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Otway M. Steward searching for his wife Margaret Steward
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 8, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of Margaret Steward, wife
of Otway M. Steward, better known in South
Carolina as "O. M. Steward." When last heard
from she was in Charleston, South Carolina, on
the 8th day of January, 1865. She was then
expecting to go to Abbeville C. H. She was
formerly owned by William L. Venning of St.
Thomas'…
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Jerry Williams searching for his parents Jerry and Sophia Thompson and siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1901
Information wanted of my people -- my father's name is Jerry
Thompson, mother's name Sophia Thompson, sisters were Sallie and Mary Thompson, my brothers are Washington and Samuel Thompson, my name is Jerry Williams. I was sold by Mr. Storks at Lumkins traders yard. My master's name was John Storks and I was sold at Richmond, Virginia to go to…
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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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Rachel Shepherd searching for her brothers Jordan and Randall Shepherd
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 8, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any one informe of the whereabouts of
the two brothers, Jordan Shepherd and Randall
Shepherd, who left Norfolk, Va., some 18 or 20
years ago, or more. They are my brothers, and
I shall be under many obligations to any one
who can give me any information concerning
them.
Word can be left at the Office of the…
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Harriet Mayo searching for family Joseph, Richard, Aaron, and Lucy Mayo
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 18, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Mrs. Harriet Mayo, of Detroit, Michigan,
wishes to make inquiry of Joseph Mayo, Rich-
ard Mayo, Aaron Mayo, and Luey Mayo. The
last she hear of them they were in Petersburg,
Virginia. She now thinks they are some where
within the lines of the Union army. Any one
knowing of their whereabouts, will please ad-
dress-- …
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Nelson Parrat searching for his parents John and Margaret Parratt
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 18, 1865
TAKE NOTICE
If any one knows the address of John and Mar
garet Parratt, who were, at last accounts,, in
Charleston, Jefferson Co., Va, he will confer a
great favor by addressing their son,
NELSON PARRAT,
C [unclear] A. 102d U. S. C. T.
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Jacob Galloway searching for his children Moses, William, Elizabeth, and Isaac
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 3, 1866
NOTICE.
Jacob Galloway, formerly belonging to Samuel
Clarke, in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.
now lives in Wilmington, Delaware. If his
children, Moses, William, Elizabeth and Isaac
are living and see this, he desires them to write
to him at Wilmington, Del. jan27-tm1.
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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.
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Lucy Bowrell seeking information about her daughters Mary and Matilda Bowrell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 30, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of two girls, named Mary and Matilda Bowrell.
Mary was sold, from Mr. Cane Freeman's estate,
to John G. Paskey, and taken to some part of
the South ; and Matilda was sold to Maj. Russell,
of Williamson Co., Tenn. Their mother, Mrs.
Lucy Bowrell, will be thankful for any informa-
tion concerning them. Address
…
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Matilda Jones seeks the whereabouts of husband Richard Jones and sons John and Thomas
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 22, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
husband, Richard Jones, and my two sons, John
and Thomas. We were separated in the woods,
near a place called Alleywhite, in November,
1862. I was carried back to Suffolk by the
Union troops I have heard nothing from them
since.
We were owned by Birvin Jones, of…
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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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Sandy Lynch searching for wife Silvey Lynch
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Silvey Lynch, wife
of Sandy Lynch, who was carried away from Ca-
rolina county, Virginia, by her "master," Wm.
Goodman, in 1862. Her maiden name is Silvey
Wilkins. She took with her three children. The
name of the eldest is Jane; the next eldest is
Henrietta, and the youngest is a boy…
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Susan Simons looking for Susan Prior
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 6, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Susan Prior,
daughter of Mary Ann, wife of Edmond
Prior, belonging to Dr. Smith of Gloucester.
Susan Prior belonged to Wm. Rogers. She
is anxious to hear of her father and mother,
also Amanda, who was taken from Glouces-
ter Court House to Williamsburg, and John,
who was sold from Wm. Smart.
…
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Thomas Allen searching for Mrs. Eby Allen, Moses, or Alex Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 29, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one tell the whereabouts of Mrs. Eby
Allen, Moses or Alex Allen, who formerly lived
in Norfolk, Virginia? We have been seperated
for some forty years. Any information concern-
ing them will be thankfully received by me.
THOMAS ALLEN,
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Elizabeth Ann Jackson searching for Kitty Williams, Sally Wallace, Wm. Beekly and John Beekly
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 3, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Mrs. Sally Wallace,
wife of Armstead Wallace, formerly of Brents-
ville, Prince William County, Va. Her former
name was Beekley. Also, of Kitty Williams,
wife of Wm. Wiliams, formerly of Dumfries, in
the same county and State, whose former name
was Beekly. Also, of their two brothers, Wm.
and…
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Hannah Cole (formerly Hannah Person) searching for her son John Person
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one inform me of the whereabouts of
John Person; the son of Hannah Person, of
Alexandria, Va., who belonged to Alexander
Sancter. I have not seen him for ten years. I
was sold to Joseph Bruin, who took me to New
Orleans. My name was then Hannah Person,
it is now Hannah Cole. This is the only child
I have and I…
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Sergeant Olmsted Massy searching for Mrs. Nancy Massy
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 5, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Mrs. Nancy Massy.
She was born and raised in Gochland County,
Va. She was owned, about fifteen years ago, by
John Mickey. Her name before marriage was
Nancy Brown. Any one who can give any in-
formation in regard to her is requested to ad-
dress, Sergeant OLMSTED MASSY,
…
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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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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 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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Cue and Caroline Willis searching for their sons Charles Henry Willis and Joseph Willis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 11, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Any one possessing information concerning
the whereabouts of Charles Henry Willis and
Josephus Willis, children of Cue and Caroline
Willis, formerly with Captain Edward Tabb, on
North River, Matthews County, Virginia, will
receive the thanks of the distressed father and
mother by addressing Caroline Willis, corner…
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Rev. H. S. Roberts seeking information about his son Wm. Lewis Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 20, 1902
Information wanted of my son,
Wm. Lewis Johnson. He left
home in 1865 to go North. We all
belonged to Dick Shelton in Camp-
bell county, Va., and lived then
near Bethel station on the N. &
W. Railroad. His mother's name
was Rebecca Woodroft, but is now
Rebecca Johnson, and is living in
Lynchburg, Va. Address, Rev.
H. S. Roberts, corner…
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