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Mrs. Josephine Alfred searching for her father Rev. Emmanuel Price and mother Emily Price
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 28, 1885
MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my father, Rev. Emanuel Price, and my mother, Emily Prics. The last I heard of them they were in St. Louis, Mo. My father is a Baptist elder, and has only one eye. Any information of them will be gladly received by their daughter. Address Mrs. Josephine Alfred,care of Rev. J. August, Washington, La.
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Elviria Clayton searching for her father Peter Lafrance, mother Jane Lafrance, and siblings
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 17, 1885
MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my people. I have not seen
them since 1860. My father's name
was Peter Lafrance, my mother's
name was Jane Lafrance; my
youngest brother was named John
Parstco Lafrance, we called him
for a short name Parst; he was sold
in Arkansas before my remem-
brance [remembrance]. My eldest brother was…
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Ellen Blackburn searching for her brothers Henry Perkins and George Washington (1st of 2 ads placed)
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 23, 1884
MR. EDITOR––I wish to inquire
for my brothers, Henry Perkins and
George Washington. When last
heard from they were in St. Louis,
Mo., three years ago. We be
longed [belonged] to Perkins, and in 1843 were
sold to the speculator Matlock and
brought to Texas. Father was
Harrison Perkins, mother Caroline,
and we lived near Springfield.…
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Bole Nelson searching for James, Samuel, Harriet, and Mary Bush
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 1, 1885
MR. EDITOR-- I would be glad to find my people whom I have not seen in 22 years. They are named James, Samuel, Harriet and Mary Bush. As I went to St. Louis I heard from some of them. My mother had three daughters; she died in Texas; my stepfather still lives there. In the name of God I hope to hear from my people. Mr. Editor, if it takes you all…
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Mrs. Matilda Nash searching for her uncles Jake and Callaway Farmer
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
August 6, 1892
JAKE AND CALLAWAY FARMER––I wish to find
my uncle Jake and Callaway Farmer. Jake when
last heard of was in Boonville, Mo., in 1883. Cal
laway [Callaway] was last heard of in St. Louis, in 1863.
Both belonged to Jesse Farmer of Callaway Co.,
Mo., Address, Mrs. Matilda Nash, Barkersville,
Mo.
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David Franklin Shannon searching for his brother James Shannon
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
August 6, 1892
DAVID F SHANNON— I wish to know where my
brother is, he left here in the spring of 1880. It
was in the month of April he went from here to
Louisville, Ky., and from there to St. Louis, Mis-
souri. His name was James Shannon, but he
sometimes went by the name of James Hardison.
He was preacher of the christian church. He was
dark…
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Ed Butler searching for his brother Alfred and his nephews Alfred and Edward
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
August 6, 1892
ALFRED BUTLER - I wish to find my brother,
Alfred Butler. He is 37 years old, about 5 feet 8
inches in height, is married and has two children,
boys - Alfred and Edward. Was last seen in Eliz-
abethtown, Ky., in 1880. I heard from him last
August. He was then in St Louis working on the
railroad. We are originally from Nashville, Tenn.…
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J. F. Sneed searching for Ben Warf
The St. Louis Republic (St. Louis, MO)
September 2, 1900
INFORMATION WANTED.
TO know the address of Ben Warf, colored cook. J.F. Sneed, 4570 West Belle Terrace.
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Friends in St. Louis looking for Ella Upshaw (formerly Ella S. Pienor)
St. Louis Palladium (St. Louis, MO)
October 14, 1905
Information Wanted.
Friends in St. Louis would like to
know the whereabouts of Ella Upshaw,
residing in Washington. D. C., and who
was formerly Ella S. Pienor. Any in-
formation concerning this party will
be gladly received at The Palladium of-
fice, 2617 Lawton avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
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Unidentified person searching for Rev. P.J. Jackson (two items: ad and reply to ad)
St. Louis Palladium (St. Louis, MO)
August 22, 1903
INFORMATION WANTED-Con-
cerning the whereabouts of Rev. P. J.
Jackson, who formerly lived in Mem-
phis, Tenn. He came to St. Louis
about eight months ago and preached
in several churches in this city. Any
information will be thankfully re-
ceived at this office.
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Mrs. Sarah G. Carter searching for her sons Thomas C. Allen and Hubbard Franklin Allen (or Tomas C. Perkins and Hubbard Franklin Perkins)
The National Tribune (Washington, DC)
April 9, 1908
WANTED--The addresses of Thomas C. Allen
and Hubbard Franklin Allen, who are sup-
posed [supposed] to have enlisted in the 65th U.S.C.T.
at Benton and Brakes, Mo. The brothers may
have enlisted under the name of Perkins in-
stead [instead] of Allen. Address their mother, Mrs.
Sarah G. Carter, No. 710 Belle St., Alton, Ill.
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Nelson Hart searching for his sister Harriet Shipley
The Chicago Weekly Tribune (Chicago, IL)
July 30, 1863
INFORMATION WANTED--Of Harriett Shipley,
(colored) a light mulatto. She left St.
Louis about five weeks since, and went up
the Mississippi river with a number of other
contrabands, and is supposed to be now in
Minnesota. She is about twenty-one years of
age, a light mulatto, and has been brought up
to house work. Any information concerning…
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Sarah Burk looking for her father Rasmus Harrington, mother Polly Harrington, and siblings Alice, Eveline, Mary, Harriet, Martha Jane, Richard, Mack, Paul, Radfort, and Mansfield
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 3, 1886
MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire
through your paper for my
relatives. My father's name was
Rasmus Harrington; my mother's name
was Polly Harrington; my sisters
were Alice , Eveline, Mary, Harriet,
and MarthaJane; my brothers were
Richard, Mack, Paul, Radfort and
Mansfield. My mother belonged
to Charles Jones, of Franklin
county;…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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