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Wm. P. Powell searching for Frederick Williams
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 28, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Frederick Williams, late landsman on board
United States steamer "Sarah Bruin." will hear
of something to his advantage, by sending the
name of the street and number of his residence
in Charleston, South Carolina, to
Wm. P. Powell,
No 2 Dover Street, New York…
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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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William Henry Washington seeking information about his parents Bentey and Chloe Washington and his brother Bentey Washington, Jr.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 3, 1882
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PA-
rents, Bentey and Chloe Washington,
and my brother Bentey Washington, Jr., a
shoe-maker by trade. We belonged to one
John Lambeth, of Beaufort, S. C., and
moved during the war to Blackwell, and
subsequently to Charleston, from which
place, in 1865, I embarked for Liberia in
the emigrantship "Golconda." I…
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William Green searching for his mother Clara Green
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 13, 1881
DEAR EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my mother. I was separated from her about four years before the war. She was then owned by Charles Gray, of Charleston, S. C. Her name was Clara Green, and my name was then William Green. His (Mr. Gray's) residence was at the time of our separation on Society street, between King and Meeting streets. My father's…
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Thomas Arthur Everick searching for family including Lewis Everick and his wife Eliza
New National Era (Washington, DC)
March 14, 1872
INFORMATION WANTED,
Concerning Lewis Everick, his wife Eliza, and their children, Mandy Creasey, Hannah, Julia, Rachel, five daughters; and Vincent and Hilliard, two sons; all owned and named after their last master and mistress, Wm. Young and wife Mandy. In 1864, when Emancipation was proclaimed, they then lived three quarters of a mile from…
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Teaner Deaver seeking their mother Bettie La Mott
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
November 18, 1893
I would like to know of the whereabouts of
my mother by the name of Bettie La Mott;
married a man by the name of Yaricks Crook-
shank [Crookshank]. I was sold to Jim Deaver, at Giles Co
Tenn. The last time I heard from her, she was
in Charleston, S. C., at 86 Archidel street, in
the year of 1847 A. D. Yours Respectfully,
Teaner Deaver,…
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Solomon Dean searching for his sisters Eliza and Frances and several members of his extended family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 17, 1877
My family belonged to Mr. Bennett,
in Charleston, S. C. and we had
his name. I do not remember my
father. My mother's name was
Nancy; she died at Bennett's. I
had a sister Eliza, and another sister
Frances. Bennett sold us just
before the war to a slave dealer
named Anker, and we were separated.
Our grand-parents were Jacob
and…
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Sarah Hunt looking for her siblings Clarissa Deviger, Lavinia Wellington, Mariah Wellington, and Minky Eugelby
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 8, 1881
MR. EDITOR:—I wish to inquire for my relations. I left them in Charleston, South Carolina, about five years before the war, and was brought to Texas by a speculator James McClevy. My brother was Clarissa Deviger, sisters Lavinia and Mariah Wellington, brother Miinky Eugelby. Brother was carried to New Orleans and sold. Address me at Pittsville,…
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Sandy McRay searching for James Burnett
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
March 8, 1890
Where is James Burnett?
HUBON, S. D.––EDITOR GAZETTE: I
hold the discharge of James Burnett, a
sergeant of Company "K," 102d U. S.
Colored Troops, who was mustered out
at Charleston, S. C., September 30, 1865.
He gave his discharge to me to keep in
Cincinnati in 1856, when we separated.
I have not heard from him since and
would…
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Sally Carr searching for her daughter Charlotte Carr
South Carolina Leader (Charleston)
October 20, 1866
NOTICE INFORMATION.- Wanted of Charlotte Carr, daughter of Sally Carr, formerly owned by Captain Howard, in Charleston, S.C. Was when last heard from, 15 miles morf Montgomery Ala. Answer at Charleston, care of South Carolina Leader.
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Rosa Holloway searching for her grandmother Rosetta Thompson and others
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 12, 1882
DEAR EDITOR: I desire to find my people whom I have not heard from since I left them. My grandmother in Charleston, S.C., was Rosetta Thompson; mother, Maritana Thompson, is dead. She had but two children, the first is dead, I am the babe. My name, by marriage, is now Rosa Holloway. I desire to inquire around Clinton, Louisiana, for Maria, Jennie,…
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Richard Mattis seeking information about his father Thomas Mattis and his sisters Charlotte and Margaret Mattis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 2, 1885
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PEO-
ple. I came away from Charleston,
South Carolina, when but a boy in 1865.
and have been in New York ever since
I am living in Brooklyn now, where I have
been for fifteen years past. My name is
Richard Mattis and I have of had two sis-
ters in Charleston, S.C. Their names were
Charlotte Mattis and Margaret…
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Rev. Mrs. Louisa Singleton seeking information about her sister Mary Ann Goskin and brother George Goskin
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 8, 1886
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter and brother, Mary Ann Goskin and
George Goskin. We were four sisters and
two brothers : Fanny, Nelly, Mary Ann
and Louisa; Ben and George Goskin. Our
father and mother were Ben and Lida
Goskin. My sister Mary Ann was sold
from Charleston, S. C., by Sander to Geor-
gia. George Goskin was carried to…
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Rev. Isaac S. Grant seeking his uncle Jacob J. Simmons
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 1, 1886
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY UNCLE Jacob J. Simmons, who left Charleston, S.C., about thirty years ago. Last heard of him he was tailoring in Chester, Del aware Co., Pa. Pastors in that region will please make inquiry and if anything is learned of him please notify Rev. Isaac S. Grant, his nephew, at Shiloh, Sumpter Co., S.C.
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Rev. D. H. Allen seeking information about Mary James on behalf of her unnamed sister
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 23, 1891
INFORMATION WANTED.--Of my
sister. Her maiden name was Mary
James. She belonged to Alexander Boail-
ford, who lived in Sumpter County, S. C
She was sold from Charleston, South Car-
olina, in 1862 and has not been heard of
since. Any information will be thankful-
ly received. Address all letters to Rev.
D H. Allen, Edgefield, S. C.
P.…
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Rev S. Linning searching for his brother Isaac Linning
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 22, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—Please allow me to make inquiry for my brother, Isaac Linning. We were separated in Charleston, S. C., in 1866. He joined the United States army, and the last I heard of him he was in Columbus, Texas, and I ask all my brethren in Texas to inquire for him. Address me at Duvall's Bluff, Arkansas. REV. S. LINNING
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Polly Fields her mother Rose Jackson, and her siblings Peggy Endona, Susan Jackson, Nancy Jackson, and John Miles
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 13, 1884
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, three sisters and brothers. My
mother's name is Rose Jackson ; sisters,
Peggy Endona, Susan and Nancy Jackson.
My brother's name, John Miles. My sister,
Endona and I were sold 28 or 30 years ago
in the speculators' house in Charleston,
S. C., to Frank Threadwell. Polly Fields,
Eufaula, Ala., care Rev. J.…
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Peter Mellett searching for his wife Henrietta
Charleston Mercury (Charleston, SC)
May 23, 1867
A FREEDMAN IN SEARCH OF HIS WIFE.-- Peter
Mellett (a freedman, whose address is Sumter,
S. C.) desires information concerning the whereabouts
of his wife, whose name is Henrietta, and
who belonged to the estate of Isaac Lenoir, of
Sumter District. She was carried from this section
to one of the Southwestern States about
seven or eight…
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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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Nancy Jones seeking information about her son Allen Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 20, 1886
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SON,
Allen Jones. He left me before the
war, in Mississippi. He wrote me a letter
in 1853 in which letter he said that he was
sold to the highest bidder, a gentleman
in Charleston, S. C. Nancy Jones, his
mother, would like to know the where-
abouts of the above named person. Any
information may be sent to…
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Mrs. Elya. Grogans searching for her daughter Anna
South Carolina Leader (Charleston, SC)
October 20, 1866
Any imformation of Anna Grogan, for-
merly of Charleston, owned by Mr. William
Gill, of Mongomery Ala will be thankfully
received through this office, by her mother
Mrs. Elya. Grogans,
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Mrs. Clara Bashop searching for her daughter Patience (3rd of 4 ads placed)
The New York World (New York, NY)
October 2, 1892
A THIRTY YEARS' SEARCH.
Mrs. Bashop's Pitiful Quest for Her
Daughter, Patience.
THEY WERE SEPARATED AT AN AUC-
TION [AUCTION] SALE OF SLAVES.
The Aged Mother Sought in Many States
for Clues of Her Missing Child, but
Without Avail—Now She Wants "The
World's" Million Readers to Assist
in Finding the Girl for Whom She
Has Slaved So…
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Meriah Johnson seeks information about her son John Barclay
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 16, 1870
NOTICE.
Information wanted of John Barclay,
who went from Charleston, S.C. to Canada
with Prof. Andrew Miller to be educated in
the 12th year of his age, about the year
1854 or '5, is now if living about 28 years
old. When last heard from, about eleven
years ago, he was in England on board of
an American vessel, Capt. Richards, …
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Mary Ann Grant searching for her father James Grant
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 16, 1886
MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire for my father, James Grant, who used to belong to Springle. My father-in-law was named Quash Hazel, his wife was named Betsey Hazel, and his father was named Prince Greenup. We lived in Charleston, South Carolina, near the water course. Please address Mary Ann Grant, Marlin, Falls county, Texas.
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John P. Randolph searching for Hannah Randolph and her daughter
The Charleston Daily News (Charleston, SC)
January 6, 1872
INFORMATION WANTED OF A COLORED
woman, named HANNAH RANDOLPH,
who had a child named GINNE. They were born
in Richmond, Va. Apply to JOHN P. RANDOLPH,
No. 3 Chalmers street. jan6-1*
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