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Jno C. Brock

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 3, 1894

Information wanted of Sally and Henry
Carey, children of Burrel and Frances Carey,
who were formerly slaves of Wm. Robinson, of
Woodville, Rappahannock county, Virginia.
Burrel Carey left his home in 1856 and settled
in Pennsylvania, where he amassed consider-
able [considerable] property. These children are said to have
been refugeed…

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Amanda Griffin searching for her son, William "Pepper" Griffin

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 1, 1902

Do You Know Him?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
of William Griffin, better known as
Pepper Griffin, a prize fighter. When last
heard of he was in Philadelphia, Pa.
His mother's name is Amanda Griffin.
Any information will be gladly
received by addressing
MRS. AMANDA GRIFFIN,
1306 E. Leigh street,
Richmond, Va.
Philadelphia…

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Tenie L. Robinson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 12, 1892

I desire information concerning my mother's
aunt, whose name was Lucinda Moore. Her
home was in Pittsburgh, Pa My grand mother,
her siste-in-law [sister], whose original name was
Mrs. Mary Hill, has not heard from her since
before the war. Her brother, George Hill,
died about six years before the war, aboard a steamer
enroute from St.…

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John P. Rogister

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

November 14, 1891

Wanted the address of Drury Hutchinson,
when last heard from he was at the Bingham
House, Philadelphia, Penn, Address John P.
Rogister, Red Bank, N. J.

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M.L. Brown seeking their sister Mary C. Brown

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 21, 1891

I would like to learn something of my sister,
Mary C. Brown. When last heard from she was
in Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory. She also lived
in Omaha, Neb. Any information concerning
her whereabouts will be thankfully received by
M. L. Brown, 310 Grant street, Pittsburg, Pa.

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Rev. Isaac S. Grant seeking his uncle Jacob J. Simmons

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 1, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY UNCLE Jacob J. Simmons, who left Charleston, S.C., about thirty years ago. Last heard of him he was tailoring in Chester, Del aware Co., Pa. Pastors in that region will please make inquiry and if anything is learned of him please notify Rev. Isaac S. Grant, his nephew, at Shiloh, Sumpter Co., S.C.

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George T Miller searching for his father Robert Miller

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 4, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF ROBERT MIL ler, a shoemaker by trade. Any information concerning the above named person will be thankfully received by his son George T. Miller, West Chester, Chester county, Pa.

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William Jenkins searching for his mother Matilda Fisher (formerly Matilda Jenkins)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 16, 1886

Wanted to know the whereabouts of Matilda Fisher, formerly Jenkins, by her son Wm. Jenkins, who is lying very low at 1418 Gulielma St., Phila'da, Pa.

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Harriet Shepard looking for her son Stanton Shepard

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 1, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY son, Stanton Shepard, who, when a boy, was given by my master to his niece, near Culpepper, Va. Afterwards he was sold to a negro trader. Any information may be given to editor of CHRISTIAN RECORDER, Harriet Shephard.

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Miss Bertha Williamson searching for her brothers

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 6, 1915

DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to know the whereabouts of my brothers, Tom and Gabe Williamson. My mother's name was Sarah Williamson, father's name Scott Williamson. My home is Lynchburg, Va. Any information will be gladly received. Miss Bertha Williamson, 1314 Poplar Street Philadelphia, Pa.

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Jennie Champion searching for Mrs. Louisa Cary and her cousin Jennie Cephas

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 6, 1915

DO YOU KNOW THEM. I desire to know the whereabouts of my aunt, Mrs. Louisa Cary who lived in Sydney. I also had a cousin named Jennie Cephas. When last heard from she lived on Henry St. Any information concerning them will be gladly received by, JENNIE CHAMPION, 1727 N. Woodstock St. Philadelphia, Pa.

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Miss Jennie Miles searching for her aunt Mrs. Martha Smith

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 21, 1915

DO YOU KNOW HER? I desire to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Martha Smith. Any information will be thankfully received by her niece. MISS JENNIE MILES. Winton, Pa.

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Mrs. Ellen Scott searching for husband Joe Scott

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 28, 1911

Wants to Find Her Husband. I would like to locate my husband, Joe Scott. He left Richmond, Va., in 1897 to go to Philadelphia, Pa. If any one can furnish any information concerning him, please write MRS. ELLEN SCOTT, 1101 Green Street, Richmond, Va.

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Reese Bracken

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 8. 1911

WANTED—Information. Mrs. Mary
Meadows, formerly Miss Mary
Alexander, when last heard from
was living in Philadelphia, Pa.
She can learn something of in-
terest to her by addressing Reese
Bracken, 533 South Adam Street,
Peoria, Ill.

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Searching for Eliza Pryor

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 30, 1909

INFORMATION WANTED-- Of Eliza Pryor. She will hear something to her advantage by addressing H, 1730 Diamond Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

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J.H. Carlton

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 20, 1913

Do You Know Him?

A young colored man whose name
is Henry Thompson was found dead
at Nicholson, Pa., Monday, Septem-
ber 8th, 1913. In his pocket was a
letter addressed to his mother, Mrs.
Mary Thompson, 126 Forston Ave.,
East of the city of Richmond, Va.
The authorities are desirous of find-
ing her. His remains are in the
morgue,…

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Levi Richardson reunited with his sister

Washington Times (Washington, DC)

June 19, 1904

AUCTION SLAVES REUNITED.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., June 18-
Having been torn from each other on
the auction block, Levi Richardson, who
is at the point of death at his home at
Mainsville. this county. saw his sister.
Mrs. Clara Watters, of Pittsburg, yes-
terday for the first time since they
were slaves in Virginia before the war.

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Rev. J.R. Ruffin [Rev. Jeremiah R. Ruffin] searching for John Ruffin

Nashville Globe (Nashville, TN)

October 17, 1913

INQUIRING FOR RELATIVES.
Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 29, 1913.
Rev. R. H. Boyd:
Dear Sir and Brother—I am writ-
ing you asking you if you know of
a man in your city by the name of
John Ruffin. I am inquiring to try
and find him. My father was born in
King and Queen County, Va., owned
by Col. Alexander Fleet. His fath-
er's name was Lewis…

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Mrs. Bettie Graves is searching for her grandmother

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 15, 1909

Want to Find Her.
Mrs. Bettie Graves, of Radnor, Pa.,
is very anxious to locate or hear
something of the whereabouts of
her grandmother, Mrs. Annie Kelley.
Address all communications to,
MRS. BETTIE GRAVES,
Care of Mrs. Henley,
Radnor, Pa.

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Samuel Gould searching for information about Sandy Gould and Wm. Gould

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 25, 1905

Wants To Find Them.

I desire to know the whereabouts of
Sandy Gould and Wm. Gould. One
the son, the other the nephew of Nich-
olas Gould. Nicholas Gould came from
Richmond, Va., during the war. Any
information will be gratefully received
by their nephew,

SAMUEL GOULD,
1809 Lombard St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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Daniel Jackson searching for two uncles

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 16, 1905

Wants To Find Them.

I am anxious to locate my two un-
cles, Peter and Thomas Jackson,
sons of Daniel Jackson. They were
born in Maryland, and during
slavery were sold into Richmond,
Va. They have a sister now living
at Pittsburg, Pa. Any information
will be gladly received by addressing
DANIEL JACKSON,
5624 End St., E. E. …

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Oliver Thompkins searching for Nancy Ford, mother of Harry Ford

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 20, 1905

Do You Know Them?
Information concerning the where-
abouts of Mrs. Nancy Ford is desir-
ed. Her son, Harry Ford, was kill-
ed in Pittsburg and he left some
insurance money. Before his death
he stated that he had not heard
from his relatives for 8 or 9 years,
but that he had one married sister,
two brothers and one single sister,
all of…

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Mrs. Winnefred Sanders searching for anyone who served in the U. S. Navy with Joseph Bell

National Tribune (Washington, DC)

July 28, 1904

WANTED--Name and address of any person who
served in U.S. Navy with Joseph Bell, colored,
who enlisted in March of April, 1863, at Camp Birney,
Md. Mrs. Winnefred Sanders, Box 254, Sewickley, Pa.

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Lillian S. Clayton searching for former slaves of William W. Standley

Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

September 15, 1916

Information Wanted
of former slaves of William W.
Standley, of Port Royal. Sold with-
out owner's consent, 1859.

MRS. LILLIAN S. CLAYTON,
5112 Delancey Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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Mrs. Anne Matthews searching for her husband, Benjamin Curry

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 29, 1902

Do You Know Him?

I would like to know the where-
abouts of Benjamin Curry to whom I
was married long before John Brown's
Insurrection. We had two children.
He being a slave was sold away from
me to Richmond, Va., and I have not
heard from him since. His master's
name was Isaac Foulk of Harpers' Fer-
ry, Va.

Any information will be…

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