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Winnie Linn searching for her husband Davy Linn
The Chicago Weekly Tribune (Chicago, IL)
August 16, 1864
WANTED---Information of
DAVY LINN (colored), formerly of Chicago,
and who left here about three years since with an Illinois
regiment, number not known. Any information
concerning him will be thankfully received by
his wife WINNIE LINN, 235 Monroe st., Chicago.
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Winnie Chapman (formerly Winnie Smith) searching for her son Hannibal Harris
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 6, 1883
DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my son. His name is Hannibal Harris. When I left him he was in Kentucky. He was only three years old. He belonged to Mr Sylvester Harris. His father belonged to John Woodforks. My name was Winnie Smith. Then I married Reuben Harris. I would be happy to learn his whereabouts. My name and address is Winnie Chapman,…
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Winnie Blakeley seeking information about her mother Mary Brown
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 11, 1879
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to make
inquiry through your valuable columns
for my mother, Mary Brown.
I saw her right after freedom.
Then she was in the city of Houston,
Texas, but soon after left for
San Jacinto county. I learned
since that she was seen in New Orleans.
The name I went by then
was Winnie Sellers, but is now
Winnie…
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Winnie Bass searching for her daughter Hannah Slakum
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
February 21, 1891
HANNAH SLAKUM.— I Desire to find my daugh-
ter [daughter], Hannah Slakum. She belonged to John Slak-
um [Slakum] in Fairfield County, Va. I was sold and
brought to Texas. Address, Winnie Bass, M. E.
Church, Navasota, Texas.
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Winney Franklin searching for her brother Raif Hopset
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 4, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to make some inquiry in your valuable paper for my brother, Raif Hopset. I left him in Memphis, Tenn., with a Mr. Gilbert. Hopset and his sister fell to Mary Hopset, who married James Littles. Any information of brother will be gladly received. Address me at Dresden, Navarro county, Texas. WINNEY FRANKLIN.
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Winia Spillier (formerly Winia Douglass) searching for her father Archie Douglass
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 31, 1889
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my father. His name is Archie Douglass. The last time I saw him he was on the Perkin plantation, near Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge parish. Mother's name is Fanny Douglass. There were six sisters of us and one brother, the oldest one is Louvinia Henderson, next Cinte Douglass, Amelia Douglis, Virginia Douglass and…
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Winfield Scott
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
April 1, 1893
I would like to know the whereabouts of
Dennis Stewart or benjamin Stewart, or any of
their children. Last I heard from them they
were in Quincy, Ill. Their home was in
Jacksonville, Ill. Any information will be
thankfully received by Winfield Scott, 1804
Cumberland street, Little Rock, Ark.
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Winfield S. Johnson searching for members of Company G, 10th U. S. Cavalry
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED OF any
soldier or soldiers who served in Compa-
ny G, 10th U. S. Calvary between the
years 1872 and 1877. This is a very im-
portant matter, and you will do me the
kindness to write me at once at Tyler,
Tex., N. Gregg Street, A. M. E. Church.
Winfield S. Johnson, known as W. S.
Johnson. I served 5 years in Company
G,…
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Wilson Thompson looking for information about Alexander Church and members of Co. H., 43rd Reg
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 13, 1890
Information wanted of Alexander
Church, William Morgan, Williams Gaines,
Abraham Lotterberry and Abraham Gale.
These men were members of Company
H, 43d regiment. Address Wilson
Thompson, Mine La., Motte, Mo.
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Willy Woods seeking information about his sister Lizzie Vanhuss and several members of his family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 22, 1880
DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my sister, cousin, aunt and uncle.
Sister's name was Lizzie Vanhuss,
and was carried off during
the war by Mick Vanhuss and his
wife. Aunt's name was Clara
Eastland; uncle's Henry Eastland
and cousin's, Balam Buckner. The
last I heard of cousin Balam he was
at Milican's Bend. Mother's name
is…
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Willy Woods searching for his relatives, including his sister Lizzie Vanhuss
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, PA)
July 22, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my sister, cousin, aunt and uncle. Sister's name was Lizzie Vanhuss, and was carried off during the war by Mick Vanhuss and his wife. Aunt's name was Clara Eastland; uncle's, Henry Eastland and cousin's, Balam Buckner. The last I heard of cousin Balam he was at Milican's Bend. Mother's name is Matilda Eastland,…
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Willis Wright searching for his mother Mrs. Lucy Kennedy (formerly Lucy Wright)
New National Era (Washington, DC)
June 13, 1872
INFORMATION WANTED
Concerning my mother, Mrs. Lucy Wright, formerly of Charleston, South Carolina; subsequently she went to Mobile, Alabama, and married there. She now goes by the name of Lucy Kennedy. She is the mother of seven children, viz: William, Samuel, James Wesley, Adam, Willis, Sarah, and Mary. Any information concerning my said…
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Willis Mays searching for his aunt Sophia and uncles Ruben Grimes and John Ray
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 12, 1885
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for my mother's brother and sister
She left them in Kentucky. Moth-
er's name was Lucinda Toltem, her
brothers were Ruben Grimes and
John Ray. She belonged to Alfred
Toltom. She has not heard from
them since 1865. She then heard
they had come to Texas. Mother's
sister was named Sophia. Address
Willis…
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Willis Mayo searching for his uncle Ruben Jemmerson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 10, 1885
MR. EDIROR: I wish to inquire
for my unele, Ruben Jemmerson.
I left him in Owens county, Ken-
tucky [Kentucky]. He belonged to Rafe Tol-
ton [Tolton]. My aunts were Sophia, and
Celia. Sophia was sold while liv-
ing [living] in Kentucky. Celia went to
Texas with George Rollin and Dr.
Bryant. Another was named Lu-
cinda [Lucinda]…
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Willis Guilford searching for his wife Mary Guilford and children Elam and Alice
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 25, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my wife, Mary Guil-
ford, and my children Elam and Alice Guildford.
Any information concerning their whereabouts
will be thankfully received by a husband and
father. WILLIS GUILFORD,
314 South Sixth Street,
…
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Willis Greenwood searching for his sister, brother-in-law Jack, nephew Henry, and niece Peggy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 24, 1881
DEAR EDITOR: I wish to hear of relations whom I left in Georgia in 1840, and have not heard from since. A sister there was the mother of twelve children, and she belonged to Adam Jones, on Long Creek. Her husband was a mulatto named Jack. Their oldest boy was Henry; girl Peggy. I do not remember the name of the others. I belonged to Aaron Crief. In…
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Willis Fant searching for siblings Washington and Mary Fant
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 6, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Willis Fant, raised in Galliten County, Ken-
tucky, wishes information from his brother and
sister, Washington and Mary Fant. At the time
I left, about twenty-five years ago, they belonged
to W. B. Fant. Information wanted also of
James and Robert Smith, who, at that time, be-
longed to Wat Civil. Address,
…
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Willis Brooks (formerly Willis McKissick) searching for his father Peter, mother Mattie Sealy, and his brothers Aaron, Austin, and Isom
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 31, 1883
MR. EDITOR: - I want to find my people. They left me in Russell county, Ala., about twenty-five years ago. They went to Missis-sippi. They belonged to Robt. McKissick. My father was named Peter and mother Mattie Sealy. Their oldest boy was named Willis; my brothers were name Aaron, Austin and Isom. Our uncle was named Simon; our grandmother Mary.…
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Willie Williams
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
June 10, 1893
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
twin brother, his name is Willie Williams; we
were born in Marrietta, Ga., he left when I was
at the Union depot, in Atlanta, Ga., and went
to Louisiana, the last I heard of him. Any information
concerning him will be gladly received
by Willie Williams. Lithia Springs, Ga. 6 10
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Willie Walker searching for his sister Lula Green
The Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, AR)
February 17, 1910
WANTED--INFORMATION.
WANTED--To know the whereabouts of
Lula Green, as her brother, Willie
Walker, colored, is very low at 916 State
street. Any information concerning her
will be received by calling POE'S
STORE, Tenth and State. 78490
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Willie Schofield searching for his mother Harriet Jones, and his siblings Squire, Joe and Edwina
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 15, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Harriet
Jones. When last heard of she was in Madison,
Florida, living with Oscar Jones, her master; and
also of my brothers, Squire and Joe, and my sis-
ter Edwina. I was sold by Cy. Robertson to
Lewis Schofield, of Atlanta, Ga. Any informa-
tion will be respectfully received by
…
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Willie Price searching for sons John and Dorse Price
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
April 23, 1892
I would like to find my two sons, John and
Dorse Price They were raised in North Carolina,
Rockingham county. Their father's name was
Sims Price, when last heard from Dorse was in
Massachusetts. He left after he was free. Any
information of either will be thankfully
received by Willie Price, 59 South Sycamore
street, Springfield,…
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Willie Cook searching for his father Samuel Cook
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 10, 1886
Master Willie Cook, of Peytonville, Little River county, Ark., wants to know the whereabouts of his father, Samuel Cook. Any knowing will please write to him or us. -- ED.
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Willie Annie Marina searching for Marina relatives
Nashville Globe (Nashville, TN)
June 9, 1911
LOST RELATIVES.
To the Nashville Globe:
Will you please assist me in finding
some of my people whom I suppose
must be living in Nashville, or some
part of Tennessee? The name of the
family that I am looking for is Ma-
rina. One of their names is Jerry
Marina, another is David Marina, while
my father's name is Ben Marina. My
name is…
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Williams Thompson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 10, 1884
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for my relatives. My father was
Andrew Thompson, and his wife
Frankie. She had a son Randall
when father married her. After
father married her she had fifteen
children, named as follows: Manuel,
Lucy, Lettie, Betsey, William,
Squire, Berry, Martha and Senel,
who had twelve fingers, the other
five children…
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