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Charles Henry Turner searching for his brother Thomas Turner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 31, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to enquire about my brother, Thomas Turner. He was born in Baltimore, Md., was brought to New Orleans by Wm. Lusby and sold to Judge Cage who gave him (Turner) to his son in law, Harry Hays. Our mother's name is Hannah Turner; father's name Orange Turner. We were three brothers, Albert, Chas. Henry and Louis Turner. We had two…

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Harriet Bedford searching for her mother Easter Hall and father Henry Hall

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 25, 1888

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people. My mother's name was Easter Hall. Father's was Henry Hall. I had three brothers William, Emanuel and Oliver Hall Bro. William and Sister Charlotte were sold before I-was, but don't know to whom. Mother was set free at the death of her old mistress. She had one daughter after she was free. I left her in…

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Charley Strong (formerly Charley Johnson) searching for his mother Eliza Johnson, brother Andrew Johnson, and sister Mary Johnson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

July 8, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my mother, brother and sister. Mother lived in Baltimore, Maryland, on South two doors from Sawsberry street. When I left, she was living with James Jone, a merchant tailor. I belonged to Jacob Graving Stein at that time. Her name name is Eliza Johnson. My brother and sister were brought to Louisiana by a negro…

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Charley Moore seeking his mother Cely Moore, father William Moore, and siblings Julia, Amsley, and Billy Moore

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 8, 1888

DEAR EDITOR—I desire to find my relatives. My father was William Moore, and mother Cely Moore; sister Julia Moore; brothers Amsley Moore and Billy Moore; aunt named Hester. They used to live in Baltimore, Md. Father was a slave belonging to John Squater. Mother was free. Last time I saw her was in Washington, D. C., during the war. I was then a…

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E. J. Green searching for her mother's family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 16, 1881

DEAR EDITOR — I wish to inquire for my mother's people. She left them in Prince George county, Maryland, on Tuckpion river in 1846. Mother was Elizabeth Shaw, father Tom Shaw, grandfather Tom Gant. Oldest sister was Rachel Ann, others were Charity and Amanda Elizabeth Shaw. Brothers were General and John Shaw. They belonged to Walter Webenton. I…

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Judy Blythe searching for her sister Millie Sims (formerly Millie Travers)

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 8, 1880

DEAR EDITOR—I had a sister living in Baltimore, and I couldn't hear anything of her. As I have changed my residence, she probably got the address wrong, so I would like you to put a notice in your paper inquiring for her. Her maiden name was Millie Travers; she has since married a Mr. Sims. I do not know her husband's given name. Please request her…

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Elsina Maze searching for her sister Mrs. Jane Twine (formerly Jane Orr)

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 13, 1867

Information Wanted
OF MRS. JANE TWINE (late Jane Orr), wife
of Elias Twine, from Baltimore. Mrs. Twine.
It is believed, formally resided in Yreka and
Shasta. Her sister, Elsina Maze, has lately arrived
from Baltimore, and is desirous of hearing
from her. Any information will be thankfully
received. Direct, ELSINA MAZE, care of Editor…

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F. K. Steele searching for Adeline and Mary Wheeler

The Richmond Times (Richmond, VA)

August 10, 1866

Information is wanted of Adeline and Mary
Wheeler, colored, who were sent to Virginia
the first year of the war. Address F. K. Steele,
box 1140 Baltimore, Md.

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Ezekiel Coldwell searching for his son Hezekiah Coldwell

The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

February 8, 1871

HEZEKIAH COLDWELL left the Boarding House
of John Francis, No. 186 Eastern avenue, for his
vessel, lying near J. C. Mahoney's Oyster Factory,
on Thursday night, about ten o'clock, on the 18th of
January, and has not been heard of since. Any information
given of him to JOHN FRANCIS, or at
Dr. ERICH'S OFFICE, corner of Broadway and…

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Mary Ramsay searching for Rebecca Ramsay

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

December 27, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED OF REBECCA RAMSAY,
(Colored.) sixteen years old, who last May
came from Essex county, and then lived with Mrs.
Stewart, Lexington street, and afterwards with a
Mr. Pinkney, Light street, by her sister, MARY
RAMSAY, 202 Townsend street. 1t*†

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Ewd. Dozier searching for Nancy Dolly

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

October 21, 1872

INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts of
a Colored Woman named NANCY DOLLY, light
complexion, age about twenty-five years. Left Vuo
de L'Eau, near Norfolk, Va., on the 4th of July, for
Baltimore. Not heard from since. Any information
concerning her whereabouts will greatly oblige
EWD. DOZIER, colored, Norfolk, Va. 021-3t*

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Eliza Hammond looking for her daughter Eliza Jane Hammond who wandered off

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

July 30, 1868

LOST.--Wandered from her home, in Anne Arundel
county, near Brooklyn, on the 9th inst., a Colored
Woman named ELIZA JANE HAMMOND. She is
25 years old, a dark mulatto, has her hair cut short
and a scar on the top of her head. She has lost her
mind from an attack of fever, but is entirely harmless.
She is supposed to be somewhere in…

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H. Kimberly searching for Joseph Nicholson

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

June 25, 1867

PERSONAL.
WANDERED FROM HOME--On last Wednesday,
JOSEPH NICHOLSON, commonly called Big
Joe, a tall Yellow Man, Butcher by trade. Any in-
formation [information] leading to his whereabouts will be thank-
fully [thankfully]
received by H. KIMBERLY, Stalls 17 and 19
Centre Market. je25-2t*++

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Unnamed man searching for his sister Kitty Collins

The Sun (Baltimore, MD)

February 13, 1865

WILL KITTY COLLINS, (colored,) who came
from the Eastern Shore about two years ago,
please send her address to her Brother. Direct to
BOX 580 Baltimore Postoffice. fe11-3t*

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B. T. Gunter searching for heirs of Lydia Ann Young

Peninsula Enterprise (Accomack Courthouse, VA)

May 9, 1903

$500.00--This sum awaits the relatives
of Lydia Ann Young, (colored),
who for many years prior to 1890
lived in Baltimore as a domestic. She
was reared in Accomack County and
visited there from time to time. Was
unmarried. Was below the average
in size and black. Is said to have a
sister living in Accomack. Information…

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William Robinson (formerly William Volantine) searching for his brother Daniel Cromwell (formerly Joshua Volantine)

Liberator (Boston, MA)

March 2, 1849

INFORMATION WANTED. William Volantine, now
named William Robinson, who was once a slave in
Baltimore, and now living in New Bedford, wishes to
know where his brother is, who was a slave in the
same place, but came from Baltimore about three
years since to Philadelphia. His name was Joshua
Volantine, but he received the name of Daniel…

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Julia Harrison searching for Julius Harrison

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 21, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED. INFO MAT ON WANTED OF JUL US HARR. so, formerly of Tar oro, N.C. He is suppos d to ba[Indecipherable]e go e to Baltimore la t Apr l to learn the baker s t[Indecipherable]ade. He is nephew of Rev. M.b. Matthewson of Tarboro, N.C. Any information as o his whereab uts will b gladly received by Julia Harris n, No, 5 Fruit St.…

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Henry Anderson searching for mother Peggy, brothers Chas, Horace, and Alex, and sisters Sarah Ann and Malinda

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 7, 1895

LOST RELATIVES.
I would like to find my relatives. I was born
in Somerset County, Maryland. My name is
Henry Anderson, my Master was John Ander-
son [Anderson] of Eastern Shore M. D., I left about six
years before the war. Mothers name was Peg-gy [Peggy] and my brothers were named Chas, Horace,
Alex, and Sandy I left two sisters in…

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Susan Chase searching for her husband James Chase

The Sun (Baltimore, MD)

November 29, 1864

INFORMATION WANTED OF JAMES CHASE,
colored, who left home on the 19th of November
inst. Was last seen going to his work on the wharf.
Any information of him will be thankfully received
by his wife, SUSAN CHASE, 93 Chestnut st. 1t*]

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Edward Williams searching for Sarah Williams

The Sun (Baltimore, MD)

October 24, 1861

INFORMATION WANTED OF SARAH WIL-
LIAMS [WILLIAMS], a colored woman, who left her home,
No. 146 Low street, near Aisquith, on Monday
morning, and has not yet returned. Leave a line
for EDWARD WILLIAMS, at the Sun office. 1t *

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Unnamed person searching for Eli Signo

The Sun (Baltimore, MD)

June 7, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF A COLORED
MAN, ELI SIGNO, who lived with Mrs. Lyon, cor-
ner [corner] of Wolfe street and Fairmont avenue. Call im-
mediately [immediately] at The Sun office. je1-6tp

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John Y. Day searching for Sylvester Coale

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

March 5, 1879

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED OF A COLORED MAN named SYLVESTER COALE. Any person who knows him will send him to JOHN Y. DAY, Kingsville, Md. *1t*

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T. & W. searching for an unnamed woman formerly enslaved by Mrs. Worthington

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

December 18, 1867

WANTED—Information of a COLORED WOMAN,
formerly owned by a Mrs. Worthington, Han-
over [Hanover] street, Baltimore, and who lived in D.C. Crox
all's [Croxall's] family, Hoffman street, about fifteen years ago.
Address T. & W., Sun office. d14-1m*?

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Ann Whaley searching for her relatives

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)

August 26, 1911

OLD "MAMMY" ASKS AID
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Ex-Slave, 101 Years Old, Wants
Mayor to Find Relatives.

Many quaint letters filled with unusual
requests are received by the Mayors of
cities, and since taking office Mayor Preston
has received his share.

One that came yesterday from New Orleans
from a colored woman, who signed
herself Ann Whaley,…

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Nancy Gibson searching for her sons Frederick Gibson and Thomas Barrick

New Orleans Republican (New Orleans, LA)

April 19, 1868

By Nancy Gibson, who left Baltimore
in 1844, of her two sons, Frederick
Gibson and Thomas Barrick, from
whom she has been separated about
twenty-five years.

Address her care of Rev. A. Ross,
pastor of Wesley Chapel, New Orleans.

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