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Executors of estate found Robert Busby, "ex-slave," and gave him an inheritance

The Broad Ax (Chicago, IL)

October 9, 1897

AGED EX-SLAVE.

Left a Fortune of $50,000 by His
Former Master.

Benton Harbor, Mich., Sept 29.

--Robert Busby, an old ex-slave,
was today advised by a Charleston
(S. C.) lawyer that his former master,
Bradford North, who died four
years ago, has left him an inheritance
of $50,000. The old planter
left an immense estate, and…

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Mary Terry searching for her relatives and friends

The Broad Ax (Chicago, IL)

December 2, 1905

Wanted to Know the Whereabouts of
the Relatives of Mary Terry.

Anyone knowing of the whereabouts
of the relatives and friends of Mary
Terry, who formerly resided in Springfield,
Ill., will confer a great favor upon
her by sending such information to
the working girls home, 4913 Dearborn
street.

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Uknown searching for Wm. H. Clark

The Broad Ax (Chicago, IL)

January 14, 1911

Information Wanted: -Who knows the permanent home address of Wm. H. Clark. Reward offered.

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Sarah Robinson searching for Adam Horn (Adam Holmes )

The Broad Ax (Chicago, IL)

September 8, 1900

REWARD.
Anyone who can give information
as to the whereabouts of Adam Horn
(colored) who when last heard of was
working at the barber trade in this
city will be suitably rewarded by Mrs.
Sarah Robinson, No. 2 Rector court,
Charleston, S. C.

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