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Phoebe Gibson (formerly Phoebe Smith) seeking information about Frederick Smith

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 14, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF ONE
one Frederick Smith. He lived in Ken-
tucky, and was a Methodist minister. Any
one knowing his whereabouts will greatly
oblige the writer, Mrs. Phoebe Gibson, El
Paso, Texas. My former name was Phoebe
Smith. We were all born in Arrington, W.
Va.

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Peter Simms searching for his mother Mrs. Henrietta Simms, and his siblings Anna, Billie and George Simms

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 17, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, one sister and two bothers, Mrs. Hen-
rietta Simms, Anna, Billie and George
Simms. They belonged to one Peter Woods
in Charles Co. Md. Any information re-
specting them will be gratefully received
by her son and their brother
PETER SIMMS,
Cor. President &…

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Peter Jordan looking for several members of his wife's, Cornelia Boykin, family and his own

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 3, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF DELI-
lah Boykin, Charlotte Boykin and
Plutarch Boykin, the children of Eady
and Watson Boykin, sisters and brother of
Cornelia, Dolly and Dianaro Boykin. Cor-
nelia Boykin married Peter Jordan. Also
of Miles Jordan, the brother of Peter Jor-
dan, belonging to Peter Bain. Any infor-
mation leading to their…

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Peter Johnson searching for his mother Armensetta Johnson and his sisters Princess, Charlotte, and Janey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 9, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, Armensetta Johnson, and my three
sisters, their names were Princess, Charlotte
and Janey. They belonged to a Colonel
Jones in Savannah, Georgia I was sold
from them in 1861 then they were living
in Ralson county, Georgia My great grand-
mother's name was Sylvia Galles and my
grandmother's name was…

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Peter Hall searching for his siblings Job Shreeves, Samuel Smith, David Waik, Nancy Bluferd, and Narciscy Puise

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 29, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY THREE
brothers and two sisters--Job Shreeves,
Samuel Smith and David Waik; Nancy
Bluferd and Narsiscy Puise. Any infor-
mation will be thankfully received by their
brother, Peter Hall, Hope, Lavasa Co,, Tex.

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Patience Arnett looking for her mother Harriet

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 1, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er. I was parted from her about the
year 1852 and sold to a speculator by the
name of Alex Hopkin and was brought to
Georgia. She only had two children at
that time. My name is Patience My sis-
ter's name was Pilsey. My mother's name
is Harriet, and at that time was owned by
Wm. Harrison, of Nash county,…

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Parilie Morris searching for father William Harris and brother John Harris

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 10, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
father, Willim Harris, and my brother,
[J?]ohn Harris. When last heard from they
were in Topeka, Kansas. My father and
brother were formerly from Spring Hill
Tenn., and my father was a carpenter by
trade. Any information of the above
named parties will be thankfully received
by his daughter, who was once…

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Orange Wilson searching for his parents Cyprus and Gracy Wilson and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 3, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, father, sisters and brothers. My
father and mother, Cyprus and Gracy Wil-
son, belonged to David Clinton, who lived
in Tussimingo County, Mississippi. The
following are the names of the children:
Fanny, Orange, James, Aaron, Clarissa
Ann, Charley, Savannah and Lowlah. The
last time I heard of mother she…

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Nathan Bentley (or Bently) seeking his brother Daniel Bently

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 22, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
brother, Daniel Bently. He was sold
long before the war and belonged to a man
by the name of Hampton Ridley. Jacob
Bentley, his father, belonged to James Star-
riet Ridley, and his wife, Emily Bently
lived on James Starriat Ridley place.
She was a free woman. Address,
NATHAN BENTLEY,
…

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Nancy Williams seeking information about her daughters Millie, Mary, and Martha

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 29, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY CHIL
dren. I was sold from them in 1860. At
that time we belonged to a man named Jacob
Certain. I was sold by him to a man by the
name of Buren Wardell, then living in
Memphis, Tenn. The oldest child's name
was Millie, in her ninth year; the second
was Mary, nearly seven years old. It will
be twenty years in…

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Nancy Jones seeking information about her son Allen Jones

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 20, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SON,
Allen Jones. He left me before the
war, in Mississippi. He wrote me a letter
in 1853 in which letter he said that he was
sold to the highest bidder, a gentleman
in Charleston, S. C. Nancy Jones, his
mother, would like to know the where-
abouts of the above named person. Any
information may be sent to…

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Mrs. William Burris searching for her brother Oliver Scot and cousins William Lee and Reason Conler

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 13, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED CONCERNING
the whereabouts of Oliver Scot, my
brother, or William Lee and Reason Conler,
my cousins. Will be thankfully received by
his sister and their cousin, Mrs. William
Burris, No. 16 Freelon street, San Francisco,
Cal.

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Mrs. Violet Mardis searching for her brother Simon Scott (who might also go by Simon Stancel)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 12, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
brother, Simon Stancel, or Simon Scott.
He was born in North Carolina, Northamp-
ton county, and was brought to Arkansas.
Address Mrs. Violet Mardis, Bay Village,
Cross Co., Ark.

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Mrs. Susan Patterson seeking information about her daughter Louisa Patterson

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1865

Information Wanted.
MRS. SUSAN PATTERSON wishes to find her
daughter LOUISA PATTERSON. She was
born on Mr Jos. Moss' plantation, Attakapas, La.
Any information respecting her, please address this
office. ap29

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Mrs. Ritty Green searching for her son Dudley Green

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1865

Information Wanted.
MRS. RITTY GREEN wishes to find her son
DUDLEY GREEN. Both are are from Scotts
county Kentucky, near Georgetown. Any informa-
tion respecting him may be addressed to this paper
ap29

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Mrs. Mary Williams seeking information about her sister Mrs. Harriet Jones

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 13, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF MRS.
Harriet Jones. Any news concerning
her whereabouts will be greatly received by
her sister, Mrs. Mary Williams, 622 Locust
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Mrs. Mary J. Raper searching for her brother Cicero McFate Giles

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 14, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
brother, Cicero McFate Giles, who left
North Carolina and went to Arkansas in
1873. Ministers will please read this to
their congregations. Any information will
be thankfully received. Address Mrs
Mary J Raper, Westminster, Guilford Co ,
N. C., or his mother, Ellen Giles, High
Point, N. C.

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Mrs. Mary B. Mills searching for Charlotte, Louise, and John Wesley Smith

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 16, 1878

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE CHIL-
dren of Henry and Carry Smith born near
Middle River Balto. Co. Md. who lived on the
Stansberry property. Their names were Char-
lotte, Louise, and John Wesley Smith.
Please address,
Mrs. Mary B. Mills,
Mt. Holly, N. J.

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Mrs. Maria Newton looking for information about her sister Caroline Tompkins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 28, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS
ter Caroline. The last time I saw her
was in the spring of 1862. She was taken
from us in Carrol Parish, Louisiana by Mrs.
Harvey, the daughter of Mr. Jack Tompkins
She went to St. Louis, Mo , and as soon as
the boat landed at St. Louis, my sister was
stolen. Her name was Caroline Tompkins,
Mother's name is…

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Mrs. Manerva Tanks searching for her mother Mary Allen

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 8, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF MRS
Manerva Tanks, of Hamburg, Arkan-
sas, of her mother, Mary Allen wife of one
Richard Allen, who lived at Clarks, S.C.
Manerva is her eldest daughter. Any in-
formation of her whereabouts will be ad-
dressed to Mrs. Manerva Tanks, care of
Rev. John Whitesides, Hanburg, Ashley
Co., Arkansas.

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Mrs. Lucy Windly searching for her brother Adam Call

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 4, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY BROTH-
er, Adam Call. He left Jacksonville,
Fla , with his master, W. M. Piles, for
Tennessee, to wait on him during the war.
My mother's name was Fannie Moody
She only had four children, viz, Harry,
Charles, Lucy and Adam Piles. Brother
afterwards changed his name to Adam Call.
The last we heard of him he was in…

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Mrs. Lucinda Pane seeking information about her father James May

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 11, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF JAMES
May When last heard of he was in Phila-
delphia, Pa., cooking at a first class hotel.
His daughter was married to a book agent.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived. Address Mrs. Lucinda Pane, care
of S. D. Stewart, second assistant postmas-
ter, box 48, Tallahassee, Fla.

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Mrs. Louisa Moore, Hannah Hooper, and William Moore seeking information about Ben and Susan Hill

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 4, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF BEN
and Susan Hill. When last heard from
they were living in Pittsboro, N. C., Chal-
ton County. We are all living near Wil-
mington, in New Hanover County. Names
as follows : Mrs. Louisa Moore, Hannah
Hooper and William Moore. Any infor-
mation will be gladly received. Address,
Rev. W. J. Jordan, Company Shops,…

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Mrs. Jane Turner seeking information about father Lathern and siblings Mary Boyd, Mahala Lathern, and an unnamed brother

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 10, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY FA-
ther, sisters and brothers. My brother
and father belonged to James Lathern, but
by marriage they fell into the family of the
Hartisons, and afterwards were sold to
Abram Newberry, and from Newberry he
was sold to George Turner in Washington,
North Carolina. My father was known by
the name of Lathern, the…

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Mrs. Jane Olbey seeking information about her son Ledyard G. Robbins

The National Era (Washington, DC)

November 17, 1853

INFORMATION WANTED,

OF a young man named LEDYARD G. ROBBINS,
aged 28 years, a Barber, not very dark colored,
with brown hair, five feet six or seven inches high, of
an active temperament, and usually dressed in the
most approved style. He was last heard from at Providence,
R. I., in May last. Those knowing the whereabouts
of said…

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