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Charles Washington Norman Fairleigh

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 10, 1892

Alexander Ferguson, who was sold from
Richmond, Va. to Columbus, Ga., just before
the war. Any information respecting the
above will be gladly received by his brother,
Charles Washington Norman Fairleigh, Gloster
Road, Bristol, United Kingdom.

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David L. Brown

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 10, 1892

Any one knowing the whereabouts of my
father, Thomas Lucas, of Wilmington, N. C.,
lived in New York City in the neighborhood of
McDugal and Sullivan streets about 1885. An
information will be gladly received by David
L. Brown, 1 Tottenham street, Tottenham
Court Road, London, W., England.

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Sarah Hooper (or Hooker)

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 10, 1892

Mrs. Sarah Hooper, of Hamburg street,
Baltimore, Md., would like to hear from her mother
and sisters. Her mother's name was Mrs.
Hester Kennard; she had three daughters and one
son. Her son's name is John Brown, and his
sisters names are Mary and Charlotte Brown
Mrs. Hester Kennard lived in Chattanooga,
Tenn. She has not heard…

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C. P. Ferguson searching for Peter and Francis Ferguson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 18, 1893

Robert Ferguson and Ann Elizabeth Fergu-
son [Ferguson] who were sold from Albermarle county, Va.
five or six years before the war, were owned by
Robert Barkly Moon, who lived at that time
near a little town called Scottsville. My fath-
er's [father's] name was Peter Ferguson my mother's
name was Francis Ferguson. There were two
other…

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Mrs. N. B. Burrow searching for Reuben Reddick Barrow

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

April 1, 1893

I would like know the whereabouts of one
Reuben Reddick Barrow, who was the body
servant of Gen'l N. B. Burrow in the Mexican
war. When last heard of he was living in
Guthrie, Okla. His wife was named Betsey.
He has two cousins in Red Ford, Ark., by the
names of Tennessee and Maria Dixon, and two
cousins living in Little Rock, Ark. …

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Lucy Moore searching for her son Jefferson Carter

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

April 8, 1893

Can anyone tell me of my son, Jefferson Car-
ter [Carter]? He belonged to Nelson Carter. His fath-
er's [father's] name was Harkless Perkins and it may be
that he took his father's name instead of his
master's. He had a sister named Mandy Hark-
less [Harkless]. My name is Lucy Moore now. Address
all answers to Rev. Richard Merideth, Xenia,…

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Mrs. Christine Whetstone Holt searching for her siblings Missouri, Margaret, Lettie, and Jack Whetstone

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

April 22, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brothers and sisters. They are Missouri Whet-
stone [Whetstone], Margaret Whetstone, Lettie Whetstone,
Jack Whetstone, Harriet Whetstone, Athe
Whetstone, and George had a cousin by the
name of Anna Means. We were all born in
Spartanburgh, South Carolina, and all belonged
to Dave Whetstone. …

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Jno C. Brock

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 3, 1894

Information wanted of Sally and Henry
Carey, children of Burrel and Frances Carey,
who were formerly slaves of Wm. Robinson, of
Woodville, Rappahannock county, Virginia.
Burrel Carey left his home in 1856 and settled
in Pennsylvania, where he amassed consider-
able [considerable] property. These children are said to have
been refugeed…

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Susan Anderson (formerly Susan Burrus) seeking information about her mother Rachel and her father Martin

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 3, 1894

I would like to find my people. I was called
Susan Burrus in Virginia; I belonged to the
widow Burrus. The widow Burris had a son,
Dr John L. Burrus; his sisters, May, Liza and
Caroline My mother was named Rachel She
belonged to Dr. John L. Burrus My father
was named Martin. I had two sisters, Mary
Jane and Louisa; three…

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John Quincy Adams Bradley

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 24, 1894

Lost Relative.

Information wanted of my mother, father,
and two sisters, names: Caroline, Vincent,
Harriet and Caroline. I saw them last about
thirty years ago in Lexington, Ky., near College
hill. I was called by them "Quincy." My
name is John Quincy Adams Bradley; I lived
with Henry Clark in Lexington, Ky., at that
time. …

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Eliza Ruflin (formerly Eliza Graves) searching for her family including her parents Nancy and Robert Graves

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 24, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
people. My mother's name was Nancy Graves,
my father's name Robert Graves; belonged to
Paten Graves, who at that time lived upon
Pig River above Lynchburg, Va. I have a
brother, Thomas, who was my master's servant,
and sister Mary was their seamstress. My
young masters' names…

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William E. Grayson seeking his brother Geo. Thomas Grayson and extended family

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 30, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to find my brother Geo.
Thomas Grayson, my uncle Samuel
Grayson, my first cousin W. James,
he was the son of my step brother.
My mother's name was Sarah Grayson
my father's Willian Grayson. I was
born in Baltimore in 1852. I have been
to sea for twenty years and it has been
sixteen years since last I heard…

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Maria Warmley (formerly Maria Colwell) seeking information about her father Charles, mother Sarah Ann, and siblings

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 14, 1893

When I saw my folks last they were living in
Mississippi with Dr. Roston. My father was
named Charles my mother Sarah Ann. My sis-
ters [sisters] were Manda Eliza Matie, Mary, Kit and
Charity the baby. My brothers were George
and Gilbert. When I left my name was Maria
Colwell and I belonged to Marthia Colwell.
Lenzy Aliner brought me to…

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Mrs. Maria Dawson (formerly Little Maria Clark) seeking her daughter Mary Ella Clark and her sister Charity Clark

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 14, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
daughter, Mary Ella Clark. I was sold from
her to a man by the name of 'Squire Killer
Bruce, near Paris, Tenn.; my name then was
Little Maria Clark. I have also a sister
Charity Clark. Any information of the above
will be thankfully received by Mrs. Maria
Dawson, Mound City, Ill.

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Teaner Deaver seeking their mother Bettie La Mott

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

November 18, 1893

I would like to know of the whereabouts of
my mother by the name of Bettie La Mott;
married a man by the name of Yaricks Crook-
shank [Crookshank]. I was sold to Jim Deaver, at Giles Co
Tenn. The last time I heard from her, she was
in Charleston, S. C., at 86 Archidel street, in
the year of 1847 A. D. Yours Respectfully,
Teaner Deaver,…

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Fannie Edson seeking her son Henry Payne

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 23, 1893

Lost Relative.
Would like to know the whereabouts of Hen-
ry [Henry] Payne, who joined the 16th cavalry at
Louisville, Ky. and when last heard of was in
Dallas, Tex. His mother's name is Fannie Ed-
son [Edson], Atchison, Kan., 712 W. street.

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Mrs. Kate Moore (formerly Mrs. Katie Saddler) searching for her brother Tony Murphy

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 23, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brother, Tony Murphy. The last I heard of him
he was living at Surrounded Hill, Ark. I was
Mrs. Katie Saddler the last time I remember
seeing him. Any information in regard to his
discovery, will be thankfully received by
Your very truly,
Mrs. Katie Moore,
Fayettsville, Ark.

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Annie Davis seeking William Warks

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

January 13, 1894

I would like to know the whereabouts of Wil
liam [William] Warks, who left Frankfort, Ky., about 15
years ago with race horses. Address, Annie
Davis, 165 W. Second street, Indianapolis, Ind.

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Thornton Mitchell seeking his brother Gilbert

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 7, 1896

Lost Relatives.
I want to find my brother Gilbert, who was
sold with my mother, Lettie Mitchell, about
1847, from Trimble county, Ky., by one Daniel
Trout. Last accounts he was a dray drive n
Memphis, Tenn. Any information will be
thankfully received. Thornton Mitchell, Mad-
ison [Madison], Ind. mar7-4t

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James Camp seeking Robert White

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 10, 1896

LOST RELATIVES.
Robert White belonged to Joe Camp, and
was raised at Jonesboro, Clay county, Ga. He
had three daughters, Mary, Lizzie and Hattie
two sons, Wash and James. Any one know-
ing [knowing] of such persons will please inform
JAMES CAMP
Clarendon, Ark.

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John Dennis seeking his mother Lucy Barns

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 14, 1896

LOST RELATIVES.
I will be very thankful if anyone can give me
some information of my mother whose name
was Lucy Barns, and lived in Haywood county,
Tenn. The last time I saw her was in 1861. I
was the only child at the time I was brought
to Texas. My name is John Dennis, and has
never been changed. Adderss J. S. Dennis or
W. L. Dennis,…

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Sam Russell searching for his mother Goodly and siblings

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

August 8, 1896

LOST RELATIVES.
I wish to inquire for my lost relatives whom
I have not seen since I was ten years old. I
was born in Paris, Henry county Tennessee.
My father's name was Stephe Wright, and be-
longed [belonged] to Bill Wright.--my father died. My
mother's name was Goodly, sisters Evaline and
Emma, brother Nelson, nicknamed Tobe
and…

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Mrs. Annie Bell seeking her son John Scott

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 19, 1896

Lost Lelative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
son, John Scott, who left here with some race
horses some time ago. The last I heard of him
he was in some part of Nebraska, but has since
left there. Any information will be gladly re-
ceived [received]. MRS. ANNIE BELL,
Lee's Lick, Harrison Co., Ky.

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Mrs. Alexander Bailey (formerly Sarah Catherine Hunt) seeking her mother Margaret Hunt and relatives

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 27, 1896

Lost Relatives.
Mrs. Alexander Bailey, nee Sarah Catherine
Hunt, a prominent resident of our city, is de-
sirous [desirous] of locating Wm. Henry Harrison Hunt,
Mary Jane Hunt, Francis Russell Hunt, Charlie
Hunt, and Margaret Hunt, her mother: who
formerly belonged to Jim Crain and came from
Poplar Plains, Ky., to Lexington, Ky., in…

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John Smith searching for his sister Aurila Smith and nephew Jobe Smith

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

May 29, 1896

Lost Relatives.
John Smith is desirous of locating Aurila
Smith, his sister, and Jobe Smith, his nephew,
who formerly belonged to George Long, of
West Virginia, fourteen miles above Point
Pleasant, on the great Hanawha river. Aurila
Smith was the daughter of Billy and Sallie
Smith, and when I last heard, they were in
Calhoun, Mo. Any…

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