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Adam Willis searching for his sister Marian Willis

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

September 13, 1865

Information Wanted

OF MARIAN WILLIS, who, when last heard
from was in Ray County, Missouri. Any information
of her whereabouts will be thankfully
received by her brother, ADAM WILLIS, at Suisun
City, California.

[Philadelphia and New York papers please copy
one month, and send bill to "The Elevator" office.
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B. S. Fuller searching for his mother Jane Fuller

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 25, 1871

Of Mrs. Jane Fuller of Charleston, S.C.
She formerly lived at Baptist town, near the
Battery, and was a member of the New Baptist
Church in Church Street, south of Tradd.
Any information concerning her will be
thankfully received by her son B.S. Fuller,
who is a resident of Honolulu. Address
in care of P.A. Bell, Editor Elevator.…

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Burton Isom searching for his brother Robert Isom

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

July 5, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED

OF ROBERT ISOM, formerly of Frederick
town, Madison county, Missouri. Any person
knowing the present residence of said Robert
will please inform his brother, BURTON ISOM,
and they will be liberally rewarded for their
trouble. Barton Isom expects to go home this
Fall, and is anxious to see his brother.

Direct to…

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Catherine Jackson searching for her children Mary Ann Ringo, America and Henry Thompson, Susannah and Eleanor Darby, and Harrison Kane

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

July 5, 1867

Information Wanted
OF the following persons:- MARY ANN
RINGO, AMERICA and HENRY THOMPSON,
of Liberty, Clay County, Missouri; also, of
SUSANNAH and ELEANOR DARBY. who resided
near Liberty, and HARRISON KANE, of
Platte City, Missouri.

Any information of the above parties will be
gladly received by their mother, CATHERINE JACKSON,
of…

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Elizabeth Powell searching for her father Sam Moseley, mother Elizabeth, and siblings Harry, Amos, Isaac, Rebecca, and Lucretia

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 27, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED.
Miss Elizabeth Powell of Sacramento,
wishes information of her relatives,
consisting of her father, mother, three
brothers, and two sisters. Her father's
name was Sam Mosley; he was owned
by a man named Joe. Powell, who
lived in Kentucky at a place called
Amandy, Furnace, about two miles
from Ohio River.…

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Ellen Hurst searching for her daughter Mary

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 11, 1872

Mrs. Ellen Hurst wishes to ascertain the
whereabouts of her Mary Hurst,
who left Denver for California more than a
year ago. Please address the Editor of this
paper. [jl28

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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. R. Williams searching for Mrs. Sarah Washington or Miss Rosetta Jurdon

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

August 21, 1868

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
INFORMATION WANTED
OF MRS. SARAH WASHINGTON or MISS
ROSETTA JURDON, formerly of Newford
Virginia. Any person knowing the present residence
of Sarah Washington or Rosetta Jurdon
will please inform F. R. WILLIAMS, Smartsville,
Yuba county, California, and they will be liberally
rewarded for their trouble. au21-tf

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Geo. W. Boydsdun searching for Franklin Nicholas, Willis Tarbush, and Amanda Cox Boydsdun

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 27, 1865

Information Wanted

OF FRANKLIN NICHOLAS AND WILLIS
TARBUSH; also, AMANDA COX BOYDSDUN.
They formerly lived in Platt county, Missouri.

Any information of the above parties will be
thankfully received by
GEO.W.BOYDSDUN,
Sutter Creek,
Amador County, California.

Anglo African please copy three months and
send bill to office of The…

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George W. Carter searching for Charles Aquilla Rogers

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

January 15, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Charles Aquilla ROGERS. If he
should see this notice he will please
write to George W. Carter, Box No.
38, Post Office, Santa Fee, N.M.

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George W. Dennis and relatives searching for brothers Andrew and Richard Dennis

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 30, 1865

Information Wanted,
OF ANDREW DENNIS and RICHARD DENNIS,
generally called Dick. When last heard
from, some six years ago, they resided in Coweeche
County, Georgia.

It is supposed they joined the Union army.

Their mother, brother, George W. Dennis, and
sister, Cecelia, are residing in San Francisco, and
wish information respecting…

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Georgiana Gibson searching for her mother Dorcas Barton

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 31, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
By Mrs. Georgiana Gibson formerly
Barton, wishes to learn the whereabouts
of her mother Mrs. Dorcas Barton,
who when last heard from resided
at Willow Springs, near Baltimore, Md.
Please address Mrs. Gibson in care of
P. A. Bell, ELEVATOR Office.

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Henry Hall searching for his brother Nathaniel Hall

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

November 8, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED.

Of Nathaniel Hall, born in Crawfordsville,
Montgomery county, Indiana. He
is about 6 feet, 2 inches tall, his brother Henry
Hall would like very much to hear from him, or any
one knowing where is will oblige by sending such
information to Henry Hall, Niles, Michigan. (Western
papers please copy.)

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Henry Watson searching for his uncle Andy Terrill

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 29, 1871

Of Andy Terrill, who came to California
in 1849, and is now supposed to be residing in
this State. Any information of his present
residence will be thankfully received by his
nephew, Henry Watson, of Cheyenne, Wyoming
Territory. Address to him or P.A. Bell,
ELEVATOR Office, San Francisco.

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Hiram Bigsby searching for his wife and children

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

November 16, 1872

Information Wanted.

Hiram Bigsby, a resident of Napa County, wishes
to obtain information of his wife, called Patsy
Stokes, or of his children Margaret, Amos and Hisam.
When last heard from, they were residing in
Pulaski County, Missouri. They can hear from
their father and husband, and receive substaintial
aid and comfort by…

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Isaac Moore searching for his father Abraham and mother Tomer

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 29,1871

INFORMATION WANTED.

By Isaac Moore of his parents and relatives.
He was born in Clay County, Missouri, about
12 miles north-east of a small town called
Liberty. His father's name was Abraham,
he belonged to a man named Joel Moore. His
mother's name was Tomer, she first belonged
to a man named Mike Wellton,
who sold her to Dave…

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J. P. Dyer searching for his sister Ann Maria Blake

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 2, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED

OF MRS. ANN MARIA BLAKE, sister of Mr.
J. P. Dyer, of this city. When last heard
from she was residing in NewPort, R. I. If this
meets her notice she will please write to her brother,
care of P. A. Bell, Editor of the ELEVATOR,
San Francisco. oct2

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James Brodis searching for his siblings Edward and Harriet Brodis

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

November 6, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED.

OF EDWARD and HARRIET BRODIS, formerly
of Howard County, Missouri. When
last heard of, they were in Mariposa County, California.
Any person knowing their present whereabouts
will confer a favor by communicating the
same to P. A. BELL, Editor of the "Elevator,"
or to their brother, JAMES BRODIS, Watsonville,…

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James R. Starkey searching for his son Alexander Starkey

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 6, 1865

Information Wanted

OF ALEXANDER STARKEY, about 17 years
of age. He formerly lived with Jacob Goodridge,
of Newburn, North Carolina, and was taken
to Richmond in 1864 and sold to a Southern trader,
--since which time nothing has been heard from
him. Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received by his father, JAMES…

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James Williams searching for his brother-in-law John Archer

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 17, 1874

INFORMATION WANTED

Of John Archer, brother-in-law of James
Williams of Brooklyn, N. Y., when last
heard from in March or April 1874, he was in
this city, and promised to write soon. Any
information will be thankfully received by
Mr. Williams No. 52 Bainbridge Street, N.
Y., or at this office.

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Jane A. Jackson searching for her niece Louisa Alexander Thomas

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 23, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Mrs. Louisa Alexander Thomas.
When last heard she resided at No. 43,
Wooster Street, New York. Any person
knowing the present residence of
Mrs. Thomas, will please write to her
aunt, Mrs. Jane A. Jackson, of Carson
City, Nev., care of P.A. Bell, Editor
ELEVATOR, San Francisco. (Zion's Standard
please copy -…

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Jane Stokes searching for her mother Mrs. Harriet Cooley and her children

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

June 25, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.

By Mrs. Jane Stokes of New Orleans,
La., of her mother, Mrs. Harriet
Cooley and children, named Mary,
Georgiana, Rebecca, Virginia, Rowley,
James and John; also of Martha
Loomis and her children. Mary and
Frank.

The above parties came to San Francisco
several years ago, and their relatives
in New Orleans…

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John Anderson searching for Mrs. Allen

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

June 12, 1868

Information Wanted
OF MRS. ALLEN, wife of HENRY ALLEN,
formerly of Nashville, Tenn. Any person
possessing information of said Mrs. Allen, or any
of her children, will please communicate with
JOHN ANDERSON, Cariboo, B. C., care of P.A.
Bell, editor Elevator, San Francisco.
"Maryville (Tenn.) Republican" please
copy, and send bill to…

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Joseph C. Stevens searching for his brother Curtis Stevens

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

January 24, 1868

Information Wanted
OF CURTIS STEVENS, formerly of Petersburg,
Virginia. His brother, JOSEPH C.
STEVENS, now residing in West Chester, Pennsylvania,
is very anxious to hear from him. Any information
will be thankfully received by WM. R.
DORSY of this city, or the editor of this paper.

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Lucy Peterson searching for her sister Sarah Wright

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 15, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.

Of Sarah Wright formerly known as
Sarah Curry. She was brought up by
Minity Curry of John Devoe's family
in Savannah, Georgia. Her sister
(generally called Lucy in Savannah,
after her godmother, Lucy Johnson)
wishes to hear from her. Any information
directed to Mrs. Peterson in care
of P. A. Bell, editor…

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