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Esther is searching for her son, Edgar
Esther lives in Richmond, VA. Her son, age about 12, was "raised by" Mrs. James Garnett, of Caroline County, VA. ["Raised by" probably means Edgar was enslaved by Garnett].
Caroline Halloway searching for her sister Frances Austin
They belonged to Andy Austin, at or near Chillicothe, MO. Frances was sold to a speculator 27 or 28 years ago [ca. 1856 or 1857].
Eliza Montgomery searching for her brother Dick Bush
Dick "was the slave of Edward Bush, a negro trader, who was our father." Montgomery was sold in or near Nashville, Tennessee, when a child, and taken to Missouri. Her brother was sold to someone in Texas.
"Uncle Levi" and "Aunt Aggie" reunited and remarried after 40 years
They were separated in Morgan County, Georgia, in 1844.
William Davis seeking sister Mary Davis
William Davis seeking information of his sister, Mary Davis.
Henry Clay searching for his mother
Henry Clay searching for his mother, Mathilda Gill. A second version of the ad ran on August 2, 1883.
Pleasant Beale searching for her mother Nancy Slater, father Carlisle Slater, and brother Peter Slater
Pleasant Beale seeking information of her mother, father, brother, and uncle who all lived on Main Street in Richmond, Virginia.
Jane Morris (formerly Jane Carter) searching for her brother Joseph Carter
Jane Morris (formerly Jane Carter) searching for her brother, Joseph Carter, who was last known to live near Greensborough, TN.