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David Hadley seeking information of Melissa Flowers on behalf of her uncle Sanders Flowers

The Colored Tenessean (Nashville, TN)

March 31, 1866

Information Wanted.
Information wanted of the where-
abouts of Melissa Flowers, (a young
lady of color) who left Clarksville, Tenn.,
some time in July last, and went to Nash-
ville, Tenn. Her uncle Sanders Flowers,
who now resides in Indiana, desires said
information. Any information of the
whereabouts of the above mentioned lady…

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David Johnson (formerly Malissa Houston) seeking information about his mother Mary Houston and brother Tony Houston

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 15, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, Mary Houston, and sister and brother,
Tony Houston. The last time I heard from
them they were in Helena, Tenn. My
name is David Johnson. When I was at
home they called me Malissa Houston.
Any information of their whereabouts will
be thankfully received. Address in care of
the pastor of A. M. E. Church,…

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David T. Banks searching for his brother Jesse C. Banks

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 17, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF JESSE C.
Banks. He went South from Burling-
ton, N.J., about 15 years ago. When last
heard of he was in New Orleans, La. Any
information concerning him will be gladly
received by his brother, David T. Banks,
105 West 3rd street, New York.

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Dianna Middleton looking for her daughter Jane Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 8, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF JANE
Williams, born in Edenton, N. C. Her
father was named George Williams, her
mother, Dianna Williams ; her mother and
herself were taken to Norfolk, Va , when
they were owned by Wm. Williamson,
chief engineer in the Navy Yard, and by
him Jane was sold to Captain Wm. Ivory,
who took her to Louisianna in 1853.…

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Drennon Logan seeking information about his brothers William West and George Logan

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 28, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
brothers, William West who belonged to
Kenada, and George Logan, who belonged
to Henry Weathers, with my mother, whom
they called Moneca; sisters Angeline and
Louisa and myself. My father's name was
Moses Logan; he belonged to Henegar Ar-
baugh. He was shot by rebels during the
war and our mother died soon…

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Edward Gibbs searching for his father Casby Mann, mother Mosella Gibbs, and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 26, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY FA-
ther, Casby Mann, my mother, Mosella
Gibbs, my three brothers, John, Thomas
and Patrick, and my two sisters, Louisa and
Jennie Gibbs. All of them belonged to the
Gibbs family, at that time living in Hyde
Co., North Carolina. Address, Edward
Gibbs, care of Wm. Lee, P. O. Box 83,
Champaign City, Ill.

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Eliza Ann Ratlif looking for her sons George, William, and Bearty Lewis

The Colored Tennessean (Nashville, TN)

March 24, 1866

Of my sons, George, William, and Bearty
Lewis. George was born in 1848;
Bearty was born 1853, in Culpepper coun-
ty, Va. In 1858, they went to the Eastern
Shore of Virginia with Mrs. Nottingham.
In 1860, they went to Petersburgh, Va,
In 1855, I came to Tennessee with Mrs.
Hemps, and now reside in Williamson
county, Tenn.
jan20-3m…

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Eliza Jane Murray seeks information about her mother Lucinda Hall and sister Malvina Hall

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 12, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY FAM-
ily. My mother was living in Nash-
ville, Tennessee. Her name was Lucinda
Hall. I had a sister named Malvina Hall.
I came North with a man named John Don-
ilson as child's nurse. If any of my people
are living I would like to hear from them,
My name is Eliza Jane Murray, in care of
Mrs. E. Martin,…

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Eliza McElroy searching for her mother Margaret Weir and her sisters Estaline and Josephine Weir

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 1, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF MOTHER
and two sisters. My mother's name was
Margaret Weir; my sisters' names were Es-
taline and Josephine Weir. They were
sold out of Thomas Sidleton's family, Pet-
tis County, Md. I hope that this will in-
form mother that her daughter, Elliza Weir,
is living in Springfield, Ky. Address,
…

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Elizabeth Ann Jackson searching for Kitty Williams, Sally Wallace, Wm. Beekly and John Beekly

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 3, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Mrs. Sally Wallace,
wife of Armstead Wallace, formerly of Brents-
ville, Prince William County, Va. Her former
name was Beekley. Also, of Kitty Williams,
wife of Wm. Wiliams, formerly of Dumfries, in
the same county and State, whose former name
was Beekly. Also, of their two brothers, Wm.
and…

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Elizabeth Williams seeking her grandsons Charles and George Lindsey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 26, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF CHARLES
and George Lindsey, sons of Mary and
James Lindsey. They moved several years
ago from Chester county, Pennsylvania, to
Monrovia, Africa, and shortly after arriving
there the parents died. The maiden name
of the mother was Williams. Any informa-
tion of the two will be thankfully received
by their grandmother,…

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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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Ellen Webster searching for her father Henry Webster, her sister Sarah Francis Rull, and cousin Josephine Wardsworth Miller

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 1, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF FATHER,
sister or cousin. My father's name was
Henry Webster, my sister's name was
Sarah Francis Rull, my cousin's name was
Josephine Wardsworth Miller. My mother
died. I left father and my sister in Ant
werp, Ohio. My name is Ellen Webster.
Any person knowing anything of these
parties will please direct a letter to…

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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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Emanuel Granderson searching for his brother Marshal and sister Reamer Granderson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 18, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY BROTH-
er and sister, named Marshal Grander-
son and Reamer Granderson. Marshall was
sold at Richmond, Va., and Reamer was
sold at Gordonsville, Va., both before the
war. We were servants of one William F.
Carter in Louisa County, Va. Our father
and mother were named Charles and Lucy
Granderson. Any…

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Emily Robbins searching for her mother Patsy

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 26, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er. Her the name was Patsy. We be-
longed to a speculator who lived near
Greensboro, N. C. He took her to Ala-
bama and sold her, but kept me, a small
child. My present name and address is,
Emily Robbins, Westfield, Indiana.

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Enoch Johnson searching for his brothers Spencer Gie, Allen Gie, and Matthew James

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 9, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
brothers, Spencer Gie, Allen Gie and
Matthew James. My mother's name was
Betsy Gie, but she went by the name of
Eliza Gie. My brothers belonged to Robert
Alexander, in Woodfort county, Ky. Ad-
dress Enoch Johnson, care C. G. Canon,
Georgetown, Scott, Co., Ky.

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Eva Francis searching for Margaret A., Charles H., James A., and George R. Gunnells

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 26, 1878

INFORMATION WANTED of Margaret
A., Charles H., James A. and George R. Gun-
nells, children of Allen and Kitty Gunnells,
formerly slaves of George E. Reed, a copper-
smith in Winchester, Va., Any information
of the above will be thankfully received by
Mrs. Eaa Francis, 8 Burton St., Salem Mass.

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Evans Green seeking information about his mother Mrs. Phillis Green (2nd of 3 ads)

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1865

Information Wanted.
EVANS GREEN desires to find his mother, Mrs.
PHILLIS GREEN, whom he left in Virginia
some years ago. She belonged to old Squire Cook,
of Winchester, whose son was an attorney-at-law.
Any information respecting her will be thankfully
received. Address this paper.
Winchester paper please copy. ap22

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Everilla Williams searching for her son Perry P. Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 18, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Perry P. Williams, who
went to San Francisco, Cal., in the year of
1876, to work at the Palace Hotel. Will
please communicate with his mother, Ever-
illa Williams, No. 18 Clarendon Court,
Newport, R. I., or Rev. Wm. H. Thomas,
pastor A. M. E. Church.
12-28 2t.

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F. J. Hunter searching for his mother Nanby Whittecar and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 21, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH
er, Nanby Whittecar. Her husband's
name is Bill Whittecar. She left Columbia
Tennessee, about ten years ago and went to
Arkansas; one brother by the name of An-
thony David Hunter; two sisters, Rose and
Arzuler Whittecar. My brother has but
one eye. Mother's former husband was
Adam Hunter. Any information of…

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Fannie Hightower searching for her parents Edmon Perkin and Becky Loving (also known as Emily Loving) and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 28, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PA-
rents and relatives. The following are
their names: Edmon Perkin and Becky
Loving or Emily Loving; sisters Amanda,
Mary and Crinder Loving; brothers, John
and Ben Loving. Becky or Emily Lov-
ing belonged to one Nat Loving, who re-
sided in Virginia near Richard. Ed-
mon Perkin belonged to a man by the…

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Fannie O. P. Robinson searching for Martin, Frank, Lidley, and Dealey Strother

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 12, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE FOL
lowing named persons Martin, Frank,
Lidey and Dealey Strother, who belonged to
Andrew Aldridge, Jefferson Co , W. Va.
Address Mrs. Fannie O P. Robinson, Smith-
field, Jefferson Co., W. Va.

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Fannie Reggor (formerly Fannie Graham) searching for her father Henry Hays and his aunt Mary Wilhite

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 1, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
father, Henry Hays, and my aunt, Mary
Wilhite. I left them in Bedford County,
Tennesse, about twenty-six years ago. I
went by the name of Fannie Graham. My
present name is Fannie Reggor. Any infor-
mation as to the whereabouts of said per-
sons will be thankfully received. Please
address me Fannie Reggor, in care of…

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Fanny Jones searching for her mother Ella McIntire and her siblings

Anglo-African (New York, NY)

May 27, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED. --I would like to be informed
of the whereabouts of my mother, Ella McIntire, also
of my sisters, Sarah, Nancy and Mary Jane, and of my
brothers, Simon, Chatam, Joseph, John, James, Hanson
and Augustus McIntire. Please address, Fanny Jones,
Box 1414, Rochester, N. Y. 192-5t.

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