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- Newspaper: The Western Appeal/The Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL)
Austin Whitaker searching for his sister Cherry Whitaker or any of her offspring
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
CHERRY WHITAKER--I wish to find my sister,
Cherry Whittaker, or any of her offspring. She
was born in N.C. in 1823, moved to Mississippi in
1838 and thence to Texas in 1851 when she took
the name of Cherry Soape. She has never been
heard from since. Any information will be gladly
received. Austin Whitaker, Victoria, Miss. 1-30-91
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Mrs. Delia Fulton Donaldson searching for Christine Donaldson
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
October 8, 1892
CHRISTINE DONALDSON.--I wish to find Christine Donaldson. Last heard of in Melian, Ark. Married to Ned Donaldson. Father's name was Wilson and mother's Esther. Please address Mrs. Delia Fulton Donaldson, 2962 Dearborn street Chicago, Ill. 9-10-92
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Mary Hayes searching for her cousin Cordelia Hayes
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
February 21, 1891
CORDELIA HAYES--I wish to find my cousin,
Cordelia Hayes. She was from Montgomery, Ala.
Address, Mary Hayes, Hot Springs, Ark.
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Ambrose Maxey searching for his father David, mother Malinda, sisters Sophie and Mary, and brother Jack
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
March 21, 1891
Ambrose Maxey wishes to learn the whereabouts
of his father David, who belonged to Thomas Per-
kins[Perkins]; his mother Malinda, who belonged to Ned
Maxey; Sophie and Mary, sisters, and Jack a
brother. They lived between Richmond and Ap-
pomattox [Appomattox] C. H., Va. Also his cousins Watt,
Francis, Matilda, Wesley and Sam, their…
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Stella Noble searching for her father David McKinney
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
DAVID MCKINNEY--I wish to find out the
whereabouts of my father, David McKinney. He
was a soldier and in the 9th U.S. Cav., Co. D., orderly
sergeant, 9th heavy artillery. Last heard of he
was in Pomeroy, Ohio. Any information concern-
ing his whereabouts will be gladly received by his
daughter, Stella Noble, 60 1/2 Marshall…
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David Franklin Shannon searching for his brother James Shannon
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
August 6, 1892
DAVID F SHANNON— I wish to know where my
brother is, he left here in the spring of 1880. It
was in the month of April he went from here to
Louisville, Ky., and from there to St. Louis, Mis-
souri. His name was James Shannon, but he
sometimes went by the name of James Hardison.
He was preacher of the christian church. He was
dark…
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Mrs. Nellie Butler searching for her sister Dinah Davenport and her brother Willis
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
DINAH DAVENPORT.-I wish to find my sister
Dinah Davenport. I last saw her in Vicksburg,
Miss. She had a daughter named Mary. My
sister's husband's name was Nelson Garland. My
brothers name is Wills. I left him in Clinton,
Miss., with his owner Dr. Wills in 1861. Any in-
formation will be thankfully received and reward
ed by Mrs.…
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Mrs. Mary Miller searching for Edward and Henry Miller
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
September 3, 1892
EDWARD MILLER--I wish to know the where-
abouts of Edward Miller and Henry Miller. Last
heard of was in Lexington, Ky. Mother's name
was Sarah Miller. Any information will be thank-
fully received by Mrs. Mary Miller Fountain Alley
Zanesville, Ohio 6-11-92
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Samuel Harris searching for his mother Eliza Harris
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
February 21, 1891
ELIZA HARRIS--I wish to find my mother Eliza
Harris who left Dalles, Ore., about 26 years ago
and went to San Francisco, Cal., from which city
I received the last letter about 25 years ago. In-
formation gladly received by Samuel Harris, Ar-
lington, Ore.
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Mrs. Sarah Hatch searching for her son Eugene Hatch
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
October 8, 1892
EUGENE HATCH.—Would like to know the where-
abouts of my son Eugene Hatch. He left Aber-
deen, Miss., about 6 years ago. Last heard from
in Bolivar, Tenn. Address Mrs. Sarah Hatch,
Aberdeen, Miss. 10—1—92
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Maria Roaman searching for her mother Fannie Roaman
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
August 6, 1892
FANNY ROAMAN.—I wish to find my mother
Fanny Roaman. She formerly lived near Lexing-
tagton, Ky. I was sold from her when I was five
years old and now I'm forty. Maria Roaman, 504
S. Ault street Moberly, Mo
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Mrs. Rebecca Jones searching for her sons Gadson and Lymus Jones
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
GADSON JONES—I desire to find my son Gadson
Jones. He left Winnsboro, S. C., in June 1881.
Last heard from at Whynot, Ky. Also my son
Lymus Jones was last heard from at Lexington,
Ga. Address, Mrs. Rebecca Jones, Winnsboro,
S. C. 3 26-92.
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Mrs. Isabella Harris searching for her son George Washington Taylor
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
October 8, 1892
GEORGE W. TAYLOR .— Information wanted con-
cerning my son George Washington Taylor, aged
about 30 years. When last heard from was living
in Chicago. Address Mrs. Isabella Harris. 1119
N. 5th St., Richmond Vt. 10—1—92
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John Tearell searching for his brother George Tearell
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
October 8, 1892
GEORGE TEARELL.—I wish to know the where-
abouts of my brother George Tearell. The last
heard from him was in Montana. He left home
16 years old. Any information will be thankfully
received. Addres, John Tearell, Branch street
Zanesville, Ohio. 6-11-92
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Clara Irvin searching for Georgiana Strothers
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
August 6, 1892
GEORGIANA STROTHERS.— Any information con-
cerning the whereabouts of Georgiana Strothers,
formerly of Fort Reno, Ind. Ter., will be thank-
fully received by the undersigned. Clara C. Irvin,
Helena, Montana.
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Mrs. Nancy Perry searching for her mother Hannah Ragier
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
I desire to find my mother, Hannah Ragier, who
went to Texas before the war. I saw her last in
Franklyn Co., Alabama, and have not heard from
her since. She belonged to Delit Ragier. I be-
longed to Pinckney Murphy. Address, Mrs. Nan-
cy Perry, Du Quoin, Ill. 1 2-92
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Winnie Bass searching for her daughter Hannah Slakum
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
February 21, 1891
HANNAH SLAKUM.— I Desire to find my daugh-
ter [daughter], Hannah Slakum. She belonged to John Slak-
um [Slakum] in Fairfield County, Va. I was sold and
brought to Texas. Address, Winnie Bass, M. E.
Church, Navasota, Texas.
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Chas. R. Stallcup searching for their sister Henrietta Jane Stallcup
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
September 3, 1892
I would like to find my sister, Henrietta Jane
Stallcup. Lived with Jack Harris, Westport, Mo.,
when last heard from in 1857. Any information
will be gratefully received by Chas. R. Stallcup,
1002 Fifth avenue, Chicago, Ill. 4-16-98
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Samuel Smith Chappell searching for his sister Harriet Ann Chappell
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
July 16, 1892
Information Wanted.
Information is wanted of the present
were-a-bouts of Harriet Ann Chappell,
formerly of Caloway County Missiour
and of Columbia, Mo, by her brother
Samuel Smith Chappell. Address, Robt.
F. Hunton, attorney at law, 306 Manhattan
building, St. Paul, Minn.
Kansas City, Mo., papers please copy.
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Sadie Roberts (nee Washington) searching for her mother, Harriet Dickenson
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
HARRIET DICKENSON.––I want to find my moth
er [mother], Harriet Dickenson, who belonged to a family of
Whiting's at Hampton, Va. She has two daugh
ters [daughters]. Elsie Washington and Rose Smith. Respect-
fully [Respectfully] her niece Sadie Roberts nee Washington. S.
W. cor. 18th and Rose sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 12-12-91
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Thos. J. Rogers searching for his brother J. H. King
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
J. H. KING.––I would like to find my brother. J.
H. King. I last met him in New Orleans in 1888.
He left there for the City of Mexico. I have not
heard from him since 1890, when his address was
"Apartado" Corraos, No. 409, Mexico. He is for-
merly [formerly] of Montgomery, Ala. He is yellow with
black curly hair. Stands 5 ft. 6 1/2 inches…
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Geo. Gardiner searching for his father Jacob Gardiner
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
February 14, 1891
JACOB GARDINER––Geo. Gardiner desires in-
formation [information] in regard to his father Jacob Gardiner
who was a slave belonging to Thomas G. Gardiner,
Grimwell Co., Ky., was freed in 1846, went to
Hanover, Ind., near Madison, where he worked for
Dr. Hayes. He carried with him his wife and one
daughter named Martha Elizabeth Gardiner.…
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H.P. Jones searching for his uncle Jacob Jones
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
June 4, 1892
JACOB JONES. -- I wish to find my uncle Jacob Jones. I saw him in Chattanooga, Tenn., in 1864 or 1865. He was a Union soldier. I do not know the number of his regiment as I was a small boy at that time. Address, H. P. Jones, Davitt's Polk County, Ga 3-26-92
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Mrs. Matilda Nash searching for her uncles Jake and Callaway Farmer
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
August 6, 1892
JAKE AND CALLAWAY FARMER––I wish to find
my uncle Jake and Callaway Farmer. Jake when
last heard of was in Boonville, Mo., in 1883. Cal
laway [Callaway] was last heard of in St. Louis, in 1863.
Both belonged to Jesse Farmer of Callaway Co.,
Mo., Address, Mrs. Matilda Nash, Barkersville,
Mo.
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J.A. McKinney searching for his brother James McKinney and Ben. Culp
The Appeal (Chicago, IL)
February 7, 1891
JAMES MCKINNEY -- I wish to find brother James McKinney and Ben. Calp. When last heard from he was in Cincinnati running on the Big Sandy packet. McKinney is tall, brown complexion, large eyes. Ben. was very stout looking and is not so dark as James. Address, J. A. McKinney care Nashville Tribune, Nashville, Tenn.
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