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E. B. Blair searching for Ephraim and Sandy Blair
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 5, 1900
Information wanted of Ephraim and Sandy Blair, who lived on Mr Sloth's place in Limestone county, Ala. Any information of the above named persons will be gladly received by E. B. Blair, Brownwood, Tex.
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Robert Henderson searching for his uncle Reuben Henderson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1899
Information wanted of my uncle,
Reuben Henderson. He belonged
to William Henderson, of Monroe
co., Ala. He left here when the
civil war closed with the Federal
soldier. When last heard of he
was in Richmond, Tex., and was
married to a woman by the name
of Ganro. His brother is known
as Bob Henderson, and his mother
mother's name was…
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Amanda Jane Bass (formerly Amanda Jane Wilson) searching for her mother Emily Wilson and siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any one inform me of the whereabouts of
Emily Wilson, the mother of Amanda Jane Wil-
son? She belonged to John K. Wilson, who
lived in Montgomery County, Tennessee, four
miles from Clarksville. She was sold and taken
to Mississippi, in 1856 ; or of Eveline Wilson,
who belonged to the same John K. Wilson, who,
after…
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H. H. Jones seeking information about his sister Mary Ann
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 9, 1899
Information wanted of my sister,
Mary Ann. She belonged to a
man named Judge Sorrell. We
were seperated about two years be-
fore emancipation and went to Tex-
as to a man named Led Betters. I
heard that she married a man named
Henry Williams. She was carried
away with a lot of more people.
She had two brothers and two sis-
ters--Bragg,…
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Catherine Johnson searching for her husband John Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 30, 1865
Information Wanted
Of John Johnson, Co. D., 45th Regt, U.S.C.
Troops.
He was discharged in Texas on August last, [Continued in Next Image]
and reached Cincinnati, O., on the first of Sep-
tember since which time he has not been heard
from.
Any information concerning him, and addressed
to the Office of the…
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Mrs. Burton searching for her husband George W. Burton
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my husband, George W. Burton. When last
heard from, in 1865, he was in Brownsville,
Texas, in the hospital located there. Any in-
formation addressed to myself (his wife) at No.
20 Acorn Alley, will be most thankfully received.
Perhaps I should have stated that my husband
was a member of the 115th Regiment U. S.…
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J. H. Smith seeking information on his brother and sister, named Jes and Louisa Butler
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 6, 1899
Information wanted of my broth-
er and sister, both of whom I have
not seen for thirteen years. My
brother's name is Jes Butler; my
sister's name is Louisa Butler. My
mother was Harriet Butler. We
were born in Mason county, Mo.,
near Woodville, in 1863, and went
to Mason City, Mo., and remained
there until near mother's death,
which…
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Mary Ann Harris seeking information on her mother Jane Fields and siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 26, 1900
Information wanted of my moth
er, Jane Fields When I left Jeffersonville,
Ky., my mother had a
number of children. I do not remember
the name of any but Jack,
Gabe, Sallie and Rebecca Fields.
I was brought from Jeffersonville,
Ky to Sherman, Tex., by my own
er, John Field, Jr. The rest of my
family belonged to his father,…
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Charlotte Williams looking for her daughter Mrs. Bennie Jokko
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 26, 1900
Information wanted of Mrs. Ben-
nie Jokko, formerly a Mrs. Rev.
Lampkins of San Marcos, Texas.
Any one knowing of her where-
abouts and will drop a card to her
mother Mrs. Charlotte Williams,
San Marcos, Tex., will have her
gratitude and prayers.
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Rev. J. C. Hare seeking information on Rev. J. H. Kitt and Kitt's sons James and John
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 2, 1899
Information wanted of Rev. J.
H. Kitt and two sons James and
John; the last time that I heard of
them they were in Texas. Any
one recognizing any of the parties
named will greatly oblige me by no-
tifying the Rev. J. C. Hare, New-
berry, S. C., Newberry C. H.
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Georgia Irvin seeking information on her brothers Sydney and Nelce Terrell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 31, 1900
Information wanted of my broth-
ers, Sydney and Nelce Terrell.
When last heard from Nelce was
in Fayett county, Tex. I learn
that Sydney is a Methodist preach
er, and was in Columbus, Texas,
two or three years ago. Father's
name is Major Terrell. Any in-
formtion will be gladly received.
Address Georgia Irvin, 225 Cactus
San Antonio,…
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J. W. Lee seeking information on his son Rev. J. R. Lee
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my son,
Rev. J. R. Lee, when last heard of
he was pastor of the A. M. E.
Church in the town of Rice, Tex.,
in 1898. My name is J. W. Lee.
Any information will be gladly re-
ceived. Post Office address, Jack-
son, La., care of Rev. Lawrence
Estavan.
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Phoebe Ann Jackson informing her brother of her location
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 11, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Phoebe Ann Jackson, formerly Phoebe Nichols
is desirous of informing her brother, Thomas G.
Nichols, of Galveston, Texas, of her location in
Richmond, Va.
Her proper name was Nichols. She was call-
ed Robertson, her eldest brother being known by that name.
In the family, beside father and mother, there
were…
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Amy Clemens searching for her brothers Hance, Richard, and Robert Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 8, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
of three brothers, by their mother and sister.
Their parents lived in Rookingham Co., North
Carolina, and belonged to a family by the name
of Smith. The father's name was Charles Ed-
wards, and the mother's Esther Smith. One was
taken to Georgia and the other to Texas.
The names of the parties inquired for are
Hance,…
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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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Geo. Teamoh looking for his children John and Lavinia Teamer (or Teamoh) and wife Sarah
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 23, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of John and Lavinia
Teamer, or Teamoh, who were sold in 1853,
from Richmond, Va., by one John Lindsay,
formerly of Fortress Monroe, Va. John
was nine years old, and Lavinia eight, at
the time of the sale. Their mother Sarah,
was sold by the same party to Rosinfield, of
Richmond. Va. It was thought…
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Henry Bryant looking for information about his father King Payne and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 27, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my father King Payne ; my brothers
Robert, Wylie, and Senior Bryant, and my
sisters Julia, and Lucy Bryant, and Betty
James, and my uncle Jacob Payne, supposed
to be living near Hempstead, Austin Co , Tex-
as. Persons knowing their whereabouts will
confer a favor upon their son, and brother
Henry, who left during the…
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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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Lotta Reed looking for her mother Emma and her brother John Kelly
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 6, 1871
Information wanted. Lotta Reed de-
sires to know the whereabouts of her
mother and brother. Her mother's
name was Emma, who was taken from
Columbus, Georgia, and taken to Texas
about two years before the war broke
out. Her daughter was living at the
time with Miller Reed. Lotta has a
brother named John Kelly, who lived
at Sider Hill,…
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Samuel Neal seeking information about his half brother Henry Neal (formerly Henry Kirk)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 22, 1897
Information wanted of Henry
Kirk my half brother, whose sur-
name was that of his owner, before
the war. His correct name is Henry
Neal. I wish also to know of Man-
uel Neal and Charles Neal. Jane
Neal was taken off by Nick Buchan
an, her owner. Jerry Neal was taken
away by Henry Woods, his owner.
The last time I saw my mother
Allie…
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Diana Johnson searching for her parents Jack and Hannah Hellard and several members of her family
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 17, 1898
I desire to find the whereabouts
of my people. I was born in North
Carolina, Rowan County, five miles
from Matville and twelve miles
from Saulsbury. My parents were
Jack and Hannah Hellard; they
belonged to George and Catherine
Hellard; I had one brother and two
sisters. Brother John was sold to
William Golden, who brought him
to…
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Rachel Sharp looking for her siblings Melvina, Maria, and Sam Sharp
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 17, 1898
I left my relatives in Virginia in
the days of slavery; I do not know
what county or place, their names
are as follows: Melvina, Maria,
Sam and myself, and all went by
the name of Sharp with the excep-
tion of Charles Gordon who be-
longed to a Mr. Stephen B. Swiney.
Any information concerning the
above named persons will be…
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Charley Howard seeking information on his brother Levi Howard.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 20, 1898
Information wanted of Levi
Howard, my brother ; he went to
Texas with a Mr. Cox several
years ago, and the last time I heard
from him he was in Galveston,
Texas. Information will be gladly
received by his brother, Charley
Howard, Griffin, Ga., care Rev. J.
A. Lindsay.
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Maria Robinson searching for her mother Ella Vine [name is unclear] and her children Morris and Eliza
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 16, 1875
Information wanted of my mo her [mother], E [unclear] V [unclear] and
two children Morris and Eliza. My mother formerly
belonged to Judge Willis. When last heard from they
were in Lawrence Co , Mississippi. Address
MARIA ROBINSON, Care of A. M. E. Church. Waco,
Texas.
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Josephine Williams looking for her mother Millie Purkens
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 5, 1877
INFORMATION WANTED,--Of Millie Pur-
kens, who had two children, Josephine and Hen-
ry. We all lived together in Jackson parish, La.,
some time between 1850, and '60. After Millie
Purkens was sold to Mr. Windingbough her two
children was taken to Texas. Pastors please read
this to your congregations. Any information
concerning her…
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