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Columbus Robinson searching for his mother Fannie Williams and sister Josephine Williams

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 28, 1889

DEAR EDITOR.—I wish to inquire through our paper for my relatives whom I left in Norfolk, Va., in 1870. My mother's name was Fannie Williams; her husband was Elijah Williams. My oldest sister Mary Ann died in Portsmouth, Va. I had another brother named Daniel; only lived a few months; he died in Norfolk, Va. I had only one sister living; her name…

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Bennet H. Forrest searching for his guardians George and Salley Hunter

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my guardians, George and Salley Hunter. They left the city about thirteen years ago and said they were going to Norfolk, Va., but I have never received any answer to my letters. My parent's names were Handy and Sarah Forrest. I am anxious to hear from my guardians. Address me at Simpson Chapel, Valence street…

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Sarah F. Tolbert searching for her relatives, including her father Jordan Wren and mother Cherry Wren

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 18, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my relatives. They lived in Smithfield, Isle of Wight Co., Va. We all belonged to James C. Jordan. My Father, Jordan Wren, belonged to Dr. Sam Wilson in Surry county. My mother, Cherry Wren, was living with Major Thomas, in Smithfield when I left there. My oldest sister, Rachel, was living in Norfolk, with Dr.…

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Robert S. Moore searching for Pleasant Storks

The New York Age (New York, NY)

April 24, 1913

INFORMATION WANTED. Information wanted of one Pleasant Storks, age in the sixties, born at Manchester, Va., had sister named Martha Ann, whom he last saw in Norfolk, Va., about 45 years ago. It is to his interest that I seek to locate him. Any information will be graciously received by ROBERT S. MOORE, 229 East 75th St., N. Y.

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David Walke and Nancy Gibbs reunited after 32 years

Public Ledger (Memphis, TN)

July 26, 1871

A Romance of Slavery.

The Norfolk Virginian mentions a romantic
incident in the life of a negro
man named David Walke, who was sold
and taken to New Orleans thirty-two
years ago: At the time he was living as
man and wife with a woman by the
name of Nancy Gibbs. He remained
in New Orleans until last year, when he
paid a brief…

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Robert Watson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 31, 1914

Do You Know Her?

I would like to know the where-
abouts of my sister, Margaret Hud-
on. She and her husband, Nelson
Hudson and little son, Hemler left
Hinds county, Mississippi about thir-
ty two years ago. When last heard
of they were in Norfolk, Va. My
mother's name was Hannah Heart
and she belonged to Mr. John H.
Watson. I am the…

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Rev. S. Tatem seeking their brother Patrick Tatem

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 10, 1914

Do you Know Him?
I desire to know the whereaouts
of my brother, Patrick Tatem. He
is 55 years of age. When last heard
from he was in Norfolk, Va.
REV. S. TATEM, Crits, Va.

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Sandy Anderson searching for Sallie Gatewood

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 25, 1902

WANTED--To know the whereabouts
of Sallie Gatewood. Her address was No.
120 Granby St., Norfolk, Va.
Yours truly
Sandy Anderson,
Mineola, Tex.

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Martha Ward searching for her sister Rosetta McQuillin

New National Era (Washington, DC)

September 29, 1870

Information Wanted.
Martha Ward wishes information concerning
her sister, Rosetta McQuillin, who was sold
from Norfolk, Va., about thirty years ago to a
Frenchman in Mobile, Ala. She is about forty-
nine years of age, light complexion, and much
freckled. Her former master was Mr. McQuil-
lin [McQuillin], who resided on Brigg's Point.
Any…

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Mrs. Alice Granville searching for her sister Miss Mary E. Tomlinson and aunt Ellen Smith

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 15, 1902

Do You Know Her?
Mrs. Alice Granville, residence,
No. 100 Sawyer street, Boston,
would like to know the whereabouts of
her sister, who was a Miss Mary E.
Tomlinson, adopted some years ago by a
Mrs. Priscilla Davis at Portsmouth, Va.,
and also same of an Aunt, whom was a
stewardess on a boat, plying between
Norfolk via Baltimore. Maiden…

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Catherine Strong searching for her unnamed mother's family

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 15, 1884

MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my mother's people, whom she
left in Norfolk, Va. Her mother's
name was Betsy Ridley; her father
Thomas Moseley; sisters, Lizzie,
Georgana; brother, William. She
was sold from Ridley to Ruskin,
and he sold me to a negro trader by
the name of Mr. Hall. I left them
in 1850 or '51, and was…

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Bennett Forrest searching for his mother Sally Forrest (formerly Sally Brown and Sally Johnson) and extended family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 18, 1884

MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire
for my relatives. My mother left
all in Kentucky. Her father and
mother were Bennett and Delilah
Johnson; her brothers Rollin,
Elisha Bullett, Westley and Bob
Johnson; and also Smith Bullett,
by father; her aunts were Betty and
Sally; she left in Cloverport, Ky.
They all belonged to Zeke Fisher,…

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Bennet Forest searching for his parents' relatives

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 2, 1883

MR. EDITOR––I desire to inquire
for my relatives. My mother left
all her relatives in Kentukcy. Her
father and mother were Bennet and
Deliley Johnson; her brothers were
Rolling, Elisha, Westley and Bob
Johnson, and also a brother named
Smith Bolett, by father; her aunts
were Betty and Sally; she left them
all in Cloverport, Ky.…

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Louisa Mitchell searching for her sisters

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 6, 1897

Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. It has been thirteen
years since I visited my home in Rich-
mond [Richmond] County. I have a sister whose
name is Mrs. Harriet Davis, nee Jack-
son [Jackson], daughter of Mary Jackson; also a
sister in Norfolk, Va., whose name was
Julia Ann Jackson.
We were of the…

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Susan A. Grandy searching for her brother Caesar Nash Grandy

The New York Herald (New York, NY)

December 28, 1871

INFORMATION WANTED--OF CAESAR NASH GRANDY, colored; came to New York from Norfolk May 16, 1871,on the steamer Saratoga. A note to his sister, SUSAN A. GRANDY, care of N.M. Heal, No. 5 John street, New York, would be gladly received.

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P. Stephen Burton searching for George Sparrow

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 12, 1886

MR. EDITOR--I desire to find George Sparrow, born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was living there in 1848, but I heard that since he went to Boston, Mass. His father was a slave, but his mother was free. There were three brothers Cornelius, John, and George. Address me, P. Stephen Burton, at No. 100 South Franklin street, New Orleans, La.

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Lucy Kirby searching for her son Richard (Dick) Kirby

New National Era (Washington, DC)

July 30, 1874

INFORMATION WANTED,
of RICHARD (or Dick) KIRBY, son of Lucy
Kirby, formerly of Hampton, Virginia, now
with General V. D. Groner, Norfolk, Virginia.
This family were sold on a division of the
"Rudd" estate two years before the war.
Dick, when sold, was about ten year's old,
now about twenty-five year's old.
Any information would be…

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Lee Susanberby (formerly Lee Hurshburger) looking for brothers Gordon and Wash and sister Susan Hurshburger

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 26, 1881

DEAR EDITOR -- I desire information concerning my brothers and sisters -- Gordon, Wash, and Susan Hurshburger. When we were all together we lived in Mason county, Kentucky. After the old man Hurshburger died, we were divided among the children. I know that myself, Jordan, and Wash all fell to Lewis Hurshburger, and I don't know what became of…

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Bennet H. Forrest searching for his former guardians, and his mother's relatives.

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 4, 1882

Mr. Editor--I desire to inquire
for my guardians George and Sally
Hunter, who left the city about 13
years ago and said they were going
to Norfolk, Va. I have written
several times to them but have
never received an answer. My
parents are Hardy and Sarah
Forrest. Address me, Chestnut,
between Valence and Bordeaux
streets, New…

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Mrs. Lizzie Lightfoot searching for her son Charles Lightfoot

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 2, 1897

Do You Know Him?

Want to know the whereabouts of
my son, Charles Lightfoot. When last
heard of in May he was residing at Norfolk,
Va. He is about 5 feet, 6 inches,
of a dark brown complexion. His
relatives are Lewis, Tazewell, Samuel
Sarah and Eliza Lightfoot. Mother's
name is Lizzie Lightfoot, father's
name is Tazewell…

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Lucy Mead seeking information about her mother Patsy Reed and sisters Becky and Caroline

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 19, 1895

Do You Know Them.

I would like to find my people. I
was born near Hampton, Va Owned
by Lewis Davis He had a brother
named Robert Allen Davis. My mother's
name was Patsy Reed, her husband
was Bob Reed. I have two sisters
some where, Becky and Caroline. I
have one sister living in Virginia, her
address is Sallie Curtis, Hampton,…

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Dianna Middleton looking for her daughter Jane Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 8, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF JANE
Williams, born in Edenton, N. C. Her
father was named George Williams, her
mother, Dianna Williams ; her mother and
herself were taken to Norfolk, Va , when
they were owned by Wm. Williamson,
chief engineer in the Navy Yard, and by
him Jane was sold to Captain Wm. Ivory,
who took her to Louisianna in 1853.…

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Hester Jane McPherson seeking her brothers Alex and Willis McPherson and sister Rosetta McPherson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 14, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my two brothers Alex. and Willis Mc
Pherson, and sister Rosetta McPherson. I
left them just below Norfolk, Va., in 1863.
They were owned by Betsey Slack. Any
information of their whereabouts will be
thankfully received by their sister Hester
Jane McPherson, 252 Raspberry St., Phila.,
Pa.
N. B.--Ministers please…

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Nat Keelin seeking information about his brother James Keelin

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 14, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother, James Keelin, colored, late
of Norfolk, Va., now supposed to reside in
Philadelphia, Pa. Any information of him
will be thankfully received by his brother,
NAT KEELIN,
(Care of Capt. D. G. Thomas,)
Army Square Clothing Department,
…

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Thomas Allen searching for Mrs. Eby Allen, Moses, or Alex Allen

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 29, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one tell the whereabouts of Mrs. Eby
Allen, Moses or Alex Allen, who formerly lived
in Norfolk, Virginia? We have been seperated
for some forty years. Any information concern-
ing them will be thankfully received by me.
THOMAS ALLEN,
apr20--it …

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