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Elizabeth Reed looking for information about her brother Samuel Reed

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 7, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my brother Samuel Reed. I
saw him last at a convention in
New Orleans, just before the war.
Any information concerning him
will be thankfully received by his
sister Elizabeth Reed. He was a
member of the St. Paul Church,
New Orleans. Address :
S. L. SANDFORD.
Knox Point, Red…

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Darius Logan looking for his brothers Fielding, Jackson, Fleming, David, Willis, and Ben Logan

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 13, 1890

Information wanted of my brothers. I
left them in the State of Kentucky in
1847 Our father and mother were named
Willis and Rachel Logan. My brother
were named Fielding, Jackson, Fleming,
David, Willis and Ben Logan. We had
six sisters and nine brothers. I would be
glad to hear from one of them. My name
is Darius Logan, a minster of the…

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Rev. B. M. Williams searching for brothers Thomas H. and Wm. Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 5, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED.--My
brothers Thomas H. and Wm. Williams.
In 1864, Thomas was in the United States
Navy, and William was at Washington,
D C. I am now a minister in the North
Louisiana Conference. Address Rev. B
M. Williams, Denny, La.

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Caroline Ramsey seeking information of her son Wesley Ramsey (1st of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 13, 1891

WANTED--Information of my son
Wesley Ramsey, born in Adams county,
Mississippi. His father's name was Peter
Ramsey; his mother Caroline Ramsey
L [rest unclear] and Dennis Ramsey were his sister
and brother. The owner of all was Jame
P [unclear] viance. The last time I saw Wesley
he was in Natchez, Miss. Ministers of
churches please read…

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Caroline Ramsey seeking information about her son Wesley Ramsey (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED.--Of my
son, Wesley Ramsey, otherwise known as
Sex Ramsey, who was born in Adams Co.,
Miss. He left home during the war, and
nothing has been heard of him since. His
parents' names are Peter and Caroline
Ramsey. His brother's and sister's names
are Dennis and Lottie, respectively.
Any information leading to his…

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Charles Milton looking for his mother Leah Turner and father William Turner

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 26, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED--Of father
and mother, my father's name is William
Turner, and my mother's name is Leah (?)
Turner. They belonged to William Tur-
ner. He was their master, and he died in
Mississippi ; and his children fell in the
hands Hamton Turner, and he went to
Louisiana. My name is Charles Milton.
address Van Duyer, Ark.

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Mrs. Maria Newton looking for information about her sister Caroline Tompkins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 28, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS
ter Caroline. The last time I saw her
was in the spring of 1862. She was taken
from us in Carrol Parish, Louisiana by Mrs.
Harvey, the daughter of Mr. Jack Tompkins
She went to St. Louis, Mo , and as soon as
the boat landed at St. Louis, my sister was
stolen. Her name was Caroline Tompkins,
Mother's name is…

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Charlotte Clarke searching for her mother Phoebe Clarke; her aunts Rose, Mary, and Diana; and her siblings Jane, Susie and Andrew

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 14, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
mother, Phoebe Clarke. She used to be-
long to Mrs. Virginia Clarke. She lived in
Effingham County, Springfield, Ga. My
name is Charlotte Clarke. I was brought
away from my mother when 9 years of age
by a Methodist preacher by name of Josiah
Clarke. My aunt's name was Rose Clarke.
She was sold to a minister by the…

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A. Jones seeking information as to the whereabouts of his father Henry Jones

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 14, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Henry Jones father of An-
drew and Washington Jones, and some
eight sisters, all of Tennessee. Their older
children and the mother died, and the
father moved to the State of Mississippi
and has not been seen or heard of since
His son, A. Jones, wants to know his
whereabouts. Any information…

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Carolina Caldmon searching for her mother Eddey Talbert, her stepfather Daniel Talbert

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 10, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE FOL
lowing named persons. My mother's name
was Eddey Talbert, my step-father's was
Daniel Talbert and a deaf and dumb boy
by the of David Torrence, and also, Dalley
Torrence. My name is Carolina Caldmon
They left here in 1874 for Kansas and I
have not heard from them since. Any in-
formation will be thankfully…

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Rev. J. F. Cox searching for his brother Wilson Cox

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 10, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE
whereabouts of Brother Wilson Cox, who
left Louisiana in 1865. Last I head of him
he was in the State of Tenn. A minister of
gospel in the Baptist church, I was told he
used to live in the State of Arkansas. His
mother is living at Bayonbonoff[?], St Mary
Parish, La. He had three brothers, Milton,
Harvey and…

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Dianna Middleton looking for her daughter Jane Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 8, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF JANE
Williams, born in Edenton, N. C. Her
father was named George Williams, her
mother, Dianna Williams ; her mother and
herself were taken to Norfolk, Va , when
they were owned by Wm. Williamson,
chief engineer in the Navy Yard, and by
him Jane was sold to Captain Wm. Ivory,
who took her to Louisianna in 1853.…

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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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Mary Williams (formerly Florida Simms) seeking information about her mother Mrs. Martha Locket

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 18, 1884

IINFORMATION(sp) WANTED OF MY
mother, Mrs. Martha Locket. Five years
ago I left her in Greenwood, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana; and four years have passed since
I heard from her. Her husband's name is
Woodley Locket. They both were for
merly the property of Silas Fenmore. My
mother and friends knew me by the name
of Florida Simms. I was raised…

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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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David Johnson (formerly Malissa Houston) seeking information about his mother Mary Houston and brother Tony Houston

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 15, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, Mary Houston, and sister and brother,
Tony Houston. The last time I heard from
them they were in Helena, Tenn. My
name is David Johnson. When I was at
home they called me Malissa Houston.
Any information of their whereabouts will
be thankfully received. Address in care of
the pastor of A. M. E. Church,…

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Unnamed person seeking information about their mother Nancy Dosier and sister Alice

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 4, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er and sister. My mother's name was
Nancy Dosier and sister's name was Alice.
They were sold at Jackson, Miss., by a
man named Mizel(?). My mother was sold
from Jackson in 1851 or '52 to Poindexter,
of Louisiana, who took her to Shreeves-
port, La. She left three children in Jack-
son, two boys and a girl ;…

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David T. Banks searching for his brother Jesse C. Banks

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 17, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF JESSE C.
Banks. He went South from Burling-
ton, N.J., about 15 years ago. When last
heard of he was in New Orleans, La. Any
information concerning him will be gladly
received by his brother, David T. Banks,
105 West 3rd street, New York.

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Amos Richardson (A. R.) Mitchell seeking information about his sister Betsy Mitchell (1st of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Betsy Mitchell, who was sold in
New Orleans to Edward Summers and John
Brannon. She was a little girl when she
left Tennessee in 1860. Her father and
mother were Gabriel and Emeline Mitchell.
Amos Richardson Mitchell, Mineral
Springs, Ark.

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Betty Mitchell. She…

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Unnamed person seeking information about Alexander McKillip

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 28, 1887

INFORMATION WANTED OF ALEX-
ander McKillip, an Irishman by birth,
who left Philadelphia in 1837 and went
West. He was for years on the Mississippi
River in some capacity, and is supposed to
have died in Tensas Parish, La., intestate,
about eight or nine years ago. Any one
who may know anything of this person, in
life or at death,…

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B. T. Davis seeking information about their aunt Flora Hilliard

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 9, 1888

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY AUNT,
Flora Hillard. She was sold in 1861 from
Louisiana to a man by the name of Pinch, who
went to Texas and took her with him. I have
not heard from her since. She first b[e]longed to a
man by the name of W. W. Collins. Any infor-
mation will be gladly received. Please address
B. T. Davis, Mine La Motte, Madison…

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Evans Green seeking information about his mother Mrs. Phillis Green (2nd of 3 ads)

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1865

Information Wanted.
EVANS GREEN desires to find his mother, Mrs.
PHILLIS GREEN, whom he left in Virginia
some years ago. She belonged to old Squire Cook,
of Winchester, whose son was an attorney-at-law.
Any information respecting her will be thankfully
received. Address this paper.
Winchester paper please copy. ap22

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Mrs. Ritty Green searching for her son Dudley Green

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1865

Information Wanted.
MRS. RITTY GREEN wishes to find her son
DUDLEY GREEN. Both are are from Scotts
county Kentucky, near Georgetown. Any informa-
tion respecting him may be addressed to this paper
ap29

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Mrs. Susan Patterson seeking information about her daughter Louisa Patterson

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1865

Information Wanted.
MRS. SUSAN PATTERSON wishes to find her
daughter LOUISA PATTERSON. She was
born on Mr Jos. Moss' plantation, Attakapas, La.
Any information respecting her, please address this
office. ap29

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Louisa Stewart seeking information about her son Joseph Nelson

The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 29, 1865

Information Wanted.
MRS. LOUISA STEWART seeks to find her son,
JOSEPH NELSON, who belonged to Mr.
McManus, Cypress Creek, near Florence, Ala. Any
information please address this paper. ap22

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