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Ella Nichols searching for her aunt Harriet Nichols

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 30, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF HARRIET
Nichols, who lived in Providence, R. I.,
eight years ago, by her neice. Any person
knowing the whereabouts of her will confer
a favor by addressing her neice, Ella
Nichols 4206 Walnut street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.

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Emma Monroe and Millie Johnson looking for their mother Minnie Mayes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 28, 1869

Information wanted of the where-
abouts of Minnie Mayes by her daughters,
Emma Monroe and Millie Johnson. When
we last heard from her she was with Kitty
Lathen, the widow of Philison Lathen in
Alexandria, Va. Any information of her
will be thankfully received by her daugh-
ters, No. 5 White's court, between Lombard
and Pine and 10th and…

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Enols and Mary Dickerson searching for their children Harris, Mary Ann, Joseph Henry and Charles Garrison, and Enols Dickerson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 9, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of my children Harris
Dickerson, Mary Ann Dickerson, Joseph
Henry Dickerson, Charles Garrison Dickerson,
and Enols Dickerson, who were sold in
Virginia, in 1852. Also my sister Louisa
Gaiter. Any information would be thankfully
received by their father and mother,
Enols and Mary…

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Ephraim Allen searching for his mother Lucy Smith, brother Peter, aunt Sarah Smith and several cousins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 21, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Lucy Smith, of Hopkinsville,
Ky., formerly the slave of Dr. Smith. She
was sold to a Mr. Jenks, of Louisiana. Of
my aunt, Sarah Smith, sold to Mrs. Rhodes,
of Summerville, Tenn. Of my brother, Pe-
ter, and my cousins Ann and Jane Smith,
sold to Edd. Dickerson, negro trader. Also
of my cousin, Edmund Smith,…

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Eveline Jones looking for her mother Mrs. Silvy Curry and sister Patience Miller

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my mother and sister. When last I saw
my mother, Mrs. Silvy Curry, it was at Sanders-
ville, Georgia ; and my sister Patience Miller, at
Hancock Co., Lanton, Ga. Any information will
be thankfully received by Eveline Jones, No.
619 Pine St., Philada, Pa.

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F. Fields seeking information of J. C. Fields

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 30, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED of J. C.
Fields Any one knowing his whereabouts
will please communicate with F. Fields,
1702 Lombard Street. 2 m.

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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…

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Frank Nelson searching for his brother Daniel Nelson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 29, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my brother Daniel Nel-
son. The last time I saw him, he was in Nelson,
Prince George County, Md., in 1861.
Any information of his whereabouts will be
thankfully received by his brother,
FRANK NELSON,
420 South 7th…

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George H. Taylor searching for information about George Thomas and Jennie Sanford

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 26, 1885

INFORMATION WANED [WANTED] OF GEORGE
Thomas and his wife, Jennie Sanford,
who formerly lived in Fredricksburg, Va.
They are supposed to be somewhere in this
city. Any information of or concerning
them will be gratefully received by George
H. Taylor, at Paschalville, South Phila.

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George T. Parker seeking information about Rev. James Matthew Townsend, Rev. D. P. Roberts, and Professor P. Outland

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 17, 1902

Information wanted of the Rev.
James Matthew Townsend, Rev.
D. P. Roberts and Professor P.
Outland, all of the African Meth-
odist Episcopal Church of the leg
al representative of any of them
will forthwith send their full names
and addresses to the undersigned.
They will hear of something to
their advantage.
…

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H. Jolly searching for Alice Bernard

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 3, 1885

MR. EDITOR: I wish to have in formation of a lady who lived in New Orleans about five years ago. Her name is Alice Bernard; she has a nephew who is a member of my church named William Step-ney, who formerly lived in Annapolis, Maryland, but now lives in Philadelphia, Penn. Five years ago Alice Bernard lived on Dupre street between Dumaine and St.…

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Hamilton E. Waters searching for Matilda Waters, his brother Simon Cater (or Simon Waters) and several friends

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 28, 1865

NOTICE
Information wanted of Matilda Waters, who
formerly belonged to a man by the name of
Levin Waters, of Princess Ann, Somerset Co.,
Maryland. She was married to Jeremy Horsey.
She had four children when I saw her last, about
thirty years ago. Also, of my brother, Simon
Cater, or Simon Waters. I should like to hear
from him. Also, of…

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Hannah Murray looking for her children Robert, George, Anthony, Winnie, and Lucy Murray

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 11, 1869

Information Wanted of Robert, George,
Anthony, Winnie and Lucy Murray, who
were owned by Dr. Smith, in Upperville,
Va. Robert went away before the war and
George was sold. Any information of their
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
their mother, Hannah Murray. Address,
Wm. E. Stiles,
…

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Hattie Ralph searching for her siblings Hattie Ralph, Eliza Ralph, and Joseph Ralph

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 6, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF HATTIE
Ralph, or Eliza Ralph or Joseph Ralph.
Any information as to the whereabouts of
said persons will be thankfully received by
their sister, Hattie Ralph, 1514 Nth 6th
street, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Henry Bryant looking for information about his father King Payne and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 27, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my father King Payne ; my brothers
Robert, Wylie, and Senior Bryant, and my
sisters Julia, and Lucy Bryant, and Betty
James, and my uncle Jacob Payne, supposed
to be living near Hempstead, Austin Co , Tex-
as. Persons knowing their whereabouts will
confer a favor upon their son, and brother
Henry, who left during the…

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Henry Flood searching for his parents Wm. and Charlotte Flood, and his siblings Alexander, Maria, Louisa, Ann, and Rose

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17, 1887

IMPORTANT INQUIRY. -- I, HENRY
Flood, of Philadelphia, Pa., a member
of Allen A.M.E Chapel, intend making
a visit to my original home and I desire to
find my people, from whom I have been
separated since the war. I was born in
Appomattox Co., Va, near where General
Lee surrendered. My father's name was
Wm, Flood ; my mother's name…

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Hester Jane McPherson seeking her brothers Alex and Willis McPherson and sister Rosetta McPherson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 14, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my two brothers Alex. and Willis Mc
Pherson, and sister Rosetta McPherson. I
left them just below Norfolk, Va., in 1863.
They were owned by Betsey Slack. Any
information of their whereabouts will be
thankfully received by their sister Hester
Jane McPherson, 252 Raspberry St., Phila.,
Pa.
N. B.--Ministers please…

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J. T. Hammond seeking information of Rev. J. A. Robbins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 28, 1897

Information will be gladly receiv-
ed by the undersigned of the where
abouts of Rev. J. A. Robbins, or
merly of the Ohio Conference. The
readers of this paper who know any
thing of him will confer a favor.
J. T. Hammond,
2329 York St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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J. W. H. Cathcart seeking information about Robert Whitely

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 9, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Robert Whitely, said to be married to
Sarah Brown and said to be living in this
city.
Any information of them, whether living
or dead, will be thankfully received by
J W. H. CATHCART,
10 Stratford Place,
Late of 210 Quince…

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Jane Birton seeking for information about her husband George W. Birton

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 19, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my husband, George W. Birton, of Company
A, 115th Regiment, United States Army. When
last heard from, in 1865, he was in the hospital
at Brownsville. Any information will be thank-
fully received by his wife. Address
JANE BIRTON,
No. 20 Acorn Alley, Philadelphia.
(Chap. R. R. Laitine, U. S. A.)
May 19--2t.

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Jennie Champion searching for Mrs. Louisa Cary and her cousin Jennie Cephas

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 6, 1915

DO YOU KNOW THEM. I desire to know the whereabouts of my aunt, Mrs. Louisa Cary who lived in Sydney. I also had a cousin named Jennie Cephas. When last heard from she lived on Henry St. Any information concerning them will be gladly received by, JENNIE CHAMPION, 1727 N. Woodstock St. Philadelphia, Pa.

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Joanna Burris searching for her brother Lewis Burris

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 11, 1872

Information Wanted.

INFORMATION wanted of my brother Lewis
Burris sold from Hatteras Island, N.C. His
owner Edmund Burris sold him from his
wife and two children, to Wm. Howard who
took him to Silver Springs Florida. At the
time he was sold the writer was about five
years old. Our mother Hester Burris is still
living and is very…

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Joanna Whiters searching for her mother Corney Whiters

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 5, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Corney Whiters, by her daughter, Joanna
Whiters, formerly of Elizabeth City, North Ca-
rolina, being then the "property" of Mr. Whi-
ters. Any intelligence concerning her will be
thankfully received at No. 707 Callowhill street,
Philadelphia. 1t

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Joanna Whyders looking for her mother Cordney Whyders

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 30, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Cord-
ney Whyders. I last seen her in Elizabeth
City, N. C., in 1863. Any information of her
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
her daughter, Joanna Whyders, at 631 Pine
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
N. B. Ministers please read in your con-
gregations.

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John Coleman seeking the whereabouts of his parents Nelson and Maria Coleman

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 8, 1896

Do You Know Them ?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my mother and father, Nelson and Maria
Coleman They were last heard
from in April 1895 and were living in
Manchester, Va. Any information
will be thankfully received.
JOHN COLEMAN,
8316 22nd and Fairmount Ave.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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