Thomas Jones returns after suddenly disappearing

The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, PA)

November 18, 1908

Ishmael S. Dennis finds wife remarried

Harrisburg Daily Independent (Harrisburg, PA)

November 30, 1889

Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper searching for her son William T. Cooper

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 4, 1897

INFORMATION WANTFD-- Of our son William T. Cooper, who left Memphis, Tenn., four years ago; was last heard of in Chvenne, Wy. He was once a member of Avery Chapel, Tenn.; age 24. Address. MRS. ELIZABETH COOPER, 820 San Julian St., Los Angeles, Cal.

James Dogan found his first wife and his family

Reading Times and Dispatch (Reading, PA)

July 26, 1871

POTTSTOWN has an Enoch Arden in the
shape of a colored man named James Dogan,
who was a slave prior to the rebellion, and,
escaping into the Union lines, afterwards be-
came [became] a soldier and fought all through the
war. He became separated from his family,
and not hearing from them for several years,
subsequently married again.…

John Snyder searching for his son William Snyder

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)

September 9, 1868

INFORMATION is wanted relative to the
whereabouts of William Snyder, a colored
boy, aged twelve years, who left his home in
State street, this city, on Sunday, August
30th, for the purpose of going to Sunday
school, and has not been heard of since. He
had a black roundabout, light pants and light
hat, and has a small sore under one of…

Easter Bradford searching for Alcinda Bradford

Public Opinion (Chambersburg, PA)

August 23, 1870

Information is wanted of the whereabouts of Alcinda Bradford, daughter of Jacob and Susan Bradford. She was sold as a slave some years before the war, at New Orleans, to a man by the name of Lindsay, and was afterwards taken to Arkansas. Any information of the above person addressed to Easter Bradford, Chambersburg, Pa., will be thankfully…

Mrs. Eliza Stewart (formerly Eliza Robinson) searching for her brother Richard Peeke or Peeker

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)

June 6, 1884

Information Desired. Mrs. Eliza Stewart, nee Eliza Robinson, wife of Henry Stewart, of this city, is anxious to learn the whereabouts of her brother, who was known as Richard Peeke, when sold by his master, Wm. Holliday, of Hagerstown, Md., long before the late rebellion. He is supposed to be in Alabama or Georgia, engaged in raising cotton. Any…

William Johnson searching for Frances Johnson (formerly Frances Archer)

Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

October 9, 1848

INFORMATION WANTED.--Left her home
about four weeks since, a colored girl, eight years
of age, well grown, and talks quick, with large eyes;
her right name is FRANCES ARCHER, but she
now answers to the name of Frances Johnson. Any
person knowing of her whereabouts, by giving me
information will be liberally rewarded.
WILLIAM JOHNSON,…

Unidentified parents searching for son John Granville Brown

The National Gazette and Literary Register (Philadelphia, PA)

July 27, 1833

INFORMATION WANTED of a colored boy, about 4
feet 10 inches high, stout built, and 14 years of age,
named John Granville Brown. He left his parents on
Friday, the 19th inst; and had on an iron gray roundabout
and pantaloons, an old black hat and lace boots. On
the right side of his face below the ear was one large and
several small…

Henry Brady searching for Frank Brady

Weekly Journal (Mercersburg, PA)

June 30, 1871

INFORMATION WANTED.--The undersigned
desires information concerning
Frank Brady, colored. He left
his home in Woodville, Rappahannock
county, Virginia, about eighteen
years ago. He has been heard of once
since, at which time he was at Charleston,
South Carolina. Any information
concerning him will be thankfully
received by Henry…

Mrs. Theresa Smith searching for James Alexander

Greenville Advance Argus (Greenville, PA)

March 18, 1880

MRS. THERESA SMITH writes from
Oil City, making inquiries concern-
ing [concerning] the whereabouts of James Alexan-
der [Alexander], colored, and an old soldier, to
whose material interest it will be to
report at that place at once—there is
money in bank for him.

Rachel Baynan searching for her son George Roberts

Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

August 31, 1849

INFORMATION WANTED.--A Colored Boy,
named GEORGE ROBERTS, is missing from his
home since Tuesday afternoon. His mother fears he
is kidnapped. He is about 15 years old; had gray cassinet
pants and a cotton cap, and no jacket. Any information
of him will be gratefully received by his
mother, RACHEL BAYNAN,

No. 36 Budd's…

Josephine Smith is searching for her brother Lerov Smith

The Daily Republican (Monongahela, PA)

June 25, 1888

WANTED.– Information as to the whereabouts
of Lerov Smith, (colored) will
be thankfully received by his sister, Josephine
Smith, of Indiadapolis, Ind. Brother and
sister were separated in the days of slavery,
and these two are the only ones now living.
A man by this name lived, at one time, either
at Wescoe or Roscoe. Anyone who can…

Sam'l. B. Stafford searching for Mark Ashmore (formerly Mark Shuff)

Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

March 7, 1850

INFORMATION WANTED—Of a free Colored
MAN, named MARK ASHMORE; supposed to be
about 35 years of age. He lived when a boy, with
Nathaniel Shuff, Inkeeper, Trenton, N.J., and passed
by the name of Mark Shuff. His mother, by her will,
bequeathed to Mark two houses and lots. A liberal
reward will be paid for information that will lead to
his…

Julia Harrison searching for Julius Harrison

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 21, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED. INFO MAT ON WANTED OF JUL US HARR. so, formerly of Tar oro, N.C. He is suppos d to ba[Indecipherable]e go e to Baltimore la t Apr l to learn the baker s t[Indecipherable]ade. He is nephew of Rev. M.b. Matthewson of Tarboro, N.C. Any information as o his whereab uts will b gladly received by Julia Harris n, No, 5 Fruit St.…

Amanda Fields search for her father Jordan Mias

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 14, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED CONCERNING
my father, Joseph Mias He used to live in
Gainesborough, Tenn., and then he left
there for Nashville, Tenn., where we left
him; but since then heard that he moved to
Birksville, Ky. He is an old experienced
blacksmith. He had four of us children:
Rosetta, Amanda, Hannah and Joseph.
We were brought from…

Rev. C. D. White searching for their sister Mary Lilly

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

Februrary 14, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SISTER, Mary Lilly. Her husband's name was [Indecipherable] Lilly. Have not seen her-in e 186[Indecipherable]. At that time she was slave of Hubert Williams in B one Co, Mo. Her sister's name was Lucinda Miller afterwards Lucinda Mason Any information as to her whereabouts will be thankfully received. Address Rev C.D.…

An unidentified party is seeking for information about Stephen Pembroke

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 14, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED OF STE-
PHEN [STEPHEN] PEMBROKE.
Stephen Pembroke once resided in
Hagerstown, Md., but later somewhere
near New York City, where he died sev-
eral [several] years ago. We desire to know the
exact date and place of his death. Ad-
dress [Address] CHRISTIAN RECORDER.

R. D. Jones looking for the children and grandchildren of Henrietta Broadwater

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 14, 1889

Information wanted of Henrietta Broadwaters children or grandchildren. The said Henrietta was a sister to Mollie Blake, late of Worcester county, Md [undecipherable], who has left her entire estate by will to her [undecipherable] children. Henrietta lived in Philidelphia a [undecipherable] years ago. Address, R. D. Jones, Att'y at Law, Snow Hill,…

Dulcina Hall searching for her father Isaac Tolson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 14, 1889

Information wanted of one Isaac Tolson He left Howard county Mo. many years ago. The last heard of him he was in Canada. He had a daughter named Dulcina. If any one can give any information of his whereabouts they will please inform his daughter, Mrs Dulcina Hail, at Clinton, Henry county, Mo.

B. T. Davis searching for their aunt Flora Hillard

Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 14, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED. INFORMATION WANTED OF MY AUNT, Flora Hillard. She was sold in 1861 from Louisiana to a man by the name of Pinch who went to Texas and took her with him I have not heard from her since. She first belonged to a man by the name of W W Collins. Any information will be gladly received. Please address, B. T. Davis, Mine La Motte…

Miss Sophia Bishop searching for her brother Kinnett Claggett

Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 14, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED CONCERNING MY brother, Kinnett Claggett, sold from Annapolis by Nevett Steel. He belonged to Dr Rav's estate. I belonged to Mrs Bowie. Any information will be thankfully received by his sister, Miss Sophia Bishop, at Sharp Street Church, Baltimore City, Md.

Martha Jennings-Lucas searching for her mother, sister, brothers, daughter, and husband

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)

July 23, 1900

A Former Slave's Appeal.
The following pathetic appeal is print-
ed [printed] in the Star of Zion, Chariotte, N.C.,
and is from a former slave who wants to
find his relatives, 37 years after they were
set free:
"Information wanted of my mother, sis-
ter [sister] and brother. My mother's name was
Lucy Jennings, and was a servant of Dr.…

Frank E. Lawrence finds his father after 36 years

Juniata Sentinel and Republican (Mifflintown, PA)

November 11, 1891

After a separation of thirty-six
years, Frank E. Lawrence, of South
Chester, has discovered the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of his father, in St. Joseph,
Mo. As slaves his father and moth
er [mother] were separated.

Alice West searching for her son, Columbus West

The Philadelphia Times (Philadelphia, PA)

July 8, 1889

Personal.
INFORMATION WANTED OF COLUM-
BUS WEST (colored), about 20 years old, by
his mother, ALICE WEST, Red Bank, N. J.