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Chas Wilson searching for his brother Thomas Wilson

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

March 21, 1891

THOMAS WILSON-I wish to find my brother Thomas Wilson. I last saw him in 1861 at Harrison's Landing, Va. He was in the employ of a doctor with whom he went to Washington and from there to the West. Address, Chas. Wilson, Merchantville, N. J.

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Patty Varner searching for her son Vincent Varner

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

June 4, 1868

An old colored woman of Augusta, Georgia, who formerly resided in Washington, D.C. gives notice that Patty Varner, colored, desires information of her son Vincent Varner, a blacksmith who, when last heard from, was living in Middleburg, Loudoun county, Va. Any one having such information will receive thanks of the mother by addressing her at…

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John Taylor searching for his wife Rachel Taylor

National Republican (Washington, DC)

September 12, 1862

WANTS. NOTICE.––Information wanted of RACHEL TAYLOR, colored, supposed to be employed in the city of Washington, or vicinity, as a servant. She was hired from the Old Capitol in June, by some person residing in or near the city. Any information in regard to her will be thankfully received by her husband, John Taylor, and may be left at this office.…

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Joe Williams searching for his mother Diana Smith, two sisters, and brother

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 31, 1883

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to make inquiry for my mother, two sisters and brother. Mother was Diana Smith; sisters Silvie and Sarah; brother William. Father, Wm. Cousin, belonged Capt. Cousin in Georgetown, S. C. Mother left Charleston to go to Washington with Dr. Warren who married her young mistress, Mary Alston. Before she married I had an aunt Grace…

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Henrietta Jones searching for her daughter Georgiana Jones (1st of 2 ads placed)

New National Era (Washington, DC)

March 27, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED.
I left Washington, D. C., in 1862, leaving a daughter, about 5 or 6 years of age, by the name of Georgiana Jones. Any information as to her whereabouts left at the office of the NEW NATIONAL ERA will greatly oblige HENRIETTA JONES, mar 27-2t Port-au-Prince, Hayti.

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Sampson Alexander searching for their father Sandy Alexander and others

New National Era (Washington, DC)

November 23, 1871

INFORMATION WANTED.
I would like to hear of my father, Sandy Alexander; my brother, Sandy Alexander; my brother, Joseph Alexander; also, my brother, Lawson Alexander. Any information concerning them would be thankfully received. I would be happy to receive some knowledge of my sister, Mrs. Rebecca Gray; and my sister, Julia Alexander; my cousin,…

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Sam Bassett searching for his father Sam Bassett

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1886

MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my father. His name was Sam Bassett; he belonged to Bassett of South Carolina, My mother was named Mary; she belonged to Dr. Robertson; she had three children: Aaron, sister Subiner and myself; I am the youngest one. When he left us he went to Washington City. I have inquired for him before. I heard he was keeping…

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Angeline Taylor searching for her son Eli Taylor

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 10, 1882

Any information from Eli Taylor, who left here three years ago, and went to Galveston, Texas. When last heard from was quite sick in Washington, D. C. Whether he recovered or not we are unable to say. Write to his mother, Angeline Taylor, care of Rev. H. Wright, Alexandria, La., Box 225.

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Basil Tillman searching for his sisters Carolina Thomas and Amelia Gant

Washington Bee (Washington, DC)

January 27, 1883

WHO KNOWS THEM?
Any information as to the whereabouts of Caroline Thomas or Amelia Gant, will be most thankfully received by their brother Basil Tillman, at 111 25th street near 8th avenue, New York. All the parties resides for many years in the first ward, Washington, D.C.

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Sarah Jane Witherspoon searching for her brother Willis Bailey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 1, 1900

Information wanted of Willis Bailey. He was born in Lauderdale county, Ala. His parents were Urias Bailey and Phebe Allington. When last heard of he was at Howard University, Washington, D. C. preparing for the ministry. Any information concerning him will be gladly received by his sister Mrs. Sarah Jane Witherspoon, Gurdon, Ark.

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