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Caroline Rilley (formerly Caroline Cowell) searching for her parents Henry and Disley Colwell, and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 21, 1871

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of my father Henry,
and my mother Dilsey Colwell; owned by
Thomas Wielt of Montgomery Co., Tenn.,
and sold to Richard Prinehard of Clarksville
Ten., also my brothers and sisters, Richard
and Robert Colwell. Maria, Mary, Harriet
and Lydia Colwell. Any information will be
thankfully received by…

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Catharine Higgins searching for her grandson John Cooper

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 20, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of John Cooper. When last heard from he
was in Georgetown, D. C. Any informa-
tion of his whereabouts will be thankfully
received by Catharine Higgins, his grand-
mother, No. 616 Barclay street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.

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Catharine Mason searching for her children Lewis, Lizzie, and Kate Mason

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 7, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children, Lewis, Lizzie, and Kate Mason,
whom I last saw in Owensboro, Ky. They were
then "owned" by David and John Hart ; that
is, the girls were,--but the boy was rather the
"property" of Thomas Pointer. Any informa-
tion will be gladly received by their sorrowing
mother, Catharine Mason, at 1318 Hancock…

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Catherine Rhodes seeking information about her sons Jeremiah and William Rhodes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 14, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of my two sons--
Jeremiah and William Rhodes. I left them
at Ellicott's Mills, Md. They "belonged"
to Caleb Dorsey. This was before the war.
Any information of their whereabouts will
be thankfully received by their aged mo-
ther, Catherine Rhodes, at No. 631 Pine St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
N.…

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Charles C. Wilson searching for his uncle John Wilson or any of the Alexander family

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

March 21, 1891

JOHN WILSON––-I wish to find my uncle John Wilson or some some of the Alexander family. I last saw them about 1863 or '64 when they were in the employ of Col. A. K. McClure, Chambersburg, Pa., from there they all went West. Address, Charles C. Wilson, Merchantville, N. J.

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Charles Metts searching for wife Jane and children Margaret, Drucilla, Elizabeth, and Chas.

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 9, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED Charles Metts wishes to hear from his family. His wife's name is Jane, and his children are named Margaret, Drucilla, Elizabeth and Chas. Henry. He has not seen them for ten years. The last he heard from them was when in the Rebel Army. They were at Columbia, S. C. He could not get a chance to go see them. He came to…

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Charles William Moore searching for Dennis and Maria Tomkins or their daughters Sarah Jane and Harriet, as well as Elizabeth Moore and her daughter Margaret

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 4, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF DENNIS AND
Maria Tomkins, or their daughters, Sarah
Jane and Harriet ; Elizabeth Moore and her
daughter Margaret. They were slaves of
John Fanteray and Augustus Caesar, King
Williams Co., Va. I think they attend the
Baptist Church. Will Viginia(sp) pastors please
read this notice to their people and the
RECORDER…

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Charlie Moore seeking information about his mother Elizabeth Moore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 16, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
Charlie Moore, of King William's County,
Virginia, wishes to know where his mother,
Elizabeth Moore, can be found. Address
MRS. MARY J. JAMES,
Leverington Post Office,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Jan. 16--1t.

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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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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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Cicero Augustus Wilkerson searching for Daniel Wilkerson, Daniel McCullough, and Sarah Jane Walker

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 30, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF DANIEL WILK-
erson, or Daniel McCollough, and Sarah Jane
Walker, of Newberne, North Carolina, who went
to Philadelphia in the year 1867 to live. If living
I want them to write to me at once, and they will
hear something to their advantage. Address,
Cicero Augustus Wilkerson,
…

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Clola Butler searching for her mother Sia and sister Louisa Butler.

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 15, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother and sister
My mother's name was Sia Butler, and my sis
ters name was Louisa Butler. I last heard from
them in 1862. They were then in Serl County,
Virginia.
Any information concerning them will be
thankfully received by
CLOLA BUTLER,
…

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Courtney Ann Mukes searching for her mother Ann Eliza Mukes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 11, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my mother Ann Eliza Mukes now re-
siding in Boston, Mass. I am desirous of
receiving her address. Any information
addressed to me at 268 Ninth street, corner
of Spruce street, Philadelphia, will be thank-
fully received.
COURTNEY ANN MUKES.
Ministers will please read this in…

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Daniel Gilford seeking information of his mother Juda Mann, brother Isaac Gildord, and sisters Jennie and Rhoda Mann

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED--
by Daniel Gilford, of my Mother
Brother, and two sisters. Mother's
name was Juda Mann, my sister's
name Jennie and Rhoda Mann.
The last I heard of them, they be-
longed to a man named Watson, in
Duly Co., Georgia. Brother be-
longed to Joseph Gilford, who
lived in Henry Co., Ala., his name
was Isaac Gilford. Any…

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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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Daniel McCulloh searching for his brother James Thomas and also a James Dement

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 2, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my brother, James
Thomas, of North Carolina, formerly of
Washington, D. C. In the year 1863, I left
him in Newbern, North Carolina, working
in the service of the Government. Also of
James Dement, whom I left in Washington,
D. C. Any information concerning these
persons will be thankfully…

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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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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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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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Dora Taylor searching for her brother Charles Taylor

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 9, 1875

INFORMATION WANTED
of my brother Charles Taylor, an inmate of
the Colored Orphan Asylum, New York,
during the year 1858, since which date I
have heard nothing of him. Address his on-
ly sister Dora Taylor 1511 Burton St. Phila.

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Easter Bradford searching for Alcinda Bradford

Public Opinion (Chambersburg, PA)

August 23, 1870

Information is wanted of the whereabouts of Alcinda Bradford, daughter of Jacob and Susan Bradford. She was sold as a slave some years before the war, at New Orleans, to a man by the name of Lindsay, and was afterwards taken to Arkansas. Any information of the above person addressed to Easter Bradford, Chambersburg, Pa., will be thankfully…

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Edie Wicher searching for her daughter Maria Francis Wicher and also Amy Wicher

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 28, 1869

Information wanted of my daughter,
Maria Francis Wicher ; she was owned by
the widow Polly Wicher, who lived near
the Red Sulphur Springs, between Centre-
ville and Peterstown, Monroe county, Va.
Any one knowing of the whereabouts of
said person, or that of Amy Wicher, will
confer a great favor by writing me in care
of Rev. W. H. Hunter,…

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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.
___________________

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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Edward T. Jones looking for his mother Susan Jones

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 26, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Susan Jones. I last saw her in
Richmond, 15 years ago, when she left for Phila-
delphia. I have not heard from her since. Any
information will be thankfully received, by ad-
dressing her son,
EDWARD T JONES,
No. 708 Lombard street,
…

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Eliza Branson seeking information of her brother William Marshall

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 15, 1893

Mrs. Eliza Branson would like to
find her brother William Matth.
Marshall, who is a minister in the
Methodist A. M. E. Church.
She is now at Rosemont. Pa.,
Box 88.

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