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Hannah Neals looking for her mother Sarah Nichols and siblings (2nd of 2 ads)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1899
Information wanted of my moth-
er, Sarah Nichols ; my brother Neal
Nichols, and my Sister, Conenles
Nichols, who were owned by a Mr.
Bob Fairley, at Richmond, Va. I
was sold from my mother during
the war to a man in North Carolina
by the name of McFailes My old
family name was Hannah Nichols.
Any information of their where
abouts will…
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Walter F. Staples seeking information about his brother Frank Staples
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 11, 1900
Information wanted of my broth-
er, Frank Staples. He was cap-
tured at Staples Quarters in Pat-
rick county, Va., in the last year
of the civil war. When last heard
of he was in Nashville, Tenn.
Any information please inform
Walter F. Staples, or Rev. J. E.
Jackson, Guilford Cottage, N. C.
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Sallie Mapp looking for her sister Anna Eliza Pitts
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 17, 1902
Information wanted of my sis
ter, Anna Eliza Pitts. The last I
heard of her she was in Greenfield,
Conn. Father's name, John Pitts;
mother's name, Peggie Pitts. Any
information of her whereabouts
will be very thankfully received
by her sister, Sallie Mapp, Bridge-
town, Va.
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Geo. Henry Denna searching for his parents Caroline and Isaac Denna
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 18, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother and father, Caroline and Issac
Denna ; also, my sisters, Fanny, Jane, and Betsy
Denna, and my brothers, Robert R., Hugh Hen-
ry, and Philander Denna. We were born in Fau-
quier Co , Va. In 1849 they were taken from
the plantation of Josiah Lidbaugh, in said county,
and carried to Winchester to be sold.
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Jacob Brown searching for his sisters Louisa and and Arena also known as "Arenir"
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 25, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Jacob Brown wishes to find his sister and
friends, from whom he was sold about eight years
ago. He belonged to George Fisher, of Hardy
County, Va, near Morefield. His sister Louisa,
who was sold with him into Louisiana, has been
back home once. She left three children, named
respectively Peter, Isaac, and Moses. She is…
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John Sweepson searching for his sisters Julia and Nellie Foster
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any body give any information of the
whereabouts of my two sisters, Julia and Nellie
Foster, formerly of Portsmouth, Va. My name
is John Sweepson. I now live in Natchez,
Mississippi, where any information will be thank-
fully received.
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H. P. Riley searching for their brothers Charles, Bob, and Irvin
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother Charles ; last heard from ten years
ago, and was then at New Orleans very sick. --
Also, my brother Bob, who went to the army four
years ago ; since heard from at Winchester, Va.
Also, my brother-in-law, Peter Pryor, who was
sold five years ago to Florida. Also, my brother
Irvin ; was sold twenty years since…
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Fanny Frazer searching for her children Maria, Hannah, Nelson, Charlotte, Norah and Amie Bailey
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 16, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Fanny Frazer wishes to ascertain the where-
abouts of her six children, who were owned by
a family of the name of Bailey, who lived at
Clarksville, Va. Some years ago the children
assumed the name of their owners, and are known
by the following names: Nelson Bailey, Han-
nah Bailey, Maria Bailey, Charlotte…
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Henry Johnson seeking the whereabouts of his wife Harriet Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of Harriet Johnson, wife of
Henry Johnson, of Monroe County, Va , form-
erly belonging to James Lewis Woodwill. When
last heard from she was at Montgomery White
Springs, Roanoke County, Va. Any information
will be most thankfully received by her husband,
…
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Lockey Jones (formerly Lockey Garland) looking for their children Martha Ann, Watson, and William Daniel
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children Martha Ann, Watson and Wil-
liam Daniel. I last saw them in Virginia, in the
custody of Jas. Dillard.
My name, at that time, was Lockey Garland.
I have since married, and my name is now Loc-
key Jones.
Persons possessing the desired information will
please address
LOCKEY…
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Elizabeth Harrison seeking the whereabouts of William Johnson, John Howard, Richard Howard, or Hester Howard
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 10, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Any one knowing of the whereabouts of Wm
Johnson, John Howard, Richard Howard or
Hester Howard; formerly owned by Perry Hays,
son of Samuel Hays, in Calhoun or Gilmour
County, Virginia. Any one knowing any thing
of the above named persons, will confer a favor
by addressing a letter to
…
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Selina Harris looking for her brother Abner Lightfoot and Emanuel Lightfoot
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
My brother, Abner Lightfoot, formerly of
Henrietta co., Va , and also Emanuel Lightfoot,
belonging to John Fisher:--any information of
them can be sent to me in the care of James
Homes, North 8th st., Richmond, Va.
March 17, 1 t. SELINA HARRIS.
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Francis Early looking for his children Monroe Early and Mary Early
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
I had two children sold from me about ten
years ago, by a man by the name of Pate, then
living with James Evans. My boy's name was
Monroe Early, and my daughter's name Mary
Early. Any information of their whereabouts
may be sent to the care of Rev. Wm. D. Hains,
pastor of 3d st. A. M. E. Church, Richmond,
Va. …
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Washington Bagley searching for his brother William Bagley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 24, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother, William Bagley, formerly of
Lunenberg County, Virginia. He was the son
of Washington and Alethea Bagley, and formerly
a slave of George L. Bagley. When I last saw
him he was at Reams Station, Virginia, at the
time of Wilson's raid. When last heard from,
he was in Washington City. Any information
of his…
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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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Lucinda Reynolds looking for her mother and father Matilda and William Reynolds
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 31, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother and father, Matilda and William
Reynolds, well known in Essex Co., Va, from
which place they were sold some eight or nine
years ago, being at that time the "property" of
Dr. John Taylor. I hope that the ministers of
our respective churches will make public an-
nouncement of the same. Any information…
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Unnamed parent seeking their children Mary, Daniel, William, Turner, and Annie Cooper
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 14, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my five children, Mary, Daniel, William,
Turner and Annie Cooper. They belonged to
Andrew J. Clark and John W. Baker, who, be-
fore the first battle of Bull Run, moved them
from Fauquier Co., Va., to Mississippi, the morn-
ing after I left them. Any person knowing of
their whereabouts, will be paid for the…
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Wesley Johnson seeking information about his brother Gideon Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 21, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my brother, Gideon Johnson, who formerly
lived in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and left
there in 1860 or 1861, for Pennsylvania. The
last time heard from he was at Carlisle, Pa. Any
information will be thankfully received by his
wife and family. Address
WESLEY JOHNSON,
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Matthew and Harry Garrett looking for their father Ashton Garrett
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Ashton Garrett--the father of Matthew and
Harry Garrett. Matthew and Harry Garrett
are desirous of learning the whereabouts of their
father, Ashton Garrett, who disappeared very
suddenly. Their home is near Louisa Court
House, Virginia.
Any information concerning the missing party
will be most thankfully received…
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Larcenie Mayhoe looking for her children Thaddeus, Edmund, Albert, and Mary Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 1866
Information Wanted
Of my children, Thaddeus, Edmund, Albert and
Mary Jones, formerly of Nelson Co., Virginia.
Seven years have elapsed since I was sold from
them in Richmond. Their former "owner" was
William S. Jones. Any information concerning
them will be most thankfully received by their
mother, LARCENIE…
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Mary J. Davis seeking information on her aunt Anna O'Neil
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 26, 1900
Information wanted of my Aunt.
Father had a sister and three broth
ers in all. John O'Neil, Max
O'Neil and Morris Martin; Sister
Anna O'Neil was sold in Virginia,
and they brought us to Florida.
Any one knowing her whereabouts
will please address, Mrs. Mary J
Davis; I am John O'Neil's daugh
ter, married now, 110 Kay street,
Tampa, Fla.
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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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James Hayes seeking his father Spring Hayes and mother Charity Hayes
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my fath-
er, mother, sisters and brothers.
Father's name was Spring Hayes.
Mother was Charity Hayes. My
brothers were Robert, Sam, Will,
[unclear], Julian. Sister's name was
Dianna Hayes. My grandmother's name
was Kate Hayes, and grand-
father's name was Caesar Finch.
My father belonged to James
Hayes, and my…
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Eliza Powell looking for her mother Millie Rese's people
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my moth
er's people. She came from Peters
burg, Va., and her name was Millie
Rese. Her father's name was
Egelson (Major Rese); he belonged
to James Pace. Her mother be-
longed to Mrs. Dr. Strong. My
mother was sold to Mrs. George
Davis by Quinn Moten. She had
four sisters named: Eliza, Sallie
Polly and Bertha…
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis looking for information about their son Henry Davis
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 16, 1899
Information wanted of Henry
Davis, formerly of Roanoke City,
Va., who went to Braddock, Pa.,
and from there it is not known.
Any information of him will be
gladly rewarded by notifying his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Davis, 219 9th Ave., N. E., Roa-
noke City, Va.
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