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Nellie Shannon
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
February 4, 1893
Any one knowing the whereabouts of Jennie
Sweet, my mother, of Columbus, Franklin
county, Ohio, or Frank Hall. her brother, the
former when last heard of was living at 69 E.
Spring street, Columbus. The latter was living
in Athens, Ohio. Any information of either
persons will be thankfully received by
NELLIE SHANNON, -Era"…
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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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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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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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Willie Price searching for sons John and Dorse Price
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
April 23, 1892
I would like to find my two sons, John and
Dorse Price They were raised in North Carolina,
Rockingham county. Their father's name was
Sims Price, when last heard from Dorse was in
Massachusetts. He left after he was free. Any
information of either will be thankfully
received by Willie Price, 59 South Sycamore
street, Springfield,…
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Jennie Bass seeking the whereabouts of Charles J. Wilson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 5, 1892
We would like to know the whereabouts of
Charles J. Wilson who formerly lived in
Chillicothe, Ohio. His father William Wilson
died two weeks ago and left property to him
and to his sister. Any information concerning
him will be cheerfully received by Mrs. Jennie
Bass (nee Wilson) 1106 Gay street, Chillicothe,
Ohio.
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Fannie Bousman
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
January 2, 1892
Anybody knowing anything concerning Buel
Chapman will be gladly received by Fannie
Bousman, 188 E. Elm street, Columbus, O. I re-
ceived letters from him in '71, and heard later
that he was in the hospital at Caira, Ill., but
since then I have never heard of him. A sister
of his reside at the above address.
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Margaret Miller searching for her brother Morris Jackson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
November 28, 1891
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brother, Morris Jackson, who belonged to Nute
Miller of Cytham, Ky., his mother's name was
Ellen Jackson. He left Catham, Ky., with
Capt. Philsbury dnring the war. When last
heard from, he was in Boston, Mass. Any
information concerning him will be thankfully
received by Margaret Miller,…
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Margaret Miller searching for Thomas Jackson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
November 28, 1891
I would like to find my brother, Thomas
Jackson who left Cytham, Ky., during the war
when last heard from, he was in California.
He belonged to Nute Miller. Any information
concerning him will be thankfully received by
Margaret Miller, Springfield, Ohio.
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John P. Jackson searching for Lydia Jackson and brother Plato Jackson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 23, 1891
I am the son of Thomas Jackson, who immigrated
to Liberia from Baltimore about 1830.
My father is said to have had a sister by the
name of Lydia Jackson, who remained in
Baltimore. He also had a son, Plato Jackson by
name, who went to Ohio, or some other place in
the West. I shall be glad to hear of the where-
abouts of any of these people…
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Hattie Johnson searching for Henry Clark
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 3, 1878
INFORMATION WANTED. MR. EDITOR.--I am one hundred years old, and also blind. I have a friend living in the State of Texas by the name of Henry Clark. I do not know how to find him without giving notice through your paper, calling your ministers attention to it in Texas. He can find me by directing to Hattie Johnson, care of S.R. Cottrell pastor…
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Robert Mason searching for mother Maria Hall and sisters Margaret and Lucy Mason
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 28, 1878
INFORMATION WANTED Of my mother Maria Hall whose first husband, my father, was James Mason; and of my sisters Margaret and Lucy Mason. When last heard from they were living in or near Front Royal, Va. but my late owner, John B. Gardener, wrote me that they had removed to Ohio. Any information of them will be thankfully received by Robert Mason…
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William G. Herb looking for Mrs. Douglas Jiggets
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 30, 1915
DO YOU KNOW HER. I want to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Douglas Jiggetts. Her husband was shot and killed here Jan. 9. Address WM. G. HERB, Coroner Steubenville, Ohio.
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James Jackson (James Cross)
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 2, 1915
DO YOU KNOW THEM? I desire to know the whereabouts of my uncle, David Cross. His sister is my mother and her name is Martha Booker. I have not heard from my people in 20 years. My name is James Jackson although they need to call me James Cross. My address is 3377 E. 31st St., Cleveland, O. DO YOU KNOW THEM? IF SO WRITE AND LET THEM KNOW. I…
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John Withers
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 23, 1914
Do You Know Them?
John Withers died recently in
Steubenville, Ohio, leaving a widow.
His K. of P. policy had ben assigned
to his mother, Mary Elizabeth With-
ers. He had other relatives. His
father's name was Johnson Withers.
Any information will be gladly re-
ceived at this office.
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Edward Brown Simpson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 24, 1914
Do You Know Him?
I would like to know the where-
abouts of my uncle, William Henry
Brown. I have not heard from him
in eighteen years and am very anx-
ious to locate him, if living, as he
was the only brother of my mother.
Please give him this picture, if liv-
ing. Address, EDWARD BROWN
SIMPSON, 525 W. Arlington St.,
Youngstown, O.
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Mr. Goosland [Rev. Matthew Goosland], sold in 1847, finds his sister
New National Era (Washington, DC)
April 11, 1872
Story of a Slave Family.
The following is the story of a Mr. Goos-
land [Goosland], now a resident of Oberlin:
In 1847 he was sold from his wife and chil-
dren [children] in Wytheville, Virginia, and taken to
Mobile Alabama, where, after seven years
of great economy, he purchased his freedom
for the sum of $750. Soon after gaining his…
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William H. Todd finds his mother, age 100, after 40-year separation
Pittsburgh Dispatch (Pittsburgh, PA)
March 12, 1891
FOUND AT LAST.
A former Slave, Now in Ohio, Hears From
His Long-Lost Mother.
SPRINGFIELD, O., March 11, - After 40 years'
separation William H. Todd, an ex-slave at
Washington Court House, Fayette county, has
discovered the whereabouts of his mother, now
100 years old, living at Macon, GA., through a
letter received last night. …
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Robert Hill searching for three people
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 15, 1902
Do You Know Them?
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 3, 1902.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Jacob Turner, Burl Hill or Adeline
Smith. I have not heard from them for
years. Any information concerning
them will be thankfully received.
Address
ROBERT HILL,
644 Stauring St.,
Columbus, O.
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W.C. Echols searching for Guy Thomas
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 11, 1884
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
through your excellent paper for
the address of Guy Thomas, former-
ly of Lynchburg, Va. If he will
write at once to Graham Denwell,
Esq., of Springfield, Ohio, he will
learn something of a pecuniary in-
terest to him. Yours truly,
W. C. ECHOLS,
Executor of the will of Thomas
Thomas,…
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Samuel Jackson searching for his mother Rachel
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 21, 1885
Springfield, Ohio, April 2, 1885.
Samuel Jackson's mother was
named Rachel and was owned by
the Webb family of Fayette county,
Ky. She had a sister named
Phyllis, and went with her to Mex-
ico a long while before the war.
She returned to Lexington, Ky.,
once and afterwards left with a
woman, named Cordelia Plummer,
for New…
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Permelia Statefield searching for her son Turner Staterfield
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 11, 1885
MR. EDITOR- I wish to inquire for my son, a young man about 26 years of age. His name is Turner Saterfield. He left home Feb. 10, 1874, and I have have heard from him once; he was then in Cincinnati, O. He was to lave Cincinnati in a few days for Memphis, Tenn., at the time I heard from him. I think it was in 1877. My name is Permelia Saterfield.…
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Mrs. Charlotte Avery searching for her mother Fanny Sales
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 10, 1885
MR. EDITOR: Mrs. Charlotte
Aenry wants to find her mother,
whose name was Fannie Sales. The
inquire came with Mr. [indecipherable]as. Simp
son [Simpson] to Texas, when small and left
her mother in Arkansas. Old mas
ter [master] brought me to Texas to tend to
his baby. I have a sister and broth-
er [brother] in Arkansas, but I never…
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Mrs. Anna M. Cox searching for her brother Thomas Henry Burrah
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 18, 1884
MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my brother. His parents names were Mary Ann Burrah, step-father was Foch Burrah; his name is Thomas Henry Burrah. Had two sisters, Mary Jane and Roxanna. Our master's name was Phillip Burrah. We were all raised in Carroll county, five miles from Carrollton, Georgia. My mother belonged to Pat Garrison, at…
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James L. Triplett searching for his wife's family including her parents Cain and Phoebe Russell
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 23, 1885
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire for my wife's people. Her father's name was Cain Russell and mother Phoebe Russell. They belonged to Perry G. Russell, and lived near Mashulaville, Miss. They were living with him when the war closed, and left there with a man by the name of Jason Briant and went to Memphis, Tenn. Their children were Mary, William,…
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