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Attorney Chas. Cowles Tucker searching for Elizabeth Jackson

The Sun (Baltimore, MD)

December 30, 1890

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts of
ELIZABETH JACKSON, (Colored.) widow of
Henry Jackson, late of Washington, D. C. Address
CHAS. COWLES TUCKER, Attorney at Law, Fen-
dall [Fendall] Building, Washington, D. C. d29-2tp

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J. Marshall searching for his wife Mary Marshall

New Orleans Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 19, 1868

By J. Marshall, of Georgetown, Dis-
trict [District] of Columbia, of his wife Mary
Marshall, sold from the family of Bet-
sey [Betsey] Thomas.
Address the inquirer, care Arthur
J. Brown, Georgetown, District of
Columbia.

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Robert Hubbard searching for his parents Camilla and Robert and his siblings

New National Era (Washington, DC)

July 6, 1871

Robert Hubbard is anxious to hear from his
relatives, whom he left at Washington city six-
teen [sixteen] years ago, living between Sixth and Seventh
streets, and belonging to William and Townsend
Jackson. Camilla and Robert were the names
of his parents; Charlotte, Mary, Frank, and
Charles, were the names of his sisters and
brothers.…

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Unnamed woman searching for her sister Caroline Campbell

New National Era (Washington, DC)

July 6, 1871

INFORMATION WANTED.
In 1863 Caroline Campbell, then the slave of
one Dr. Hughes, of Montgomery Co., Maryland,
ran away from her master and came to Wash-
ington [Washington]. Since that time nothing has been heard
from her. If living, she can obtain information
of her sister by calling at 229 New Jersey ave-
nue [avenue], southeast,…

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James Bell is searching for his mother Julia Bell

The Washington Times (Washington, DC)

April 23, 1898

Looking for Relatives.
A pathetic letter was received yester-
day [yesterday] by Inspector Mattingly from James
Bell, colored, a resident of Highwood,
Conn. The writer is anxious to learn the
whereabouts of his relatives, whom he
has not seen for many years, and he be-
lieves [believes] they are in this city. Bell was
born in Stafford…

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Clara Goodman Jones searching for family

The Chicago Defender (Chicago, IL)

May 29, 1920

Information Wanted

Any one knowing the whereabouts of the family of Clara Goodman Jones, last heard of in Washington, D. C., communicate with Clara Goodman Jones, 646 Lenox avenue, New York, care Wernham. The children, Nelson, Fanny, Cloe and Clara (twins) and George, were placed in the Freedman asylum during the civil war.—Advt.

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William H. West searching for his sister Mary Martha Outlaw (formerly Mary Martha West)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 8, 1916

DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to find out, if possible, the whereabouts of my sister. Mary Martha Outlaw, before her marriage, Mary Martha West. She married a mAn in 1884, by the name of Julius Outlaw. She then left Baltimore, Md. and went to Richmond, Va to live. She has two more brothers, Fitzhugh West and Lee G H West. Father died in…

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John C. Bender and William Bouy looking for fellow servicemen who served with Bouy in Virginia

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 3, 1884

I WANT TO FIND A COMRADE WHO SERVED
in the same regiment in the late war,
with William Bouy, he enlisted in Wash-
ington, D. C., in the summer or fall of 1863
Served in Virginia. Addre-s, John C.
Bender. St. Joseph, Mo., or William Bouy,
No. 175 9 h Ave., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Lizzie C. Love

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 14, 1911

WANTS TO FIND HIM.

I would like to know the where-
about of my brother, Robert L.
Carrington. He was last heard from
in 1908 in Guntersville, Alabama.
His mother's name is Polly Carring-
ton, South Boston, Halifax County,
Va. If any one knows of his where-
abouts, please write his sister, Liz-
zie C. Love, at 1200 U Street, N.…

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John. M. Dorsey searching for his mother's family, including Mrs. Rachel Williams and Mrs. Aritha Ann Taylor

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 20, 1910

Wants to Find Them.
I am desirous of locating some of
my mother's people as follows: Mrs.
Rachel Williams, Mrs. Aritha Ann
Taylor, Mr. Benjamin Suckers and
Mrs. Kittie Ross. Mrs. Williams had
a son named Powell. There was also
another sister, Mrs. Amanda John-
son [Johnson], wife of Mr. John R. Johnson.
They are both dead. They had…

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Moses Mark Braxton searching for his father Frank Braxton's people

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 14, 1914

DO YOU KNOW THEM.

I would like to know the where-
abouts of some of my relatives. My
mother died when I was 4 years old
and my father, Frank Braxton placed
me in the Colored Orphan Home, in
Washington, D. C. On Jan. 8th,
1872, I was adopted by Emily John-
son.

When I grew up I found that my
father had died. I had an Uncle,
but I have…

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John Jones finds his mother, Parthenia Jones, after more than a 30-year separation

The Sun (New York, NY)

February 23, 1894

FOUND HIS SLAVE MOTHER.

John Jones's Search of Many Years Seems to Have Met With Success.

John Jones, the colored man whorecently
sought the aid of the New York police in find-
ing his mother, Parthenia Jones, from whom
he was separated during the early days of the
war, has been notified of the success of the
search.The story he told was…

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Charles W. Grant searching for fellow servicemembers Lieut. F. L. Mittie, Sergeant Bakes, and John Grimes

National Tribune (Washington, DC)

April 11, 1907

WANTED--The addresses of Lieut. F.
L. Mittie and Serg't Bakes, both of
Co. H, 24th U. S. C. T. Address Chas. W.
Grant, Hospital, Farmhurst, Del.
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WANTED--The address of Harry Mc-
Connell, Co. I, 83rd Regiment, Penn-
sylvania Volunteers. L. F. Lane, Mon-
trose,…

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Frank Robinson/Frank Johnson searching for his brothers and sisters

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 18, 1902

Want to Find Them.

I would like to know the whereabouts
of my brothers William and Anderson
Robinson. When last heard of they
were working in Richmond. Also my
sisters Sallie, Jane and Louisa Robinson,
Sallie married and went to Washington
to live. My father's name was Walker
Robinson, he was absent at the time of
the war and has not…

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Washington, D. C. attorneys searching for Wm. Beeks in regards to an inheritance

Las Vegas Weekly Optic and Stock Grower (East Las Vegas, NM)

September 30, 1899

J. Soule & Co., attorneys and solici-
tors [solicitors] of Washington, D. C., have writ-
ten [written] to parties in this city inquiring
as to the whereabouts of Wm. Beeks,
colored, for the purpose of turning
over to him a small sum of money
left him by his mother. Beeks' mo-
ther [mother] was a servant in the family of
Carlos…

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William Woods searching for his mother

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

September 4, 1899

Searching for His Mother.
Inspector Boardman received today a let-
ter from William Woods, colored, of Gal-
veston, Texas, asking for information as to
the whereabouts of his mother, Mrs. Flora
Woods. The writer states that he served
in the navy from 1872 to 1878. The letter
was addressed: "Chief of Police, Capitol
Hill, Navy Yard,…

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Mrs. Virginia Waugh searching for Washington Magruder

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

January 5, 1882

PERSONAL.
ANY PERSON HAVING INFORMATION OF THE
present whereabouts of WASHINGTON MAGRU-
DER, Colored, aged eighty-seven years, very infirm in
mind, light brown complexion, short, hump shoulders,
will confer a great favor by sending word to MRS. VIR-
GINIA WAUGH, 1115 Goat alley, between 6th and 7th
and L and M streets northwest. …

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John Marlow searching for his sister, Mrs. Emma Griffin, and other relatives

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

March 24, 1894

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED----Information
is desired by her brother as to the where-
abouts of Mrs. EMMA GRIFFIN, colored,
who left Washington, D. C., January 10th,
1870. Any information as to the where-
abouts of her or of any colored people by that
name will be highly appreciated.
JOHN MARLOW,
221 Camp street, Dallas, Texas.
The…

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Ellen Dixon searching for her son John Dixon

National Republican (Washington, DC)

October 26, 1887

A Long Lost Son.
Any one knowing of the whereabouts of
John Dixon, colored, will confer a favor by
communicating with his mother, Ellen
Dixon, care of NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. The
following is from a memorandum made by
Mr. John T. Bloxham during the late war:
On Thursday, Aug. 8, 1861, in the evening,
about 4 o'clock; my negro boy, John…

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William Clair searching for William Bell or Robert Bell

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)

March 4, 1879

INFORMATION WANTED.-Information
of the whereabouts of WILLIAM or ROB-
ERT BELL, colored, formerly of Leesburg,
but now believed to be of Washington, is desired
by WILLIAM CLAIR, at the Infirmary, in
this city. mh 3-3t

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William Walker searching for David Walker

Colored American (Washington, DC)

May 17, 1902

Lost Relative

WANTED―To know the whereabouts of
David Walker, who is a sailor by occupation and
lives or did in Boston, Mass., up until a few years
ago. He was an ctive Mason and belonged to the
Blue Lodge No. 4 or 5. The colored Masons in
Boston will please make inquiries. Information
sent to William Walker, 131 First St. S. W. …

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Harvey Spalding & Sons searching for Simon Smith or his heirs

Times-Promoter (Hernando, MS)

February 23, 1906

Wanted!
Information as to the address
of Simon Smith or his widow or
heirs if he is dead. He was a colored
man and served in Co "B"
11th U.S. Colored Infantry in
the Civil war and his address was
given us DeSoto county, Miss.
Small recovery can probably be
made. Address Harvey Spalding
& Sons, Washington, D.C.

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Jerusha Williams searching for her parents

National Republican (Washington, DC)

December 2, 1885

WANTED -- INFORMATION AS TO THE
whereabouts of my father and mother, Pompey
Williams and Susan Williams. Mr. William
Alberty, please give me some information of my
parents; you were the last person seen with them.
Address JERUSHA WILLIAMS, Fourth alley between
Congress and Jefferson sts., Georgetown, D.C.
5-3

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Louisa Kelly searching for her mother Nancy West, brother George West, and two sisters

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 16, 1885

MR. EDITOR—I desire to find my people; my mother's name was Nancy West; my brother's George West. Sold by William R. Robinson, of Georgetown, district Columbia, Louisa West daughter of Nancy West, my sisters, Carry Ann West, Rosie Lee West. I, Louisa West wishes to know where the above named named persons are. Address Louisa Kelly, Brookhaven,…

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Emily Wills searching for her father William Golder, mother Clarissa, and siblings

The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 10, 1884

MR. EDITOR––I desire to inquire
for my relatives: father, mother,
sisters and brothers. I was quite
young, about 8 years of age. I
think we lived in Maryland. Fath-
er's [Father’s] name was Wm. Golder, and
mother's Clarissa. We lived near a
town called Marion. Father was
born free, his occupation was run-
ning [running] on a boat.…

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