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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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Elizabeth Ann Jackson searching for Kitty Williams, Sally Wallace, Wm. Beekly and John Beekly
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 3, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Mrs. Sally Wallace,
wife of Armstead Wallace, formerly of Brents-
ville, Prince William County, Va. Her former
name was Beekley. Also, of Kitty Williams,
wife of Wm. Wiliams, formerly of Dumfries, in
the same county and State, whose former name
was Beekly. Also, of their two brothers, Wm.
and…
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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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Fannie Robinson searching for her husband Cayrel Robinson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 1, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Cayrel Robinson,
who left Liberty, Clay county, Missouri, about
four years ago to join the Union army at Wyan-
dotte, Kansas; and he has not been heard from
since. Any information of his whereabouts will
be thankfully received by his wife.
Mrs. FANNIE ROBINSON,
…
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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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A. L. Hart searching for Edith Chappel
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 22, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Edith Chappel left Columbia, South Carolina,
on February 20th, 1865, with army of Gen.
Sherman, from the residence of Mrs. Henry Ly-
ons. Her aunt, Fannie Bostick, can be found
with MR. A. L. HART,
327 Lombard St.,
…
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Rachel Davis searching for her daughter Abbie Davis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Abbie Davis, daughter of Rachel Davis,
who was born at Wilmington, Delaware. She
was carried to Cuba, by Mr.Guelle, for Mr.
Peter Bodway, over thirty-five years ago.
Since then she had been with Mr. Martin, of
Texas, and latterly with Mr. A. Bell of New
Orleans. She kept a wash house in New Or-
leans, about 1862…
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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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Eliza Ellen Crummer searching for her siblings London Beckwith, Maria Jane Robinson, Samson Robinson, and Jerry Robinson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 12, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of London Beckwill, Joseph, and Maria Jane
Robinson, children of Samson and Jane Rob-
inson, who came from Fauquier County, Va.,
about ten years ago. Jane Robinson was the
daughter of Joe Maiden, who lived near Upper-
ville, in Fauquier Co., Va., and used crutches
ever since quite a child. Samson Robinson
was married…
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Cheaney Neal searching for her husband Garret Neal
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 19, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Garret Neal, of Yazoo County, Miss, who
went to Vicksburg some time ago, with Captain
Bracet, who left there for Chattanooga, and
thence to Richmond, Va Any information of
his whereabouts will be thankfully received by
his wife, CHEANEY NEAL,
No. 3. White's Court, between
…
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Joseph Stewart searching for his parents Daniel and Aggie Stewart and his brother Charles
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 26, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Daniel Stewart, his wife, Aggie, and son,
Charles, who were at Gordonsville, Orange Co.,
at the above place. Any information of his
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
JOSEPH STEWART,
Care Christian Recorder
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Benj. Coates searching for his mother Eliza McDowell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 16, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Eliza McDowell, who lived in Savington,
Mo., and was engaged on the packet "Edward
Brass." She was owned by one Capt Chaurnon,
and left for Canada, in 1848.
Any information will be most thankfully re-
ceived by her son, BENJ. COATES,
Care of Amos Fosset,
…
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Richard Parker searching his wife Sophia Parker and children
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 7, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
wife, Sophia Parker, and my two children,
George Walker Parker, and Mary Fanny Parker.
The boy is about fifteen years old, and the girl
about nine years old.
They formerly belonged to a man by the name
of Thomas Keyth, who resided in Virginia, Cul-
peper County, four miles…
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Hamilton E. Waters searching for Matilda Waters, his brother Simon Cater (or Simon Waters) and several friends
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 28, 1865
NOTICE
Information wanted of Matilda Waters, who
formerly belonged to a man by the name of
Levin Waters, of Princess Ann, Somerset Co.,
Maryland. She was married to Jeremy Horsey.
She had four children when I saw her last, about
thirty years ago. Also, of my brother, Simon
Cater, or Simon Waters. I should like to hear
from him. Also, of…
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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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John Copeland searching for his seven sisters and two brothers
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 28, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
The subscriber is desirous of obtaining infor-
mation of his seven sisters and two brothers, viz:
Maria Pryor, Nancy Copeland, Mary Ann Dam-
son, Hannah Damson, Sarah Damson, Harriet J.
Damson, Martha A. L. P. Damson, and Joseph
W. and Christopher Damson. They were last
heard from about sixteen years ago in…
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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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Cue and Caroline Willis searching for their sons Charles Henry Willis and Joseph Willis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 11, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Any one possessing information concerning
the whereabouts of Charles Henry Willis and
Josephus Willis, children of Cue and Caroline
Willis, formerly with Captain Edward Tabb, on
North River, Matthews County, Virginia, will
receive the thanks of the distressed father and
mother by addressing Caroline Willis, corner…
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Unnamed person looking for their family Caleb Walter, Peter Bridget, Katie Smith, Emeline Watson, and others
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 20, 1902
Information wanted of my peo-
ple Caleb, Walter and Peter Brid-
get, Katie Smith, Emeline Watson
Hilliard Amos or Henderson and
Skidsome Pointer. When last
heard from were about thirty miles
west of Vicksburg, Miss., in the
State of Louisiana. Father's name
was Billie Bridget, mother's name
was Sukey Bridget. 6 mo.
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Rev. H. S. Roberts seeking information about his son Wm. Lewis Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 20, 1902
Information wanted of my son,
Wm. Lewis Johnson. He left
home in 1865 to go North. We all
belonged to Dick Shelton in Camp-
bell county, Va., and lived then
near Bethel station on the N. &
W. Railroad. His mother's name
was Rebecca Woodroft, but is now
Rebecca Johnson, and is living in
Lynchburg, Va. Address, Rev.
H. S. Roberts, corner…
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Mrs. M. Milton looking for her father John H. Annin and his siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 4, 1900
Information wanted of my fath
er and his three brother and four
sisters. Father's name was John
H. Annin; his brothers were Jacob,
Henry and Charles Annin. His
sisters were Ellen, Charlotte,
Sarah and Lydia Annin. My
father's family consisted of two
girls and one boy. When I last
saw my folks they lived on Wash-
ington Street,…
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G. W. Porter looking for Larkin Miller
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1899
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the where-
abouts of Larkin Miller, son of
Dora Miller of New Hope A. M.
E. Church, Rolling Fork, Miss-
When last heard of he lived at
Bairds, Miss. Any information
will be thankfully received.
G. W. Porter.
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Noah H. Jackson looking for his brother Jonas A. Jackson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1899
Information wanted of Jonas A.
Jackson. His father's name is Jo-
nas A. Jackson, and his mother's
name is Winnie Jackson. All for-
merly belonged to James A. Gains,
of Scott co., Ky. Any information
of his whereabouts will be gladly
received by his brother, Noah H.
Jackson, 68 Correll st., Lexington,
Ky.
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Violet Kinsey searching for Mary Kinsey, Windsor Loften, Esseck Kinsey, and Tena Kinsey
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1899
Information wanted of Mary
Kinsey, Windsor Loften, Esseck
Kinsey, and Tena Kinsey. They
were former slaves of Walter Dunn
of Kingston, N. C. Any one re-
cognizing any of the parties named
will greatly oblige by notifying the
undersigned, Violet Kinsey, 112 S.
20 St. Philadelphia
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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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