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Brice Hord looking for his parents Randell and Charlotte Hord and his sisters Vester and Lizzie Hord
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 7, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED--
Of Randell Hord and wife Char-
lotte Hord--father and mother of
the undersigned, also of Vester and
Lizzie Hord daughters of said Ran-
dell and Charlotte Hord, also I
state for information that Martin,
Brice, Abram, Tom, Warner and
Susan Hord, all seven children of
said Randell and Charlotte Hord,
came to the state…
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Brice Hord looking for his parents Randell and Charlotte Hord and sisters Vester and Lizzie
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 17, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED --
Of Randell Hord and wife Char-
lotte Hord -- father and mother of
the undersigned, also of Vester and
Lizzie Hord daughters of said Ran-
dell and Charlotte Hord, also I
state for information that Martin,
Brice, Abram, Tom, Warner and
Susan Hord, all seven children of
said Randell and Charlotte Hord,
came to…
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Brothers George Drane, Phil Dougherty, and Charley Dougherty reunited after 60 years
The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
December 26, 1919
3 BROTHERS, PARTED BY
SLAVE BLOCK, REUNITED
Meet for the First Time in Louisville
in More than Half a
Century.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 26.--The
slave block, once the center of com-
merce in New Orleans, has rotted,
and even its former site has been oblitera-
ted by the hand of progress. But
memories of Christmas, seventy years
ago…
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Brothers Nathan Branch and Lee Branch reunited after 66 years
The Chicago Weekly Tribune (Chicago, IL)
July 14, 1899
FORMER SLAVE BROTHERS MEET
Nathan Branch of Evanston Finds by
Chance Lee, from Whom He Was
Parted 66 Years Ago.
After a separation of sixty-six years Nathan
Branch, the oldest colored man in
Evanston, will meet his brother Lee of
Macon, Ga. The last sight they had of each
other was in an auctioneer’s room on a
plantation in…
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Brown London searching for his uncles
Nashville Globe (Nashville, TN)
February 2, 1917
Brown London Looking
for Relatives
A communication received from
Brown London of Clarksville, Tenn.,
wants to know if any one in Nash-
ville or any other part of the coun-
try where the Nashville Globe is
read, can give him an information
as to the present whereabouts of
John McCraty, Sam McCraty, Green
McCraty, or eWst…
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Burrell Rose searching for his daughter Emma Rose
The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
May 3, 1867
Personal.
NOTICE.--BURRELL ROSE (co-
lored [colored]) wishes to know the whereabouts of his
daughter, EMMA ROSE. Her mother was named
Tena. She formerly belonged to William Pitman,
of Buckingham, Virginia, and was carried by
William Pitman to Tennessee, near Memphis.
Any information of her will be thankfully re-
ceived [received] and…
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C. J. Johnson searching for Ann Elizabeth (2nd of 2 ads)
The Colored Tennessean (Nashville, TN)
October 7, 1865
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION is wanted of ANN
ELIZABETH, grand-daughter of Su-
san Hineway. She was sold by George
Cunningham to J. Jordan, and by him
sold to J. Sykes of Columbus, Miss. Sykes
was a relative of the Seviers of that place.
Any one who can give me information as
to the whereabouts of said Ann Elizabeth,
will confer a great…
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C. J. Johnson seeking information Susan Hineway's granddaughter Ann Elizabeth Sykes (1st of 2 ads)
The Colored Tenessean (Nashville, TN)
October 14, 1865
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION is wanted of ANN
ELIZABETH, grand-daughter of Su-
san Hineway. She was sold by George
Cunningham to J. Jordan, and by him
sold to J. Sykes of Columbus, Miss. Sykes
was a relative of the Seviers of that place.
Any one who can give me information as
to the whereabouts of said Ann Elizabeth,
will confer a great…
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Callie Marchial searching for Uncle Wess McDaniel and the former regiment of Bob Marchial
Weekly Avalanche (Memphis, TN)
May 22, 1890
INFORMATION - As to the whereabouts
of Uncle Wess McDaniel (c), also the regi-
ment [regiment] Bob Marchial belonged to. Address
CALLIE MARCHIAL. Redell, Tenn. ma22
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Caroline Green searching for her mother Hannah Brandon, brothers, sisters, and son
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 29, 1886
MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my mother, two brothers and two sisters, and son. My mother's name was Hannah Brandon; she belonged to Lem Brandon, in Coffee county Tenn., 4 miles from Lynchburg, Tenn.; brothers were Robert and Brandon; sisters, Polia and Nancy. My son Daniel was in Nashville the last I heard of him. Address Caroline Green,…
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Caroline Holloway looking for her mother's family
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 22, 1884
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY PEOPLE.
They lived near Sparta, Tenn., and be-
longed to the Austin's. My mother's name
was Cloa Austin. She is now dead. My
mother had a brother. Peter or Harry Aus-
tin; she had a sister Violet, and one named
Celia. My grandmother's name was Fan-
nie; they all belonged to the Austins. My
mother was carried from…
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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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Caroline Wilburn
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 13, 1879
DEAR EDITOR-- I desire to know
the whereabouts of my father,
Orange Hudson, who left Simmons'
Plantation, near Benton, Miss, in
1873. The last letter from him
informed me that he was at Market
Garden, near Stone River, Tenn.
Any information relative to him
will be gladly received. Address
me at Benton, Misss.
CAROLINE WILBURN.
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Caroline Williams searching for her daughter
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 3, 1882
Correction: September 7, 1882
DEAR EDITOR - I desire to
enquire for my daughter that I left in
Tipton county, Tenn,. in 1856. She
belonged to Mealey Carothers. We
came to Texas in 1856. I belonged
to McCarey. My daughter's name
was Mary Ann. We have got a
few thousand dollars worth of
property for some one and I prefer
my child should have it all. My…
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Carrie Ann Smith searching for her brother Billie Govan
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 3, 1884
Mr. Editor - I wish to inquire
for my brother, Billie Govan, who
belonged to Jack Govan, in Mar
shall, Miss. I belonged to old Dr.
Crisp. Husband was Granderson
The last time I saw brother he
came to see us in Tennessee, near
Bolivar; he was not married, but
was courting one Lucy Hardiway;
since that time I have heard that
he married…
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Catherine Bruester searching for her brother Green Baker (or Bruester)
National Tribune (Washington, DC)
June 20, 1907
WANTED--Information. In 1862 Green
Baker, or Bruester, living near
Moscow, Fayette Co., Tenn. joined one
of the Tennessee colored regiments and
has never been heard from by his family.
Any of his comrades knowing his where-
abouts, either living or dead, or to the
organization he belonged, address his
sister, Catherine Bruester,…
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Channie Ann Kimball seeking her mother Rachel Caroline Kimball, father Bird Link Kimball, and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 23, 1886
If you know the present where-
abouts [whereabouts] of any of the within named
parties you will confer a great
favor upon me my addressing me at
Miles City, Montana Territory. My
mother was named Rachel Caroline
Kimball; father was named Bird
Link Kimball; my brothers were
Ephriam, Charley, Andrew and Bird
Link Kimball; sisters,…
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Charity Moss searching for her sons James and Horace
The Colored Tennessean (Nashville, TN)
October 14, 1865
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION is wanted of my two
boys, James and Horace, one of whom
was sold in Nashville and the other was
sold in Rutherford county. I, myself,
was sold in Nashville and sent to Ala-
bama, by Wm. Boyd. I and my children
belonged to David Moss, who was con-
nected with the Penitentiary in some ca-
pacity. …
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Charles Anderson Moore searching for his mother and brothers
The Tennessean (Nashville, TN)
January 3, 1874
Information Wanted of Relatives.
THE undersigned, who was at one time a slave
of Peter Moore, desires information of his
mother, Jane Moore, colored, who lived near
Hartsville, Tennessee, in 1862; also of his brothers,
Andrew and Fad, who were slaves of Dr. Daley;
and, also, of another brother, Luther, who
belonged to…
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Charles Brown searching for his brother, Willis Brown
Nashville Union and American (Nashville, TN)
February 18, 1875
A Long-Lost Brother.
Information is wanted of one Willis Brown, colored. He was last heard of about 1859 or '60, when he was the property of a Mr. Boone, near Nashville, Tenn. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his brother, Charles Brown, at Plattsmouth, Cass county, Nebraska.
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Charles Gatewood searching for his mother Mary Gatewood and his sisters Mary, Mattie, and Amanda
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 3, 1887
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er. Her name was Mary Gatewood ;
lived near Antioch Church, in Rockingham
county, Va., belonged to Dave Ralston.
When all of us were sold a man named
Loftman bought her. She was afterwards
taken to Pocahontas, Tenn. Last heard
from eighteen years ago ; she had married
a man named Allen and was living in…
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Charles Scott searching for his wife Mrs. Melinda Scott and daughter Nancy Scott
Memphis Evening Post (Memphis, TN)
October 5, 1868
Information Wanted.
Charles Scott (colored), from Humboldt, who
reached the city Saturday, wishes information of
his wife, Melinda Scott, and his daughter, Nancy
Scott, who came to the city on the 7th of August
last. He can be found at this office, No. 14
Union street, this evening, from five to six
o’clock, or from eight to ten…
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Charlotte Brock searching for her son Alonzo Brock
New Era (Washington, DC)
July 28, 1870
Information Wanted.
Charlotte Brock wishes to hear from her son Alonzo ; was taken from her, about 1859, to Memphis, Tenn.; lived there with a family named Morrison. Think he was in the army during the rebellion. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his aged mother. Address John W. Brock, Green street Baptist Church,…
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Charlotte Butler searching for her husband Butler Flournoy and three children, William and Ann Flournoy and Jack Bradford
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 11, 1884
MR. EDITOR—I wish to inquire
for my husband and three children.
My husband was Butler Flournoy,
my children William and Ann
Flournoy and Jack Bradford. John
Flournoy sold William and Ann in
Macon, Ga. My husband was sold
in Memphis, Tenn. I left Jack
Bradford in South Carolina, in
Sumpterville county. I was sold
at a sheriff sale to…
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Charlotte Butler searching for her husband William Butler
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 4, 1884
MR. EDITOR-I wish to inquire
for my husband. His name was
Wm. Butler. We left Sumpterville,
S. C., with a man by the name of
Wm. Beleher; he took us to Charls-
ton [Charleston], and sold us to a man by the
name of John Flennoid, and he
brought us to Nashville, Tenn., and
then he moved us to Memphis, and
there sold my husband to a…
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