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William Henry Hodges searching for his mother Elizabeth Hodges and brother Frisby Hodges

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 17, 1872

INFORMATION wanted of my mother
Elizabeth Hodges, of Baltimore, Md
She belonged to Columbus Ford. I
lived at North East, in Cecil County,
Md., and left there in 1861, since which
time I have not heard from her. I had
a brother named Frisby Hodges, also
living in Baltimore. Any information
of the above will be thankfully received
by…

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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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Mary Jane Mash searching for her mother Mary Mash

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 25, 1871

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of my mother,
Mrs. Mary Mash, formerly a resident
of Winchester, Va, belonging to
George Baker. When last heard of,
about five years ago, was in Oxford,
Tenn, I am one of five sisters.
Please address me at 630 Barclay
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

MARY JANE MASH,

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Lauretta Moore searching for her sons Curtis and Green Moore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 11, 1871

Information Wanted.

Of James Curtis Moore, and Green
Moore, Sons of Green and Lauretta
Moore. When last heard from, about
the year 1857, was in San Francisco.
Their mother would be thankful to
receive any information concerning
them. Address to No. 2 East Court,
Griscom street, Philadelphia, Pa

LAURETTA Moore.

Ministers please…

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Lucy Lee searching for her daughter Julia Crawley and son Henry Crawley

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 10, 1870

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of my daugh-
ter Julia Crawley, and my son,
Henry Crawley. The last I heard
from them they were in Richmond,
Va. Any information of their
whereabouts will be gladly received
by their mother, Lucy Lee.

Address, Union A.M. E. Church,
Coates St., Philada., Pa.

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Sallie Glenn searching for her parents Chas. and Sarah Glenn and her siblings Ludie, Scott, and Peter

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 19, 1870

Of my father, Chas. Glenn, also my
mother, Sarah Glen; also my sister
Ludie; also my brothers Scott and
Peter. They lived near Chicken-
town, Campbell Co., Va. They be-
longed to a man named Glenn. Any
information please address - Sallie
Glenn, box 192.

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Lucy Anderson searching for her sons Emanuel, Doctor, Peter, and Douglas Anderson and daughter Rachel Rummell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 2, 1870

Information wanted of my sons,
Emanuel, Doctor, Peter and Doug-
lass, Anderson, also of my daughter,
Rachel Rummell. They were born
in Todd county, Tenn., and belonged
to the family of Thos. Anderson and
his wife, Sallie Anderson. I have not
heard from them since I left them
with Sallie Anderson four miles from
Russellville, about 16…

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John H. Vaughn searching for his father Patrick Vaughn

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 13, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED.

I would like very much, to hear from my
father, Patrick Vaughan. When last heard
from he was in Amelia Co., Va.

Address, John H. Vaughan, 1225 Law-
rence street, Phila.
1t.

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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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Martha Good looking for her sister Mary (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 7, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Sister Mary, who lived with Jacob
Davis in Halifax Co, Va. Her sister Mar-
tha would be glad to hear of her where-
abouts. Any one knowing will please ad-
dress--Martha Good, 225 Currant Alley,
Phila., Pa.; or 631 Pine St. Phila.
N. B.--Ministers please read in your
churches.
May 7th, '70, 3t.

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Martha Ann Good looking for her sister Sarah Williams (1st of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 2, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of Sarah Williams,
who I left at Halifax Court House, Va.,
about 25 years ago. She belonged to a man
whose name was William Early, who kept
a dry-goods store. Any information of her
will be thankfully received by her sister,
Martha Ann Good, who was taken way from
Nathan Dexter, who kept a hotel at…

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Ella Lawson seeking her father and mother Joshua and Susan Bundy Lawson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 9, 1870

Information wanted of my father and
mother, Joshua and Susan Bundy Lawson,
of Fredericksburg, Va.; they resided there
in 1860, they formerly belonged to Mont
gomery Slaughter, or at that time. Also
of my grandfather and mother, Armsted
and Nancy Bundy ; they belonged to a Mrs.
Lane of Culpepper County, Va. Any infor-
mation of any or all…

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Louis Motair searching for information about his son John Maybanks

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 30, 1869

Information Wanted, of my son John Maybanks,
born in Columbia, S. C., with his mother, Charlotte
Maybanks, was sold to Phillip Killyon, and brought
to Augusta Co., Virginia, six years before the war.
When last seen was in 1863, between Fairfax C. H. and
Centreville. He was with the 25th N. Y. Regiment,
whose time had expired, and they were…

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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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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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Araminta Turner looking for her husband Alexander Turner (also known as Alexander Thorpe)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 12, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
Araminta Turner (formerly Clements),
from Mobile, Ala., is desirous of learning
the whereabouts of her husband, Alexander
Turner, known also as Alexander Thorpe.
Before the war he was taken to Texas by
his owner, Col. Thorpe. Since that time
she has not seen him. Her owner took
her to Winchester, Tennessee. Should…

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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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Tilman Handy looking for his son James Charles Handy

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 6, 1869

$5 REWARD.
Information wanted, of my son, James
Charles Handy, of Milford, Del., where he
lived with Dr. Mitchell, to whom he was
sold by Thomas Layton. He is 18 years
old. He has a brother, James Edward, and
sister, Martha Jane Handy. Any informa-
tion of his whereabouts will be thankfully
received by his father,
…

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Andrew Slade seeking his father Reuben Manning, his mother Harriet, and siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 16, 1869

Information Wanted.
Any information in regard to the follow-
ing persons will be thankfully received by
Andrew Slade, at 626 Chestnut St., Phila-
delphia, who left Williamstown, N.C., ten
years ago, where he is well know, viz.:
Reuben Manning, his father; Harriet, his
mother, sisters, Martha, Viny, Emma and
Charlotte; brother, George…

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Susan Berry searching for her brother Solomon Manluff

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 16, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother, Solomon Manluff. Address
SUSAN BERRY,
111 Brown St., Frankford,
Philadelphia Co., Pa.
Jan 16- 1t.

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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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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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Catharine Higgins searching for her grandson John Cooper

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 20, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of John Cooper. When last heard from he
was in Georgetown, D. C. Any informa-
tion of his whereabouts will be thankfully
received by Catharine Higgins, his grand-
mother, No. 616 Barclay street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.

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Courtney Ann Mukes searching for her mother Ann Eliza Mukes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 11, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my mother Ann Eliza Mukes now re-
siding in Boston, Mass. I am desirous of
receiving her address. Any information
addressed to me at 268 Ninth street, corner
of Spruce street, Philadelphia, will be thank-
fully received.
COURTNEY ANN MUKES.
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Mary A. Drowry searching for her husband Zebulon A. Drowry

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 28, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabous of Mr. Zebulon A. Drowry
will be thankfully received, if forwarded to
his distressed wife.
Mrs. MARY A. DROWRY,
1040 Lombard Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
December 28th, 1867.--1mo.

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