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Matilda Jones seeks the whereabouts of husband Richard Jones and sons John and Thomas
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 22, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
husband, Richard Jones, and my two sons, John
and Thomas. We were separated in the woods,
near a place called Alleywhite, in November,
1862. I was carried back to Suffolk by the
Union troops I have heard nothing from them
since.
We were owned by Birvin Jones, of…
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Rev. C. E. W. Johnson seeking information on his nephew Augustus J. Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 1, 1902
Information wanted of Augustus
J. Johnson, a young man formerly
of North Carolina. The last time
his friends heard from him was in
1897, at which time he was in
Baltimore, Md., and left there to
go to Philadelphia, Pa. The young
man will learn something to his
advantage by writing to the
addresses given below. Any infor
mation…
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Alfred and Eliza Lee searching for their sons Oliver Franklin and Charles William Lee
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Oliver Franklin Lee and Charles William
Lee, the children of Alfred and Eliza Ann Lee.
Oliver belonged to William H. Cassaday, of Vir-
ginia, and Charles to David and Josephine Den-
ham of Virginia.
The mother and father, who are anxious to see
them, reside on M. Street, between 16 and 16 1/2
streets, Washington, D.…
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Mary Fickland looking for her daughters Susan Fickland and Ellen Rollins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Susan Fickland and Ellen Rollins, daughters
of Mary Fickland, now residing in Washington
city, D.C., and formerly belonging to the estate
of George Nelson, of Culpeper Court House,
Va Any information concerning them may be
sent to Rev. Wm. H. Hunter, pastor of Israel
church, Washington, D. C., and oblige their
mother, …
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Nat Keelin seeking information about his brother James Keelin
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 14, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother, James Keelin, colored, late
of Norfolk, Va., now supposed to reside in
Philadelphia, Pa. Any information of him
will be thankfully received by his brother,
NAT KEELIN,
(Care of Capt. D. G. Thomas,)
Army Square Clothing Department,
…
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Ellen Williams looking for her son Daniel Williams and her sister Mary Mahorney
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 3, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SON,
Daniel Williams. He was born and
raised in Prince George county, Md. His
mother's name was Ellen Williams, father's
Daniel Williams, his brother's Isaac Wil-
liams ; his oldest sister, Catherine Williams.
Also of my sister, Mary Mahorney, who was
sold from Prince George county, Md., by
Geo. Colbert about 15 or…
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W. C. Martin searching for siblings Anthony Conway, Humphrey Johnson, and Polly Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 8, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Anthony Conway, Hum-
phrey and Polly Johnson, who were car-
ried from Orange Court House, Va., just be-
fore the war to be sold, and have not been
heard of since. They belonged to one
Joseph H. Howsworth. Their brother,
Monroe Johnson, is now living at number
330 E street S.W., Washington, D.C.…
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Eugene T. Broaddus seeking information about brother John Broadus (Broaddus)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 20, 1895
Do You Know Him?
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 8, 1895.
I want to find out the whereabouts
of my brother, John Henry Broaddus
His mother's name is Maria Churchwell,
nee Broaddus. He was born in
Caroline Co. He went away and left
me a small boy. He was about 38
years old. I am now 31. His father's
name is John Broaddus now living in…
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Mrs. Lillie B. Gibson searching for her father George Phillips
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
November 12, 1899
Do You Know Him?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my father. He lived originally in
Lynchburg, Va., and his name is Geo
Phillips. He is said to have located in
Fredericksburg. My mother's name
was Martha Crawford, niece of Ananias
Crawford (deceased). Any information
will be thankfully received by
(Mrs) LILLIE B. GIBSON,
2210…
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Oscar Jackson seeking information about his mother Charlotte Blackville
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 12, 1891
Information Wanted.
Of my mother, Charlotte Blackville,
Stafford Co., Va., near Fredricksburg.
Sold by James B. Mason
of Stafford.
I have not seen them since the late
war. Address
OSCAR JACKSON,
1022 New Jersey Ave., N. W.
9–12 3t.
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Wm. Oliver Holmes looking for his sister Mary Holmes
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 13, 1890
Do You Know Her.
I desire to know the wherebouts
of my sister. Her maiden name was
Mary Holmes. Her first marriage
name was Mary Brown. I learn she
has marrried the second time. She is
the daughter of Claiborne and Jennie
(or Jane) Holmes, who lived in King
William County, Va. Her father was
owned by Mr. Park Davis.…
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Children of Charlotte Blackwell searching for her
The New York Globe (New York, NY)
April 26, 1884
Notice.
Information wanted as to the whereabouts of my
mother. Any person or persons having or can ascertain
any information of Charlotte Blackville, who was sold
about one year and six months before the war at Richmond,
Va., by James B. Mason, will please forward the
same to her son…
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Fanny Jackson searching for her mother Charlotte Blackville
The New York Globe (New York, NY)
May 3, 1884
Information Wanted.
Information wanted as to the whereabouts of my
mother. Any person or persons having or can ascertain
any information of Charlotte Blackville. who was sold
about one year and six months before the war at Stafford
County, Virginia, by James B. Mason, will please
forward the same to her daughter, Fanny…
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Unnamed wife searching for her husband Henry Johnson
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
May 15, 1865
PERSONAL.
WILL HENRY JOHNSON, colored, please ad-
vertise in the Evening Star his place of resi-
dence, (supposed to be in Richmond,) so his wife
can find him. [Richmond papers please copy.]
my 15-3t*
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Unnamed mother searching for her daughter Lucy Gleed
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
May 16, 1865
WANTED - Information of LUCY GLEED,
(colored ) from the widow Carter's. Oakland,
near Leesburg, Va. Information will be thank-
fully received by her mother at Daniel Russ'
house, on O street, near North Capitol street.
my 16-2t*
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Unnamed mother searching for her son Stephen Jones
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
November 3, 1863
PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED OF STEPHEN
JONES (colored), from Carrol's Manor, Balti-
more [Baltimore] county, Md. His mother is anxious to hear
from him. Address 542 H street, bet. 6th and 7th
sts., Washington, D.C. no 2-3t*
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Harvey Spalding & Sons looking for Moses Ballard
The Interior Journal (Stanford, KY)
February 9, 1906
WANTED.-Information as to the address of Moses Ballard, or heirs if he is dead. He was a colored man and served in the 123rd U.S. Col. Inf., and address was Lincolntown [Lincoln County], KY., in 1865. Small recovery can probably be made. Address Harvey Spalding & Sons, Washington, D.C.
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Harvey Spalding & Sons searching for Simon Smith or his heirs
Times-Promoter (Hernando, MS)
February 23, 1906
Wanted!
Information as to the address
of Simon Smith or his widow or
heirs if he is dead. He was a colored
man and served in Co "B"
11th U.S. Colored Infantry in
the Civil war and his address was
given us DeSoto county, Miss.
Small recovery can probably be
made. Address Harvey Spalding
& Sons, Washington, D.C.
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John Jones finds his mother, Parthenia Jones, after more than a 30-year separation
The Sun (New York, NY)
February 23, 1894
FOUND HIS SLAVE MOTHER.
John Jones's Search of Many Years Seems to Have Met With Success.
John Jones, the colored man whorecently
sought the aid of the New York police in find-
ing his mother, Parthenia Jones, from whom
he was separated during the early days of the
war, has been notified of the success of the
search.The story he told was…
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John. M. Dorsey searching for his mother's family, including Mrs. Rachel Williams and Mrs. Aritha Ann Taylor
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
August 20, 1910
Wants to Find Them.
I am desirous of locating some of
my mother's people as follows: Mrs.
Rachel Williams, Mrs. Aritha Ann
Taylor, Mr. Benjamin Suckers and
Mrs. Kittie Ross. Mrs. Williams had
a son named Powell. There was also
another sister, Mrs. Amanda John-
son [Johnson], wife of Mr. John R. Johnson.
They are both dead. They had…
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Unnamed woman searching for her sister Caroline Campbell
New National Era (Washington, DC)
July 6, 1871
INFORMATION WANTED.
In 1863 Caroline Campbell, then the slave of
one Dr. Hughes, of Montgomery Co., Maryland,
ran away from her master and came to Wash-
ington [Washington]. Since that time nothing has been heard
from her. If living, she can obtain information
of her sister by calling at 229 New Jersey ave-
nue [avenue], southeast,…
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Attorney Chas. Cowles Tucker searching for Elizabeth Jackson
The Sun (Baltimore, MD)
December 30, 1890
PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts of
ELIZABETH JACKSON, (Colored.) widow of
Henry Jackson, late of Washington, D. C. Address
CHAS. COWLES TUCKER, Attorney at Law, Fen-
dall [Fendall] Building, Washington, D. C. d29-2tp
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Henry Lucas searching for his wife Louisa Lucas and their three children
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
November 5, 1862
INFORMATION WANTED OF THE WIFE OF
subscriber, Louisa Lucas, (colored,) and three
children When last seen were at Fredericksburg,
and left there with the intention of meeting me in
this city. Please leave a note at this office, ad-
dressed [addressed] to HENRY LUCAS. no 4-3t*
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Mrs. Alice Young searching for her mother Mrs. Candace Quinn and sisters Mrs. Ella Barby and Mrs. Missouri Walker
The Huntsville Journal (Huntsville, AL)
July 16, 1897
Information Wanted.
Mrs. Alice Young, Washington, D. C.,
wants information of her mother, Mrs.
Candace Quinn, and her sisters, Mrs. Ella
Barby and Mrs. Missouri Walker. All
lived in this county when last heard from.
Leave word at the Journal office.
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Mr. J. Sims reunited with his two sisters
The Colored American (Washington, DC)
November 25, 1899
Mr. J. Sims, of Capitol Hill, is rejoic
ing [rejoicing] over the arrival his two sisters from
Mississippi, from whom he was sepa
rated [separated] on the outbreak of the Civil War,
and only ascertained their whereabouts
a few months ago.
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