Showing 56 ads
- Newspaper: Ohio
Maria Adair searching for her parents, brother, and son
The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH)
August 21, 1880
INFORMATION wanted of the whereabouts of
Chas. Hazard (colored), his wife, Rachel Ann
Hazard, and his son, Wm. Henry Hazard; Charles
Hazard was a free man; his wife was owned by John
Ridgely, of Hampton County, Maryland, and some
thirty years ago was sold to Tom Cockey; also of
my son, Wm. Henry Levi. Please address any information
to…
Transcription Completei
Maria Adair searching for her son Wm. Henry Levi
The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH)
August 20, 1880
INFORMATION wanted of the whereabouts of my son,
Wm. Henry Levi (colored), who left his home
in Talladega, Ala., some nine years ago. His
mother was owned by Theodore Levi, of the above
place. Any information addressed to MARIA
ADAIR, No. 1 Plum st., Cincinnati, Ohio, will
be received with thanks. Alabama papers please
copy. 20*2
Transcription Completei
Brothers Joshua Collins and Solomon Collins meet in Cincinnati after decades-long separation
The Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, OH)
October 17, 1867
Two brothers, colored, met in the streets of Cincinnati, last Sunday, after a separation of sixty years. Their names are Joshua and Solomon Collins. They were both formerly slaves in Fleming county, Virginia. Joshua bought his freedom in 1849, and re-moved to Cincinnati, where he has since resided. Solomon ran away from his master, then living in…
Transcription Completei
Jack Corkley finds his mother after 40 years
The Cincinnati Daily Star (Cincinnati, OH)
January 23, 1879
Special to the Star.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 23.---Jack Corkley, col-ored porter of the Short-line, has returned from Louisiana, where, after an separa-tion of forty years, he found his mother. She was sold as a slave when Corkley was a year old.
Transcription Completei
Harrison Bradley and his wife reunite after 21 years and remarry
The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH)
August 17, 1880
AFTER MANY YEARS.
Reunion of a Colored Man and His Wife,
Who Were Separated During the Days
of Slavery.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE ENQUIRER.
YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO, August 16.—In the
year 1857, when the baneful curse of slavery
existed in the South, the marrying and intermarriyngof
colored people were not recognized
by the forms…
Transcription Completei
Sarah Reed searching for her son David Reed
The Cincinnati Daily Star (Cincinnati, OH)
November 9, 1875
PERSONAL.
------------------------
PERSONAL---WANTED---Information of
David Reed, colored, who has been traveling
with the circus. When last heard from he
was in Connecticut. Any information will be
most thankfully received by his widowed
mother, SARAH REED, 225 George st. no8-2t
Transcription Completei
Jerry B. McCall looking for his father Baltimore and other family members
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, Ohio)
April 30, 1887
Information Wanted.
MASSILLON, O.—Jerry B. McCal
wishes to know the whereabout of the
following persons of his relation. Bal
timore [Baltimore], his father, who was a slave, be
longing [belonging] to William Whittle, whose
mother died during the late war. Also
some relatives at Choctaw Co., Miss.
named Billingsay, and Benjamin…
Transcription Completei
Mrs. Ellen Tate seeking her son Fred Tate
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
March 26, 1887
Any information of the whereabouts of Fred Tate, who left his home in Zanesville, O., May, 1884, will be thankfully received by his mother, Mrs. Ellen Tate, No.109 Muskingum avenue, Zanesville, Ohio.
Transcription Completei
Mrs. L. E. Green seeking Henry Thornton
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, Ohio)
March 26, 1887
Any one knowing the whereabouts of Henry Thornton, formerly of Manassas Junction, Va., who was last seen in the spring of 1865, will please address Mrs. L. E. Green, Ashtabula, O.
Transcription Completei
Jno. W. Ballard searching for Jas. Coz and Scott Brannom
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
March 26, 1887
Information Wanted. Wanted to know. the whereabouts of Jas. Cox and Scott Brannom. both born near Frankfort, Ky. Jas. Cox belonged to Jane Black and Scott Brannom to Jno. McClain. Any information will be thankfully received by addressing Jno. W. Ballard, Cadiz, O.
Transcription Completei
James Harris seeking Margaret Roberts, Zachariah Taylor, and John J. Critinton
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
March 26, 1887
Any information as to the whereabouts of Margaret Roberts, Zachariah Taylor and John J. Critinton will be thankfully received by the undersigned. When last heard from they were in St. Louis, Mo. Address Jas. Harris, Massillon, Oh.
Transcription Completei
Louisa Williams searching for her son Joseph E. Williams
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
February 26, 1887
Help Her If You Can. Information wanted of Joseph E. Williams, who left Youngstown, O., a year ago. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully received, by addressing his mother, Louisa Williams, 552 Thomas street, Youngstown, Ohio.
Transcription Completei
Mrs. Hattie Pratt and Mrs. Rebecca Reed seeking their brother Daniel W. Jackson
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
February 22, 1887
Any information concerning the whereabouts of Daniel W. Jackson will be thankfully received by his sisters, Mrs. Hattie Pratt, Meadville, Pa., and Mrs. Rebecca Reed, 473 Sterling avenue, Cleveland, O.
Transcription Completei
W. H. Gilliam seeking Mrs. Johnson (formerly Miss Hannah Harmer).
The Cleveland Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
February 12, 1887
Information Wanted Of Miss Hannah Harmer or Mrs. Johnson, widow, daughter of Elizabeth and John Harmer, who formerly resided east of Toronto, Can., near Sharkhill and Brooksbush. Left Toronto in 1864, in company with her mother and brother, Thomas Harmer, en route for Buffalo and left the latter place for Wisconsin, Iowa or Indiana. Was reported…
Transcription Completei
W.H.H. Allen (formerly named General William Henry Harrison) searching for his mother
Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, OH)
October 30, 1873
EXCHANGES PLEASE COPY.--The un-
dersigned [undersigned], formerly a slave, is anxious
to know the whereabouts of his moth-
er [mother], who is probably living yet. "I
and my mother were the common
property of Samuel Allen, near
Union, in Breckenridge county, Ken-
tucky [Kentucky]. When I was about nine years
old our master broke up…
Transcription Completei
Harrison Eaton searching for his brother John Eaton
The Daily Empire (Dayton, OH)
January 30, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED of John Eaton, of
the 1st Mississippi Colored Regiment.
When last heard from, he was at Vicks-
burg, when it surrounded. Any informa-
tion respecting him will be thankfully re-
ceived by his brother, Harrison Eaton,
Dayton, Ohio.
Transcription Completei
James George Webb searching for his wife Peggy Webb and children
Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, OH)
August 4, 1864
Information Wanted.
The whereabouts of Peggy Webb, and 3 children viz: Elizabeth, Electing, and Mvles, the family of James George Webb, formerly the slave of Col John B. George, Bluestone, Tazwell county, Virginia. My address, Gallipolis, Gallia co, O.
July 21, 1864---3w*
Transcription Completei
Harry Terry searching for a boy named Evans
Fayette County Herald (Washington Court House, OH)
April 28, 1870
WANTED. --Information is wanted as to
the whereabouts of a mulatto boy named
Evans, who was borne at Falling Water,
Decalb Co., Tennessee, is now about four-
teen [fourteen] years old, was owned by David
Coger, at Smithsville, Tennessee, until he
was about 3 years of age. Coger sold him
to John F. Moon, who then resided at Al-
exandria…
Transcription Completei
Mrs. Esther Stokes searching for her son Commodore Nelson Perry Sidwell Stokes
Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, OH)
April 18, 1867
Mrs. Esther Stokes, (colored,) living in Ripley, wants information of her son, Commodore Nelson Perry Sidwell Stokes, who ran away from Maysville, Ky., thirteen years ago.
Transcription Completei
Jane Ferguson searching for her son Squire Ferguson
Highland Weekly News (Hillsboro, OH)
June 17, 1869
WANTED.—Information of Squire Ferguson, (colored,) son of Squire and Jane Ferguson, formerly of Maiden, W. Va., but who has not been heard from since Lightburn's retreat, Address Jane Ferguson, Rutland, O. Exchanges, disposed to aid a mother in finding her son, will please give the above publicity.
Transcription Completei
W. G. Robinson searching for Joseph N. Robinson
The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH)
January 2, 1882
INFORMATION wanted of the whereabouts of
Joseph N. Robinson (colored), of Pittsburg, Penn.,
lately employed at St. James Hotel, Cincinnati.
Address W. G. ROBINSON, No. 88, cor. Sixth and
Penn sts., Pittsburg, Penn. 1*2
Transcription Completei
William H. Butcher's mother is searching for him
The Stark County Democrat (Canton, OH)
September 1, 1881
INFORMATION WANTED
As to the whereabouts of William H. Butcher
(colored), who, when last heard from was at Canton,
Ohio. His mother is seriously ill, and desires
to learn where he is. It will be of advantage
to him to write to the
SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pa.
Transcription Completei
Joseph Perrin searching for his father Joe Perrin
Elyria Independent Democrat (Elyria, OH)
July 5, 1871
INFORMATION WANTED.-Information is wanted of the whereabouts of a colored man by the name of Joe Perrin, who is supposed to be in Kansas, or adjacent States. Any information of his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his son, Joseph Perrin, at Elyria, Ohio. Western papers please copy.
Transcription Completei
Louise Caw searching for her son Mansfield Crutchfield
The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, OH)
August 20, 1882
INFORMATION wanted of Mansfield Crutchfield
mulatto, about 48 years old: was sold by Oscar
Crutchfield to a slave-trader named Ponder about
1845 at Richmond, Va: was supposed to have been
seen during the war on a Mississippi steamboat.
Any information as to his whereabouts will be
thankfully received by his aged mother. Address
LOUISE…
Transcription Completei
Louis Waddy searching for his wife Hannah
Cleveland Daily Leader (Cleveland, OH)
November 20, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED. - We have received
from our old friend, Mr. Shipherd, Secretary
of the Freeman's Aid Commission, the following
circular:
AMERICAN FREEDMAN'S AID COMMISSION,
WASHINGTON, November 15, 1865.
The attention of teachers and field agents
of the Commission, and of other friends of
the freed people to whom this circular…
Transcription Completei