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Dianah Johnson searching for her mother Hannah Hilliard, sisters, and brothers

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 3, 1885

MR. EDITOR—I desire to find
the whereabouts of my mother
sisters and brothers, whom I left
in Roan county, North Carolina.
My mother's name was Hannah
Hilliard; sisters, Jinsy, Flora and
Lucy; brothers, John, Benjamin
and Milas Calvin. My father,
Jack Hilliard, died when I was
quite an infant. I was sold from
the Hilliard estate to a…

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Dianna Johnson searching for her mother Hannah Hellard and siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 15, 1885

MR. EDITOR--I desire to inquire
for my relatives. My mother was
named Hannah Hellard; my father
was John Hellard; my sisters are
as follows: Jencey, Flora and Lucy;
brothers are John, Benjamin and
Miles Calvern; my mother had
twins, but I do not remember their
names. I was sold to a man named
Bill Haden, and brought to Alabama,…

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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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Drucilla Bryant looking for her mother Maria Leece

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 30, 1872

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of my mother, her
name is Maria Leece. She used to belong to
a widow name Mrs. Leece. My mother
was bought by one J.T. Mitchell in Virginia
about 22 years ago - I was too small to re-
member what place in Virginia. My name is
Drucilla Bryant, now living in Wilmington,
N.C. Any information of…

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E. D. Hicks searching for mother Harriet Hicks, sisters Mariah and Rhoda, and brothers Solomon and Alonzo

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 26, 1895

Information wanted of lost
friends. I left them in Goldsburgh,
N. C, in 1865, and the
same year I followed the Union
soldiers to Louisville Ky. During
slavery we belonged to a man
named Jemmey Hicks. My mothers's
name was Harriett Hicks. I
had two sisters: Mariah and Rhoda
Hicks, also two brothers, Solomon
and Alonzo Hicks Any…

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Easter Jones searching for her mother-in-law Kitty Russ and brothers-in-law Christopher Russ and Edmond Gooden Russ

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 2, 1882

DEAR EDITOR -- I wish to hear of the whereabouts of my husband's people. His mothers' name was Kittie Russ. She lived in Bladen county, N.C., when he was taken from her the year before the war (1860.) She used to belong to Jonah Russ. His oldest brother was named Christopher Russ. He and his brother were taken from North Carolina to Richmond,…

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Edward Gibbs searching for his father Casby Mann, mother Mosella Gibbs, and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 26, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY FA-
ther, Casby Mann, my mother, Mosella
Gibbs, my three brothers, John, Thomas
and Patrick, and my two sisters, Louisa and
Jennie Gibbs. All of them belonged to the
Gibbs family, at that time living in Hyde
Co., North Carolina. Address, Edward
Gibbs, care of Wm. Lee, P. O. Box 83,
Champaign City, Ill.

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Edward Robinson looking for his sister Eliza Dandridge

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 14, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
sister Eliza Dandridge, who was sold in
1853, from Richmond, Va. She belonged
to one James Eilett and lived on Seth
street, near the new market. She went
by the name of Eliza Dandridge. She
and myself were at the Nat Bush Sale
Office. I have never seen or heard from
her since I went by the name of Nat
Selden Our…

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Elizabeth Chavis seeking information about Henry Brummel

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 1, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any person inform me of the whereabouts
of Henry Brummel? When last heard from he
was in Chilicothe, Ohio. Any information con-
cerning him will be thankfully received by the
inquiring party. Please address
ELIZABETH CHAVIS,
2t …

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Elsie Watson looking for her son Edward D. C. Bryant

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 10, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
son, His name is Edward D C. Bryant. We
came from Fayettville, N. C. The last heard of
him. he was in Wilmington. Del. He left home
when 12 yrs. of age. My maiden name was
Elsie Smith. Any information regarding him
will be thankfully received by Elsie Watson,
204 Quahan avenue, Hot…

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Emanuel Grandison looking for his brother Marshall Carter (formerly Marshall Grandison)

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 26, 1886

Mr. Editor - I have a brother who was sold in the South before the war. I learned a week or ten days ago that he had been seen in New Orleans. His name is Marshall Grandison, but I suppose he goes by the name of his old master. We were servants of one William S. Carter, of Louisa county, Virginia. Brother was a cart boy on the York River railroad…

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Emeline Boesman searching for her son John H. Boesman

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 21, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son. John H. Boesman. When last heard
from, he was living in Washington, North Caro-
lina. Any information relating to his wherea-
bouts will be most thankfully received by his
mother, the undersigned. When writing, please
address as follows:--
EMELINE BOESMAN,
No. 22 Winter St., New Haven, Conn.
July 21, 1866. 2t

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Emily Robbins searching for her mother Patsy

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 26, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er. Her the name was Patsy. We be-
longed to a speculator who lived near
Greensboro, N. C. He took her to Ala-
bama and sold her, but kept me, a small
child. My present name and address is,
Emily Robbins, Westfield, Indiana.

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Enoche Weaver searching for his brother Elisha Read

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 28, 1897

Information wanted of my broth-
er Elisha Read, he left home (Mur-
freesboro, Herford County N. C.)
some years ago for the State of
Florida. Since I have not heard
from him; any information of his
whereabouts will be thankfully re-
ceived. Address, Enoche Weaver,
1112 North 5th Street, Wilming-
ton, N. C.

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Ephriam Steward searching for Ephraim McFershier

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 22, 1880

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
about a young man by the name of
Ephriam McFershier, who was born
in Roberson county, North Carolina.
His mother's name is Lucy
Ann. Her master's name was
McGahie. His father's name was
Jack Fershier. From last report
he had come out to Texas.
Address me, in care of John R. Mills,
Berrian…

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Esther Turner searching for her mother, sisters, brothers, aunts, and uncle

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 31, 1884

MR. EDITOR--I wish to find the
following named persons: My moth
er Sally, (father Abraham Turner,
died during the war), brothers
Isaiah, George Washington, often
called Lit, and one whose name I
cannot remember; sisters Sally
Eliza, Nancy Franklin, and Matilda;
aunts Eliza, Phillis, and Winnei;
and uncle Mack. I am the oldest…

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Fillis Dudley searching for her children Lemuel and Eliza Dudley

The Wilmington Herald (Wilmington, NC)

February 12, 1866

Information Wanted

IF Lemuel and Eliza Dudley, from near Onslow
Court House, who formerly belonged to Robert
Dudley, should be in Wilmington, or if this
should be sen by any person who can give any
information of them, a great favor will be
conferred by informing their mother,

FILLIS DUDLEY.

Feb 12 294-1t

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Gad Vick (formerly Gad Whidcar) searching for their parents Violet Davis and Naptili and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 4, 1886

MR. EDITOR --- I wish to inquire for my people. We parted before the war; my mother's name was Violet Davis; she was sold to Eliza Polk; there were nine brothers and two sisters of us; brothers were named Israel, Bertrand, Situs, Seth, Cara, Dan, Hap and Beau Davis, and my name is Gad Vick. My sister's name was Zilpa; we left them in…

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Garrett Henderson searching for his sisters Lorcas, Hannah, and Pleasant

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 30, 1896

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my relatives. My sisters names
are Lorcas, Hannah, and Pleasant;
our father's name was Hardy Bray.
When last heard from they were in
Chatham Co., N. C., about thirteen
miles above Pittsboro, N. C., just
above Millen Springs. Any information
concerning them willl be
thankfully received by their brother,
Garrett…

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Geo Baum searching for his children Matilda Meekins and Willis Meekins

The Era (Raleigh, NC)

January 21, 1875

INFORMATION WANTED.— Geo
Baum, of Manteo P. O., Dare Co.,
N. C., desires information of his
two children, MATILDA MEEKINS
and WILLIS MEEKINS. They be
longed [belonged] to the estate of Esther Meek-
ins [Meekins], and were carried from Roanoke
Island into the Confederate lines in
1861. When last heard from, his
daughter was at…

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Geo. L. Mabson searching for George Smith

Evening Post (Wilmington, NC)

December 24, 1873

INFORMATION concerning George
Smith, colored, a discharged soldier, is
wanted. Any one knowing his where-
abouts [whereabouts] will please inform Geo. L. Mab-
son [Mabson]. George Smith will hear something
to his advantage by making himself
known. 2t

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George Huntly seeking information about his brother Edmund and sister Silvia Huntley

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 22, 1900

Information wanted of my broth-
er and sister Elmund and Silvia
Huntly whom I left in Corbarras [Cabarrus]
Co., North Carolina 26 years ago.
Any information of their wherea-
bouts will be thankfully received
by George Huntly, Lyons Sta.,
Coahoma Co., Miss.

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Hagar Outlaw seeking information about her children Cherry, Viny, and Mills Outlaw

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 7, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of the children of Hagar Outlaw, who went from
Wake Forest. Three of them, (their names
being Cherry, Viny, and Mills Outlaw.) were
bought by Abram Hester Noah Outlaw was
taken to Alabama by Joseph Turner Hillsborough.
John Outlaw was sold to George Vaughan. Eli
Outlaw was sold by Joseph Outlaw. He acted
as watchman for…

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Hannah Neals looking for her mother Sarah Nichols and siblings (2nd of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1899

Information wanted of my moth-
er, Sarah Nichols ; my brother Neal
Nichols, and my Sister, Conenles
Nichols, who were owned by a Mr.
Bob Fairley, at Richmond, Va. I
was sold from my mother during
the war to a man in North Carolina
by the name of McFailes My old
family name was Hannah Nichols.
Any information of their where
abouts will…

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Hannah Neals searching for her mother Sarah Nichols, brother Neal Nichols, and sister Conenles Nichols (1st of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 19, 1898

Information wanted of my moth-
er, Sarah Nichols; my brother Neal
Nichols, and my Sister, Conenles
Nichols, who were owned by a Mr.
Bob Fairley, at Richmond, Va. I
was sold from my mother during
the war to a man in North Carolina
by the name of McFailes. My old
family name was Hannah Nichols
Any information of their where
abouts will…

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