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Rachel Washburne searching for her sons Samuel and Lewis and daughter Rhoda
Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, VT) [Ad copied from the Zion Church Advocate, published in Washington, DC, with commentary by the editor of the Vermont Phoenix]
October 10, 1873
Information wanted of my son Samuel,
who belonged to the Washburne estate, ta-
ken from Cleveland county, N.C., by
Briggs, a slave trader, and sold in Alaba-
ma. Also of my son Lewis, who belonged
to the Washburne estate, taken from Lin-
coln county, N.C., by Thomas Sieid, who
sold him in New Orleans. Also of my
daughter Rhoda, who…
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Rev. C. E. W. Johnson seeking information on his nephew Augustus J. Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 1, 1902
Information wanted of Augustus
J. Johnson, a young man formerly
of North Carolina. The last time
his friends heard from him was in
1897, at which time he was in
Baltimore, Md., and left there to
go to Philadelphia, Pa. The young
man will learn something to his
advantage by writing to the
addresses given below. Any infor
mation…
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Rev. M. B. Sheppard seeking information of his brother Rev. James W. S. Sheppard
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 17, 1902
Information wanted of my broth-
er, Rev. James W. S. Sheppard,
formerly a member of the North
Carolina Conference A. M. E.
Church. He left home in Novem-
ber, 1898, the same month of the
riot; to meet conference, which
met at Warrenton, N. C., but did
not reach there, and has not been
heard of since. His wife, Serena,
lives at Kinston,…
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Rev. S. Priestly searching for his or a parishioner's daughter
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 27, 1882
MR. EDITOR --- I would like to learn, if it is possible, the whereabouts of my daughter, Sarah Jane, who was bought by John Anderson from the traders' yard New Orleans, he living in Carroll county, Miss. Her mother's name was Betsey McCray, her son's name was Beter. They were from Cumberland county, North Carolina, in 1862 or 1863. Direct to Rev.…
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Richard Early searching for his siblings
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 20, 1905
DO YOU KNOW THEM?
I desire to know the whereabouts
of my brothers Peter and Abraham
Early, my sisters Susan, Mary and
Katie Early. We belonged to Ed-
mund Early.
My brother Abraham and I were
sold and brought to Richmond. I
was then sold to a man in North
Carolina. My mother's name was
Dolly Early.
Any information concerning
them will…
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Richard Gray seeking information about Moses Lumly and Polly Noel
The Colored Tennessean (Nashville, TN)
July 18, 1866
Information Wanted.
Of Moses Lumly, who was raised
near Oxford, N.C., by Dr. John
Hicks, and sold to Wm. Lumly of
Rome, Ga., at which place he was liv-
ing when Sherman's army reached
there in the Spring of 1864. Also, of
Polly Noel, who lived in Vicksburg,
Miss., up to the time the law was
passed in that State prohibiting…
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Richard Taylor searching for his mother Lydia Taylor
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 30, 1882
MR. EDITOR --- I wish to find my mother, Lydia Taylor, who lived in North Carolina. Her oldest son was James, the others were Gabriel, Albert and Joseph Taylor; I had sisters Leah, Betsey, and Jinsey. My aunts were Visey and Fanny Taylor. Father was Joseph Taylor. Address me at Aberdeen, Miss.
RICHARD TAYLOR.
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Richard Zeigler finds his wife after 32 years
The National Tribune (Washington, DC)
February 22, 1883
Thirty-two Years in Search of a Wife.
[From the N. Y. Sun]
Richard Zeigler, colored, residing in the State
of North Carolina, recently received tidings of
his wife, from whom he has been separated for
thirty-two years. He has been looking for her
ever since the war. She was sold by slave
traders and he gradually lost all trace of her…
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Robert Henderson (formerly Lott Williams) searching for his nephew Andrew Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1899
Information wanted of Andrew
Smith. He was a native of Cum-
berland county, N. C. When last
hear from he was in Idaho, Cum-
berland county, N, C., he is a
nephew of mine. His uncle hear [here]
answered to the name of Lott
Williams, and belonged to Will-
iams. Robert Henderson.
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Robert Ray (formerly Robert Carmichael) searching for his daughters Henrietta and Lucey Jane
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 23, 1882
MR. EDITOR --- I wish to inquire for my daughters Henrietta and Lucey Jane. The mother Carolina McCollum, belonged to Malcom McCallum, Cumberland county, North Carolina. When last heard from she was in Fayetteville in that State. Lizzie was in South Cyrolina. Brother-in-law, Jasey McCollum was sold by John McDongall to a negro trader. My wife was…
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Robert Sutten searching for his mother Pleasant Mecalter, and his brother John Sutten
The Christian Recorder
April 6, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Plea-
sant Mecalter. She belonged to Joe Buck,
and was sold to Louisiana. She had one son,
named Robert Sutten. My brother, John
Sutten, belonged to Jeremiah Sutten, and
was sold to Plymouth.
Any information of the above persons will
be thankfully received by
…
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Robert Warren and Charity Atwater reunited and remarried after 53 years
Davenport Sunday Democrat (Davenport, IA)
June 6, 1897
Married After Fifty-three Years.
Oskaloosa, June 5. There was sol-
emnized [solemnized] here today a wedding that re-
united [reunited] “Uncle” Robert Warren, of Os-
kaloosa [Oskaloosa], and Charity Atwater, of North
Carolina, after a separation of 53 years.
The two were married according to
slave laws at Chapel Hill, North Caro-
lina…
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Rosanna Kimmons (formerly Rosanna Herben) looking for extended family
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 27, 1890
Information wanted of my two aunts
and five uncles Their names were Vio
let, Hannah, Spencer, Stephen, Jefferson,
Jetson and Alfred Underwood. They
belonged to Joshua Underwood. Aunt
Violet was sold before the war but to
whom and where I do not remember as I
was quite young. They were all of Guil-
ford county near Greensboro, N. C.…
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Rosanna Kimmons (formerly Rosanna Herben) seeking information about her aunts and uncles
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 23, 1890
Information wanted of my two aunts
and five uncles. Their names were Violet,
Hannah, Spencer, Stephen, Jefferson,
Jetson and Alfred Underwood. They
belonged to Joshua Underwood. Aunt
Violet was sold before the war but to
whom and where I do not remember as I
was quite young. They were all of Guilford
county near Greensboro, N. C. My
name…
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S. S. Green searching for his brother Edward Riley
The Topeka Plaindealer (Topeka, KS)
July 2, 1915
LOST RELATIVE.
I am desirous of locating my bro-
ther [brother], last heard of was in Pine Bluff,
Ark. His name is Edward Riley,
55 years old and born in Barnsville,
S. C. I understand he has a large
family and any information furnished
of his whereabouts will be gladly re-
ceived [received] by S. S. Green, his brother,
Room 318,…
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Samuel Willis searching for family including Jennie Willis and Lidie Willis
Freeman (New York, NY)
October 16, 1886
INFORMATION WANTED. - Of either of the following persons: namely, Jennie, Lidie, Tony or Lucy Willis. Last heard from were living with Moses Arnold. near Newberne, N.C. Address Samuel Willis, 22 Chancery street, New Bedford, Mass, oct16 2
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Sandy Hanlay (formerly Sarah Redick) searching for Frank Bartle and Charles Redick
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 13, 1885
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
about my people, Frank, Bartle
and Charles Redick. When last
heard from they were in Martin
county, North Carolina. My name
was Sarah Redick, now Sarah Han-
lay. Any information will be glad-
ly received. Please send word to
Elder Mecomer, pastor of Simp
son Chapel, M. E. Church, corner
of Howard…
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Sarah Oxley looking for her sister Dorcas Richardson
Daily Newbernian (New Bern, NC)
December 4, 1880
Information Wanted.
Ministers of colored churches in Louisiana
and adjoining States are earnestly
requested to read the following to their
respective congregations:
The brothers and sisters (John, Peter,
Sarah and Kate) of Dorcas Richardson,
daughter of the late Moses and Eliza Richardson,
of Craven county, N. C., are…
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Sarah Zuber (formerly Sarah Clark) searching for her mother and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 28, 1885
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my relatives. I was born on
the Ford place, 8 miles from Tarboro
Town, [n]ear Hart's mill race, in
North Carolina. My father's name
was Jack Adkinson, and is now dead.
My mother was named Edie Clark;
she was sold to Willie Baker. I
had several brothers who were sold
as follows: Jackson, Joshua,…
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Sophia Copelis looking for her daughter Fannie Lane
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 28, 1899
Information wanted of my daugh-
ter, Fannie Lane, who used to be-
long to Mr. Edele Lane, of the
F (rest unclear) plantation near Lane's ferry.
Her mother was then known as
Sophia Lane, but now as Sophia
Copelis. Elijah Lane was her
father. Her sisters and brothers
were Martha Jane, Sarah, Elijah,
Caesar, and Frank. Fannie left
Rocky…
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Stephen and Judy Calhoun searching for family including Judy's siblings Sarah, Indiana, Silia, Harriett, Estha, Ransom, Mark, Matthews, Squire, and Welcom
Union Springs Herald (Union Springs, AL)
January 7, 1874
NOTICE.
INFORMATION WANTED.--Stephen
Calhoun, and his mother, Judy Calhoun,
who came from Franklin county, N. C., about
25 or 30 years ago, desire information concerning their relatives. viz: Sarah, Indiana. Silia,
Harriett and Estha, sisters of Judy Calhoun,
and Ransom, Mark, Matthews, Squire, and
Welcom, brothers of Judy Calhoun ;…
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Stephen Jackson (formerly Stephen Alford) searching for his relatives including sisters Milly, Mollie, and Jennie Alford
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 12, 1886
MR.EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my relatives--my mother, sisters and brothers. Sisters were named Milly, Mollie and Jennie Alford. I learn that mother is dead; her name was Diana Alford. I left two or three other sisters behind but I can not think of their names. I was small when I left North Carolina, Walker county. Sister Evaline and I left at…
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Stephen White (formerly Stephen Coffin) looking his sister Mary Ball
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 19, 1882
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Mary Ball. She used to belong to a
man by the name of Joseph Ball, at the
time I was sold in the year 1847 I belonged
to a man by the name of S G Coffin, and
was sold to a speculator by name of Addi
son Weathers, and brought to Georgia. Any
information of my sister will be gladly re-
ceived by her…
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T. A. McGahee (formerly William Page) seeking information about his unnamed sister and brothers
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 8, 1896
Do You Know Them?
REIDSVILLE, N C., Jan 29, '96.
I learned from the PLANET that some
one is enquiring for her brother.
Was she from St. Louis, Mo.?
I have two brothers, who I have not
seen since 1864. When I left Missouri,
I lived a long time at Richmond
with Mr. Coon. I was known by the
name of William Page. My father's
name was…
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Thomas McAfee seeking his father Alfred Guntor
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 9, 1886
MR. EDITOR--I wi6h to inquire
for my people. Thir names are
McAfee. I do not see the names
of any of the McAfee family in the
SOUTHWESTERN. I look every
week to see if any of them is in
reach of the paper. If any one
knows the whereabouts of any of
the McAfees, please address T.
McAfee, Spinks, Kemper county,
Miss. I want to…
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