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John Franklin Johnson seeking his father Spencer Johnson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 2, 1899

Information wanted of my father, Spencer Johnson. He belonged to Lewis Massey. We were separted in 1848 or '49. My mother, Angeline Johnson, belonged to Dan W. Grant. She came to Loudon county, Va., with Sallie Corbin. Any information will gladly be received. Address, John Franklin Johnson, 276 South Water St., Chambersburg, Pa.

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Annie Berry seeking information on her husband William Berry

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 9, 1899

Information wanted of William
Berry, late of Toronto, Ont., and
husband of Annie Berry, of the
same place. He left here on the
16th of May. When last heard of
he was at a place called DeHaven,
Algonio county, Pa., working on
the Butler Pike road, last July.
Information will be gladly received
by Annie Berry, 105 Brunswick
Ave.,…

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John E. Onely looking for his sister Miss Susan Onely

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 14, 1863

INFORMATION WANTED
Can anyone inform me of the whereabouts of
Miss Susan Onely, who came from Virginia, in
the year 1847, to the City of Philadelphia, Pa.
and was raised princepally by a Quaker family,
by the name of Willens, who reside on the cor-
ner of 5th and Collowhill Sts., Phila The last
account we heard of her, was, that she had…

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Elizabeth Brisco searching for her husband Charles Brisco

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 26, 1864

INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of Charles Brisco, who
left Virginia, some four or five years ago, to
wait upon Lieutenant Fairfax, on a steamer
for San Francisco, at the outbreak of this war.
Brisco left San Francisco for Aspinwall, New
Grenada, as a cook, or waiter on a family.
Any information concerning him may be left at
the…

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Washington Roberson searching for his brother Fountain Bore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 7, 1864

Philadelphia, Saturday, May 7, 1864.
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Fountain Bore, who was born and raised in
Springfield, Va.. and was taken by the Union
army, and came to Philadelphia on the U. S.
Ship Wartushett, and then got his discharge
He told his brother that he was going to the
State of Ohio. Any information concerning him,
may be left at…

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Letty Willis searching for her sister Sophia Butler

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 11, 1865

NOTICE
Mrs. Letty Willis, of Frederick, Md., who has
for many years done service in the family of Mr.
Christian Getzendenner, of the same place, wishes
to hear from her sister, Sophia Butler, wife of
Mr. Lewis Butler. When last heard from, they
were in Chambersburg, Penna., lately reduced to
ashes by the rebels. Any information…

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Daniel Tate searching for his children Daniel, Susan, and Mary Tate

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 3, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children, Daniel, Susan and Mary Tate.
I last saw them in March, 1858, when they were
sold by John W. Luke, of Clark Co., Va. Any
information addressed to me at 243 Currant Al-
ley, Philadelphia, will be thankfully received.
DANIEL TATE.
mar3-4t

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A. E. Augusta, M.D. searching for relatives of patient named Hester Aikins

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 9, 1866

NOTICE.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Lincoln Hospital for Freedmen,
Savannah, Ga., May 31st, '66.
There is in this hospital an old colored woman
by the name of Hester Aikins, which latter
name she received from the fact that she was
owned by one Mr. Aikins, of S. C. ; but she
claims to be a niece of Rev. Richard Allen, for-
merly a…

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Phoebe Bryant looking for her son William Henry Fisher (formerly William Henry Bryant)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 9, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son, William Henry Fisher, son of Phoebe
Tobana, formerly Bryant, of Washington, Wash-
ington Co., Pa. When last heard from he was
in Detroit, Michigan. Any one knowing any
thing of their whereabouts will confer a great
favor by addressing
PHOEBE BRYANT,
…

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Julia Mandinell Crawford searching for her mother Lucy Mandinell, brother Charles Grandnell, and sisters Ada and Cornelia

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 13, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Lucy Mandinell, also my brother,
Charles Grandnall, and two sisters, Cornelia and
Ada. When I left them, they were living with
a man named Turpin, one mile from Willow
Springs, fifteen miles from Grand Gulf, and ten
miles from Port Gibson, in Clayborne Co., Miss.
I have two uncles, on named Thomas…

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Lethier Bird searching for her children Charles Henry Snyder, Charlotte Snyder and Martha Brown

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 3, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Charles Henry Snyder, who left Winches-
ter, Va , in 1862 Also Martha Brown and
Charlotte Snyder. They were slaves of Richard
Bird and Dr. Funstum. Any information in re-
ference to them will be thankfully received by
their afflicted mother,
LETHIER BIRD,
Care of Thomas…

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James Scott looking for information about his father Thomas Scott

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 30, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Thomas Scott, for-
merly of Kent county, Eastern Shore, Mary-
land. He formerly belonged to Joseph Rea-
son. Any information of the said Thomas
Scott, will be thankfully received by his son
James Scott. Please address, James Scott,
care of Mr. David Reeves, Phoenixville, Ches-
ter county,…

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Joanna Whyders looking for her mother Cordney Whyders

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 30, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Cord-
ney Whyders. I last seen her in Elizabeth
City, N. C., in 1863. Any information of her
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
her daughter, Joanna Whyders, at 631 Pine
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
N. B. Ministers please read in your con-
gregations.

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Rev. Thomas Henry looking for his son Asberry (or Rousbey) Henry

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 3, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Asberry or Rousbey Henry, who was sold
from Hagertown, Maryland, to Tallahasse, Flo-
rida, in 1838. When last heard from, in 1847,
he was at the latter place.
Any information of his whereabouts will be
most thankfully received by his father,
Rev. THOMAS W. HENRY,
Care…

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A. L. Hart searching for Edith Chappel

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 22, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Edith Chappel left Columbia, South Carolina,
on February 20th, 1865, with army of Gen.
Sherman, from the residence of Mrs. Henry Ly-
ons. Her aunt, Fannie Bostick, can be found
with MR. A. L. HART,
327 Lombard St.,
…

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Rachel Davis searching for her daughter Abbie Davis

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 5, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Abbie Davis, daughter of Rachel Davis,
who was born at Wilmington, Delaware. She
was carried to Cuba, by Mr.Guelle, for Mr.
Peter Bodway, over thirty-five years ago.
Since then she had been with Mr. Martin, of
Texas, and latterly with Mr. A. Bell of New
Orleans. She kept a wash house in New Or-
leans, about 1862…

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Eliza Ellen Crummer searching for her siblings London Beckwith, Maria Jane Robinson, Samson Robinson, and Jerry Robinson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 12, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of London Beckwill, Joseph, and Maria Jane
Robinson, children of Samson and Jane Rob-
inson, who came from Fauquier County, Va.,
about ten years ago. Jane Robinson was the
daughter of Joe Maiden, who lived near Upper-
ville, in Fauquier Co., Va., and used crutches
ever since quite a child. Samson Robinson
was married…

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Cheaney Neal searching for her husband Garret Neal

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 19, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Garret Neal, of Yazoo County, Miss, who
went to Vicksburg some time ago, with Captain
Bracet, who left there for Chattanooga, and
thence to Richmond, Va Any information of
his whereabouts will be thankfully received by
his wife, CHEANEY NEAL,
No. 3. White's Court, between
…

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Joseph Stewart searching for his parents Daniel and Aggie Stewart and his brother Charles

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 26, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Daniel Stewart, his wife, Aggie, and son,
Charles, who were at Gordonsville, Orange Co.,
at the above place. Any information of his
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
JOSEPH STEWART,
Care Christian Recorder
…

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Richard Parker searching his wife Sophia Parker and children

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 7, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
wife, Sophia Parker, and my two children,
George Walker Parker, and Mary Fanny Parker.
The boy is about fifteen years old, and the girl
about nine years old.
They formerly belonged to a man by the name
of Thomas Keyth, who resided in Virginia, Cul-
peper County, four miles…

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Hamilton E. Waters searching for Matilda Waters, his brother Simon Cater (or Simon Waters) and several friends

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 28, 1865

NOTICE
Information wanted of Matilda Waters, who
formerly belonged to a man by the name of
Levin Waters, of Princess Ann, Somerset Co.,
Maryland. She was married to Jeremy Horsey.
She had four children when I saw her last, about
thirty years ago. Also, of my brother, Simon
Cater, or Simon Waters. I should like to hear
from him. Also, of…

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Richard Henry Croxen searching for his brother Madison Woods

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 21, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of my brother, Madison
Woods, who was sold from Rocky Mount, Va.,
to Richmond. He was there bought by a South-
ern planter. Any one having any idea of his
whereabouts will confer a favor by addressing
RICHARD HENRY CROXEN,
…

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John Copeland searching for his seven sisters and two brothers

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 28, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
The subscriber is desirous of obtaining infor-
mation of his seven sisters and two brothers, viz:
Maria Pryor, Nancy Copeland, Mary Ann Dam-
son, Hannah Damson, Sarah Damson, Harriet J.
Damson, Martha A. L. P. Damson, and Joseph
W. and Christopher Damson. They were last
heard from about sixteen years ago in…

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Violet Kinsey searching for Mary Kinsey, Windsor Loften, Esseck Kinsey, and Tena Kinsey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1899

Information wanted of Mary
Kinsey, Windsor Loften, Esseck
Kinsey, and Tena Kinsey. They
were former slaves of Walter Dunn
of Kingston, N. C. Any one re-
cognizing any of the parties named
will greatly oblige by notifying the
undersigned, Violet Kinsey, 112 S.
20 St. Philadelphia

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George T. Parker seeking information about Rev. James Matthew Townsend, Rev. D. P. Roberts, and Professor P. Outland

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 17, 1902

Information wanted of the Rev.
James Matthew Townsend, Rev.
D. P. Roberts and Professor P.
Outland, all of the African Meth-
odist Episcopal Church of the leg
al representative of any of them
will forthwith send their full names
and addresses to the undersigned.
They will hear of something to
their advantage.
…

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