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Rosa Johnson (also known as Celia Ann Johnson) seeking the whereabouts of her parents Peggie and Jessie Johnson and George Turner

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 21, 1893

WANTED
Wanted to learn the whereabouts
of my parents Peggy and Jessie
Johnson. who about three years ago
were taken to Philadelphia to Dr.
Hughes, but since that time I learn
that they have returned to Richmond
and are at present in the city. And
also the whereabouts of George Turner
a man who accompanied them
at the time of…

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William H. Giles seeking Mrs. Mary McClain's sister

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

Februrary 20, 1896

INFORMATION WANTED.--
As to the whereabouts of the sister
of Mrs. Mary McClain, whose late
residence was cor. Sylvan and Atlantic
Aves., Asbury Park, N. J.,
but whose death occurred in Florida
a few days ago. Her husband is
insane and there is no one to look
after the affairs left. I do not know
the name of the sister, but she…

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Bettie Johnson seeking information about her father Edwin Childs (1st of 2 ads placed)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

First Ad: October 19, 1895

Do You Know Them?
Louisville, Ky , October 1, '95.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Edwin Childs, the husband of Lucy
Childs. The latter was daughter of
old man Carter Page before the war.
She belonged to Franklin Guy. She had
two brothers, one by the name of Wil-
liam Page, and Archie Page.
Edwin Childs belonged to Dr Worth-
um…

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Mrs. Mary E. Miles looking for Daniel Overton's daughters

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 25, 1895

Please announce in the columns of
your paper the death of Daniel
Overton. His family are residents
of the city. We wish information
of their whereabouts or their ad-
dress. His family consists of two
daughters. Any information found
or desired please address me.
MRS. MARY E. MILES.
West Newton, Westend Co., Pa.

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R. D. Jones searching for Henrietta Broadwater's children and/or grandchildren

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 9, 1888

INFORMATION WANTED OF HENRIETTA
Broadwaters children or grandchildren.
The said Henrietta was a sister to Mollie Blake,
late of Worcester county, Md., deceased, who has
left her entire estate by will to her sister's (Hen-
rietta Broadwaters) children. Henrietta lived in
Philadelphia about forty years ago. Address, R
D. Jones, Atty at Law,…

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Miss Estella Ferguson searching for Mrs. Florence Willette (formerly Florence Grant)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 4, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MRS.
Florence Willette, formerly resided at
1125 Rodman St., Philadelphia. Her maid-
en name was Miss Florence Grant of Wheel-
ing W. Va. If found please write to Miss
Estella Ferguson, 65 White Oak Alley,
Alleghany, Pa.

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Mrs. Mary Williams seeking information about her sister Mrs. Harriet Jones

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 13, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF MRS.
Harriet Jones. Any news concerning
her whereabouts will be greatly received by
her sister, Mrs. Mary Williams, 622 Locust
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

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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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Mrs. Lucinda Pane seeking information about her father James May

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 11, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF JAMES
May When last heard of he was in Phila-
delphia, Pa., cooking at a first class hotel.
His daughter was married to a book agent.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived. Address Mrs. Lucinda Pane, care
of S. D. Stewart, second assistant postmas-
ter, box 48, Tallahassee, Fla.

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Hattie May seeking information about her father Robert May

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 11, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
father, Robert May. When last heard
from he was in Philadelphia, Pa. Any in-
formation of his whereabouts will be gladly
received by his daughter. Address Hattie
May, care of S. D. Stewart, second assist-
ant postmaster, Tallahassee, Fla.

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Cicero Augustus Wilkerson searching for Daniel Wilkerson, Daniel McCullough, and Sarah Jane Walker

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 30, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF DANIEL WILK-
erson, or Daniel McCollough, and Sarah Jane
Walker, of Newberne, North Carolina, who went
to Philadelphia in the year 1867 to live. If living
I want them to write to me at once, and they will
hear something to their advantage. Address,
Cicero Augustus Wilkerson,
…

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Mary Jane Brown searching for William Smith who is sometimes called Dr. Smith

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 27, 1891

WANTED--Information of William
Smith; he is sometimes called Doctor
Smith. Having heard that he was in
Philadelphia, I would be glad if the re-
spective ministers would make inquiry in
their churches. Any information will be
thankfully received by
MARY JANE BROWN,
No. 101 Grey Street,
…

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Wm. H. Carpenter searching for his mother Ann Derry and his cousin Rebecca Sharp

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 1, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er. Her name is Ann Derry. She is a
sister o Margaret Butler. I cannot learn
my mother's whereabouts ; I desire to
learn whether she is dead or living. When
last heard from she was living with my
cousin Robert Williams. I have also
another cousin. She did live of Rodman
street above 10th, Philadephia, Pa.…

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S. H. Robinson searching for his uncle P. L. Stanford.

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 12, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF P. L. STAN-
ford by his nephew, S. H. Robinson.
Please address at No. 2117 Spruce street,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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Anna M. Elsey searching for her son Caleb Elsey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 10, 1878

INFORMATION WANTED.
of Caleb W. Elzey, son of Charles P. and
Anna M. Elsey, who left West Chester, Pa.,
with John M. Zook, living in Louisiana, Mo.,
where he left Mr. Zook. When last heard
from he was in Chicago, Ill. Any informa-
tion of his whereabouts will be thankfully
received by his mother,
ANNA M.…

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Henry Gooden looking for information about his sister Margaret Ann Gooden

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 22, 1897

Information wanted of my sister
Margaret Ann Gooden, the last I
heard of her she was living in Phil-
adelphia. Any information of her
whereabouts would be very thank-
fully received. Address Henry
Gooden, Smyrna, Del.

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Robert Jackson looking for his siblings Alfred, George, and Kitty Jackson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 22, 1871

Information wanted of my two brothers
and one sister. I left them in the State
of Delaware some 25 years ago. One of
my brothers is named Alfred Jackson,
in Delaware, the other George Jackson,
living in Philadelphia, Pa. Any infor-
mation of them will be thankfully re
ceived by their brother,
ROBERT…

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Mary Ranson seeking information about her daughter Rose Jackson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 14, 1869

Information wanted of Rose Jackson,
a daughter of John and Mary Ranson. She
moved from Harper's Ferry to Chambers-
burg in 1863, in the family of Edward
Whiten and left it for Philadelphia about
four years ago. Any information of her
will be thankfully received. Address
MARY RANSON,
…

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Wm. Johnston seeking information about Mary Ann and Nicodemus Johnston

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 3, 1869

Information wanted of Mary Ann
and Nicodemus Johnston. When last heard
from they were in Germantown, Philadel-
phia, Pa. Address Wm. Johnston, Corp.
Co. "H" 38th Infantry, Fort McRae, New
Mexico. tf

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Charlie Moore seeking information about his mother Elizabeth Moore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 16, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
Charlie Moore, of King William's County,
Virginia, wishes to know where his mother,
Elizabeth Moore, can be found. Address
MRS. MARY J. JAMES,
Leverington Post Office,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Jan. 16--1t.

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Susan Berry searching for her brother Solomon Manluff

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 16, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother, Solomon Manluff. Address
SUSAN BERRY,
111 Brown St., Frankford,
Philadelphia Co., Pa.
Jan 16- 1t.

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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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Harriet Evans searching for her parents Beverly Evans and his wife

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 7, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Beverly Evans and wife, formerly slaves
of Dr. Young, of Louisville, Ky. Any in-
formation will be thankfully received if ad-
dressed to their daughter,
HARRIET EVANS,
Savannah, Ga.,
Or to JAMES T. BENTLEY,
…

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J. W. H. Cathcart seeking information about Robert Whitely

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 9, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Robert Whitely, said to be married to
Sarah Brown and said to be living in this
city.
Any information of them, whether living
or dead, will be thankfully received by
J W. H. CATHCART,
10 Stratford Place,
Late of 210 Quince…

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Mary A. Drowry searching for her husband Zebulon A. Drowry

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 28, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabous of Mr. Zebulon A. Drowry
will be thankfully received, if forwarded to
his distressed wife.
Mrs. MARY A. DROWRY,
1040 Lombard Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
December 28th, 1867.--1mo.

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