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Elizabeth Williams searching for her children Lydia, William, Allen, and Parker
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
BY A MOTHER CONCERNING HER CHILDREN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, who now resides in
Marysville, California, was formerly owned to-
gether with her children, vis.: Lydia, William,
Allen, and Parker, by one John Petty, who lived
about six miles from the town of Woodbury,
Franklin County, Tennessee. At that time she
was…
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Jerry Williams searching for his parents Jerry and Sophia Thompson and siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1901
Information wanted of my people -- my father's name is Jerry
Thompson, mother's name Sophia Thompson, sisters were Sallie and Mary Thompson, my brothers are Washington and Samuel Thompson, my name is Jerry Williams. I was sold by Mr. Storks at Lumkins traders yard. My master's name was John Storks and I was sold at Richmond, Virginia to go to…
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Lucy Hall searching for her father Charles Forg, her mother Mary Forg, and her siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 8, 1901
Information wanted of my family. Father's name was Charles Forg, and lived at Winnsboro, S.C., Fairfield district. Mother's name was Mary Forg, and lived at the same place The children were Sarah, Rachel, Lucy, Martha, Mary, Jack and George. I belonged to a man named John Rales and was sold to James Herne, a trader, who brought me to Louisiana. Any…
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Letty Willis searching for her sister Sophia Butler
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 11, 1865
NOTICE
Mrs. Letty Willis, of Frederick, Md., who has
for many years done service in the family of Mr.
Christian Getzendenner, of the same place, wishes
to hear from her sister, Sophia Butler, wife of
Mr. Lewis Butler. When last heard from, they
were in Chambersburg, Penna., lately reduced to
ashes by the rebels. Any information…
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Lucy Bowrell seeking information about her daughters Mary and Matilda Bowrell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 30, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of two girls, named Mary and Matilda Bowrell.
Mary was sold, from Mr. Cane Freeman's estate,
to John G. Paskey, and taken to some part of
the South ; and Matilda was sold to Maj. Russell,
of Williamson Co., Tenn. Their mother, Mrs.
Lucy Bowrell, will be thankful for any informa-
tion concerning them. Address
…
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An unnamed mother looking for information about her daughter Martha Chew
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my daughter, Martha Chew, who was sold
in 1856, in Annapolis, Md. We have not heard
from her since 1862; she was then in Macon,
Ga Her married name is Martha Johnson.
Any information of her whereabouts will be thank-
fully received by her mother and sister, at
No. 237 West Hoffman St,
…
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Thomas Allen searching for Mrs. Eby Allen, Moses, or Alex Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 29, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one tell the whereabouts of Mrs. Eby
Allen, Moses or Alex Allen, who formerly lived
in Norfolk, Virginia? We have been seperated
for some forty years. Any information concern-
ing them will be thankfully received by me.
THOMAS ALLEN,
apr20--it …
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Rev. Thomas Henry looking for his son Asberry (or Rousbey) Henry
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 3, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Asberry or Rousbey Henry, who was sold
from Hagertown, Maryland, to Tallahasse, Flo-
rida, in 1838. When last heard from, in 1847,
he was at the latter place.
Any information of his whereabouts will be
most thankfully received by his father,
Rev. THOMAS W. HENRY,
Care…
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Hannah Cole (formerly Hannah Person) searching for her son John Person
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one inform me of the whereabouts of
John Person; the son of Hannah Person, of
Alexandria, Va., who belonged to Alexander
Sancter. I have not seen him for ten years. I
was sold to Joseph Bruin, who took me to New
Orleans. My name was then Hannah Person,
it is now Hannah Cole. This is the only child
I have and I…
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Sergeant Olmsted Massy searching for Mrs. Nancy Massy
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Mrs. Nancy Massy.
She was born and raised in Gochland County,
Va. She was owned, about fifteen years ago, by
John Mickey. Her name before marriage was
Nancy Brown. Any one who can give any in-
formation in regard to her is requested to ad-
dress, Sergeant OLMSTED MASSY,
…
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Amanda Jane Bass (formerly Amanda Jane Wilson) searching for her mother Emily Wilson and siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any one inform me of the whereabouts of
Emily Wilson, the mother of Amanda Jane Wil-
son? She belonged to John K. Wilson, who
lived in Montgomery County, Tennessee, four
miles from Clarksville. She was sold and taken
to Mississippi, in 1856 ; or of Eveline Wilson,
who belonged to the same John K. Wilson, who,
after…
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Richard Henry Croxen searching for his brother Madison Woods
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 21, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of my brother, Madison
Woods, who was sold from Rocky Mount, Va.,
to Richmond. He was there bought by a South-
ern planter. Any one having any idea of his
whereabouts will confer a favor by addressing
RICHARD HENRY CROXEN,
…
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Rev. Cyrus Boey searching for his brothers Nelson and Wesley Smothers and six sisters
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 28, 1865
NOTICE
Information wanted of my two brothers Nel-
son, and Wesley Smothers, and my six sisters,
Mary Ann Russell, Harriet, Matilda, Elizabeth,
Henrietta, and Cornelia Smothers.
They formerly belonged to Ruth Rigla, who
resided two miles from the Old Harper's Ferry
Road, Frederick County, Md.
In 1837, we were all sold to South…
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Hannah Neals looking for her mother Sarah Nichols and siblings (2nd of 2 ads)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1899
Information wanted of my moth-
er, Sarah Nichols ; my brother Neal
Nichols, and my Sister, Conenles
Nichols, who were owned by a Mr.
Bob Fairley, at Richmond, Va. I
was sold from my mother during
the war to a man in North Carolina
by the name of McFailes My old
family name was Hannah Nichols.
Any information of their where
abouts will…
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Mary Delaney looking for information about her mother Sicler Finley and unnamed siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 17, 1902
Information wanted of my peo-
ple. My mother was sold from me
when I could but crawl. She be-
longed to Jim Finley in Dade Co.,
Mo. I had two sisters and two
brothers Mother's name was
Sicler Finley. When sold she was
taken to Arkansaw. At the age of
three years Jim Finley's father gave
me to Dave Long's wife. I never
saw any of my…
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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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Soph. Dandridy looking for her father and mother Samson and Clare King
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of my father and mother,
Samson and Clare King, well known in Queen
Anne County, Maryland. I was sold from them
about twenty-five years ago, leaving two broth-
ers and one sister, Littention, Joseph and Lea
King. All of the above named were living with
a Mr. John Gailes. Any information relative…
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Phoebe Ann Jackson informing her brother of her location
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 11, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Phoebe Ann Jackson, formerly Phoebe Nichols
is desirous of informing her brother, Thomas G.
Nichols, of Galveston, Texas, of her location in
Richmond, Va.
Her proper name was Nichols. She was call-
ed Robertson, her eldest brother being known by that name.
In the family, beside father and mother, there
were…
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Amy Clemens searching for her brothers Hance, Richard, and Robert Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 8, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
of three brothers, by their mother and sister.
Their parents lived in Rookingham Co., North
Carolina, and belonged to a family by the name
of Smith. The father's name was Charles Ed-
wards, and the mother's Esther Smith. One was
taken to Georgia and the other to Texas.
The names of the parties inquired for are
Hance,…
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Hannah Holland searching for her parents Harriet and Sam Holland, and her siblings Charlotte, Sam, Hartwell and Isom
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of a lady by the
name of Harriet Holland, of Alleywhite Co.,
Va. Her husband's name Sam Holland
My mother was sent to Georgia in 1863, by
Alfred Butler. She formerly belonged to
Mills Henry Dortre, of Virginia. Her children's
names were Charlotte, Sam, Hartwell
and Isom. I will be extremely glad…
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Geo. Teamoh looking for his children John and Lavinia Teamer (or Teamoh) and wife Sarah
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 23, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of John and Lavinia
Teamer, or Teamoh, who were sold in 1853,
from Richmond, Va., by one John Lindsay,
formerly of Fortress Monroe, Va. John
was nine years old, and Lavinia eight, at
the time of the sale. Their mother Sarah,
was sold by the same party to Rosinfield, of
Richmond. Va. It was thought…
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Daniel Hicks seeking information about his father Isaac Hicks and his siblings Carter, Sam, Jack, Harriet, Eliza, and Hattie
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 23, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Isaac Hicks and
his sons Carter, Sam, and Jack ; also his
daughters Harriet, Eliza, Hattie ; they for-
merly belonged to the children of Billy
Hicks. They were brought up between
Berlin and Danburg, Herkimer co., Tenn.,
and moved from there to Tipper co., Miss.,
and were there when the war broke…
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Robert Sutten searching for his mother Pleasant Mecalter, and his brother John Sutten
The Christian Recorder
April 6, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Plea-
sant Mecalter. She belonged to Joe Buck,
and was sold to Louisiana. She had one son,
named Robert Sutten. My brother, John
Sutten, belonged to Jeremiah Sutten, and
was sold to Plymouth.
Any information of the above persons will
be thankfully received by
…
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Harriet Mayo searching for her sister Mary Christopher
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 20, 1867
Information wanted of my sister, Mary
Christopher, daughter of Daniel and Lucy
Christopher. She was sold from Peters-
burgh, Va., when about twelve years of age.
When last heard from she was in Charles-
ton, S. C. Any information concerning her
will be thankfully received by her sister,
HARRIET…
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John R. Scott searching for his sister Mary Jane Page Scott
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 22, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Mary Jane Page
Scott, a daughter of Rachel Scott, and sister
of John R. Scott, and James E. Scott.
The family was parted at Edgefield Court
House, South Carolina. Mary Jane Page
Scott was sold to Shepherd Spencer, who
took her to Neshoba County, Miss.
Her mother at that time was with…
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