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Rev. S. Canty searching for James Canty

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 2, 1886

INFORMATION WANTED OF JAMES Canty, formerly of Nashville, Tenn. Rev. S. Canty, Parksville, S.C.

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Hattie Johnson searching for Henry Clark

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 3, 1878

INFORMATION WANTED. MR. EDITOR.--I am one hundred years old, and also blind. I have a friend living in the State of Texas by the name of Henry Clark. I do not know how to find him without giving notice through your paper, calling your ministers attention to it in Texas. He can find me by directing to Hattie Johnson, care of S.R. Cottrell pastor…

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Robert Mason searching for mother Maria Hall and sisters Margaret and Lucy Mason

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 28, 1878

INFORMATION WANTED Of my mother Maria Hall whose first husband, my father, was James Mason; and of my sisters Margaret and Lucy Mason. When last heard from they were living in or near Front Royal, Va. but my late owner, John B. Gardener, wrote me that they had removed to Ohio. Any information of them will be thankfully received by Robert Mason…

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Daniel Williams (formerly Charles Divan) searching for his parents Lloyd and Millie Divan

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 24, 1878

INFORMATION WANTED. Charles Divan, now goes by the name of Daniel Williams, wishes to learn the whereabouts of his parents. My father's name was Lloyd Divan; mother's name Millie Divan. They were owned by Henry Cast in the days of slavery, in Frederick City, M. D. any information addressed to Daniel Williams, Onega N. Y., will be thankfully…

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Mary Ann Maria Hutchings searching for her brother James Glover

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 1, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY brother, James Glover. He was formerly a servant of Washington Ankrum. The second owner he had was Captain Bell, captain of a Pilot boat. When last heard of he was in Europe. Any information concerning his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his sister, Mary Ann Maria Hutchings, Haddocks, Ga.

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Harriet Shepard looking for her son Stanton Shepard

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 1, 1885

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY son, Stanton Shepard, who, when a boy, was given by my master to his niece, near Culpepper, Va. Afterwards he was sold to a negro trader. Any information may be given to editor of CHRISTIAN RECORDER, Harriet Shephard.

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Cary and Julia Melton searching for Raz B. Melton

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 9, 1884

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE son of Cary and Julia Melton. His name is Raz B. Melton. He left us May, 1883, at Cuthbert, Randolph county, Ga. Last we heard of him he was at Birmingham, Ala., preparing to take leave for Louisville, Ky. We now reside at Eufaula, Ala. Any information thankfully received. Address, Cary Melton, Eufalia, Barbour county,…

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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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Mrs. Celia Jones looking for Henry and Sallie Jones

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 22, 1883

INFORMATION WANTED OF HENRY Jones and Sallie Jones, who lived in Virginia, near Southampton. Any one knowing their whereabouts please address Mrs. Celia Jones, Box 153 Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

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Mrs. Woodsen finds sister Mrs. Culton after 42-year separation

Pittsburgh Dispatch (Pittsburgh, PA)

July 12, 1891

WERE SOLD IN SLAVERY.

Story of Two Sisters Who Were Reunited
After Forty-Two Years.

BONNE TERRE, Mo., July 11.--An event
rather out of the usual line occurred here
this week in the meeting of two sisters,col-
ored women, who under the operation of the
old slavery regime were separated 42 years
ago, when both were children, and had…

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William H. Todd finds his mother, age 100, after 40-year separation

Pittsburgh Dispatch (Pittsburgh, PA)

March 12, 1891

FOUND AT LAST.
A former Slave, Now in Ohio, Hears From
His Long-Lost Mother.
SPRINGFIELD, O., March 11, - After 40 years'
separation William H. Todd, an ex-slave at
Washington Court House, Fayette county, has
discovered the whereabouts of his mother, now
100 years old, living at Macon, GA., through a
letter received last night. …

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H. J. Covell searching for a former U.S.C.I. soldier George Wedge

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 9, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of George Wedge, late of Capt. Herberts Co.
G, 6th Regt. U. S. C. I. Any information of
where he can be addressed will be to his advan-
tage [advantage]. H. J. COVELL,
Late Major 6th U. S. C. I., Jefferson, O.
Jan 9-2w

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John Thomas searching for Nancy Hazzard and Robert Hazzard, children and heirs of George Hazzard (1st of 2 ads placed)

Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA)

February 27, 1868

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED.--TO THE HEIRS
OF GEORGE HAZZARD, colored. Information is
wanted concerning NANCY HAZZARD and ROBERT
HAZZARD, children of George and Cynthia Hazzard,
who were sold as slaves in Virginia many years ago. If
they can be found, they will learn something to their ad-
vantage by…

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Joseph Snively searching for his nephew Jacob Comton

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)

October 16, 1876

INFORMATION WANTED.--Jacob Comton, a colored boy about 14 years of age, left his home on Friday, October 13, and has not been seen or heard of since. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by his uncle, Joseph Snively, 219 Meadow Lane.

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Charlotte Ann Davis (formerly Charlotte Carlisle) searching for her children

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 30, 1882

MR. EDITOR --- I wish to find my children Sarah, Carloss, Easter, Jane, Frank and Margaret. Margaret, the youngest, was three years old when I left her, living with Henry Carloss, in Chickasaw county, I was sold to Columbus Williams, whose brother carried me to Memphis, Tennessee, and sold me to Capt. Sam Bullington. He carried me to near…

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Vianna McQueen searching for her daughter Eveline Wagner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

March 9, 1882

DEAR EDITOR ---- I have a daughter
in Louisiana. She lived at Mr.
Justus C King's. Her post office is
Waterproof, sometimes I got letters
from L'Argent post office. I
received a letter from her Oct. 3,
18__, and she said she had sent me
$10, and I did not get it. It has
been near two years ago, and I
have not heard from her…

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Sarah Ann Ray Caldwell searching for her mother Amy Ray

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 23, 1882

DEAR EDITOR --- I wish to inquire
for information leading to the
whereabouts of my mother. She
was sold from me in Marion county,
Arkansas, about twenty eight
years ago; her name then being
Amy Ray, (belonging to Morse
Ray.) Her husband's name was
Harry Ray. I came to Texas
twenty odd years ago. Persons
living in Arkansas,…

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Smith Blackwell searching on behalf of his wife, Rhoda Blackwell, for her parents Molly and Peter Roe and several siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 16, 1882

DEAR EDITOR - I wish to know
something of my wife's relations
she was born in Virginia and left
there when a child. She left there
with her brother Harry who was
the next child to her. Harry was
sold to a man in Charlestown. I do
not know who he was. My wife's
name is Rhoda. Mother's was
Molly, Father's Peter Roe, eldest
sister Sucia,…

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A. D. Coleman searching for his brother Anderson Turner and daughter Lucy Turner

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 19, 1882

DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to know
the whereabouts of my people, 1st.
Brother Anderson Turner and his
wife Delilia, children, Henrietta
and John Turner, his mother was
Edith who went to Mark Alexander
by marriage, his wife father
name was Philip and her mother
Sarah. 2d. My daughter Lucy
Turner was sold to James Turner,
her…

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Washington and Charity Black searching for their son John Black

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)

May 8, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED. - Washington and
Charity Black are very anxious to hear of the
whereabouts of their son John. He is a small
boy, of dark color. He was taken away from
this city by Thomas Bennett and S. Sanders,
against his own will and that of his parents.
When last heard from they were about
Mifflintown, Juniata county, working…

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Robert James searching for his friend William Hamilton

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)

September 14, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED. -Information is
wanted as to the whereabouts of William
Hamilton, a former member of Co. H, 45th
Penn'a colored troops. Any one knowing
anything concerning the missing man will
confer a favor on his friends by addressing
Robert James, Greencastle, Franklin co.,
Penn'a.

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Jackson Cumberland searching for his wife Jenny and children Albert and Martha

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)

May 23, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED. - Jackson Cumberland
(colored), desires information of the
whereabouts of his family, a wife, named
Jenny and two children, one a boy, named
Albert, age about 11 years, the other a girl,
named Martha, age about 6 years. The
father was in the Union army as hostler at
the time of Milroy's retreat, at which time…

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Mrs. Ann Williams searching for her son Daniel Williams

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)

July 15, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED. - Information is
wanted of Daniel Williams (colored), who was
sold at Martinsburg, Va., about the time Gen.
Patterson's forces visited that place, during
the early stages of the rebellion. Daniel was
then about thirteen years of age. He subsequently
came north and when last heard from
was at Boston. Any…

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Susan Myers looking for her son Samuel Wilson Myers

The Star and Enterprise (Newville, PA)

July 11, 1872

Information Wanted. -Information is
desired as to the whereabouts of Samuel Wilson
Myers, colored, son of Susan and Robert Myers.
He was a slave of Capt. Wm. Bartlett, of
Frederick County, Va., and left that place with Capt.
DeCann, who was in Gen. Milroy's division,
since which time nothing has been heard of
him. His mother, Susan…

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Henry Gray (formerly Henry McElroy) searching for his daughter Abba (1st of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 3, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY CHILD
Abba. She was taken from us when four
years old in Hardin County Kentucky. In the distribution
of the Hardin estate, she fell to Sarah
Turner. I belonged to Mr. McElroy and my wife,
Betsy, belonged to the Hardings. We were sold
o [to] Galager, who sold us to Pierce Cooper in Louisville.
I now go by…

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