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Mrs. Emma Lewis searching for her brother James S. Murray

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

I wish to find the whereabouts of my brother, James S. Murray, when last heard from he was in Seattle, Washington, which was about two years ago. Any information will be thankfully received address, Mrs. Emma Lewis, 6030 Halsted st., Englewood, Chicago, Illinois. 1-16-92

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Thomas Butler searching for his brother John Butler

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

JOHN BUTLER.—I wish to find my brother John
Buttler I heard from him last in 1879. He was
then at Leanville, S C. Any information will be
gladly received by Thomas Butler, 2849 La Salle
street, Chicago, Ill. 5-21-92

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Charles C. Wilson searching for his uncle John Wilson or any of the Alexander family

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

March 21, 1891

JOHN WILSON––-I wish to find my uncle John Wilson or some some of the Alexander family. I last saw them about 1863 or '64 when they were in the employ of Col. A. K. McClure, Chambersburg, Pa., from there they all went West. Address, Charles C. Wilson, Merchantville, N. J.

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Seabrum Woodruff searching for his son Lee A. Woodruff

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

LEE A. WOODRUFF.––I wish to learn the whereabouts of my son Lee. Was last heard from at Sunbright Morgan Co., Tenn., Dec. 24, 1890. He was born Feb 11, 1869 and was 18 years old when he left his home in 1887. He is about 5 feet and 9 inches in height, dark complexion. Address Seabrum Woodruff, care S. H. Deudy Laurens S. C.

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Wade Hampton searching for Lewis Hampton-Massey

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

January 10, 1891

LEWIS HAMPTON-MASSEY.––He was a slave, and at the age of five or six years was taken from the town of Chesterfield, S.C., by a man named Gideon, who took him to Florida between 1850 and 1860. Our master's name was Jas. Massey, who owned large grist mill and distillery on Lynch's Creek. Address Wade Hampton, Clear Creek, N. Y.

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Mrs. Pickens searching for her brother Louis Brown

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

March 21, 1891

LOUIS BROWN––I wish to find my brother Louis Brown. We are from Bowling Green, Ky., and moved to Louisville and lived at 9th an Chestnut streets. Our mother Nancy Brown died. Address Mrs Pickens 2405 State street, Chicago, Ill.

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Mrs. Florence Haynes searching for her brother Louis Vitchard

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

March 21, 1891

LOUIS VITCHARD––I desire to learn to learn the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of my brother Louis Vitchard from whom
I was separated at Cloutierville, La., thirty-three
years ago. Address Mrs. Florence Haynes. Ober
lin [Oberlin], Ohio.

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Edmund Warren searching for his sister Louisa Warren

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

February 28, 1891

LOUISA WARREN--I wish to find my sister Louisa Warren. She left Natchez, Miss., in 1875. She used to belong to a man named Dunbar. Address, Edmund Warren. Harrison, Miss.

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J. W. Hunter searching for Lucy Samples

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

LUCY SAMPLES––She was last heard from in La Grange, Tex., in 1876. She had one daughter by the name of Eliza Price. Address, J. W. Hunter, 95 E. Main New Albany, Ind. 3-26-92

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Mrs. Ella Pickenf searching for her sister Malinda Jane Langford (formerly Malinda Jane Prondfit)

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

MALINDA JANE LANGFORD.––I wish to find my sister. Her name was Malinda Jane Prondfit. I last met her in Evansville, Ind., in December 1885. She was 5 feet in height, weighed 140 pounds. She married a man named Henry Langford. Anyone who can furnish information regarding her whereabout will be liberally rewarded Mrs. Ella Pickenf, 741-65th street,…

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Mrs. J. W. Willis searching for her twin sister Malinda Rogers and brother William

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

MALINDA ROGERS––I would like to find my brother and twin sister. My sister's name was Malinda Rogers, my brother's name was William. I last saw them in 1874 on Asheland plantation, Washington, Mississippi. Any information of their whereabouts would be thankfully received by Mrs. J. W. Willis 379 East Summit ave., Youngs Own. Ohio.

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Harry Tony searching for his sister Margaret Robers

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

MARGARET ROBERS.--I desire to find my sister Margaret Robers. She left me in Franklin Co. Alabama, in 1852, and went to Texas. I have heard from her once since the war. Address Harry Tony, Du Quoin, Ill. 8-26-92

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Henry Woods searching for his four sisters and brother Green Woods

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

September 3, 1892

I desire to find my sisters Mary, Frances, Elsie, Martha and my brother Green Woods. We belonged to Adam Woods, Platt Co., Mo., in 1863 when I last saw them. In 1864 he took them to Brunswick, Mo. In 1866 I went to Montana where I have since resided. Address, Henry Woods. care of Mr. E.G, Cole, Helena, Mont. 7-2-92

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R. D. Ware searching for his mother Mary Wilson

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

February 21, 1891

MARY WILSON—Any information of my mother Mary Wilson will be gratefully received by the undersigned. When last heard from she lived at 116 W. Harris street Atlanta, Ga. Address, R. D. Ware, 509 Central ave. Minneapolis, Minn.

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Unnamed searching for their sister Nancy Mooman

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

NANCY MOOMAN. — I wish to find my sister
the last time I saw her was in Mead County, Ky.
Last I heard of her she was in Litchfield, Ky.
My father's name was Enoch Mooman. Any in-
formation [information] of her whereabouts will be thankfully
received. Address, Second Baptist Church, New
Albany Ind.

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Wm. S. Johnson searching for his brother Nicodemus Johnson

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

NICODEMUS JOHNSON. — Would like to know the whereabouts of my brother Nicodemus Johnson a native of Philadelphia, Pa. When last heard from was in New York. Address Wm. S, Johnson 331 Dryades street, New Orleans, La. 5-28-92.

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Mrs. Clara Bashop searching for her daughter Patience Green and son John William Harris

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

Patience Green and John William Harris. I
wish to find my daughter Patience Green. I have
no trace of her since she was sold at Richmond
Va., 1856. She was then 12 years of age. John
William Harris my son went with some servants
of Mr. Batts (after the surrender) who lived in
Prince George Co. to Washington City. He was
14 years old…

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Mrs. Margret Johnson searching for her brother Reuben Tigue

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

REUBEN TIGUE-I wish to find my brother, Reuben Tigue. I parted from him in Huntsville, Alabama. We then belonged to Carruthers. My father's name is Hubbard Tigue, mother's Silvia, three sisters, Anatheliza, Hannah Bell and Margaret. He went to Kansas from Memphis, Tenn. Address, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Du Quoin, Ills. 1-30-91

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Mrs. Emma Savoy searching for her husband Samuel T. Savoy

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

SAMUEL T. SAVOY-I should like to learn the whereabouts of my husband, Samuel T. Savoy. He left home four months ago and has not been seen or heard from since. Any information would be gratefully received by Mrs. Emma Savoy, 157 N. Second street, Columbus, O. 11-21-91

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Mrs. Nellie McGowan searching for her son Sandy McGowan

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

September 3, 1892

SANDY MCGOWAN-I would like to find my son Sandy McGowan. He was sold by James McGowan to slave traders in Mt. Sterling, Ky. Please address his mother, Mrs. Nellie McGowan, 71 Leavitt street, Chicago, Ill. 16 7-92

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Ida Biggs (formerly Ida Johnson or "Dutch") searching for her mother Julia Ann Johnson, sisters, and brothers

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

September 3, 1892

SCOTT JOHNSON-I wish to find my mother, sisters and brothers. My sisters names were Mittie Annie and Emma Scott; brothers Griffin, Charlie and Henry Scott; my mother's Julia Ann Johnson. I left them in Memphis, Tenn. My name was Ida Johnson, but went by the name of Dutch. Any information will be thankfully received by Ida Biggs, 37 14th street, La…

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Miss Harriet Hunt (formerly Mrs. Harriet Mitchell) searching for her son Silas Mitchell

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

SILAS MITCHELL-I wish to find Silas Mitchell son of Mrs. Harriett Mitchell. He was born in Northumberland Co., Va. He was taken from his mother the second year of the civil war. Any information will be thankfully received by Miss Harriett Hunt, New Philadelphia, Ohio, 5-28-92.

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Charlie Williams is searching for his mother Sylvia Garrens

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

February 21, 1891

SILVIA GARRENS--I wish to find my mother. I
left her in Franklin County, Va. She was the
slave of Warfield Price. Addres, Charlie Wil-
liams [Williams], Chelsea, I. T.

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Henry Simpson searching for his mother Sophie Jerome

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

August 6, 1892

SOPHIE JERROME-I wish to find my mother Sophie Jerrome. Her husbands name was Peter. She was sold in 1853 to a trader in Danburg Ga., by the name of Jerrome. My sisters were named Annie Watkins and Elizabeth Bartholomew. My eldest brother was named Overton. Please address, Henry Simpson First Baptist Church, St. Louis, Mo.

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Mrs. Sarah Bell searching for her husband Stephen Crab or Phoenix

The Appeal (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 1892

STEPHEN CRAB-I wish to find my husband, Stephen Crab or Phoenix. He belonged to Jerry Crab in Platte Co., Mo. He ran away 3 or 4 years before the war I used to belong to William Clay. Address, Mrs. Sarah Bell, Weston, Mo. 8-26 92

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