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Sarah Jane Witherspoon searching for her brother Willis Bailey
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 1, 1900
Information wanted of Willis Bailey. He was born in Lauderdale county, Ala. His parents were Urias Bailey and Phebe Allington. When last heard of he was at Howard University, Washington, D. C. preparing for the ministry. Any information concerning him will be gladly received by his sister Mrs. Sarah Jane Witherspoon, Gurdon, Ark.
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John Franklin Johnson seeking his father Spencer Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 2, 1899
Information wanted of my father, Spencer Johnson. He belonged to Lewis Massey. We were separted in 1848 or '49. My mother, Angeline Johnson, belonged to Dan W. Grant. She came to Loudon county, Va., with Sallie Corbin. Any information will gladly be received. Address, John Franklin Johnson, 276 South Water St., Chambersburg, Pa.
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Annie Berry seeking information on her husband William Berry
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 9, 1899
Information wanted of William
Berry, late of Toronto, Ont., and
husband of Annie Berry, of the
same place. He left here on the
16th of May. When last heard of
he was at a place called DeHaven,
Algonio county, Pa., working on
the Butler Pike road, last July.
Information will be gladly received
by Annie Berry, 105 Brunswick
Ave.,…
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James Garfield Heath searching for his uncle Mark Swain
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 15, 1900
Information wanted of my uncle,
Mark Swain, who was born in
Georgia and brought to Alabama
before the war by his owner, Jim
Swain. He had one brother and
five sisters His wife's name was
Violet and belonged to Ed Swain.
When last heard of he was in Ten
nesse. Preachers will please read
this from their pulpits. Any in-
formation will be…
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A. R. Rimawr seeking information about grandparents Randel and Rilda Rankins and extended family
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 15, 1900
Information wanted of my grand
father, grandmother, uncle and
aunts. My grandmother name was
Rilda Rankins and grandfather's
name was Randel Rankins, they be
longed to David Rankins, they lived
in Jasper, Tenn., Marion Co.,
when my mother left them, she
had a brother by the name of John
Rankins, now M. C. Wells. I
have been recently…
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George Huntly seeking information about his brother Edmund and sister Silvia Huntley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 22, 1900
Information wanted of my broth-
er and sister Elmund and Silvia
Huntly whom I left in Corbarras [Cabarrus]
Co., North Carolina 26 years ago.
Any information of their wherea-
bouts will be thankfully received
by George Huntly, Lyons Sta.,
Coahoma Co., Miss.
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John E. Onely looking for his sister Miss Susan Onely
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 14, 1863
INFORMATION WANTED
Can anyone inform me of the whereabouts of
Miss Susan Onely, who came from Virginia, in
the year 1847, to the City of Philadelphia, Pa.
and was raised princepally by a Quaker family,
by the name of Willens, who reside on the cor-
ner of 5th and Collowhill Sts., Phila The last
account we heard of her, was, that she had…
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Elizabeth Brisco searching for her husband Charles Brisco
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 26, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of Charles Brisco, who
left Virginia, some four or five years ago, to
wait upon Lieutenant Fairfax, on a steamer
for San Francisco, at the outbreak of this war.
Brisco left San Francisco for Aspinwall, New
Grenada, as a cook, or waiter on a family.
Any information concerning him may be left at
the…
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Washington Roberson searching for his brother Fountain Bore
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 7, 1864
Philadelphia, Saturday, May 7, 1864.
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Fountain Bore, who was born and raised in
Springfield, Va.. and was taken by the Union
army, and came to Philadelphia on the U. S.
Ship Wartushett, and then got his discharge
He told his brother that he was going to the
State of Ohio. Any information concerning him,
may be left at…
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Henry Madden searching for his wife Mary Madden
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 9, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Mr. Henry Madden wishes some information
in regard to his wife, Mary Madden, who em-
barked at New Orleans, in the steamer Media,
last August, 1863, bound North. Information
relative to the same, will be thankfully received
and amply rewarded.
Please direct No. 22 Southac St., or No. 2
Dutton Place, Southac St. to…
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Rachel Shepherd searching for her brothers Jordan and Randall Shepherd
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 8, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any one informe of the whereabouts of
the two brothers, Jordan Shepherd and Randall
Shepherd, who left Norfolk, Va., some 18 or 20
years ago, or more. They are my brothers, and
I shall be under many obligations to any one
who can give me any information concerning
them.
Word can be left at the Office of the…
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Andrew Baylis searching for his wife Betsy Robinson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 20, 1864
NOTICE
MR. EDITOR: -- Dear Sir: You will do me a
very great favor if you will publish this state-
ment in your paper:
Andrew Baylis, a freedman, who left, in Do-
ver, Tenn., a wife by the name of Betsy Robin-
son, is now in West Jefferson, Madison County,
Ohio.
Any information as to her whereabouts will
be thankfully received.
…
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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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Harriet Mayo searching for family Joseph, Richard, Aaron, and Lucy Mayo
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 18, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Mrs. Harriet Mayo, of Detroit, Michigan,
wishes to make inquiry of Joseph Mayo, Rich-
ard Mayo, Aaron Mayo, and Luey Mayo. The
last she hear of them they were in Petersburg,
Virginia. She now thinks they are some where
within the lines of the Union army. Any one
knowing of their whereabouts, will please ad-
dress-- …
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Nelson Parrat searching for his parents John and Margaret Parratt
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 18, 1865
TAKE NOTICE
If any one knows the address of John and Mar
garet Parratt, who were, at last accounts,, in
Charleston, Jefferson Co., Va, he will confer a
great favor by addressing their son,
NELSON PARRAT,
C [unclear] A. 102d U. S. C. T.
…
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William Burnett searching for Cajah Burnett and John Sermons
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 26, 1865
NOTICE
Information is wanted of Mr. Cajah Burnett,
formerly of Goldsboro', North Carolina: When
last heard from he was in Brooklyn, New York.
Also, of John Sermons, formerly of Newbern,
North Carolina. Any information of either, or
both of these gentlemen, will be thankfully re-
ceived by WILLIAM BURNETT,
…
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Jacob Galloway searching for his children Moses, William, Elizabeth, and Isaac
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 3, 1866
NOTICE.
Jacob Galloway, formerly belonging to Samuel
Clarke, in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.
now lives in Wilmington, Delaware. If his
children, Moses, William, Elizabeth and Isaac
are living and see this, he desires them to write
to him at Wilmington, Del. jan27-tm1.
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Daniel Tate searching for his children Daniel, Susan, and Mary Tate
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children, Daniel, Susan and Mary Tate.
I last saw them in March, 1858, when they were
sold by John W. Luke, of Clark Co., Va. Any
information addressed to me at 243 Currant Al-
ley, Philadelphia, will be thankfully received.
DANIEL TATE.
mar3-4t
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A. E. Augusta, M.D. searching for relatives of patient named Hester Aikins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 9, 1866
NOTICE.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Lincoln Hospital for Freedmen,
Savannah, Ga., May 31st, '66.
There is in this hospital an old colored woman
by the name of Hester Aikins, which latter
name she received from the fact that she was
owned by one Mr. Aikins, of S. C. ; but she
claims to be a niece of Rev. Richard Allen, for-
merly a…
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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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John Bond looking for information about his son Benjamin M. Bond
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of one Benjamin M. Bond,
a son of John Bond. When last heard from,
he was in Boston, engaged in the ink business.
Information of his whereabouts will be grateful-
ly received by his parents,
JOHN & ELIZABETH BOND,
Burlington, Harford County,
…
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Emeline Boesman searching for her son John H. Boesman
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 21, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son. John H. Boesman. When last heard
from, he was living in Washington, North Caro-
lina. Any information relating to his wherea-
bouts will be most thankfully received by his
mother, the undersigned. When writing, please
address as follows:--
EMELINE BOESMAN,
No. 22 Winter St., New Haven, Conn.
July 21, 1866. 2t
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Phoebe Bryant looking for her son William Henry Fisher (formerly William Henry Bryant)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 9, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son, William Henry Fisher, son of Phoebe
Tobana, formerly Bryant, of Washington, Wash-
ington Co., Pa. When last heard from he was
in Detroit, Michigan. Any one knowing any
thing of their whereabouts will confer a great
favor by addressing
PHOEBE BRYANT,
…
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Nancy Ann Thomas looking for friends of Madison Medley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 8, 1866.
INQUIRY FOR FRIENDS
Madison Medley, who was formerly owned by
a man by the name of Burtis, is living about ten
miles from Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.
Any of his friends wishing to hear from him can
do so by addressing his sister,
NANCY ANN THOMAS,
Sept. 8-2t. …
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Matilda Jones seeks the whereabouts of husband Richard Jones and sons John and Thomas
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 22, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
husband, Richard Jones, and my two sons, John
and Thomas. We were separated in the woods,
near a place called Alleywhite, in November,
1862. I was carried back to Suffolk by the
Union troops I have heard nothing from them
since.
We were owned by Birvin Jones, of…
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