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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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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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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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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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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. 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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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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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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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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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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Harriett Ware (formerly Harriet E. Holt) seeking information about her unnamed brother and her cousins Henry White and J. H. Holt

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

November 26, 1892

I would like to know the wherebauts of my
relatives, one brother and two cousins. I have
been separated from my cousins about three
years. Their names are Henry White and J.
H. Holt. The last time I heard from Henry he
was in Arkansaw City, Ark.; that was three
years ago. Two years ago I saw my brother in
Greenville, Miss. I have not…

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Charlotte Stuart searching for her relatives including her parents Peter and Melvina Brummer

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 15, 1892

I would like to know the whereabouts of
some of my relatives from whom was sepa-
rated [separated] in slavery. I came from Henderson count-
ty [county], West Tenn, near Jack's Creek; my parents,
Peter and Melvina Brummer, belonged to John
Brummer. I had eleven brothers and sisters--
Lucy, James, Nelous, Martin, Betsey, Clarice,
Thomas,…

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Jiles (or Giles) Burleson and Missouri Burleson searching for their son Crocket Burleson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 15, 1892

I would like to know the whereabouts of
Crocket Burle on; he left home in 1879 and
when we heard of him he was in northern
Texas and had got to be a railroad fireman; he
left home when he was only 17 years old; he has
been gone thirteen years Information will be
gladly received by Giles Burleson, his father,
and his mother, Missouri…

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George Smith is searching for his relatives including Isiah, Michael, Theodore, and Elvira Smith

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 15, 1892

Mr. George Smith, of Hillsboro, O., would like
to find his relatives. Their names were Isiah
Smith, Michael Smith, Theodore Smith and
Elvira Smith. She belonged to Jas. Smith, at
Delhi; her mother was named Phoebe; she
ma ried Sam Dorsa. Candis Gipson was Isaiah
and N chall's mother, also Theodore. We were
neighbors of Dr. Chas. Mitchell…

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Edward A. Robinson looking for Mrs. Anna M. Pope

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 3, 1892

Lost Relatives.
I should be pleased to know the whereabouts
of Mrs. Anna M. Pope She was formerly in
Augusta, Ga. Her name before she was married
was Miss Anna M. Williams. She married James
Pope, of Agusta. Any information concerning
her whereabouts will be thankfully received by
Edward A. Robinson, Co., C., 24th, Infantry,
with…

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Eliza Dyson searching for her family

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

July 16, 1892

LOST RELATIVES

I would like to know the whereabonts of some
of my people, which. to my remembrance,
belonged to a slave-holder by the name of Gamble
and lived at Defate County, Mississippi; my
mothers name was Ellen Gamble, fathers name,
Anthony Gamble, and four brothers, the oldest
Henry Gamble. next Ellison, Walter and Alander;…

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Lucy A. Johnson responding to Eliza Husher (formerly Eliza Clark)

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

July 16, 1892

I would like to know the whereabouts of Mrs.
Eliza Clark, formerly Mrs. Eliza Husher. My
history is a peculiar one. I saw in The Freeman
that Mrs. Eliza Husher wanted to know the
whereabouts of her sister, Mrs. Sallie Clark
and her brothers Tip, Tobe and the rest of her
brothers. Sister Sallie Clark is my grand-mother
and I, Lucy…

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Mollie Carter searching for her mother

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 11, 1892

I would like to find the whereabouts of my
mother; she belonged to Lewis Parrent at Liv-
ingston [Livingston], Ala; about thirty years ago she was
sold to a family by the name of Lober, that lived
at that time, at Brewsville, Ala; after which
they moved with her to the "Miss. bottom" At
that time I was said to be four months old. I
have…

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Mariah Abbamier searching for her relatives including her parents Jack and Mary Ephron

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

July 2, 1892

I am in search of relatives from whom I was
separated in slavery. I went from the state of
Alabama, Barby county. My owners at that
time were Sharpes, Bammers and Franks. My
father's name was Jack Ephron, my brothers'
and sisters' names were Harriet Ephron, Nick
Ephron, John Green and Carr Green; my moth-
er [mother] s name was Mary…

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Daniel West (formerly Daniel Cooper) looking for his father Jeff Cooper, his mother Susie Cooper, and his siblings

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 25, 1892

LOST RELATIVES.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
lost relatives who were separated from me in
slavery. I was taken from Scriven county, Ga.
My father's name was Jeff. Cooper, and moth-
er's [mother's] name was Susie Cooper, my sisters' names
were Anna Cooper, Siler Cooper, Katie Cooper
and Sallie Cooper. My brothers' names…

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Ann Waddell (formerly Ann Bell) seeking her mother Lydia Bell and sisters Rosetta and Helen Bell

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 11, 1892

I would like to inquire for my relatives
separated from me in slave times. My mother and
her three daughters were taken from Warrenton
county, Georgia, and carried to Grenada,
Miss., in 1860. My mother's name was Lydia
Bell, and my sisters' names were Rosetta Bell
and Helen Bell, and my name was Ann Bell.
We belonged to widow…

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Oliver Smith

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 11, 1892

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
lost brother Gilbert Smith. My mother, Tena
Smith, went away from this state and took
brother Gilbert with her in the year 1844, this
left me and two daughters here in Alabama.
She went to the state of Ohio. Any information
concerning my brother or my mother will
be cheerfully received by Oliver…

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John Edmond

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 11, 1892

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brother James Means and my sister Hester and
Susan Jane Huges. When last heard of they
lived in South Carolina. Sister Hester went to
Arkansaw [Arkansas]. James was last heard from in
Cotton Gin, Lime Stone, Co., Tex. We all
belonged to old Sandy Creek, a Negro trader in
1856. Our…

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Peter Perry

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

May 7, 1892

I would like to find the whereabouts of my
mother, father, sisters and brothers, or any one
of them. We belonged to Dr. Sidney Perry be-
fore the war. My father and mothe's name is
Austin and Zilphia Perry; my sisters' names
are Susan, Mary, Tinnie and Millie Perry; my
brotherr are Adam, Andy and Dave Perry.
Any information anyone can give…

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Thomas Sheals searching for his mother Rose Sheals and his wife Amanda Sample

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

April 30, 1892

I would like to find some of my relatives; my
mother, Rose Sheals, went to Ben Sheals at or
near Moplis, Ala. Chas., Julia Sheals and I
went to John Sheals near a little town called
Industry, Tex. I left three cousins in Texas by
the names of Lace, Bob, David and Abram
Sheals; at John Sheals' death we went to his
children. York Catling…

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