedom by working in the gold mines.
Margaret Young reunited with her son Dowen Young
Margret Young, sold and separated from her family in 1861, was reunited with her son Dowen Young as Christmas gift. Margret and her three children lived, all slaves of John Arthur, in Clay County, MO near the town of Liberty when the civil war broke…
Fanny Ward searching for her family
Fanny Ward searching for her parents, Melvina and Issac Trumbull; brothers Jacob and Charley, and possibly her 7 other siblings; and a unnamed child. Her brother Charley cut off his own arm upon learning he was to be sold.
Clarissa Reed searching for her mother, stepfather, and siblings
Clarissa Reed searching for her mother, Pearline; stepfather, Sam; and siblings Sophronia, Fannie, Morgan, and Anderson. She was sold for cutting off two of her young boss's fingers.
James M. Ferguson seeking information about his father Allen Clark
James Ferguson, Steubenville, OH, wants to learn about his father, Allen Clark, who escaped slavery in Orange County, VA, and joined Union army
David Young searching for his stepfather's family
David Young searching for his stepfather's parents and siblings Partheney, Emily, Joanna, Charles Henry, and possibly a brother John, although that could also be the stepfather's name.
David Young searching for his family
David Young searching for his parents Prescilla and Charles Bradford; brothers Charles, Henry and Webster; and sisters Patheney, Emma and Joan.
James Calloway searching for his son Jemmy Calloway
James Calloway searching for his son, Jemmy Calloway
George Johnson looking for brother-in-law Houston McLemore
George Johnson is lookig for his brother-in-law Houston McLemore, the son of Jim and Adline McLemore.
Sarah Bell is searching for Julia, also known as Judy
Sarah Bell seeking information of her sister, Julia (nicknamed Judy).
Wm. Oliver Holmes looking for his sister Mary Holmes
Wm. Oliver Holmes is searching for his sister whose maiden name was Mary Holmes.
Lazarus Holland looking for family
Lazarus Holland following the Union Army
J. M. Ross seeking information about his brothers Thomas and Major Ross
J.M. Ross searching for their brother Major and Thomas Ross.
Bettie (Nelson) Cox searching for brothers Joe and George Nelson
Bettie (Nelson) Cox searching for her brothers Joe and George Nelson.
Rachel Hackett seeking information about daughters Sarah Jane and Ellen Hackett
Rachel Hackett searching for Sarah Jane Hackett, Ellen Hackett, and their half-sister Mary Elizabeth Hackett.
Thomas H. Brown searching for his mother Amanda and brother Walter
Thomas H. Brown searching for his mother Amanda, and his brothers Walter and Augustus.
Emeline Jones looking for her son Robt. Pollard
Emeline Jones searching for her son John Jones.
Frances Parker seeking information about brothers Thomas and Amiger Moton
Frances Parker searching for her brothers Thomas and Amiger Moton.
Sarah Elizabeth Brooks seeking information about her mother Deborah Brown
Sarah Elizabeth Brooks searching for her mother Deborah Brown.