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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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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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Hagar Outlaw seeking information about her children Cherry, Viny, and Mills Outlaw
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the children of Hagar Outlaw, who went from
Wake Forest. Three of them, (their names
being Cherry, Viny, and Mills Outlaw.) were
bought by Abram Hester Noah Outlaw was
taken to Alabama by Joseph Turner Hillsborough.
John Outlaw was sold to George Vaughan. Eli
Outlaw was sold by Joseph Outlaw. He acted
as watchman for…
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Walter Carns seeking his brothers Andrew Mitchell and Charles Carns
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 12, 1899
Information wanted of my broth-
ers Andrew Mitchell, Charles
Carnes, My mother's name was
Mary Jane Carnes; father's name
was Wright Mitchell. We lived
near Columbus, Ga., in Alabama.
Andrew Mitchell left here about
fifteen years ago. When last heard
of he was in Little Rock, Ark.
Charles Carns left here about five
years ago. When last…
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Martha Ann Good looking for her sister Sarah Williams (1st of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 2, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of Sarah Williams,
who I left at Halifax Court House, Va.,
about 25 years ago. She belonged to a man
whose name was William Early, who kept
a dry-goods store. Any information of her
will be thankfully received by her sister,
Martha Ann Good, who was taken way from
Nathan Dexter, who kept a hotel at…
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Anthony Fleming looking for information about his sister Rosanna
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 28, 1871
Information Wanted.
Information wanted of my sister
Rosanna. We parted in Richmond,
Va. thirty-five years ago. Learned
that she was carried to Alabama by
a man named Templeman. She is
now about 58 years old. My name
then was Anthony Terrill. Also, in-
formation wanted of Harriet Chap-
man, mother of Sidney Oliver. When
last heard…
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Lewis D. Twine looking for his aunt Causy Saw and her seven children
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 11, 1872
INFORMATION wanted of my aunt Causy
Baw, and her seven children who were sold
from Amelia County, Va, in 1855 to a pain-
ter in Alabama. since then she has only been
heard from once, then she was in the same
State. Any parties knowing their where-
bouts will do a favor to communicate the same
to her nephew Lewis D. Twine.
Lincoln…
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A. M. Proctor seeking information of his sisters Henrietta and Julia (2nd of 2 ads)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 23, 1897
Information Wanted of my Sis-
ters: Henrietta and Julia. My
mother's name was Emaline. She
belonged to a man named James
Hart in Alabama, on Tom Big
Bay River. There were three of
us: Julia, Henrietta and Amanda.
Henrietta belonged to Tom Keeley
in Alabama, and James Hart sold
her to a man named Jeff Bragley,
who took her across the…
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George Fountain searching for his brothers Harry and Shepherd Fountain
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 23, 1877
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mr. Editor: I wish to know through your
paper about my brothers Henry Fountain &
Shepherd Fountain. I have not seen them
since 1867 I left Shepherd in Alabama, and
Henry in Ga. If any information will be
thankfully received by their brother George
Fountain, Williamsport Tennessee. We
were raised in Columbus Ga. Our…
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Samson Burroughs seeking information of his father Frank
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 2, 1893
INFORMATION wanted of my
father--Frank. He used to belong
to Anthony White, of Sumter, S. C.,
and was sold away to Alabama. His
father's name was Sam and he lived
at White's Mill in Sumter county.
Address his son, Samson Burroughs,
Sumter, S. C.
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Joseph L. Williams seeking information about Martha Barnes
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 3, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED.--of
Martha Barnes (slavery name) or
her her descendants. She went
from about Edgefield or Newberry,
S. C. in slavery time, and is sup-
posed to be now somewhere in the
State of Alabama. Any informa-
tion will be happily received by her
sister and family. Address Joseph
L. Williams, box 208 Abbeville, S.
C.
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Pleasant Beale (formerly Pleasant Slater) searching for her mother Nancy Slater, father Carlisle Slater, and brother Peter Slater
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 24, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED--
Of my people: mother, father, broth-
er [brother] and uncle. My mothers name
was Nancy Slater, my father Carlisle
Slator, and my brother name was
Peter Slater, and uncle Moses Slat-
er [Slater]. We all lived on Main street,
Richmond, Va. My uncle had a
caste in the eye. Now I will give
a description of Carlise my…
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Emily Robbins searching for her mother Patsy
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 26, 1885
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er. Her the name was Patsy. We be-
longed to a speculator who lived near
Greensboro, N. C. He took her to Ala-
bama and sold her, but kept me, a small
child. My present name and address is,
Emily Robbins, Westfield, Indiana.
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Lizzie Ragsdale looking for information about her sisters Louisa and Harriet Walton
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 15, 1886
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY TWO
sisters, Louisa and Harriet Walton,
daughters of Frank and Mary Walton.
They were born in Rutherford county,
North Carolina, near Rutherfordton, at
Uncle William Johnson's, after whose
death they were sold to one Bill McKes-
son. The last account ever heard of them,
Louisa was at Atlanta, Ga., sister Harriet…
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Charity Moss searching for her sons James and Horace
The Colored Tennessean (Nashville, TN)
October 14, 1865
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION is wanted of my two
boys, James and Horace, one of whom
was sold in Nashville and the other was
sold in Rutherford county. I, myself,
was sold in Nashville and sent to Ala-
bama, by Wm. Boyd. I and my children
belonged to David Moss, who was con-
nected with the Penitentiary in some ca-
pacity. …
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N. C. Branch seeking information about his brothers James and Willis Branch
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 17, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED OF
my two brothers, James and Wil-
les Branch, who left Alabama in
1889. When I last heard of them
they were in Daisey, Ga. Anyone
informing me of their whereabouts
will confer a lasting favor.
N. C. BRANCH,
Salem, Ala.
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Unnamed woman looking for her sister Martha Barnes
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 17, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED --of
Martha Barnes (slavery name) or
her her descendants. She went
from about Edgefield or Newberry,
S. C. in slavery time, and is sup-
posed to be now somewhere in the
State of Alabama. Any informa-
tion will be happily received by her
sister and family. Address Joseph
L. Williams, box 208 Abbeville, S.
C.
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Oliver Ingram searching for his brother Washington Ingram
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 12, 1895
An Inquiry.
Want to know the whereabouts of
my brother, Washington Ingram who
left here with Giles Miller for the
Southern part of Alabama in 1865. Any
information as to his whereabouts will
be gladly received by
OLIVER INGRAM,
2t. Edwins P.O., Henrico Co., Va.
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Kansas Campbell (formerly Kansas McQueen) looking for her sister Fanny McQueen
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 23, 1879
Navasota, Grimes Co., Texas.
EDITOR SOUTHWESTERN :- I wish to
make inquiries of my sister Fanny
McQueen. Her husband's name is
Allen. My name is Kansas McQueen
I left sister Fanny in Alabama. I
was brought to Louisiana by Murderick
McQueen. I have two brothers
and one sister here with me,
Shack, Jim and Harriett. Our mother's…
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Joshua Thompson (also known as Joshua Juge) searching for his mother Silva Juge and siblings Rosetta, Panky, William, and Henry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 21, 1878
I wish to learn the whereabouts of
my mother, brothers and sisters. My
mother's name is Silva Juge, my sisters'
Rosetta and Panky, and brothers'
William and Henry. They were
owned by Hilyet Juge of Alabama,
and taken to Texas during the war
by Sam Brooks. I have two aunts,
named Harriet and Dorcas. Please
address me at Greenwood,…
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Matilda Allen seeking information about her cousin Randal Allen
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 22, 1878
I wish to learn the whereabouts
of my cousin, Randal Allen. He
was owned by Washington Allen
of Georgia, brought to Alabama
before the war, and since moved to
Louisiana. Please address me at
Holly Springs, Miss., care Rev. J.
M. Shumpert. MATILDA ALLEN.
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Mary Jane Hunt (formerly Susan Hunt) searching for her mother Caroline and two half-brothers Albert and James
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 13, 1877
Our family belonged to Doctor
Blair, of Arkansas. Mother's name
was Caroline; I had a half-brother
named Albert , and another named
James; I was then called Susan.
I was brought to this State by Dr.
Blair, the others were sold, and I
afterward heard that they were in
Alabama. Address Mary Jane
Hunt, care of David Hunt,…
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Squire Norman looking for information about his wife Matilda and daughter Sally
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 26, 1877
I will be thankful for information
concerning my wife, named Matilda,
and daughter named Sally. They
belonged to Bob. McCallop, in Alabama.
On the approach of the
Federal forces he left with them
saying he was going to Texas, and
I have never been able to get any
word from them since. Address,
Squire Norman, care of St. Paul's…
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Mrs. Candace Campbell searching for her sister Jenny and brothers James, Shade, Steven, and Jordan
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 28, 1877
My sister was named Jenny,
and my brothers James, Shade, Steven
and Jordan. We belonged to Murdoch
McQueen, in Alabama, and
were separated three years before
the war. Address Mrs. Candace
Campbell, Nevasota, Grimes Co.,
Texas.
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S. Young searching for her father Jackson Jennings and sister Victoria Wright
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 28, 1884
DEAR EDITOR- I wish to hear
of my friends. Father was Jackson
Jennings, and he was set free
before the war by his owners, and
went to Alabama. Sister was a
girl about ten years old, and left
with her young master, Frank
Sloat. When he died her father
left her with her grandmother,
Fanny Sloat. Her name is now
Victoria Wright. …
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