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Jemima Howard looking for her brother Jacob and sister Drusilla
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 1, 1880
DEAR EDITOR ---- Please allow me
space in your valuable paper to inquire
for my brothers and sisters.
We belonged to Mr. John R. Goff.
of Tucker county, West Virginia.
I was sold to Wm. Elliott, of same
State. My sister Louisia was sold
to Bob Kid, and was sent here to
Louisiana. My brothers' names
are Jerome, Thomas, Jacob,…
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Parker Moore and Sarah Moore searching for Aaron Moore
Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)
February 29, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED OF AARON
MOORE, colored, of Belair. Harford county,
Md., who was drafted at the last draft, and came to
Baltimore for exemption, he being disabled in the
right leg, since which time nothing has been heard
from him. Any information of his whereabouts
will be thankfully received by PARKER MOORE,
at Calverton,…
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Gustus Ann Hamilton searching for her mother Nelly Beacheum, uncles Louis Beachem and Pompey Beachem, and sister Jane Beaches (2nd of 2 ads)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 25, 1896
Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. I was sold from them
during the war.
I belonged to Sam Beachem, who lived
at than time Richmond, Va. I was
sold to Jimerson, at an age between 11
and 12 years Then I was to Robert
Golikly and Bird Leatherwood, two
Negro traders. They carried me to
Mississippi.…
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Perry Wilmer searching for brothers Joe and Sam and sister Maria
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 24, 1877
I wish to enquire concerning my
brothers, Joe and Sam and my sister
Maria. Joe belonged to a Mr. Peacock.
The others of us belonged to
John B. Bostic, who brought us from
Baltimore to Houston, Texas, where
I was sold first to John Shackleford
and then to Mr. Craft. Our father
was Perry Wilmer, a free man, and
our mother was…
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Mrs. Emma J. Wilson looking for her sister Mrs. Mary Louisa Randolph (nee Mary Louisa Furguson)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 28, 1894
Do You Know Her.
I would like to know the whereabouts
of my Sister Mrs. Mary Louisa Randolph
nee Miss Furguson. She left Petersburg,
Va., for Baltimore, Md., in the
year '79 and remained there for several
years. When I last heard from her was
Feb. 28, 1887. She was then in New
Haven, Conn., 84 Canal St. Any information
of her…
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Mrs. Mary Myers looking for her husband Wade Thornton Myers
Afro-American (Baltimore, MD)
November 17, 1906
INQUIRY — Mrs. Mary Myers
wishes to locate her husband, Mr.
Wade Thornton Myers, who has not
not been seen for five years, any information
will be thankfully received.
Address 650 Hoffman St.
Baltimore, Md.
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Unnamed person looking for Eliza Larkman
Afro-American (Baltimore, MD)
October 13, 1906
INFORMATION WANTED
Eliza Larkman, formerly owned
by Richard Griffin, was sold to Miss
Mary Emack, who came to Baltimore
in 1860; mother's name was
Deborah; brother is Arthur Lockerman,
who lives at Unity, Montgomery
Co., Md. 4t-11-3
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Rev. J. W. Bowser seeking information about his son Joseph C. S. Bowser
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 9, 1896
INFORMATION WANTED of
my son Joseph C. S. Bowser, aged
14 years. He disappeared from his
home on October 30th. Any information
will be trankfully received
by his father,
REV. J. W. BOWSER
1210 West Wolf St.,
Baltimore, Md.
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Henrietta Anderson (formerly Henrietta Embry) seeking information about her mother Rachel Embry (2nd of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED.—
Of my mother Rachel Embry. My
name was Henrietta Embry when I
was taken from home. I left my
mother in Baltimore, Md., and came
to Texas with Rutineth Barafe. My
name is Henrietta Anderson. Any
one who can tell me where my
mother is, I will reward them. Ad-
dress me, care Rev. W. H. Ander-
son, San Angelo, Green Co.,…
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Rosa Belle Lewis seeking her sister Mary Ellen Lewis
Afro-American Ledger (Baltimore, MD)
January 11, 1902
DO YOU KNOW HER!
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my sister Mary Ellen Lewis, last known
she was working in the county, but the
letter was sent to 1826 West Baltimore
street. I will give $10.00 reward to any
reliable person that know her and will
send me right information as to her
whereabouts. No attention paid what-
ever to…
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J. M. Ross seeking information about his brothers Thomas and Major Ross
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 23, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY BROTH-
ers, Thomas and Major Ross, sons of Rich-
ard and Ann Ross. They were born slaves
in Calvert Co. Md. and ran off from their
mistress, Mrs Eliza Robbins, of Baltimore
City Md , just before the war. Any in-
formation as to their whereabouts will be
thankfully received by their brother, J. M.
Ross, Cadiz, Ohio.
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A. W. Jones seeking information about William Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 2, 1886
INFORMATION WANTED OF WILLIAM
Jones, formerly owned by Dr. Allen
Thomas, who lived in Anne Arundel Co.,
Md. When I last heard from him he was
in Baltimore, Md., about six years ago His
father died in Baltimore about fifteen years
ago, Phillip Jones Any information ren-
dered please address, Rev. A. W. Jones,
Palestine, Anderson Co.,…
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Mary Harris searching for her sister Susan Smith and an unnamed brother
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 24, 1884
INFORMATION WANTED OF A BROTHER
and sister. My sister's name was Su-
san [Susan] Smith. I did not know my brother's
name. After the death of our parents we
were separated and I was carried off to Balti-
more, Md , by my aunt, Mary Parker, to
my aunt Clara Dickson, who lived at that
time in Pack[?] Lane, now called Little Mac-
culdre[?]…
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Robert Green (formerly Francis Guinn) searching for his wife Charlotte Guinn and their child
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 10, 1882
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY WIFE
Charlotte Guinn, and child, I left them
in Baltimore, Md , about 35 years ago. She
belonged to lawyer Copeny Jenkins at that
time. My name was Francis Guinn. I now
go by the name of Robert Green. A know
ledge of their whereabouts will be of valu-
able interest to them Address Rev. T A.
Cuff Bristol, Pa., or…
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Henrietta Anderson seeking information about her mother Rachel Embry (1st of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 2, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my mother Rachel Embry. My
name was Henrietta Embry when I
was taken from home. I left my
mother in Baltimore, Md., and came
to Texas with Rutineth Barafe. My
name is Henrietta Anderson. Any
one who can tell me where my
mother is, I will reward them. Ad-
nress me, care Rev. W. H. Ander-
son, San Angelo, Green…
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Clara Johnacin seeking information of her daughter Mary Crofford
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 16, 1893
IMFORMATION WANTED--Of my
daughter Mary Crofford. She left here
March, 1891 for Baltimore, Md. Any in-
formation of her whereabouts will be
thankfully received by her mother
CLARA JOHNACIN,
Care of Rev. W. H. Capehart,
1112 N. 5th St., Wilmington, N. C.
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Barbara Reid seeking information about her brother Benjamin Curtis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 17, 1891
INFORMATION WANTED -Of my
brother Benjamin Curtis. When last
heard from he was in the City of Balti-
timore, Md., and a member of Ebenezer
A. M. E. Church. My name is Barbara
Reid. Any information concerning his
whereabouts will thankfully be received.
Address Rev. A. J. Nixon, 145 Bird
Street. Norfolk, Va.
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H. P. Purear
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 19, 1878
INFORMATION WANTED OF MISS
Patty Bosville; left Chesapeake City, Md ,
Oct, 14th to get employment in Baltimore,
and has not been heard from since. Her
friends and relations are very uneasy, and
desire her or any one knowing her where-
abouts to write without delay to
H. P. PUREAR,
St. Augustine,…
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Abbie Lee searching for her brother Elijah Wilt [Williams?]
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 28, 1875
IMFORmATION WANTED.
Abbie Lee the daughter of David Williams of Balti-
more Md. desires to hear from her brother Elijah Wilt
liams from whom she has not heard for several year
any one knowing his whereabouts will confer a greas
favor by addressing h her at Germantown Pa Cor.
High & Morton Sts.
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Mary Humphrey looking for her sister Mrs. Jennie Turner
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 23, 1898
Information wanted of my sis-
ter, Mrs. Jennie Turner ; the last
time I heard of her she was in
Hartford, Conn. We were former-
ly of Baltimore. Any information
will be thankfully received as I am
very anxious to find her. Address
Mrs. Mary Humphrey, 45 Williams
St., Buffalo, N. Y.
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Henrietta C. Banks seeking her father's relatives
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 22, 1897
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my father's relatives. He lived
at Liberty Md , and was owned by
a man by the name of Billy Owens,
near the turnpike road. His fath-
er's name was Billy Banks and his
mother's name was Henrietta. His
sister's name was Hattie, and his broth
er's name was Dennis Banks. He
was stolen at the age of fifteen with
an…
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William Henry Hodges searching for his mother Elizabeth Hodges and brother Frisby Hodges
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 17, 1872
INFORMATION wanted of my mother
Elizabeth Hodges, of Baltimore, Md
She belonged to Columbus Ford. I
lived at North East, in Cecil County,
Md., and left there in 1861, since which
time I have not heard from her. I had
a brother named Frisby Hodges, also
living in Baltimore. Any information
of the above will be thankfully received
by…
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Martha Tittle seeking information about her sisters Margaret Norris and Ann Bausley and friend Mary Hall
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 3, 1869
Information Wanted.--Martha Tit-
tle, formerly of Baltimore, Md., is desirous
of learning the whereabouts of her sisters,
Margaret Norris and Ann Bausley, also
Mary Hall, all of Baltimore. My mother
was known as Matilda Bausley. Any in-
formation will be thankfully received by
Martha Tittle, No. 156 Wilkins St., Detroit,
Michigan.
P.…
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Henry Fuller searching for Thomas Fuller, Eliza Fuller, and his aunt Clarissa Jefferson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 3, 1869
Information wanted of Thomas Fuller,
Eliza Fuller, and Clarissa Jefferson, a sister
to the mother of Henry Fuller. They for-
merly resided in Baltimore. Address Hen-
ry Fuller, care of J. Phelps, Central City,
Colorado Territory. tf.
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Catharine Russell looking for her sister Ann Ford
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 24, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my sister, Ann Ford, who left Maryland
about sixteen years ago. She had three
sons, Joseph, William, and John. Her fa-
ther's name was David Dorsy, and her bro
ther's name was Henry Dorsy. Please ad-
dress CATHERINE RUSSELL,
No. 94 Leadenhall St., Baltimore, Md.
Oct. 24--2t.
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