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Lucy Hall searching for her father Charles Forg, her mother Mary Forg, and her siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 8, 1901

Information wanted of my family. Father's name was Charles Forg, and lived at Winnsboro, S.C., Fairfield district. Mother's name was Mary Forg, and lived at the same place The children were Sarah, Rachel, Lucy, Martha, Mary, Jack and George. I belonged to a man named John Rales and was sold to James Herne, a trader, who brought me to Louisiana. Any…

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Selia Nelson searching for her parents, Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 24, 1899

Information wanted of the foling persons: Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover. I am their oldest daughter, but do not know the names of the other children. Our grandparents were
Langston and Tiner Glover. We all belonged to Ben Glover, in Alabama, and were brought to Louisiana just before the surrender. The above named were in New Orleans when…

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John Hayes looking for Rev. Jno. D. Hanes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 24, 1899

Information wanted of Rev. Jno. D. Hanes, a preacher of the A. M. E. Church. He was formerly my pastor at the Iamonia Sloughs. Any information will be gladly received by John Hayes, Iamonia Slough, Leon Co., Fla.

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Robert Henderson (formerly Lott Williams) searching for his nephew Andrew Smith

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 14, 1899

Information wanted of Andrew
Smith. He was a native of Cum-
berland county, N. C. When last
hear from he was in Idaho, Cum-
berland county, N, C., he is a
nephew of mine. His uncle hear [here]
answered to the name of Lott
Williams, and belonged to Will-
iams. Robert Henderson.

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Benjamin Grey searching for his father Geoffrey Gray and relatives

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 14, 1899

Information wanted of my fath-
er [father], brothers, sisters and aunt. My
father was Geoffrey Gray; Nancy
Crier was my aunt; my brothers
and sisters were Jefferson, David,
Archer, Emily and Detsy Gray.
They were sold in Georgia to a
man by the name of James Cole
who lived in Sarah county, Va.
Aunt lived in Washington, D. C.,
when last…

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Robert Henderson searching for his uncle Reuben Henderson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 14, 1899

Information wanted of my uncle,
Reuben Henderson. He belonged
to William Henderson, of Monroe
co., Ala. He left here when the
civil war closed with the Federal
soldier. When last heard of he
was in Richmond, Tex., and was
married to a woman by the name
of Ganro. His brother is known
as Bob Henderson, and his mother
mother's name was…

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Daniel G. Rowe searching for Lucinda Rowe (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 23, 1899

Information wanted of Lucinda Rowe. I have not heard from her for several years. I will fee any person giving the desired information. Daniel G. Rowe, 25 Prospect Place, East Orange, N. J.

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Sarah Jane Witherspoon searching for her brother Willis Bailey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 1, 1900

Information wanted of Willis Bailey. He was born in Lauderdale county, Ala. His parents were Urias Bailey and Phebe Allington. When last heard of he was at Howard University, Washington, D. C. preparing for the ministry. Any information concerning him will be gladly received by his sister Mrs. Sarah Jane Witherspoon, Gurdon, Ark.

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John Franklin Johnson seeking his father Spencer Johnson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 2, 1899

Information wanted of my father, Spencer Johnson. He belonged to Lewis Massey. We were separted in 1848 or '49. My mother, Angeline Johnson, belonged to Dan W. Grant. She came to Loudon county, Va., with Sallie Corbin. Any information will gladly be received. Address, John Franklin Johnson, 276 South Water St., Chambersburg, Pa.

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Annie Berry seeking information on her husband William Berry

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 9, 1899

Information wanted of William
Berry, late of Toronto, Ont., and
husband of Annie Berry, of the
same place. He left here on the
16th of May. When last heard of
he was at a place called DeHaven,
Algonio county, Pa., working on
the Butler Pike road, last July.
Information will be gladly received
by Annie Berry, 105 Brunswick
Ave.,…

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James Garfield Heath searching for his uncle Mark Swain

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 15, 1900

Information wanted of my uncle,
Mark Swain, who was born in
Georgia and brought to Alabama
before the war by his owner, Jim
Swain. He had one brother and
five sisters His wife's name was
Violet and belonged to Ed Swain.
When last heard of he was in Ten
nesse. Preachers will please read
this from their pulpits. Any in-
formation will be…

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A. R. Rimawr seeking information about grandparents Randel and Rilda Rankins and extended family

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 15, 1900

Information wanted of my grand
father, grandmother, uncle and
aunts. My grandmother name was
Rilda Rankins and grandfather's
name was Randel Rankins, they be
longed to David Rankins, they lived
in Jasper, Tenn., Marion Co.,
when my mother left them, she
had a brother by the name of John
Rankins, now M. C. Wells. I
have been recently…

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George Huntly seeking information about his brother Edmund and sister Silvia Huntley

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 22, 1900

Information wanted of my broth-
er and sister Elmund and Silvia
Huntly whom I left in Corbarras [Cabarrus]
Co., North Carolina 26 years ago.
Any information of their wherea-
bouts will be thankfully received
by George Huntly, Lyons Sta.,
Coahoma Co., Miss.

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John E. Onely looking for his sister Miss Susan Onely

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 14, 1863

INFORMATION WANTED
Can anyone inform me of the whereabouts of
Miss Susan Onely, who came from Virginia, in
the year 1847, to the City of Philadelphia, Pa.
and was raised princepally by a Quaker family,
by the name of Willens, who reside on the cor-
ner of 5th and Collowhill Sts., Phila The last
account we heard of her, was, that she had…

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Elizabeth Brisco searching for her husband Charles Brisco

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 26, 1864

INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of Charles Brisco, who
left Virginia, some four or five years ago, to
wait upon Lieutenant Fairfax, on a steamer
for San Francisco, at the outbreak of this war.
Brisco left San Francisco for Aspinwall, New
Grenada, as a cook, or waiter on a family.
Any information concerning him may be left at
the…

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Washington Roberson searching for his brother Fountain Bore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 7, 1864

Philadelphia, Saturday, May 7, 1864.
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Fountain Bore, who was born and raised in
Springfield, Va.. and was taken by the Union
army, and came to Philadelphia on the U. S.
Ship Wartushett, and then got his discharge
He told his brother that he was going to the
State of Ohio. Any information concerning him,
may be left at…

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Henry Madden searching for his wife Mary Madden

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 9, 1864

INFORMATION WANTED
Mr. Henry Madden wishes some information
in regard to his wife, Mary Madden, who em-
barked at New Orleans, in the steamer Media,
last August, 1863, bound North. Information
relative to the same, will be thankfully received
and amply rewarded.
Please direct No. 22 Southac St., or No. 2
Dutton Place, Southac St. to…

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Rachel Shepherd searching for her brothers Jordan and Randall Shepherd

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 8, 1864

INFORMATION WANTED
Can any one informe of the whereabouts of
the two brothers, Jordan Shepherd and Randall
Shepherd, who left Norfolk, Va., some 18 or 20
years ago, or more. They are my brothers, and
I shall be under many obligations to any one
who can give me any information concerning
them.
Word can be left at the Office of the…

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Andrew Baylis searching for his wife Betsy Robinson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 20, 1864

NOTICE
MR. EDITOR: -- Dear Sir: You will do me a
very great favor if you will publish this state-
ment in your paper:
Andrew Baylis, a freedman, who left, in Do-
ver, Tenn., a wife by the name of Betsy Robin-
son, is now in West Jefferson, Madison County,
Ohio.
Any information as to her whereabouts will
be thankfully received.
…

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Letty Willis searching for her sister Sophia Butler

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 11, 1865

NOTICE
Mrs. Letty Willis, of Frederick, Md., who has
for many years done service in the family of Mr.
Christian Getzendenner, of the same place, wishes
to hear from her sister, Sophia Butler, wife of
Mr. Lewis Butler. When last heard from, they
were in Chambersburg, Penna., lately reduced to
ashes by the rebels. Any information…

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Harriet Mayo searching for family Joseph, Richard, Aaron, and Lucy Mayo

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 18, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Mrs. Harriet Mayo, of Detroit, Michigan,
wishes to make inquiry of Joseph Mayo, Rich-
ard Mayo, Aaron Mayo, and Luey Mayo. The
last she hear of them they were in Petersburg,
Virginia. She now thinks they are some where
within the lines of the Union army. Any one
knowing of their whereabouts, will please ad-
dress-- …

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Nelson Parrat searching for his parents John and Margaret Parratt

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 18, 1865

TAKE NOTICE
If any one knows the address of John and Mar
garet Parratt, who were, at last accounts,, in
Charleston, Jefferson Co., Va, he will confer a
great favor by addressing their son,
NELSON PARRAT,
C [unclear] A. 102d U. S. C. T.
…

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William Burnett searching for Cajah Burnett and John Sermons

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 26, 1865

NOTICE
Information is wanted of Mr. Cajah Burnett,
formerly of Goldsboro', North Carolina: When
last heard from he was in Brooklyn, New York.
Also, of John Sermons, formerly of Newbern,
North Carolina. Any information of either, or
both of these gentlemen, will be thankfully re-
ceived by WILLIAM BURNETT,
…

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Jacob Galloway searching for his children Moses, William, Elizabeth, and Isaac

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 3, 1866

NOTICE.
Jacob Galloway, formerly belonging to Samuel
Clarke, in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.
now lives in Wilmington, Delaware. If his
children, Moses, William, Elizabeth and Isaac
are living and see this, he desires them to write
to him at Wilmington, Del. jan27-tm1.

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Daniel Tate searching for his children Daniel, Susan, and Mary Tate

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 3, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children, Daniel, Susan and Mary Tate.
I last saw them in March, 1858, when they were
sold by John W. Luke, of Clark Co., Va. Any
information addressed to me at 243 Currant Al-
ley, Philadelphia, will be thankfully received.
DANIEL TATE.
mar3-4t

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