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Randle Johnson searching for his relatives and the relatives of his wife Sandy Anderson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

August 17, 1895

I would like to find my people. I was born
in Virginia and lived five miles from where
ships landed on the James river. My father
was named Brister Johnson; my mother, Fan-
nie [Fannie] Johnson. We belonged to Isaac Jones
He had a brother named Aaron Jones. I had
brothers named Jim, Sam, Lewis and Henry;
two sisters, Sallie and Malinda…

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Rachel Richardson seeking information about her mother Mrs. Phoebe Holman, sister Caroline Holman, and brother James Holman

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

November 14, 1891

I desire information concerning the follow-
ing [following] persons: Mrs. Phoebe Holman, my mother,
left North Carolina with Balsey Person's white
owners; My sister's name was Caroline Hol-
[Holman]; my brother's name is James Holman.
They were in West Tennessee when last heard
of. Any information will be gratefully receiv-
ed [received] by…

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Priscilla Wilson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 5, 1892

I would like to inquire for my brothers and
sisters. There were eight of us. We lived in
Cambridge, Md., with our father and mother,
William and Harriet Cornish. I (Priscilla)
was sold with Lidda, Anna, Mary, Billy, Lucinda,
John and James, from Cambridge, Md., to
Charles Goldshough. Anna and myself are the
only two known of. We are…

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Peter Perry

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

May 7, 1892

I would like to find the whereabouts of my
mother, father, sisters and brothers, or any one
of them. We belonged to Dr. Sidney Perry be-
fore the war. My father and mothe's name is
Austin and Zilphia Perry; my sisters' names
are Susan, Mary, Tinnie and Millie Perry; my
brotherr are Adam, Andy and Dave Perry.
Any information anyone can give…

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P. L. Lewis (formerly Susie Williams) seeking for her aunt Caroline Williams

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 5, 1892

I would like to find my aunt, whose name is
Caroline Williams. Her husband's name is
Lem Williams. saw her last in 1885, when she
visited me at Cairo, Ill. When last heard of
she was living with the people who raised her,
Mary Galbreth, in Memphis, Tenn. Her mother's
name was Phillis Petway. When she last
saw me my name was Sus e…

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Optic Bealer

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

May 16, 1891

Information is wanted of Julia Bealer, who
formerly belonged to Widow Bealer, of White
county, Arkansas, three miles from Searey.
Any information given, direct to Brother's
Optic, Moberly, Mo. She left Searey about the
close of the war.

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Oliver Smith

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 11, 1892

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
lost brother Gilbert Smith. My mother, Tena
Smith, went away from this state and took
brother Gilbert with her in the year 1844, this
left me and two daughters here in Alabama.
She went to the state of Ohio. Any information
concerning my brother or my mother will
be cheerfully received by Oliver…

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Nellie Shannon

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 4, 1893

Any one knowing the whereabouts of Jennie
Sweet, my mother, of Columbus, Franklin
county, Ohio, or Frank Hall. her brother, the
former when last heard of was living at 69 E.
Spring street, Columbus. The latter was living
in Athens, Ohio. Any information of either
persons will be thankfully received by
NELLIE SHANNON, -Era"…

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Murray Thompson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 12, 1891

Lost Relative.

I would like to know the whereabouts of
my three brothers named John, Squire, and
Bill. who lived in Rutherford county, Tenn.
My Mother's name was Annica Rucker. I
was sold from her 25 years before the war to
a man by the name of Beard in Wilson coun-
ty, Tenn. My mother and three brothers
were then caried to Louisiana,…

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Mrs. Viney Chouteau seeking her grandchildren Joseph George and Tolbert Chouteau and great-grandchildren Mary Sibley and Harriet Chouteau

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 13, 1891

Mrs. Viney Chouteau would like to know the
whereabouts of her children's sons, Joseph,
George and Tolbert Chouteau, and grand son,
Moses Jerrow's daughters, Mary Sibley, who
was taken away by my sister, Matilda Hicklin,
and Harriet Chouteau. I live in Cherokee Creek
and Osage Nation, and at Humbolt. The last
time I saw my children was at…

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Mrs. Sarah Edwards

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 17, 1893

Lost Relative.
Mrs. Sarah Edwards would like to find some
of her brothers' relatives. My sister's name is
Fanny Martin. One of my brothers' names is
William Whitehouse, the other Berry Williams
or Berry Martin. He used to belong to Robert
Martin. Berry's wife's name is Hannah, and
the used to belong to Joe Garrett. My hus-
band's…

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Mrs. Patsey Smith (formerly Crockett) searching for her children Frank, Henry, Jane, and Ben

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

January 21, 1893

Mrs. Patsey Smith would like to find the
whereabouts of her four children, Frank,
Henry, Jane and Ben. All belonged to a
man by the name of Brown. They were
taken away from him by a man named
Crockett and brought to South Carrollton,
Ky., on Green River. Ben was left in Holly
Springs, Miss; he has not been heard from.
Frank,…

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Mrs. N. B. Burrow searching for Reuben Reddick Barrow

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

April 1, 1893

I would like know the whereabouts of one
Reuben Reddick Barrow, who was the body
servant of Gen'l N. B. Burrow in the Mexican
war. When last heard of he was living in
Guthrie, Okla. His wife was named Betsey.
He has two cousins in Red Ford, Ark., by the
names of Tennessee and Maria Dixon, and two
cousins living in Little Rock, Ark. …

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Mrs. Mary Smith searching for her parents and two brothers Thomas and Rhody Aawkins

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

August 27, 1892

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
father, mother and two brothers. They were
carried from Palmyr, Mo. a good many years
ago. Their names were Thomas and Rhody
Aawkins. Father's name was Wm. Hender-
son [Henderson]. He belonged to a man in Marion county
by the name of Dr. Daniel Johnson. They
were carried to Tennessee by…

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Mrs. Maria Dawson (formerly Little Maria Clark) seeking her daughter Mary Ella Clark and her sister Charity Clark

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

October 14, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
daughter, Mary Ella Clark. I was sold from
her to a man by the name of 'Squire Killer
Bruce, near Paris, Tenn.; my name then was
Little Maria Clark. I have also a sister
Charity Clark. Any information of the above
will be thankfully received by Mrs. Maria
Dawson, Mound City, Ill.

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Mrs. Lizzie Taylor seeking her cousin Mrs. M. A. Robinson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

August 25, 1894

Notice! I am desirous to find the where-
abouts [wherabouts] of my cousin, Mrs. M. A. Robinson. The
last I heard of her she was keeping a grocery
store in Indianapolis. Her husband's name
is Edward Robinson. I am all alone in the
world, and am anxious to find her. Address
Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, Jamestown, P. O. Rhode
Island.

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Mrs. Kate Moore (formerly Mrs. Katie Saddler) searching for her brother Tony Murphy

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

December 23, 1893

Lost Relative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brother, Tony Murphy. The last I heard of him
he was living at Surrounded Hill, Ark. I was
Mrs. Katie Saddler the last time I remember
seeing him. Any information in regard to his
discovery, will be thankfully received by
Your very truly,
Mrs. Katie Moore,
Fayettsville, Ark.

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Mrs. Emma Drury

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 18, 1893

Mrs. Emma Drury of Ensor, Davies Co., Ky.,
would like to know the whereabouts of her
brother Wm Nard or Bosley, who left Owensboro,
Ky., during the war. He is light brown
in complexion, probably forty years old; was
known as Wm. Nard when a boy; but was sold
to Nick Bosley and perhaps changed his name
to Bosley. Any information…

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Mrs. Christine Whetstone Holt searching for her siblings Missouri, Margaret, Lettie, and Jack Whetstone

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

April 22, 1893

I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brothers and sisters. They are Missouri Whet-
stone [Whetstone], Margaret Whetstone, Lettie Whetstone,
Jack Whetstone, Harriet Whetstone, Athe
Whetstone, and George had a cousin by the
name of Anna Means. We were all born in
Spartanburgh, South Carolina, and all belonged
to Dave Whetstone. …

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Mrs. Caroline French seeking information about her brother James Smith

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 3, 1893

Can anyone tell me of my brother, James
Smith? He belongs to Henry and Mary Smith.
When I saw him last my name was Mrs.
Caroline French, and I had one child named Terrie.
Address all letters to Rev. A. W. Jordan, 113 N.
14th street, Lafayette, Ind.

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Mrs. Annie Bell seeking her son John Scott

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

September 19, 1896

Lost Lelative.
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
son, John Scott, who left here with some race
horses some time ago. The last I heard of him
he was in some part of Nebraska, but has since
left there. Any information will be gladly re-
ceived [received]. MRS. ANNIE BELL,
Lee's Lick, Harrison Co., Ky.

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Mrs. Alexander Bailey (formerly Sarah Catherine Hunt) seeking her mother Margaret Hunt and relatives

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

February 27, 1896

Lost Relatives.
Mrs. Alexander Bailey, nee Sarah Catherine
Hunt, a prominent resident of our city, is de-
sirous [desirous] of locating Wm. Henry Harrison Hunt,
Mary Jane Hunt, Francis Russell Hunt, Charlie
Hunt, and Margaret Hunt, her mother: who
formerly belonged to Jim Crain and came from
Poplar Plains, Ky., to Lexington, Ky., in…

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Mollie Carter searching for her mother

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

June 11, 1892

I would like to find the whereabouts of my
mother; she belonged to Lewis Parrent at Liv-
ingston [Livingston], Ala; about thirty years ago she was
sold to a family by the name of Lober, that lived
at that time, at Brewsville, Ala; after which
they moved with her to the "Miss. bottom" At
that time I was said to be four months old. I
have…

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Minnie Williams

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

January 14, 1893

I wish to know the whereabouts of my
brothers and sisters. I was sold from them in
Virginia. My father's name was David Allen.
My mother's name was Easte , and belonged to
a man by the name of Blair; my oldest brother
was named Joseph A. Blair. Sister Caroline
died when I was in Missouri. There were also
sister Mary, brother…

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Matilda Richardson

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

March 12, 1892

I desire information concerning my sister,
whose original name was Emeline Vance. She
was sold from St. Joseph, Mo., a year before
the war, by Henry Maxwell. Think she went
to Texas. She formerly belonged to the Cummin's,
of Louisville, Ky At the time of the
selling she had two sisters, myself, formerly
Matilda Vance, and Mrs.…

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