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Charles W. Grant searching for fellow servicemembers Lieut. F. L. Mittie, Sergeant Bakes, and John Grimes

National Tribune (Washington, DC)

April 11, 1907

WANTED--The addresses of Lieut. F.
L. Mittie and Serg't Bakes, both of
Co. H, 24th U. S. C. T. Address Chas. W.
Grant, Hospital, Farmhurst, Del.
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WANTED--The address of Harry Mc-
Connell, Co. I, 83rd Regiment, Penn-
sylvania Volunteers. L. F. Lane, Mon-
trose,…

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Frank Robinson/Frank Johnson searching for his brothers and sisters

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 18, 1902

Want to Find Them.

I would like to know the whereabouts
of my brothers William and Anderson
Robinson. When last heard of they
were working in Richmond. Also my
sisters Sallie, Jane and Louisa Robinson,
Sallie married and went to Washington
to live. My father's name was Walker
Robinson, he was absent at the time of
the war and has not…

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William Woods searching for his mother

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

September 4, 1899

Searching for His Mother.
Inspector Boardman received today a let-
ter from William Woods, colored, of Gal-
veston, Texas, asking for information as to
the whereabouts of his mother, Mrs. Flora
Woods. The writer states that he served
in the navy from 1872 to 1878. The letter
was addressed: "Chief of Police, Capitol
Hill, Navy Yard,…

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Mrs. Virginia Waugh searching for Washington Magruder

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

January 5, 1882

PERSONAL.
ANY PERSON HAVING INFORMATION OF THE
present whereabouts of WASHINGTON MAGRU-
DER, Colored, aged eighty-seven years, very infirm in
mind, light brown complexion, short, hump shoulders,
will confer a great favor by sending word to MRS. VIR-
GINIA WAUGH, 1115 Goat alley, between 6th and 7th
and L and M streets northwest. …

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John Marlow searching for his sister, Mrs. Emma Griffin, and other relatives

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

March 24, 1894

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED----Information
is desired by her brother as to the where-
abouts of Mrs. EMMA GRIFFIN, colored,
who left Washington, D. C., January 10th,
1870. Any information as to the where-
abouts of her or of any colored people by that
name will be highly appreciated.
JOHN MARLOW,
221 Camp street, Dallas, Texas.
The…

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Ellen Dixon searching for her son John Dixon

National Republican (Washington, DC)

October 26, 1887

A Long Lost Son.
Any one knowing of the whereabouts of
John Dixon, colored, will confer a favor by
communicating with his mother, Ellen
Dixon, care of NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. The
following is from a memorandum made by
Mr. John T. Bloxham during the late war:
On Thursday, Aug. 8, 1861, in the evening,
about 4 o'clock; my negro boy, John…

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William Clair searching for William Bell or Robert Bell

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

March 4, 1879

INFORMATION WANTED.-Information
of the whereabouts of WILLIAM or ROB-
ERT BELL, colored, formerly of Leesburg,
but now believed to be of Washington, is desired
by WILLIAM CLAIR, at the Infirmary, in
this city. mh 3-3t

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William Walker searching for David Walker

Colored American (Washington, DC)

May 17, 1902

Lost Relative

WANTED―To know the whereabouts of
David Walker, who is a sailor by occupation and
lives or did in Boston, Mass., up until a few years
ago. He was an ctive Mason and belonged to the
Blue Lodge No. 4 or 5. The colored Masons in
Boston will please make inquiries. Information
sent to William Walker, 131 First St. S. W. …

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Emily Wills searching for her father William Golder, mother Clarissa, and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 10, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I desire to inquire
for my relatives: father, mother,
sisters and brothers. I was quite
young, about 8 years of age. I
think we lived in Maryland. Fath-
er's [Father’s] name was Wm. Golder, and
mother's Clarissa. We lived near a
town called Marion. Father was
born free, his occupation was run-
ning [running] on a boat.…

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Caroline Bonner (formerly Caroline Coventon) searching for her two sons Jim Johnson and Henry Holada

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 19, 1884

MR. EDITOR--Please allow me
to inquire for my two sons. The
last time I saw them was in Gaines
ville [Gainesville], Hall county, Ga.; their names
are Jim Johnson and Henry Holada;
they were small when I left them.
Their mother's name at that time
was Caroline Coventon, but is now
Caroline Bonner; their sister, Ma-
lissa [Malissa]…

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Jack Collins (Henry Warren) searching for his mother Katie Lee and sister Mariah

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 8, 1883

MR. EDITOR - My mother was
Katie Lee. her husband Si Warren.
and belonged to Spencer and Ellen
Warren. Ellen was a sister to
Spencer, and he was a shoemaker.
When I was parted from them they
lived in Washington, and General
Jackson was President. Sister and
I were sold to a speculator named
Simpson, Sister was Mariah, and
the…

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Caroline Hall searching for her daughter Josephine Hall

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

April 17, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED OF JOSEPHINE
HALL by her mother, who resides in Charles
County, Md., and wishes to have her home. Any
information of the Girl left at Mrs. Geo. Phillip-
son, 10th street, bet. G and I. Navy Yard, will be
thankfully received by her mother, CAROLINE
HALL, (col'd.) ap 14 3t*

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Kesiah Abell searching for her daughter, Margaret Abell [aka Margaret Abel] (1st of 3 ads placed by Kesiah Abell)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

July 23, 1863

INFORMATION WANTED OF MARGARET
ABELL, formerly of the estate of Jacob Melvin,
of Va. Margaret advertised herself about four
months since as being in Washington. Any infor-
mation of her will be gratefully received by her
mother. [jy 3l 3t] KESIAH ABELL.

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Kesiah Abell searching for her daughters, Frances Taylor and Margaret Abel [aka Margaret Abell] (2nd of 3 ads placed)

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

March 9, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED of two sisters, FRANCES
TAYLOR and MARGARET ABEL, (col.)
Any one leaving information of their whereabouts
at 406 12th street, will confer a great favor on her
distracted parents. mh8-2t*

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Joseph Hamilton seeking his wife Eliza Hamilton

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

May 13, 1865

PERSONAL. - Information in reference to th
whereabouts of ELIZA HAMILTON, (colored
will be gratefully received by her distressed hus-
band, Joseph Hamilton, who has been seeking
after his wife for months past. Information can
be left with George E. H. Day, corner 5th st. and
Louisiana av., Washington, D.C. my 12-3t*

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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 Har
rison'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 infor-
mation of her son Vincent Varner, a blacksmith
who, when last heard from, was living in Mid-
dleburg, Loudoun county, Va. Any one hav-
ing such information will receive thanks of the
mother by…

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John Taylor searching for his wife

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…

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J. E. Johnson searching for friend Thomas J. Steward

The Colored American (Washington, DC)

May 24, 1902

LOST FRIEND.
I would like to know the whereabouts of Mr. Thomas J. Steward an old soldier of the 14th R. I. Heavy Artillery of Providence. When last heard from he was working in the Treasury Department at Washington, D. C. gratefully received by J. E. Johnson, 73 Summer street, Providence, R.I.

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Dr. Bonner searching for his wife Lucretia T. A. Bonner

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

October 14, 1864

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED of LUCRETIA T. A.
BONNER, colored, by her husband Dr. Bonner,
colored, just from City Point, Va; when last heard
from she was at Mason's Island, which place she
left on the 26th of September. Any information
concerning her will be thankfully received by her
husband if left at the Star office. 1t*

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Unnamed father searching for his son Robert Henry Green

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

October 20, 1863

STRAYED AWAY OR WAS TAKEN FROM HIS
home, my son, ROBERT HENRY GREEN; had
on when he left home grey pants, brown yarn
jacket, and white yarn stockings; he is about five
years old; he is a yellow mulatto color. Any person
that can give information, will receive my sincere
thanks and liberal reward from me, his father. at
503 N street, between…

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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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Joe Williams searching for his mother, 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. Be-fore she married I had an aunt Grace…

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Unnamed, searching for Billy Brown

Washington Times (Washington, DC)

August 8, 1900

WANTED--Information of Billy Brown, colored,
who was for years a servant in the Hall family.
Will he or anyone knowing his whereabouts please
send information to 113 Va. ave. sw. 1t,em

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Rev. J. N. Oden

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 1, 1886

MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my relatives, who I have not
heard from since 1886. My brothers,
Wm. and London Oden, were
in the city of Baltimore, Md., Chas
Allen was in Ohio, sister Catherine
married a man named Hawkins
who lived in Washington City, D.C.
My mother's name was Eliza,
and father's Wm. Oden. Mother
belonged to…

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