Maggie Simpson searching for her mother Mrs. Mary Ann Simpson (2nd of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 11, 1894

Mrs. Alfred Lewis searching for John Purnell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 5, 1895

John E. Onely looking for his sister Miss Susan Onely

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 14, 1863

INFORMATION WANTED
Can anyone inform me of the whereabouts of
Miss Susan Onely, who came from Virginia, in
the year 1847, to the City of Philadelphia, Pa.
and was raised princepally by a Quaker family,
by the name of Willens, who reside on the cor-
ner of 5th and Collowhill Sts., Phila The last
account we heard of her, was, that she had…

Elizabeth Brisco searching for her husband Charles Brisco

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 26, 1864

INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of Charles Brisco, who
left Virginia, some four or five years ago, to
wait upon Lieutenant Fairfax, on a steamer
for San Francisco, at the outbreak of this war.
Brisco left San Francisco for Aspinwall, New
Grenada, as a cook, or waiter on a family.
Any information concerning him may be left at
the…

Washington Roberson searching for his brother Fountain Bore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 7, 1864

Philadelphia, Saturday, May 7, 1864.
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Fountain Bore, who was born and raised in
Springfield, Va.. and was taken by the Union
army, and came to Philadelphia on the U. S.
Ship Wartushett, and then got his discharge
He told his brother that he was going to the
State of Ohio. Any information concerning him,
may be left at…

Daniel Tate searching for his children Daniel, Susan, and Mary Tate

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 3, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children, Daniel, Susan and Mary Tate.
I last saw them in March, 1858, when they were
sold by John W. Luke, of Clark Co., Va. Any
information addressed to me at 243 Currant Al-
ley, Philadelphia, will be thankfully received.
DANIEL TATE.
mar3-4t

Lethier Bird searching for her children Charles Henry Snyder, Charlotte Snyder and Martha Brown

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 3, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Charles Henry Snyder, who left Winches-
ter, Va , in 1862 Also Martha Brown and
Charlotte Snyder. They were slaves of Richard
Bird and Dr. Funstum. Any information in re-
ference to them will be thankfully received by
their afflicted mother,
LETHIER BIRD,
Care of Thomas…

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.

Rev. Thomas Henry looking for his son Asberry (or Rousbey) Henry

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 3, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Asberry or Rousbey Henry, who was sold
from Hagertown, Maryland, to Tallahasse, Flo-
rida, in 1838. When last heard from, in 1847,
he was at the latter place.
Any information of his whereabouts will be
most thankfully received by his father,
Rev. THOMAS W. HENRY,
Care…

Rachel Davis searching for her daughter Abbie Davis

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 5, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Abbie Davis, daughter of Rachel Davis,
who was born at Wilmington, Delaware. She
was carried to Cuba, by Mr.Guelle, for Mr.
Peter Bodway, over thirty-five years ago.
Since then she had been with Mr. Martin, of
Texas, and latterly with Mr. A. Bell of New
Orleans. She kept a wash house in New Or-
leans, about 1862…

Cheaney Neal searching for her husband Garret Neal

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 19, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Garret Neal, of Yazoo County, Miss, who
went to Vicksburg some time ago, with Captain
Bracet, who left there for Chattanooga, and
thence to Richmond, Va Any information of
his whereabouts will be thankfully received by
his wife, CHEANEY NEAL,
No. 3. White's Court, between
…

Joseph Stewart searching for his parents Daniel and Aggie Stewart and his brother Charles

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 26, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Daniel Stewart, his wife, Aggie, and son,
Charles, who were at Gordonsville, Orange Co.,
at the above place. Any information of his
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
JOSEPH STEWART,
Care Christian Recorder
…

Richard Parker searching his wife Sophia Parker and children

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 7, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
wife, Sophia Parker, and my two children,
George Walker Parker, and Mary Fanny Parker.
The boy is about fifteen years old, and the girl
about nine years old.
They formerly belonged to a man by the name
of Thomas Keyth, who resided in Virginia, Cul-
peper County, four miles…

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…

Violet Kinsey searching for Mary Kinsey, Windsor Loften, Esseck Kinsey, and Tena Kinsey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1899

Information wanted of Mary
Kinsey, Windsor Loften, Esseck
Kinsey, and Tena Kinsey. They
were former slaves of Walter Dunn
of Kingston, N. C. Any one re-
cognizing any of the parties named
will greatly oblige by notifying the
undersigned, Violet Kinsey, 112 S.
20 St. Philadelphia

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.
…

Mary Fitzhugh looking for her parents Rowland and Caroline Fitzhugh

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 24, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my parents, Rowland and Caroline Fitzhugh.
When last heard from, in 1864, they were in
Clay Co., Missouri. They belonged to Henry
Morton.
Address, MARY FITZHUGH,
2017 Spring Garden St.,
Feb. 24--1m. Philadelphia.

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.

Unnamed man looking for his brother Noah Camper

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 24, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
The brother of Noah Camper, Co. 1,4th Reg't
United States Colored Troops, who lost a leg,
and was discharged by order of Maj. Gen. Cadwal-
lader, commanding Dep't of Pennsylvania, about
April 30th, 1865, desires information as to the
whereabouts of said N. Camper. It is feared
he is dead. Tidings of him will be gladly…

Catharine Mason searching for her children Lewis, Lizzie, and Kate Mason

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 7, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children, Lewis, Lizzie, and Kate Mason,
whom I last saw in Owensboro, Ky. They were
then "owned" by David and John Hart ; that
is, the girls were,--but the boy was rather the
"property" of Thomas Pointer. Any informa-
tion will be gladly received by their sorrowing
mother, Catharine Mason, at 1318 Hancock…

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

Mrs. Burton searching for her husband George W. Burton

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 5, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my husband, George W. Burton. When last
heard from, in 1865, he was in Brownsville,
Texas, in the hospital located there. Any in-
formation addressed to myself (his wife) at No.
20 Acorn Alley, will be most thankfully received.
Perhaps I should have stated that my husband
was a member of the 115th Regiment U. S.…

Matthew and Harry Garrett looking for their father Ashton Garrett

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 5, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Ashton Garrett--the father of Matthew and
Harry Garrett. Matthew and Harry Garrett
are desirous of learning the whereabouts of their
father, Ashton Garrett, who disappeared very
suddenly. Their home is near Louisa Court
House, Virginia.
Any information concerning the missing party
will be most thankfully received…

Wife searching for husband Joseph Johnson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 21, 1900

JOSEPH H. JOHNSON.
Joseph H. Johnson, superinten-
dent of the Lebanon cemetery, and
a deacon in the Payne Memorial
African Methodist Episcopal
Church, Twentieth and Seigel
streets, has disappeared from his
home, leaving a wife and child be-
hind. The cause of his disappear-
ance is unknown to his friends.
He has been gone since May 2.…

Mary Jane Drew Coleman Burnett seeks information about her mother Evaline Jone Drew

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 29, 1900

Information wanted of Eveline
Jone Drew, my mother, who about
eleven years ago lived in Duffield,
near Thannadoah junction, West
Virginia. When last heard from,
about four years ago, she lived in
Pittsburg, Pa. My father's name
was Addison Drew. My brother
Richard Beale, and my sister, Ma-
haley Anne Carter, also lived in
Pittsburg. My…