Elvira Claton (formerly Elvira Saphran) looking for Saphran family

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 8, 1893

Sophia Knox (formerly Sophia Williams) searching for mother-in-law Eliza Morris and daughter Hannah Williams (also known as Teedee)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 4, 1897

James S. Collins seeking his brother Rev. Thos. Collins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 17, 1902

Information wanted of my broth-
er, Rev. Thos. Collins, whose home
was in St. Louis, Mo His mother,
Sarah Collins, lives in that city at
2609 Morgan St. Any information
of his whereabouts will be gladly
received by his brother, James S.
Collins, Butte, Montana.

Jane Parker looking for her son Isaac Adams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 30, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Jane Parker, wife of Robert Parker, would
like to hear of her son, Isaac Adams. When
last heard from, he was in St. Louis, acting as a
substitute in the army. His mother is at present
residing in Idaho, Col. Ter.

Henry Mashat searching for his mother Mary Mashat and sister Emily

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 3, 1873

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of Mary Mashat
who formerly belonged to Mashat in St.
Charles, Mo., who last heard from she
had removed to St. Louis, Mo. Informa
tion also wanted of her daughter Emily
who lived in Montgomery County, Mo.
Any information of their whereabouts
will be thankfully received by the son of
Mary…

Fannie Highland searching for sons William and Charles Highland and daughter Eleonore Highland

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 15, 1874

Information wanted of my three chil-
dren, William Edward Highland, Eleonore
Highland, and Charles Lafayette High-
land.
These children and myself were the
slaves of John Wylie Farrell, formerly of
Head of Chester, or Millington, Kent Co.,
Md., where he carried on a wholesale dry
goods business.
Mr. Farrell freed all the adult…

Henry Alexander seeking information of his father George Cross

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 11, 1897

Information wanted of my father,
George Cross; when last heard of
he was in St. Louis, Mo., fifteen
years ago. My mother's name is
Jane Alexander. Any information
will be gladly received by his son
Henry Alexander, Killen, Ala.

Mary J. Adams searching for her brother Richard Adams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 6, 1876

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my Brother, Richard Adams, who be-
longed formerly to Dr. William Gordon, of
Holt county Missouri--about thirty miles
above St. Joseph, Mo. The names of our par-
ents were John Adams, and Matilda Adams,
when last heard from he was in St. Louis, Mo.
Any one knowing of his whereabouts
will please address
…

Thomas H. Brown searching for his mother Amanda and brother Walter

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 19, 1877

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my people whom I left in the year of 1864.
My mother and oldest brother moved to
St. Louis, Mo., and left me in Helena, Arkan-
sas with my aunt Carolina, whom I left in
1864, and followed the 13th Illinois Infantry
until they were mustered out and came to
Illinois with them. My mother's first name
is Amanda, and my…

Louisa Strother searching for her son Armstead Strother

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 18, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED.---OF ARM-
stead Strother, who was sold when about
fifteen from Calliamy Co., Mo. He belonged
to Hobson and was sold from his mother,
Louisa Strother. His father's name was
Joseph Strother. If he can be found he
will please write to his mother, Mrs. L.
Strother, Taylor street, between Main and
Second, South St. Louis,…

Robert A. Jeter searching for his sister Nancy Jeter

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 27, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED--
Of my sister, Nancy Jeter. Our
father's name was Anthony Jeter;
he was owned by a man called Old
Colonel Geda. The last I heard of
her she was down in Greenville,
Miss. We were born at Burkeville,
Wataway County Virginia. Our
master's name was Davis Allen.
My mother's name was Matilda
Jeter. I have four sisters,…

Elvira Claton searching for her parents Peter and Jane Saphran and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 15, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my people. My father's name,
Peter Saphran; my mother's name,
Jane Saphran; my sisters' names,
Maria, Harriet and Sallie Saphran;
brothers' names, Albert and Paris
Saphran. They were all sold at
Memphis, Tenn., and I was taken
to St Louis and sold to a trader
who lived in Texas I also had
a baby whose name was…

Gilbert M. Holland searching for his sister Caroline Reese

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 10, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Caroline Reese, who left South
Carolina in September, one year ago en
route to Missouri, and the last time I heard
from her she was living in St. Louis, Mo.,
1241 Poplar street. She has one child.
She is a member of the A. M. E. Church as
is also her husband, who is a shoemaker.
Any information will be…

Mrs. Maria Newton looking for information about her sister Caroline Tompkins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 28, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS
ter Caroline. The last time I saw her
was in the spring of 1862. She was taken
from us in Carrol Parish, Louisiana by Mrs.
Harvey, the daughter of Mr. Jack Tompkins
She went to St. Louis, Mo , and as soon as
the boat landed at St. Louis, my sister was
stolen. Her name was Caroline Tompkins,
Mother's name is…

Emily Dennis looking for her son Martin Dennis

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 6, 1895

Information Wanted of my son
Martin Dennis. His mother's name
was Emily Dennis and his father's
name Charles Dennis. His sisters
and brothers were Frank, Wesley,
Stephen, Tom, Hezekiah Unettie,
Emily, Margarett, Amelia, Nellie
and Caroline. We all belonged to
a man by the name of Amos Riley,
Newmadrick, Mo. Martin left
home…

Lezia Maffins seeking information about her unnamed siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 30, 1896

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my brothers
and sisters. I have not heard
of them since I was a small girl
and was living in St. Louis, Mo.
The family's name is Maffins. Any
information will be gladly received
by Lezia Maffins, 1610 3rd
street, W. Superior, Wis.

Leroy H. Harris seeking information about his uncle Aaron Burton

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 21, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY UNCLE,
Aaron Burton: When last heard from
he was in St. Louis, Mo., about four years
ago. He left from Rodney, Miss., about seven
years ago where his brother, James Harris,
still remains. Any information as to his
whereabouts wil be thankfully received by
Leroy H. Harris, Lind Grove, La.

Dinah Anderson seeking information about her step-daughter Sarah Anderson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 26, 1898

Information Wanted

Mrs. Dinah Anderson would like to
know if any one can give any information
of Sarah Anderson her step-
daughter. Sarah left Richmond about
eight years ago, and went to St Louis,
Missouri with a while lady by the name
of Mrs. Clarkson who was a relative of
Mrs. George Stacy. If any information
can be had please…

George W. Lenox (formerly George Smith) looking for his mother Christenia, sisters, and brothers

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 29, 1881

Dear Editor -- I wish to inquire for my kinfolks, mother, sister and brother. The last time I saw them was 1861. They belonged to Mrs. Harris the widow of Mr. John Harris in Lebanon, Mo. Mothers name is Christenia. She was married but I did not know her husband's name, as oldest brother Frank and I belonged to Mr. John T. Smith. I heard that Frank…

Mrs. G. A. Neal searching for nephew Mr. Edward Pool

The Western Appeal/The Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)

November 8, 1919

INFORMATION WANTED.
Anyone who can give any information
in regard to the whereabouts of
Mr. Edward Pool, who is, or was, chef
on one of the railroads running out
of St. Paul or Minneapolis. His mother
is dead, and his aunt, Mrs. G. A. Neal,
2623 Lawton Ave., St. Louis, Mo.,
wishes to find him in order to settle
up some…

Louisa Burton searching for her extended family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 20, 1882

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my mother's people. Her name was Emsie Smith. she was sold from Lexington, Kentucky, when very small girl, aged 10 or 12 years I heard that uncle John Smith lived in St. Louis, Missouri; and uncle Fred Smith was in Baltimore with a doctor, and mother was in Louisiana. I also desire to hear from father's people. He…

W. D. Davis searching for two lady friends

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 20, 1882

MR EDITOR--I desire to inquire
for two lady friends, Misses Mary
Jane Holmes and Mary Jane
Brown. Miss Holmes was a native
of Mississippi, and lived in Memphis,
289 Union street, and part of
that time at Bantyre Station, Tenn.
I last saw her in December, 1880,
and have not been able to hear
from her. Miss Brown was a
school…

Jno. Cook (formerly John Burnett) searching for mother Pennela, sister Elizabeth and mother's sons

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 8, 1886

DEAR EDITOR ---- I was born ten miles northeast of Mayville, Ky , on Mrs. Margaret Cook's plantation. My mother's name was Pennela in White. She had three sons who went to St. Louis, John, Alvin, Aaron, Charlie, Oliver and James Henson. They went to St. Louis with Henry Duval. At that time I was going by the name of John Burnett. I was sold to…

Miss Anna Brown searching for Mills Hall

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 19, 1882

MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for a young man, Mills Hall. He was in St. Louis with me last winter. I do not know where his home is. He was a drummer. I am a member of the A.M.E. Church. I want him to go to school with me in Ohio. Address me at St. Louis, MO. MISS ANNA BROWN.

Thomas Washington searching for his aunt Georgia Ann Robinson

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 27, 1886

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my aunt, Georgia Ann Robinson, whom I left in Columbia, Boone county, Mo., about ten years ago, and went to St. Louis, Mo. She was owned by Jenkins. Any one knowing such a person will confer a great favor by addressing Thos. Washington, care of Rev. J. P. Bishop, box 484, Moberly, Mo.