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Mrs. Ann Williams searching for her son Daniel Williams
Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)
July 15, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED. - Information is
wanted of Daniel Williams (colored), who was
sold at Martinsburg, Va., about the time Gen.
Patterson's forces visited that place, during
the early stages of the rebellion. Daniel was
then about thirteen years of age. He subsequently
came north and when last heard from
was at Boston. Any…
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James Calloway searching for his son Jemmy Calloway
Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
August 29, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED OF JEMMY
CALLOWAY, (colored) who left the farm
of Mr. John T. Davis, in Appomattox county,
Va., after the fall of Richmond. When last
heard from he was in Harrisonburg, Pa., boarding
with a Mrs. E. Roberts. Any information
concerning him will be thankfully received by
his father, James Calloway, at Alexandria, Va.…
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Dinah Anderson seeking information about her step-daughter Sarah Anderson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 26, 1898
Information Wanted
Mrs. Dinah Anderson would like to
know if any one can give any information
of Sarah Anderson her step-
daughter. Sarah left Richmond about
eight years ago, and went to St Louis,
Missouri with a while lady by the name
of Mrs. Clarkson who was a relative of
Mrs. George Stacy. If any information
can be had please…
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George Jones searching for his family Edmonia, Albert, and Sarah Jones
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 19, 1897
Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives.
They at one time resided at Hanover
County, Virginia, and were born and
reared on White Plain Farm and were
owned by Mary W Elliott
Their names are Edmonia, Albert
and Sarah Jones, also Judah Carter
Any information will be gladly
received by George Jones, Rear 27,…
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Jeanette Johnson looking for her uncle Alexander Weadon and her cousin Louise Weadon
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
December 15, 1894
West Grove, Pa., Dec. 3, '94.
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Dear Sir :- I write you to know if you
can find a gentleman by the name of Alexander
Weadon. He had a daughter by
the name of Louise Weadon who if alive
is now a young woman. His wife who
died some years ago was Jane Johnson,
whose people resided in Alexandria, Va.
I am the…
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Sarah Jackson searching for her husband Jacob Jackson
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
November 18, 1854
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION is wanted of the whereabouts
of JACOB JACKSON, a colored
man, who left Philadelphia about nine weeks
ago, intending to go to to Canada, in search of
his brother RICHARD. It is supposed that he
visited Toronto.
Any information concerning him will be thankfully
received by his wife.
SARAH JACKSON,
35 …
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Rosa Johnson (also known as Celia Ann Johnson) seeking the whereabouts of her parents Peggie and Jessie Johnson and George Turner
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 21, 1893
WANTED
Wanted to learn the whereabouts
of my parents Peggy and Jessie
Johnson. who about three years ago
were taken to Philadelphia to Dr.
Hughes, but since that time I learn
that they have returned to Richmond
and are at present in the city. And
also the whereabouts of George Turner
a man who accompanied them
at the time of…
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Edward C. Hackett looking for his sisters Sarah Jane and Ellen Hackett
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
August 19, 1893
Information Wanted.
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Information wanted of the whereabouts
of Sarah Jane and Ellen Hackett
whose father's and mother's names were
James and Rachael Hackett. The above
named were sold from their parents before the war.
They lived on the blackstone
farm, two miles from Sassafrasent
county, Maryland. Any…
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Robert T. Lewis looking for his mother Seely Mullins and several siblings
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
March 18, 1893
Seeking His Relatives.
Bradford, Pa., March 5, 1893.
Editor of the Planet,--
Dear Sir:--I would like to take advantage
of the offer you make in your paper
of finding out if some of my relatives are
living and what their address is.
I with my mother and four brothers
were living on the Archie Mullin farm in
Goochland county in…
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H. Y. Allen looking for brother John B. Lee
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 3, 1893
Information Wanted.
Information is wanted of John B. Lee.
He was born in Buckingham county, Va.
in 1869. He is 24 years of age, about
six feet in height, light complexion.
When last heard of he was in Washington
county, Pa., digging in the coal
mine. Any information will be thankfully
received by his brother.
H. Y.…
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Millie Walker seeking information about her sister Cintha Walker
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 31, 1888
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SISter,
Cintha Walker, who was sold from Milton,
N. C., to Memphis, Tenn., sometime before the
war. I have not heard any information concerning
her whereabouts since that time. Any information
about any of her children, whose names
respectively were Ann, Robert, and Gilmore, will
also be thankfully received.…
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William H. Giles seeking Mrs. Mary McClain's sister
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
Februrary 20, 1896
INFORMATION WANTED.--
As to the whereabouts of the sister
of Mrs. Mary McClain, whose late
residence was cor. Sylvan and Atlantic
Aves., Asbury Park, N. J.,
but whose death occurred in Florida
a few days ago. Her husband is
insane and there is no one to look
after the affairs left. I do not know
the name of the sister, but she…
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Robert Bassey seeking information about his mother Louisa Bassey and siblings Julia, Susan, Dinah, and Solomon
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 15, 1896
Do You Know Them.
I wish to know the where abouts of
my mother, Louisa Bassey, or Bassett
and my sisters, Julia, Susan and Dinah
and my brother Solomon. Address:
ROBERT BASSEY,
1102 Kater St
Philadelphia, Pa.
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John Coleman seeking the whereabouts of his parents Nelson and Maria Coleman
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 8, 1896
Do You Know Them ?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my mother and father, Nelson and Maria
Coleman They were last heard
from in April 1895 and were living in
Manchester, Va. Any information
will be thankfully received.
JOHN COLEMAN,
8316 22nd and Fairmount Ave.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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Sandy Sprattly seeking information of her mother Canddis Sprattly and sister Manervie Sprattly
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 22, 1895
NOTICE.
I am writing to find my mother and
sister. My mother's name was Canddis
Spattly, and my sister's name was
Manervie Sprattly. I have been away
every since the war closed. I got one
letter from them long ago when I
entered Pennsylvania. I was born at
Surrey Court-house, Va Aunty Spratty.
I left my mother and sister in…
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Bettie Johnson seeking information about her father Edwin Childs (1st of 2 ads placed)
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
First Ad: October 19, 1895
Do You Know Them?
Louisville, Ky , October 1, '95.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Edwin Childs, the husband of Lucy
Childs. The latter was daughter of
old man Carter Page before the war.
She belonged to Franklin Guy. She had
two brothers, one by the name of Wil-
liam Page, and Archie Page.
Edwin Childs belonged to Dr Worth-
um…
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Minerva Williams seeking information about her brother Alexander Sprattley
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 5, 1895
An Inquiry.
I would like to find my brother.
His name is Alexander Sprattley,
mother's name, Candace Sprattley,
father's name, Dandridge Sprattley,
sister, Minerva Sprattley, now
Minerva Williams. Mother from Prince
George County, Va. Father came
from Surry County, Va. When last
heard of, he was in Etna, Penn
He used to belong…
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Chas. W. Satchell looking for his brother Smith Satchell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 23, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED -- Of
my brother, Smith Satchell, son of
Ann and John Satchell, who left
Eastville, Eastern shore of Virginia,
several years before the war.
Any information of him will be
thankfully received by addressing
his brother, Chas W. Satchell,
320 Dugan St. Philadelphia, Pa.
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Mrs. Mary E. Miles looking for Daniel Overton's daughters
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1895
Please announce in the columns of
your paper the death of Daniel
Overton. His family are residents
of the city. We wish information
of their whereabouts or their ad-
dress. His family consists of two
daughters. Any information found
or desired please address me.
MRS. MARY E. MILES.
West Newton, Westend Co., Pa.
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Joseph Peco (formerly Alonzo Canady) looking for his brother Stephen Canady and William Walker (2nd of 2 ads)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED—Of
my Brother Stephen Canady, he
was born on the Eastern Shore of
Md., Caroline county. His mistress'
name was Clara P. Parnell. I saw
him last in 1839. Also William
Walker, son of Allen Walker, of
the same place. My former name
was Alonzo Canady, but now
Joseph Peco. Any information
concerning them will be…
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Mrs. Fanny Robinson searching for her mother Mrs. Louisa Hacket
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 17, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED -- Of
my mother Mrs. Louisa Hacket.
She was the wife of Lloyd Hacket.
They lived in Prince George
County, Maryland near Laurel
Mills. There were two brothers,
George and Greenberry, and sister
Annie, Caroline, and Emily Hack
et; have not seen them for near 44
years. Any information from these
people will be…
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Daniel Tate looking for his children Daniel, Susan, and Mary Tate
South Carolina Leader (Charleston, SC)
May 12, 1866
IMFORMATION [sic] WANTED.--Of my chil-
dren, Daniel, Susan and Mary Tate. When last
heard from, they were with Mr. John Luke, of Clarke
county, Va. Any information addressed to me at No
243 Currant Alley, Philadelphia, will be thankfully
received. DANIEL TATE
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R. D. Jones searching for Henrietta Broadwater's children and/or grandchildren
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 9, 1888
INFORMATION WANTED OF HENRIETTA
Broadwaters children or grandchildren.
The said Henrietta was a sister to Mollie Blake,
late of Worcester county, Md., deceased, who has
left her entire estate by will to her sister's (Hen-
rietta Broadwaters) children. Henrietta lived in
Philadelphia about forty years ago. Address, R
D. Jones, Atty at Law,…
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Arie Anna Green (formerly Arie Anna Massey) seeking information about her sisters Elizabeth, Catharine, and Agnes Massey
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 25, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ters, whose names were Elizabeth, Catha-
rine and Agnes Massey. They were all
from Clarks County Va., and belonged to a
man by the name of Dr. William McGuire.
Our mother's name was Susan Massey. My
three sisters were sold South at different
times before the war to traders. Any in-
formation concerning…
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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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