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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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Henry Madden searching for his wife Mary Madden
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 9, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Mr. Henry Madden wishes some information
in regard to his wife, Mary Madden, who em-
barked at New Orleans, in the steamer Media,
last August, 1863, bound North. Information
relative to the same, will be thankfully received
and amply rewarded.
Please direct No. 22 Southac St., or No. 2
Dutton Place, Southac St. to…
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Hannah Cole (formerly Hannah Person) searching for her son John Person
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one inform me of the whereabouts of
John Person; the son of Hannah Person, of
Alexandria, Va., who belonged to Alexander
Sancter. I have not seen him for ten years. I
was sold to Joseph Bruin, who took me to New
Orleans. My name was then Hannah Person,
it is now Hannah Cole. This is the only child
I have and I…
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Rachel Davis searching for her daughter Abbie Davis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Abbie Davis, daughter of Rachel Davis,
who was born at Wilmington, Delaware. She
was carried to Cuba, by Mr.Guelle, for Mr.
Peter Bodway, over thirty-five years ago.
Since then she had been with Mr. Martin, of
Texas, and latterly with Mr. A. Bell of New
Orleans. She kept a wash house in New Or-
leans, about 1862…
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Jacob Brown searching for his sisters Louisa and and Arena also known as "Arenir"
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 25, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Jacob Brown wishes to find his sister and
friends, from whom he was sold about eight years
ago. He belonged to George Fisher, of Hardy
County, Va, near Morefield. His sister Louisa,
who was sold with him into Louisiana, has been
back home once. She left three children, named
respectively Peter, Isaac, and Moses. She is…
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H. P. Riley searching for their brothers Charles, Bob, and Irvin
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother Charles ; last heard from ten years
ago, and was then at New Orleans very sick. --
Also, my brother Bob, who went to the army four
years ago ; since heard from at Winchester, Va.
Also, my brother-in-law, Peter Pryor, who was
sold five years ago to Florida. Also, my brother
Irvin ; was sold twenty years since…
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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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Phoebe Ann Jackson informing her brother of her location
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 11, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Phoebe Ann Jackson, formerly Phoebe Nichols
is desirous of informing her brother, Thomas G.
Nichols, of Galveston, Texas, of her location in
Richmond, Va.
Her proper name was Nichols. She was call-
ed Robertson, her eldest brother being known by that name.
In the family, beside father and mother, there
were…
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Redelia Jones looking for son Christopher Jones, sometimes called John Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Christopher Jones,
sometimes called John Allen, formerly of
Baltimore. He is about 24 years of age, of
medium height, light complexion, curly
hair, gray eyes, and stout build. He en-
listed in March, 1865, at Baltimore, in the
2d United States Colored Cavalry. When
last heard from he was in New…
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Betty Wrightsell searching for brothers London Walker, Alfred Abner, and sister Mary Jane Wrightsell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 10, 1898
I desire to find my two brothers
and sister London Walker, Alfred
Abner and Mary Jane Wrightsell
who were sold before the war.
We were owned by George Wright-
sell on Sandy Creek, Randolph
Co. N. C. Mary Jane was sold by
Fields Fox to Tom Sanders and ta
ken to New Orleans. London Wal-
ker was sold by Morris Ruth, Al-
bert Abner was…
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Miss Ann White searching for her nephew James Cooper Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 13, 1876
INFORMATION WANTED.
by Miss Ann White of her Nephew, JAMES COOP-
ER JOHNSON, (cooper on the steamer "Juniata')
supposed to be living in New Orleans, La.
Any information of his present location, ad-
dre sed to his Aunt, Miss Ann White 1218 Fitz-
water Street, Philadelphia, Pa. will be thankful-
ly received.
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Rosanna Patterson searching for her unnamed mother, as well as Sarah Paterson and Henry and George Holiday
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 16, 1878
INFORMATION WANTED OF SARAH
Paterson, who was sold from Capt. Wil-
liams to a man in Washington, D. C., named
Haden, and from him to Jacob Huting, in
Prince Williams County, Va. Also of my
mother, who was sold by Mr. Wilkins to a
lady in Baltimore, named Phillips, and by her
to Mr. Slater and from him to New Orleans.
She was married to a…
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Hannah Frances Jackson looking for her father Jackson Jefferson and mother Franky Jefferson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 19, 1891
INFORMATION WANTED.--My fath
er was named Jackson Jefferson and my
mother's name was Franky Jefferson
Three sisters were sold from them at once,
at Petersburg, Va. The oldest one was
named Lucy Jefferson; the next Peggy
Jefferson, but they always called her
Maggie, The oldest one was taken from
the younger ones at Richmond, Va., and
I…
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Cassy Jane Bailey (formerly Cassy Jane Lawson) searching for her son James Dorsay Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 25, 1891
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
son James Dorsay Allen who lived in
Augusta Co., Va. at the Willow Spout.
He belonged to Colonel Sam Hansburger,
but was sold in Winchester by Cyrus
McCue to New Orleans, where he for a
time belonged to a sugar planter. Any
information will gladly be received by his
anxious mother, Cassy Jane Bailey, for-
merly…
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Emma Washington seeking information of her mother Lucinda Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 15, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my mother, Lucinda Johnson,
of Essex County, Va. She was
owned by Robert G. Hingen, of
Warrenton Springs, Va., and he
also lived in Bolden Green, Caro-
line County, Va. Brothers, Eddie
and Jerry Johnson; sisters, Betty
and Lucy Johnson Mother's hus-
band's name was Jerry Johnson.
Her oldest boy got killed on…
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Henry Washington searching for his brothers Ben and Harry Washington
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 18, 1881
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY TWO
brothers, Ben and Harry Washington
When last heard from they were in New
Orleans, La. They were born in Virginia.
HENRY WASHINGTON.
Fredericksburg, Gilispie county, Texas.
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Elizabeth Reed looking for information about her brother Samuel Reed
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 7, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my brother Samuel Reed. I
saw him last at a convention in
New Orleans, just before the war.
Any information concerning him
will be thankfully received by his
sister Elizabeth Reed. He was a
member of the St. Paul Church,
New Orleans. Address :
S. L. SANDFORD.
Knox Point, Red…
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David T. Banks searching for his brother Jesse C. Banks
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 17, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF JESSE C.
Banks. He went South from Burling-
ton, N.J., about 15 years ago. When last
heard of he was in New Orleans, La. Any
information concerning him will be gladly
received by his brother, David T. Banks,
105 West 3rd street, New York.
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Amos Richardson (A. R.) Mitchell seeking information about his sister Betsy Mitchell (1st of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Betsy Mitchell, who was sold in
New Orleans to Edward Summers and John
Brannon. She was a little girl when she
left Tennessee in 1860. Her father and
mother were Gabriel and Emeline Mitchell.
Amos Richardson Mitchell, Mineral
Springs, Ark.
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Betty Mitchell. She…
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Matilda Harrison seeking the whereabouts of her mother Mary Jackson
The State Capital (Springfield, IL)
November 19, 1892
INFORMATION WANTED.
I would like to know the where abouts of my
mother, who went by the name of Mary Jack-
son. She was owned by a man whose name
was Allan Tyler, who lived three miles east of
Brunestown and was sold down south in 1846.
The last time I heard of her, she was in New
Orleans. Any information will be thankfully
received by…
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Mrs. Beckey Webster searching for her daughter Sarah Jane Webster
The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)
May 20, 1865
Information Wanted.
MRS BECKEY WEBSTER wishes to find her
daughter SARAH JANE WEBSTER. One
year ago she was living in Rodney, Mississippi. Her
mother has been informed that she was in New
Orleans a few weeks ago. Any information respect-
ing her, left at this office, will be thankfully received
by her mother.
my13 1t …
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Betsy Powel searching for her husband Dick Powel (2nd of 2 ads)
The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)
May 20, 1865
Information Wanted.
ANY INFORMATION of DICK POWEL will be
thankfully received by his wife BETSY POWEL.
No. 309 First street, or at this office. When last
heard of, was in Vicksburg; left New Orleans about
three years ago. my6 1t
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Emma Washington seeking information about her mother Lucinda Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 22, 1894
INFORMATION WANTED. -
Of my mother, Lucinda Johnson,
of Essex County, Va. She was
owned by Robert G. Hingen, of
Warrenton Springs, VA., and he
also lived in Bolden Green, Caro
line County, Va. Brothers, Eddie
and Jerry Johnson; sisters, Betty
and Lucy Johnson. Mother's hus-
band's name was Jerry Johnson.
Her oldest boy got…
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Maria Tarleton looking for her husband Columbus Victory
Baton Rouge Tri-weekly Gazette & Comet (Baton Rouge, LA)
December 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED,
OF MY HUSBAND, Columbus Victory, who
formerly belonged to Mr. Samuel Tarleton. of
Attakapas. He was taken to Key West and en-
gaged there in building a fort. I have heard that
he was iu New Orleans about a month ago, look-
ing for me. The police or anyone knowing of his
where-abouts and letting him know that I am in…
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Elizabeth Reed looking for her brother Samuel Reed
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED. -
Of my brother Samuel Reed. I
saw him last at a convention in
New Orleans, just before the war.
Any information concerning him
will be thankfully received by his
sister Elizabeth Reed. He was a
member of the St. Paul Church,
New Orleans. Address:
S. L. SANDFORD.
Knox Point, Red River.
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