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Victoria Robinson searching for her two brothers Lewis and Granison Robinson
The Baptist Vanguard (Little Rock, AR)
April 27, 1894
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Alice Brown searching for her lost relatives
The Baptist Vanguard (Little Rock, AR)
November 5, 1896
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Ella Davis searching for a stolen girl by the name of Florence Miller
The Baptist Vanguard (Little Rock, AR)
December 10, 1896
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Robert Nailing searching for his uncle Isom Parker
The Baptist Vanguard (Little Rock, AR)
December 10, 1896
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Alfred Green searching for parents Maria and William Green
People's Advocate (Washington, DC)
May 3, 1879
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Unnamed woman returns to find husband remarried
St. Louis Globe-Democrat (St. Louis, MO)
January 23, 1885
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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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Henry and Virginia Thompson searching for their daughter Charlotte Thompson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1866
Information Wanted. Any information concerning the whereabouts of Charlotte Thompson will be thankfully received by her parents. She was once "owned" by Captain Brisco, who married Susan Wright. They lived near the line of Spottsylvania county, Virginia, at that time. HENRY AND VIRGINIA THOMPSON. N.B.--Direct to Anthony Bowen, E street, between…
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Otway M. Steward searching for his wife Margaret Steward
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 8, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of Margaret Steward, wife
of Otway M. Steward, better known in South
Carolina as "O. M. Steward." When last heard
from she was in Charleston, South Carolina, on
the 8th day of January, 1865. She was then
expecting to go to Abbeville C. H. She was
formerly owned by William L. Venning of St.
Thomas'…
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Hannah R. Barrett searching for her two brothers Nero and James Henry Blay
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 30, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Newport, March 5th, 1867
Information wanted of two brothers
named Nero and James Henry Blay When
last heard from they were in Memphis, Tenn
Any information of them would be thank-
fully [thankfully] received by their sister, Hannah R
Barrett. No 8 Ann st., Newport, R. I.
Ministers please read to your congrega-
tions…
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E. B. Blair searching for Ephraim and Sandy Blair
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 5, 1900
Information wanted of Ephraim and Sandy Blair, who lived on Mr Sloth's place in Limestone county, Ala. Any information of the above named persons will be gladly received by E. B. Blair, Brownwood, Tex.
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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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Selia Nelson searching for her parents, Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 24, 1899
Information wanted of the foling persons: Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover. I am their oldest daughter, but do not know the names of the other children. Our grandparents were
Langston and Tiner Glover. We all belonged to Ben Glover, in Alabama, and were brought to Louisiana just before the surrender. The above named were in New Orleans when…
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John Hayes looking for Rev. Jno. D. Hanes
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 24, 1899
Information wanted of Rev. Jno. D. Hanes, a preacher of the A. M. E. Church. He was formerly my pastor at the Iamonia Sloughs. Any information will be gladly received by John Hayes, Iamonia Slough, Leon Co., Fla.
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Robert Henderson (formerly Lott Williams) searching for his nephew Andrew Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1899
Information wanted of Andrew
Smith. He was a native of Cum-
berland county, N. C. When last
hear from he was in Idaho, Cum-
berland county, N, C., he is a
nephew of mine. His uncle hear [here]
answered to the name of Lott
Williams, and belonged to Will-
iams. Robert Henderson.
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Benjamin Grey searching for his father Geoffrey Gray and relatives
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1899
Information wanted of my fath-
er [father], brothers, sisters and aunt. My
father was Geoffrey Gray; Nancy
Crier was my aunt; my brothers
and sisters were Jefferson, David,
Archer, Emily and Detsy Gray.
They were sold in Georgia to a
man by the name of James Cole
who lived in Sarah county, Va.
Aunt lived in Washington, D. C.,
when last…
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Robert Henderson searching for his uncle Reuben Henderson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1899
Information wanted of my uncle,
Reuben Henderson. He belonged
to William Henderson, of Monroe
co., Ala. He left here when the
civil war closed with the Federal
soldier. When last heard of he
was in Richmond, Tex., and was
married to a woman by the name
of Ganro. His brother is known
as Bob Henderson, and his mother
mother's name was…
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Daniel G. Rowe searching for Lucinda Rowe (2nd of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 23, 1899
Information wanted of Lucinda Rowe. I have not heard from her for several years. I will fee any person giving the desired information. Daniel G. Rowe, 25 Prospect Place, East Orange, N. J.
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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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