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John Edmond
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
June 11, 1892
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
brother James Means and my sister Hester and
Susan Jane Huges. When last heard of they
lived in South Carolina. Sister Hester went to
Arkansaw [Arkansas]. James was last heard from in
Cotton Gin, Lime Stone, Co., Tex. We all
belonged to old Sandy Creek, a Negro trader in
1856. Our…
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John Dryden seeking Mary Ross
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
January 5, 1895
Wanted.––The address of Agnes Ross, broth-
er [brother] of Mary Ross, a colored woman generally
known as "Lame Mary," who before 1863 was a
slave of David Castleman of Lexington, Ky.
She left Lexington suddenly about 1864 or 1865
and never returned. When last heard of
through her letters to her mother she was in or
near Belmont, Pa.…
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John Dennis seeking his mother Lucy Barns
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 14, 1896
LOST RELATIVES.
I will be very thankful if anyone can give me
some information of my mother whose name
was Lucy Barns, and lived in Haywood county,
Tenn. The last time I saw her was in 1861. I
was the only child at the time I was brought
to Texas. My name is John Dennis, and has
never been changed. Adderss J. S. Dennis or
W. L. Dennis,…
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Jno C. Brock
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
February 3, 1894
Information wanted of Sally and Henry
Carey, children of Burrel and Frances Carey,
who were formerly slaves of Wm. Robinson, of
Woodville, Rappahannock county, Virginia.
Burrel Carey left his home in 1856 and settled
in Pennsylvania, where he amassed consider-
able [considerable] property. These children are said to have
been refugeed…
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Jiles (or Giles) Burleson and Missouri Burleson searching for their son Crocket Burleson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
October 15, 1892
I would like to know the whereabouts of
Crocket Burle on; he left home in 1879 and
when we heard of him he was in northern
Texas and had got to be a railroad fireman; he
left home when he was only 17 years old; he has
been gone thirteen years Information will be
gladly received by Giles Burleson, his father,
and his mother, Missouri…
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Jesse Miller seeking their father Judarn Miller
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
June 15, 1895
LOST RELATIVES.
As near as I can remember I was with my
father in 1874 in Fayette county Texas, on the
Brinica farm; his name is Judarn Miller; will
be glad to know his whereabouts. Mother's
maiden name was Julia Mitchell the daughter
of Elizabeth Nunn. Jesse Miller, Operator,
Postoffice Box 203, Ft. Bayard, N. M.
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Jennie Bass seeking the whereabouts of Charles J. Wilson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 5, 1892
We would like to know the whereabouts of
Charles J. Wilson who formerly lived in
Chillicothe, Ohio. His father William Wilson
died two weeks ago and left property to him
and to his sister. Any information concerning
him will be cheerfully received by Mrs. Jennie
Bass (nee Wilson) 1106 Gay street, Chillicothe,
Ohio.
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Jane Chaster (formerly Jane Tomlen) seeking information about her brothers Emmett and Willis Tomlen and sisters Rebecca, Polly, and Sallie Tomlen
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
October 31, 1891
LOST RELATIVES.
I desire to find relatives whom I have not
seen since before the war. My name is Jane
Chaster now, but at the time was Jane Tomlen.
I have brothers by the name of Emmett and Wil-
lis [Willis] Tomlen, and sisters named Rebecca, Polly
and Sallie Tomlen. My grandmother was
named Allie Fair. We belonged to a man
named Gus…
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James Camp seeking Robert White
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
February 10, 1896
LOST RELATIVES.
Robert White belonged to Joe Camp, and
was raised at Jonesboro, Clay county, Ga. He
had three daughters, Mary, Lizzie and Hattie
two sons, Wash and James. Any one know-
ing [knowing] of such persons will please inform
JAMES CAMP
Clarendon, Ark.
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J. C. Boone looking for fellow servicemembers
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
September 12, 1891
Do You Know Them?
I would like to know the address of a few of
my comrades. Their names are David G. Smith,
Asbury Benson, L.G. Bragg, Gid Harvey and
Moses Ditcher. The above named men were
with me at Camp Foster in 1864. Any one know-
ing [knowing] any one of them will greatly oblige me by
writing to J. C. Boone, Plattsmouth, Neb.
(tf)
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Henry Anderson searching for mother Peggy, brothers Chas, Horace, and Alex, and sisters Sarah Ann and Malinda
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
December 7, 1895
LOST RELATIVES.
I would like to find my relatives. I was born
in Somerset County, Maryland. My name is
Henry Anderson, my Master was John Ander-
son [Anderson] of Eastern Shore M. D., I left about six
years before the war. Mothers name was Peg-gy [Peggy] and my brothers were named Chas, Horace,
Alex, and Sandy I left two sisters in…
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Henry Anderson found his friends and family
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
April 23, 1896
Found His Relatives.
Mineola, Tex., Special.
Henry Anderson now living in Tex-
as an ex-slave of Somerset, Md., found
his long lost friends and relatives
through advertising in The Freeman.
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Henrietta Wilson looking for fellow servicemen who knew William Fox
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
October 1, 1892
Information Wanted.
Any one furnishing information where a
comrade of Co. "E" 26th Regiment of U.S. Col. Vol.
Infantry, and who knew William Fox of Kentucky
can be found will receive reward by
addressing Mrs. Henrietta Wilson, 1215 East
Forest avenue. Maysville, Ky.
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Henrietta Wallace (formerly Henrietta Turner) searching for her son Thomas Taylor Turner
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
July 21, 1894
LOST RELATIVES.
I have a son; have not seen him since the war.
His name is Thomas Taylor Turner, my home
was in Madison Co., Tennessee, but I left him
in Columbus Kentucky with a man by the
name of John Stevens, who was a Telegraph
Operator. He was between the age of 7 and 8.
His father's name was Sam Turner and my
name was Henrietta…
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Henrietta Jenkins searching for her parents Charles and Elizabeth Hicks
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 15, 1890
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my parents,
Charles and Elizabeth Hicks. During
slavery they belonged to Cook Fur-
chew [Furchew], of Alexandria county, Virginia.
Address, HENRIETTA JENKINS.
tl Pensacola, Fla.
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Hattie Cornell seeking her brothers George Broadie and Peter Ealum
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 16, 1895
I wish to learn the whereabouts of my two
brothers, George Broadie and Peter Ealum.
They left home about nineteen years ago. Our
parents were Peter and Patsey Broadie, and
lived near Lafayette, Christian County, Ken-
tucky [Kentucky]. Any information given will be greatly
appreciated, and thankfully received. Re-
spectfully [Respectfully],…
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Harry Conway seeking Bob Burrel and Juno Dade
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
May 19, 1894
Bob Burrel and Juno Dade were sold to Dan-
iel [Daniel] F. Cox by Edward Burkley, Prince Wil-
liams [Williams] Co. Virginia, four years before the Civil
War. Any information concerning them will
be appreciated. Harry Conway, Chattanooga,
Tenn.
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Harriett Ware (formerly Harriet E. Holt) seeking information about her unnamed brother and her cousins Henry White and J. H. Holt
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
November 26, 1892
I would like to know the wherebauts of my
relatives, one brother and two cousins. I have
been separated from my cousins about three
years. Their names are Henry White and J.
H. Holt. The last time I heard from Henry he
was in Arkansaw City, Ark.; that was three
years ago. Two years ago I saw my brother in
Greenville, Miss. I have not…
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Harriett Bennett searching for her mother Susan Basley
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
July 15, 1893
I would like to know the whereabouts of my
mother. Her name is. Susan Basley. My
father's name is Solomon Bailay; my brother's,
Nelson Bailey; my sister's Martha Bailey. She
married a man by the name of Nick McDaniel.
I was sold from my people the second year of
the war. Sold by a man named Cicero Vick, of
Ashville, N. C. Any…
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H.T. Johnson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
March 21, 1891
Any information concerning Tony Dickens
of St Loius, but who may be in Kansas City at
present, will be thankfully received and re-
warded by Mrs Lucy Dickens, No. 10 Ash St.,
Hot Springs, Ark. It is to the interest of Tony
Dickens to answer at once.
Very Respectfully,
H. T. JOHNSON.
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H. Lamb searching for mother Lucinda Yarndle and siblings
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
September 22, 1894
My mother's name is Lucinda Yarndle, and
I had one half-brother named John and an own
brother named Nelson. I have two half-sisters,
Sarah and Mary. My father died when I was
four years old, in Knox county, Tennessee. My
father's name was Harry Lamb. The last time
I saw them was in Lawrence, Kan. I wrote to
them from Missoula,…
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George Wootson
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
January 23, 1892
I would like to find my mother and two sisters
we belonged to a slave owner by the name
o Jacob Wooston, he kept a livery stable on
Maine street in Richmond, Va. We were
separated before the war; my mothers name was
Mahalie Wootson, and my two sister's names
were Margarat and Marinda. Jacob Wootson
had three sons Randolph, Putnam, and…
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George Smith is searching for his relatives including Isiah, Michael, Theodore, and Elvira Smith
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
October 15, 1892
Mr. George Smith, of Hillsboro, O., would like
to find his relatives. Their names were Isiah
Smith, Michael Smith, Theodore Smith and
Elvira Smith. She belonged to Jas. Smith, at
Delhi; her mother was named Phoebe; she
ma ried Sam Dorsa. Candis Gipson was Isaiah
and N chall's mother, also Theodore. We were
neighbors of Dr. Chas. Mitchell…
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Frank Sweden seeking his mother and father
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
July 27, 1895
I have not heard from my mother or father
for eighteen years. I think they are in Nas
sau, West Indies. If the mother and father of
Frank Sweden, or any one knowing of their
where abouts, will address him as below, they
will confer a favor. Address Frank Sweden,
71 Station Road, Forest Gate, near Stratford,
London, England.
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Frances Revey
The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)
November 14, 1891
I desire information concerning Nettie
Davis, my sister, last heard from about two
years ago, she was living in Jersey City
Heights with her father, Thomas Davis. She
is 18 years of age. Any information concerning
her will be cheerfully received by Mrs. Francis
Revey; Fair Haven New York.
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