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A. A. C. Farris seeking information of his unnamed brother
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1898
Information wanted of my
brother. Have not seen him for
nineteen years or more, eight or
ten years since I heard from him.
He belonged to the M. E. Church,
was a preacher in the same. Our
father's name was Thomas Farris,
mother, Rebecca Farris, lived in
Belleman, Westmoreland Co., Pa.
The last I heard of him, he
preached in Lake…
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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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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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Abbie Lee searching for her brother Elijah Wilt [Williams?]
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 28, 1875
IMFORmATION WANTED.
Abbie Lee the daughter of David Williams of Balti-
more Md. desires to hear from her brother Elijah Wilt
liams from whom she has not heard for several year
any one knowing his whereabouts will confer a greas
favor by addressing h her at Germantown Pa Cor.
High & Morton Sts.
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Abraham and Maliala Chase seeking information about their daughter Jane Chase
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 22, 1877
INFORMATION WANTED--of
Jane Chase, daughter of Abraham and
Maliala Chase, and sister of Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob Chase. She was
sold into Georgia by Thomas Dulin,
about twenty-six years ago. Any in-
formation concerning her whereabouts
will be thankfully received by her bro-
ther. 1017 Rodman st. Phila.
…
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Agnes Taylor seeking information about her son Watson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 19, 1870
Of my son Watson. He was sent
to Avery College, by Rev. Hiram
Revels in the care of John Peck.
Any information, please address--
Agnes Taylor, care of Rev. Early.
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Alexander Gaines looking for his mother Betsy Gaines and siblings Mary, Fanny, and William Gaines
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 13, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
Alexander Gaines wishes to find his mo-
ther, Betsy Gaines, his sisters, Mary and
Fanny, and his brother, William Gaines.
They belonged to Robert Bland, and lived
with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Savage.
Any information of their whereabouts will
be thankfully received by
ALEXANDER…
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Alfred Skinner looking for his mother Rebecca Skinner and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 14, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Rebecca Skinner, or my brother
Washington, and my sisters, Nancy, Keziah,
Hester, Martha, Joanna, Catharine, and Griscil-
la Skinner, who were well known in North Caro-
lina. They were sold by Joshua Skinner to
South Carolina, fourteen years ago, to Dr Ur-
ley. I hope that the ministers of our…
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Allen Valentine searching for his son Allen Valentine, and his sister-in-law Ellen Nickers
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 18th, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my son Allen Val-
entine. When I last heard from him he was
in Plymouth, Washington Co., N.C., and also
of my sister-in-law. Ellen Nickers, of the
same place. Any information will be thank-
fully received by Allen Valentine. Address
REV. JAMES UNDERDUE,
1829 Addison St. Philadelphia, Pa.
May…
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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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Andrew Ford looking for Rev. John West Ford
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 31, 1900
Information wanted of John
West Ford, who is a Baptist preach
er, and was last heard of from
Philadelphia, Pa. and had charge
of a Baptist mission. Any infor-
mation of him will be gladly re-
ceived by Andrew Ford, Washing
Ia.
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Andrew Miner searching for his mother Lavinia Miner and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 25, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Lavinia Miner. I last saw her
in 1861, in Hanover Co., Va. I would also like
to hear from my brothers (Thomas Washington
and Wm. Alfred Miner) and sisters (Millrit and
Margaret Ellen Miner.) I last saw them in
Richmond. Any information concerning their
whereabouts will be most thankfully received by
an…
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Andrew Slade seeking his father Reuben Manning, his mother Harriet, and siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 16, 1869
Information Wanted.
Any information in regard to the follow-
ing persons will be thankfully received by
Andrew Slade, at 626 Chestnut St., Phila-
delphia, who left Williamstown, N.C., ten
years ago, where he is well know, viz.:
Reuben Manning, his father; Harriet, his
mother, sisters, Martha, Viny, Emma and
Charlotte; brother, George…
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Ann Hilburn searching for her sisters Louisa Wiggins and Lucy Ritter
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Lucy Ritter and Louisa Wiggins, formerly
belonging to a Mr. Wiggins of Granville
county. North Carolina, and removed
to the State of Texas. Any information of
them would be thankfully received by their
sister Ann Hilburn, No. 1014 Vernon St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
N.B. - Ministers please read to your…
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Anna M. Elsey searching for her son Caleb Elsey
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 10, 1878
INFORMATION WANTED.
of Caleb W. Elzey, son of Charles P. and
Anna M. Elsey, who left West Chester, Pa.,
with John M. Zook, living in Louisiana, Mo.,
where he left Mr. Zook. When last heard
from he was in Chicago, Ill. Any informa-
tion of his whereabouts will be thankfully
received by his mother,
ANNA M.…
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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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Annie Cabiniss searching for her son George Cabiniss
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
March 31, 1900
Do You Know Hm?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my son, George Cabiniss. When last
heard from, he was working in Phila-
delphia [Philadelphia]. Any information concerning
his whereabouts will be thankfully re-
ceived [received] by his mother, who desires him
to return home.
ANNIE CABINISS,
409 W. Baker St., Richmond, Va.
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Araminta Turner looking for her husband Alexander Turner (also known as Alexander Thorpe)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 12, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
Araminta Turner (formerly Clements),
from Mobile, Ala., is desirous of learning
the whereabouts of her husband, Alexander
Turner, known also as Alexander Thorpe.
Before the war he was taken to Texas by
his owner, Col. Thorpe. Since that time
she has not seen him. Her owner took
her to Winchester, Tennessee. Should…
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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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Arthur Thomas searching for his aunt Delcie Graves, her husband Frederick Graves, and his uncle James Washington
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 10, 1908
Do You Know Them?
I am very anxious to locate some
of my people, Delcie Graves, my aunt
and Frederick Graves,, her husband,
and my mother's brother, James
Washington. Frederick Graves and
James Washington were soldiers in
the war of 1863. My mother Geor-
gianna [Georgianna] and the others mentioned a-
bove [above] belonged to Mr. Tom…
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Benjamin Moten searching for his brothers Albert and Miles Tucker Moten
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 16, 1873
Information Wanted. - Benjamin
Moten wished to know the whereabouts of
his two brothers, Albert Moten and Miles
Tucker Moten, formerly from Albemarle
County, Virginia. They have been miss-
ing for ten years.
If any information can be given,
Address BENJAMIN MOTEN,
West Manayunk
Montgomery County, Pa.
Jan. 2-3m.
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Benjamin Pulpress looking for Phoebe Davis on behalf of her daughter Caroline
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 24, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of one Phoebe Davis. She
formerly belonged to Charles Faulkner, of Mar-
tinsburg, Virginia. At the outbreak of the war
she was sent to Lynchburg, Va., or vicinity, to
live with Thomas Bocock, ex-member of the
rebel Congress. Since the surrender of Rich-
mond, she has been heard, indefinitely, as be-
ing…
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Bettie Dooms seeking information on her uncle Charles Woodson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 2, 1899
Information wanted of the where-
abouts of my uncle, Charles Wood-
son, whose mother's name is Bar-
bara. He had four sisters and four
brothers, viz; Rosie, Rebecca, Mar-
tha and Louisa; Thomas, Albert,
Patton and Armstead; all of whom
formerly belonged to Henry Allen
of Cumberland Co., Va My old
family name was Bettie Brown,…
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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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Caroline Jackson is searching for Polly Anne Green
Kansas City Globe (Kansas City, KS)
February 19, 1908
Information Wanted.
Postmaster Childs received a letter
this morning from Caroline Jackson
of Philadelphia asking for information
concerning the whereabouts
of a negro woman named Polly Anne
Green. The letter stated that she
came to this city during the slavery
days and belonged to the Holiday
family in Virginia.
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