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James Lynch searching for his uncle William Lynch

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 12, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY UNCLE
William Lynch, a graduate of Lincoln
University. He is a brother of the late Jas.
Lynch, my father, who was formerly editor
of THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. Any in-
formation will be highly appreciated. Ad-
dress, James Lynch, Abbeville, Lafayette
Co., Miss.

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Jane Dawson (formerly Jane Rim) looking for her son Shedrach Shines

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 3, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SON
Shedrach Shines. He used to belong to
a man named Finney Rim, of Charleston,
S. C. When last heard from, in 1874, he
was living in Charleston, No 2 Globe street.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received by his mother, Jane
Rim, now named Jane Dawson, No. 26
Courtland street, Providence, R. I.…

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Jane Gates seeking information about her daughters Pruly and Clara Brenate (1st of 2 ads)

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

May 13, 1865

Information Wanted.
MRS. JANE GATES wants information of her two
daughters, PRULY and CLORA BRENATE.
When last heard from they were on Mr. James
Downs's plantation, on Deer Creek, Mississippi. Any
information left at this office will be thankfully re-
ceived by their mother. my6 3t

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Jane Givens searching for her father Phil Givens

The Colored Citizen (Cincinnati, OH)

May 19, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
My father, Phil Givens, left Owensboro,
Ky., ten years ago for Missouri; also my
sister, Biddy Givens. It is said that she
lived in Jackson, Mo. Any information
about them will be gladly received by
writing to me at Owensboro, Ky.
JANE GIVENS,

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Jane Phelps (formerly Jane Hamilton) searching for her siblings Joseph Green and Lusidy Clahorn

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 18, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
brother and sister, Joseph Green and
Lusidy Clahorn. When last heard from
they were living near McKensy Depot, in
Tennessee. They belonged to a man by the
name of Wm. Peery. It has been 36 years
since I heard from them. My name then
was Jane Hamilton. My name now is Jane
Phelps.
Frendericksburg, Gilespie…

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Jas. E. Bryant searching for his siblings Elizabeth Jones, Harriet Bryant, George, Joe, and Tom Bryant

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 29, 1896

INFORMATION WANTED--
The undersigned would thank any
person for information concerning
his sisters and brothers, viz: Elizabeth
Jones, Harriet Bryant, George,
Joe and Tom Bryant; our parents
were Edmund and Nellie Bryant. I
left Washington D. C., in January
1862 with General Garfield.
Address: Jas. E. Bryant,
402 South 7th,…

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Jas. S. Stewart searching for his grandfather

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 24, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
grandfather. When last heard from he
was tn [in] Charleston, S. C. Ministers will
please enquire. Any information will be
gladly received by
JAS. S. STEWART,
son of Wm. G. STEWART,
Tallahassee, Fla.

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Jeff Buford (formerly Jeff Nowlen) looking for his mother Hannah Nowlen, father Sharp Nowlen, and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 3, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, Hannah Nowlen, and Alexander Now-
len. My father's name was Sharp Nowlan,
belonging at that time to Kellice Nowlen.
My sister's name was Mariah Nowlen ; my
brothers' names were Bill, Sharp, Jesse and
Henry Nowlen. Any one knowing of
these persons or any of their relations will
oblige me by informing me of…

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Jeremiah Jones seeking information about his mother Susan Jones and sister Mary Jane Jones

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 10, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, Susan Jones, and my sister, Mary
Jane Jones. They were slaves in Frederick
City, Md. Any information concerning
them will be thankfully received by Jere-
miah Jones, 443 North Duke St, Lancaster,
Pa.

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John C. Bender looking for people who knew William Borey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 28, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE PRES
ent whereabouts of persons who knew
William Borey while in the United States
army. Wm. Borey enlisted at Washington
in 1863, and was discharged after the war.
Names of his officers, comrades, or regiment
wanted by JOHN C. BENDER,
St.…

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John Hicks searching for John and Kano Burkly

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF JOHN
and Kano Burkly. John was sold to
Mississippi from Charleston, West Virginia,
about 10 years before the war. Was owned
by a man named John Corlin Kano. When
last heard of was a Baptist minister in
Rockbridge Co., Va. Any information con-
cerning them will be gladly received by
John Hicks, Woodstock,…

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John Hill seeking information about his mother Sally Hill, siblings Jane and Ivery Hill, and his aunts Louisa and Phillis Hill

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 19, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
following named persons : Sally Hill,
my mother ; Mary Jane Hill, my sister ;
Ivery Hill, my brother ; Phillis and Louisa
Hill, my aunts. If this information is
found please address, John Hill, Lambert-
ville, N. J.

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John S. Weeks seeking information about his parents Caeser and Sarah Pinkney and sister Rebecca Pinkney

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 30, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
father, Caesar Pinkney, my mother, Sa
rah Pinkney, and my sister, Rebecca Pink-
ney, who lived at Pinkney Island S. C.
Address John S. Weeks, 1319 Hutaff's Al
ley, Wilmington, N. C.

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John Simus seeking information about his son James

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 12, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED BY JOHN SI
mus of his son James, who was taken to
Texas by a man named William Wethers.
Simus lived in Charleston, West Virginia,
until taken to Missouri, He would be glad
to receive word from his son. Address
John Simus, Hannibal, Mo.

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Josephine Williams looking for her mother Millie Purkens

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 5, 1877

INFORMATION WANTED,--Of Millie Pur-
kens, who had two children, Josephine and Hen-
ry. We all lived together in Jackson parish, La.,
some time between 1850, and '60. After Millie
Purkens was sold to Mr. Windingbough her two
children was taken to Texas. Pastors please read
this to your congregations. Any information
concerning her…

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Julia A. Clark seeking information about her brothers Reuben and William Gibbons and her sister America Jane Godsey (2nd of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 10, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY BROTH
ers and sister, Reuben Gibbons, William
Gibbons and America Jane Godsey. The
last I heard of my brother, Reuben he was
set free and went away before the war
My brother William went over in Illinois,
near Centralia. My sister left Hawkins
county, Tenn., with a man named Steve
Godsey. Any information will be…

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Julia Ann Davis searching for her sister Eliza McMichael

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 20, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
sister, Eliza McMichael, the daughter of
Jane McMichael and Adam Kennerly, who
died before the war near Orangeburg, South
Carolina. My name is now Julia Ann Da-
vis. I was brought to Louisiana by George
McMichael before the war. I have not
heard from my sister since I left South Car-
olina, but heard she came to…

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Julia Williams looking for brothers Alfred, Pete, and Bill Cawood

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
brothers, Alfred, Pete and Bill Cawood,
who were sold South before the war by Ben
and Thomas Hicks, sons of the widow Emma
Hicks, to whose estate we belonged in Lou-
den county, Va, on the road between the
towns of Paris and Upperville. Our father's
name was Hays Cawood, and mother's
name was Sarah Cawood …

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Kamp Johnson searching for Toney Johnson

The Colored American (Augusta, GA)

December 30, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED,
OF TONEY JOHNSON, who was sold
from John Hymen, of Clarksville, Halifax
county, near Roanoke River, N.C. Last heard
from, he was in Hobby, Alabama.
Any information regarding him, will be thank-
fully received at the office of this paper.
dec30 1 m KAMP JOHNSON.

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Kisie Ann Brown seeking her father William Brown and brothers George and Henry Clay Brown

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 18, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY FATH-
er, William Brown, and my two brothers,
George and Henry Clay Brown, whom I
left in Louisville, Ky., some thirty odd years
ago, Brother Henry Clay, and myself be-
longed at that time to a merchant by the
name of John D. Baker. I was sold to
traders Arterburn and Garrison, when a
girl about 13 or 14 years of…

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Lee Pierce searching for his mother Winnie Spencer

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 8, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY RELA-
tives, My mother's name was Winnie
Spencer. She belonged to a man by the
name of Evan Spencer. Anderson Forston,
Charley and Henry McCoy all lived at
Elysianfield, but were owned by different
men. Austin and Sam belonged to a man
by the name of Ridgway, at Manafield, La.
I have not heard of nor seen any of…

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Leroy H. Harris seeking information about his uncle Aaron Burton

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 21, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY UNCLE,
Aaron Burton: When last heard from
he was in St. Louis, Mo., about four years
ago. He left from Rodney, Miss., about seven
years ago where his brother, James Harris,
still remains. Any information as to his
whereabouts wil be thankfully received by
Leroy H. Harris, Lind Grove, La.

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Lewis Carter seeking information about his aunt and uncle Maria and Dainel Canon

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 25, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
uncle and aunt, Dainel [Daniel] and Maria Canon.
When last heard from they lived in Shelby,
Tenn. Lewis Carter, No. 7 Smallman St.,
Allegheney, Pa.

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Lezia Maffins seeking information about her unnamed siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 30, 1896

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my brothers
and sisters. I have not heard
of them since I was a small girl
and was living in St. Louis, Mo.
The family's name is Maffins. Any
information will be gladly received
by Lezia Maffins, 1610 3rd
street, W. Superior, Wis.

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Littleton Acworth searching for his children Leah and Wm. Acworth.

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 15, 1876

INFORMATION Wanted of my son Wm.
Acworth. When about fourteen years old,
he was sold from Somerset county, Mary-
land, at that time he was waterman. My
daughter Leah was sold at the same time.
Address all information to their father
Littleton Acworth, Whitehaven, Md.

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