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John Sattarwhite looking for Howard Sattawhite (Sattarwhite)
The Loyal Georgian (Augusta, GA)
March 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED, OF HOWARD SATTAWHITE, was in Sa- vannah [Savannah] when last heard of. He left there some time in November last for Grahamsville, S. C. He was a drummer in the 1034 regiment, U. S. O. T. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully, received by his father at this office. JOHN SATTARWHITE
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Cora Baker looking for her children Frederick Anderson and Alex Anderson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 13, 1881
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for news of my children. I left the city of Savanah in the year 1857, in February. My oldest son is name Frederick Anderson. He was a brick mason. My next son is named Alex. Anderson. My oldest sister dis name Jane. My mother is name Flora. All of my family belong to the old colored Baptist Church. Address Lewisville,…
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Mattie Stevenson seeking their uncle Casey Allen, sister Susan Woodfolk, and mother Jenny Millington
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 21, 1888
MR. EDITOR—I would like to inquire for my people whom I left in Georgia. My uncle whom I left in Fort Valley was Casey Allen, one sister named Susan Woodfolk, her husband's name was Robert Woodfolk. Sister and brother lived in or near Fort Valley. Mother was Jenny Millington, my step-father Wallis Millington. He was pastor of some church near…
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Lucy Peterson searching for her sister Sarah Wright
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
October 15, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Sarah Wright formerly known as
Sarah Curry. She was brought up by
Minity Curry of John Devoe's family
in Savannah, Georgia. Her sister
(generally called Lucy in Savannah,
after her godmother, Lucy Johnson)
wishes to hear from her. Any information
directed to Mrs. Peterson in care
of P. A. Bell, editor…
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Leroy Humbler searching for his son Lee Andrew Humbler
Louisville Daily Journal (Louisville, KY)
August 8, 1865
Information Wanted
Of LEE ANDREW HUMBLER, A COLORED BOY,
my son, who was carried off together with his
brother, Sam Henry, by the rebels in some of their
raids into Southern Kentucky. The boys were parted
at Knoxville, Tenn, and Lee Andrew was taken to-
ward [toward] Savannah. Sam Henry has got home. I will pay
a liberal reward for…
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W.H. Ash searching for Charles Wheeler
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 23, 1899
Do You Know Him?
Lkisburg, Va., Sept. 18, 1899.
Editor of PLANET;
Sir:-I desire to know if there
is a young man in your city by the
name of Charles Wheeler, who was
brought from Savannah, Ga., some
years ago by a Mrs. Green (white).
If living, he is about 17 years old. I
met his mother in Plainfield, N. J.,
this summer and can put…
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Mrs. Mary Hamilton searching for her mother Lucinda Chambers
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 29, 1885
MR. EDITOR: Mrs. Mary Hamilton wants to find her mother, Lucinda Chambers, she was bought by a widow lady Mrs. Deane, and was carried from Aberdeen Miss., to Texas, sometime during the war She had three children when she was sold, Robert, Mary and George. She carried the baby, George with her. All Methodist preachers will please help an only…
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Jane Moultrie searching for her mother Elvay, two brothers Clark and Alfred, and a sister Harriet
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 24, 1884
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my people, mother, two brothers and one sister. We all belonged to the widow Lovejoy, and she lived in Jasper county, Georgia; and we were all sold two years before the surrender. A man by the name of Bill Parker bought my mother and the baby child, and my sister was sold to Ann Stafford, a daughter of the widow…
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Isaac Williams offering a $200 reward to anyone who can find his grandchild
South Carolina Leader (Charleston, SC)
December 09, 1865
$200 REWARD--The subscriber will pay
the above reward to any one who will
bring him, or to this office, his grandchild, of about
five years of age. His father's name was Jacob Mc-
Kenzie [McKenzie], and his mother's name was Salina. (by the
child called Nena.) The mother was formerly held by
Jacob Barrett, of Linton Ga., and hired to Dr.…
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S. Tyler Moore searching for his father, Edward Moore or Edward Hunt
The National Tribune (Washington, DC)
April 1, 1909
In Search of His Father.
S. Taylor Moore, Tallula, Miss., wants
information of his father, who served
in a colored regiment--possibly in Co.
F, 58th U. S. C. T., but of this there is
doubt. He may have served under the
name of Edward Moore or as Edward
Hunt; enlisted at Savanah or some-
where [somewhere] in the Alleghenies; was about…
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Jeanette Charlton searching for her brothers and sisters
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 8, 1883
MR. EDITOR:- I desire to inquire for my sisters and brothers, named Annette, Rosette, Henriette, James, Florient, Melindy and Davie. They were sold by Tom Charleton, from Eaton, and carried to Savannah, Georgia. Address me at No. 186 St. Philip, between Marais and Treme streets, New Orleans. JEANETTE CHARLTON.
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Benjamin McClindon searching for his brother James McClindon
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 24, 1886
MR. EDITOR - I desire to inquire for my brother, James McClindon. He left this place the same year the war closed; I heard that he went to Savannah with Sherman's troops in 1865. If any of my friends, or friend to the colored people know of my brother's whereabouts they will do me a great favor by writing to me at Rome, Ga. Nicey McClindon refugeed…
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Martha Pasco (formerly Martha Veile) seeking information about her mother Silvire Veile
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 17, 1880
DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my mother, Silvire Veile. We
lived in Rome, Georgia. She was
sold from me there to a Mr. Lincoln,
and carried to Savannah, Ga.
I was about eight years of age; my
name was Martha Veile; my present
name is Martha Pasco. I had three
uncles on mother's side. My oldest
uncle was named Wesley…
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W. R. Fields searching for his son Robert B. Fields
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 9, 1895
Do You Know Them!
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Robert B. Fields, son of W. R. Fields,
of Savannah, Ga. He left home in
November, 1893. Any information
concerning his whereabouts will be
thankfully received by
W.R. FIELDS
10 Nichol St.. Savannah, Ga.
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Tony Manegan seeking information of John and Mercy Powell
South Carolina Leader (Charleston, SC)
May 12, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.--Of John and
Mercy Powell. At last accounts. they were em-
ployed by the Rev Mr. Harrison, at Savannah, Ga. Any
information respecting them will be kindly received by
Tony Manegan, Wentworth St, opposite Grace Church,
Charleston.
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Peter Johnson searching for his mother Armensetta Johnson and his sisters Princess, Charlotte, and Janey
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 9, 1882
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, Armensetta Johnson, and my three
sisters, their names were Princess, Charlotte
and Janey. They belonged to a Colonel
Jones in Savannah, Georgia I was sold
from them in 1861 then they were living
in Ralson county, Georgia My great grand-
mother's name was Sylvia Galles and my
grandmother's name was…
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James H. Davis seeking information on his sisters Mary and Julia Davis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 26, 1900
Information wanted of my two
sisters: Mary Davis and Julia Da-
vis. When last heard from they
were in Savannah, Ga. They came
from Live Oak, Fla. Mother's
name was Mary Jane Davis. He had
four brothers preachers. Address
information to James H. Davis,
710 Kay street, Tampa Fla, or
to Mrs. Mary Davis, 1001 Morgan
street, Tampa, Fla.
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