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George Craig searching for mother Jemima and his brothers Jefferson and Joseph
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 10, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of my mother, Jemima
Craig, and my brothers, Jefferson and Joseph
Craig. When last heard from in March, 1864,
my mother was living at Richard Prairie, near
Leavenworth, in the State of Kansas. Any in-
formation concerning them will be thankfully re-
ceived by addressing
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George G. Jameson looking for fellow service members
National Tribune (Washington, DC)
August 29, 1889
—George G. Jameson, Ætna, Kan.,
would like to know the whereabouts of any mem-
ber [member] of the 9th Kan. (colored) who was detailed to
carry the mail from Fort Smith to Fayetteville,
Ark., in June, 1864.—
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George Henry Forbes searching for his father George Henry, mother Henrietta Forbes, and siblings James, Margaret, and Area
Atchison Weekly Champion (Atchison, KS)
September 5, 1885
GEORGE HENRY FORBES, of Wamego,
Pottawatomie county, Kansas, wants to
find his people. His father and mother,
GEORGE HENRY and HENRIETTA FORBES,
were slaves and belonged to JACK BERRY,
and by marriage they fell to JAMES
MONTGOMERY. They had four children.
The oldest a son, JAMES; the second a
daughter, MARGARET; the third a…
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George W. Johnson searching for his brothers James Curtis and John A. Curtis
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
August 24, 1876
PERSONAL.
NOTICE.--I am anxious to ascertain the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of my two brothers, JAMES and JOHN
A. CURTIS, colored; the first aged about 36, and
the other about 27. In their minority they were
bound to Robert Earl, proprietor of a livery stable
in Washington city, located on 20th street, between
I and K streets. Any…
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Gustus Ann Hamilton searching for her mother Nelly Beacheum, uncles Louis Beachem and Pompey Beachem, and sister Jane Beaches (2nd of 2 ads)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 25, 1896
Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. I was sold from them
during the war.
I belonged to Sam Beachem, who lived
at than time Richmond, Va. I was
sold to Jimerson, at an age between 11
and 12 years Then I was to Robert
Golikly and Bird Leatherwood, two
Negro traders. They carried me to
Mississippi.…
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H. Lamb searching for mother Lucinda Yarndle and siblings
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
September 22, 1894
My mother's name is Lucinda Yarndle, and
I had one half-brother named John and an own
brother named Nelson. I have two half-sisters,
Sarah and Mary. My father died when I was
four years old, in Knox county, Tennessee. My
father's name was Harry Lamb. The last time
I saw them was in Lawrence, Kan. I wrote to
them from Missoula,…
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H.T. Johnson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 21, 1891
Any information concerning Tony Dickens
of St Loius, but who may be in Kansas City at
present, will be thankfully received and re-
warded by Mrs Lucy Dickens, No. 10 Ash St.,
Hot Springs, Ark. It is to the interest of Tony
Dickens to answer at once.
Very Respectfully,
H. T. JOHNSON.
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Henry Tolliver finds his father Alfred Tolliver
Iowa State Bystander (Des Moines, IA)
August 7, 1903
EDITORIALS.
REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE
Henry Tolliver, a leading citi-
zen [citizen], living at 1413 Fremont street
is about to start on a trip to
Leavenworth, Kans., to visit his
aged father, whom he has not
seen since he was sold on the
slave block over a half century
ago, at the age of 9 years. The
father is a man of remarkable age…
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Hyson Duncan searching for his mother, brothers, and sisters
Baptist Times (Garnett, KS)
March 1892
Lost 46 Years Ago.
I wish to find my mother, Lucinda
Duncan, and my brothers and sisters,
Washington Kelly, and Mary Duncan,
Monroe Duncan and Easter Duncan.
They belonged to James Duncan, used
live in Logan couty near Russelville,
Kentucky. Any information of either
of them will be thankfull recived.
HYSON DUNCAN,
Garnett,…
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Information wanted of the whereabouts of Wm. P. Grant
The Commonwealth (Topeka, KS)
August 20, 1879
Information is wanted of the whereabouts
of Wm. P. Grant, a colored boy, 21
years of age. When last heard from he
was working for Mr. Hanney, near the
Junction in North Topeka. Address this
office. Other papers please copy.
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Isam Turner searching for several persons
The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS)
September 4, 1880
Information Wanted.
Of the whereabouts of the following
named colored persons.-Henry Phillips,
used to belong to Joe White, Aunt Mary
White, Amanda White, Jane White,
Matilda White, Tom. White, Jim. White and
Augusta White. They all formerly lived
in Sumpster [Sumter] county Georgia, when last…
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J. A. Wade searching for brothers Calvin, Joseph, and Gabriel
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 7, 1882
DEAR EDITOR: I wish to inquire
for my brothers Calvin, Joseph, and
Gabriel. Our father was Enoch
Wade, and he died in May 1863, at
Levi Wade's, the old home of our
owner. Mother was Rachel Wade,
and she died in 1878. She told me
and sisters Tennessee and Viney
just before she died that she was
going home. Father also passed…
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J. D. Haskell searching for his mother, father, sisters, and brothers
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 23, 1884
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people, mother, father, sisters and brothers. Father was Sam Hampton, and belonged to a Mr. Hampton, who lived seven miles East of Huntington. Mother was Mary Bledsoe, and belonged to Yancey Bledsoe. They lived in West Tennessee. Brothers—Henry Clay, Judge (my name), Nicodemus, James, Bradley, Paney, Brown, the…
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J. H. T. Smith searching for Mr. J. B. Finley
The Topeka Plaindealer (Topeka, KS)
September 7, 1917
WANTED---To know the whereabouts
of Mr. J. B. Finley, a citizen
of the Cherokee Nation and formerly
a resident of Coffeyville, Kan.; is a
man about 45 years of age. Anyone
knowing his whereabouts will please
communicate with J. H. T. Smith,
Insurance and Real Estate Agent,
Coffeyville, Kan.---Adv.
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James K. Brown seeking information on Rev. J. W. Wilson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 10, 1900
Information wanted of Rev. J.
W. Wilson, former pastor of the A.
M. E. Church at Wyandotte, Kan.
Any information will be greatly re
ceived by James K. Brown, Box
308, Superior, Wis.
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Jenny Carter (formerly Jenny White) looking for children Cisly, Oscur, Emily Francis, and Lucy Ann White
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 27, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted concerning one or all
of the following named persons to wit:
Cisly White, Oscur White, Emily Francis
White, and Lucy Anna White, children of
Jenny White, born in Boone County, Ky.--
the slaves of a man by the name of Stephens.
Mother and all the family sold to Ross, of
Georgetown, Ky., about 18…
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Joe Williams looking for sons Joe and Essic Williams
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 31, 1900
Information wanted of my sons,
Joe and Essic Williams. When
last heard from they were in Kan-
sas City, Mo His father's name
is Joe Williams, aged 88 years, and
his mother's is Charlotte Williams.
Any information of their where-
abouts will be gladly received by
their father. I am a member of
the A. M. E. Church at St. Mark
Opelika…
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John Bosan looking for his father Abe Bosan
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 28, 1886
MR. EDITOR ---- I wise to inquire
for my father; his name was Abe
Bosan; he left me in Shelby county,
Kentucky; he was set free before the
war; he belonged to Thos. Bundon.
He married a lady belonging to
Squire Mitchell, and they sold her
to Nelson Hope, and he moved to
Missouri and my father went with
him; they moved to Lincoln…
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John Williams searching for his wife Julia Williams and her son John
Topeka Tribune (Topeka, KS)
August 30, 1862
INFORMATION WANTED.--Of Julia
Williams (colored) and John, her
child about 12 years old, supposed to
be in company with Joe and Amanda
Miles, all of whom came from George-
town [Georgetown], Pettis Co., Mo. Address the
husband.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Topeka.
(Papers please copy.)
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Joseph Perrin searching for his father Joe Perrin
Elyria Independent Democrat (Elyria, OH)
July 5, 1871
INFORMATION WANTED.-Information is wanted of the whereabouts of a colored man by the name of Joe Perrin, who is supposed to be in Kansas, or adjacent States. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his son, Joseph Perrin, at Elyria, Ohio. Western papers please copy.
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Juda Ann Williams (formerly Juda Ann Grear) looking for her father Edmond Alexander
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 25, 1886
MR. EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire through your paper for my father. I was about 12 years of age when I last saw him; I was coming through Memphis from Holly Springs, Miss., and have not seen him since. His name was Edmond Alexander; his first wife was named Ann; she was my mother; my name is Juda Ann, and at that time was Juda Ann Grear. Since…
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King Hopson searching for his brothers Sam, Giles, Allen, and Cross
The Daily Kansas Tribune (Lawrence, KS)
October 4, 1868
Information wanted of the whereabouts
of my brothers, Sam, Giles,
Allen and Cross, sons of Malinda Hopson.
When last heard from, they were
in Hempstead county, Arkansas. Any
information concerning them will be
thankfully received by the undersigned,
at Burlington, Kansas.
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Louisa Gibbs searching for her son Nat Adams
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 13, 1882
MR. EDITOR – I am inquiring
of for my son, Nat Adams or Nat
Boykin. I don’t know which name
he goes by. His mother belongs
to Col. Adams, Madison county,
West Tennessee. His father was
named Clinton Boyton ; he
belonged to Eli Boykin. His oldest
brothor [brother] was named William Adams,
his oldest sister, Lucy Adams.
He has a scar on…
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Lucinda Jones searching for her brother Isaac Gaw
The Topeka Plaindealer (Topeka, KS)
May 12, 1905
Isaac Gaw, said to be living in Topeka, is wanted in Jeffersonville, Ind. by his sister Lucinda Jones. Any one knowing him would confer a favor upon his sister by notifying her of his whereabouts.
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Lucinda Smiley searching for her brother-in-law Allen Ellis and her sister
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 21, 1881
MR. EDITOR: Mrs. Lucinda
Smiley wishes to find her sister and
brother-in-law, Allen and [undecipherable]
Ellis. When last heard from they
were in Kansas City a year ago.
Address, P. H. Smiley, care of Rev.
W. B. Avery, Oswego, Kansas.
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