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George W. Dennis and relatives searching for brothers Andrew and Richard Dennis

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 30, 1865

Information Wanted,
OF ANDREW DENNIS and RICHARD DENNIS,
generally called Dick. When last heard
from, some six years ago, they resided in Coweeche
County, Georgia.

It is supposed they joined the Union army.

Their mother, brother, George W. Dennis, and
sister, Cecelia, are residing in San Francisco, and
wish information respecting…

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Sarah Johnson searching for her son Wm. Henry Wilson

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 4, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of a boy named Wm. Henry Wilson,
of dark complexion, and very near
sighted. he is from Niagara Falls, N.
Y. [N. Y.], and came to California with a gen-
tlemen [gentlemen]named Fawcett to reside in San
Francisco. Any information regarding
him will be thankfully received by his
mother Sarah Johnson. Direct to P. A.…

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Martha Ann Goff searching for her father William Goff

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 15, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.

Of William Goff, who when last
heard from resided in Dogtown. Any
information of his present residence
will be thankfully received by his
daughter, Martha Ann Goff, Salem, On.

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Unidentified mother searching for her son James Marriot

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

June 14, 1870

[Republican Maryville, Tenn., copy
one month, and charge to ELEVATOR.]

Of JAMES MARRIOT, a native of Jamaica,
W.I., when last heard from
about 5 years ago, he was residing in
Virginia City, Nevada. His mother is
now in this city, and wishes to hear
from him. If this meets his eye, he
will please write in care of P.A. Bell,…

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Burton Isom searching for his brother Robert Isom

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

July 5, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED

OF ROBERT ISOM, formerly of Frederick
town, Madison county, Missouri. Any person
knowing the present residence of said Robert
will please inform his brother, BURTON ISOM,
and they will be liberally rewarded for their
trouble. Barton Isom expects to go home this
Fall, and is anxious to see his brother.

Direct to…

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Jane A. Jackson searching for her niece Louisa Alexander Thomas

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 23, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Mrs. Louisa Alexander Thomas.
When last heard she resided at No. 43,
Wooster Street, New York. Any person
knowing the present residence of
Mrs. Thomas, will please write to her
aunt, Mrs. Jane A. Jackson, of Carson
City, Nev., care of P.A. Bell, Editor
ELEVATOR, San Francisco. (Zion's Standard
please copy -…

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Georgiana Gibson searching for her mother Dorcas Barton

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 31, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
By Mrs. Georgiana Gibson formerly
Barton, wishes to learn the whereabouts
of her mother Mrs. Dorcas Barton,
who when last heard from resided
at Willow Springs, near Baltimore, Md.
Please address Mrs. Gibson in care of
P. A. Bell, ELEVATOR Office.

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Jane Stokes searching for her mother Mrs. Harriet Cooley and her children

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

June 25, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.

By Mrs. Jane Stokes of New Orleans,
La., of her mother, Mrs. Harriet
Cooley and children, named Mary,
Georgiana, Rebecca, Virginia, Rowley,
James and John; also of Martha
Loomis and her children. Mary and
Frank.

The above parties came to San Francisco
several years ago, and their relatives
in New Orleans…

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Henry Hall searching for his brother Nathaniel Hall

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

November 8, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED.

Of Nathaniel Hall, born in Crawfordsville,
Montgomery county, Indiana. He
is about 6 feet, 2 inches tall, his brother Henry
Hall would like very much to hear from him, or any
one knowing where is will oblige by sending such
information to Henry Hall, Niles, Michigan. (Western
papers please copy.)

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James Williams searching for his brother-in-law John Archer

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

October 17, 1874

INFORMATION WANTED

Of John Archer, brother-in-law of James
Williams of Brooklyn, N. Y., when last
heard from in March or April 1874, he was in
this city, and promised to write soon. Any
information will be thankfully received by
Mr. Williams No. 52 Bainbridge Street, N.
Y., or at this office.

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Thomas Grover searching for a man he called Uncle Moody

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

April 25, 1874

INFORMATION WANTED

Of a colored man called Uncle Moody.
He came to California from Lafayette county,
Missouri, with his master, Henry Cole, and
resided for some time in this city. He returned
to Missouri about the year 1857, and
purchased his wife named Sylvia and young
child. He went to Missouri again before the
war, and purchased…

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Elizabeth Powell searching for her father Sam Moseley, mother Elizabeth, and siblings Harry, Amos, Isaac, Rebecca, and Lucretia

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 27, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED.
Miss Elizabeth Powell of Sacramento,
wishes information of her relatives,
consisting of her father, mother, three
brothers, and two sisters. Her father's
name was Sam Mosley; he was owned
by a man named Joe. Powell, who
lived in Kentucky at a place called
Amandy, Furnace, about two miles
from Ohio River.…

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Mary C. Stewart searching for her father William W. Wheeler

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 20, 1873

Mrs. Mary C. Stewart of Georgetown, El Dorado
County, California wishes information of her
father, William W. Wheeler. When last heard from
about three years ago, he was residing in Victoria,
B.C. If this should meet his eye he will please
write as above, or any one knowing his present residence
will oblige his daughter by communicating…

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Ellen Hurst searching for her daughter Mary

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 11, 1872

Mrs. Ellen Hurst wishes to ascertain the
whereabouts of her Mary Hurst,
who left Denver for California more than a
year ago. Please address the Editor of this
paper. [jl28

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Henry Watson searching for his uncle Andy Terrill

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

December 29, 1871

Of Andy Terrill, who came to California
in 1849, and is now supposed to be residing in
this State. Any information of his present
residence will be thankfully received by his
nephew, Henry Watson, of Cheyenne, Wyoming
Territory. Address to him or P.A. Bell,
ELEVATOR Office, San Francisco.

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George W. Carter searching for Charles Aquilla Rogers

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

January 15, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Charles Aquilla ROGERS. If he
should see this notice he will please
write to George W. Carter, Box No.
38, Post Office, Santa Fee, N.M.

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B. S. Fuller searching for his mother Jane Fuller

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

May 25, 1871

Of Mrs. Jane Fuller of Charleston, S.C.
She formerly lived at Baptist town, near the
Battery, and was a member of the New Baptist
Church in Church Street, south of Tradd.
Any information concerning her will be
thankfully received by her son B.S. Fuller,
who is a resident of Honolulu. Address
in care of P.A. Bell, Editor Elevator.…

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Unidentified person searching for Eliza Harris

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

November 16, 1872

Information Wanted.

Of ELIZA HARRIS, or Mrs.
[indiscernible] Natches, Mississippi. Any person
the present residence of either of
will please give information [indiscernible]
jall
No. [indiscernible]

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Hiram Bigsby searching for his wife and children

The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)

November 16, 1872

Information Wanted.

Hiram Bigsby, a resident of Napa County, wishes
to obtain information of his wife, called Patsy
Stokes, or of his children Margaret, Amos and Hisam.
When last heard from, they were residing in
Pulaski County, Missouri. They can hear from
their father and husband, and receive substaintial
aid and comfort by…

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George P. Riley looking for a John Francis

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

June 24, 1865

Information Wanted
New Westminister, British Columbia,
May 13, 1865.
Information Wanted of John Frances, of Boston, Mass., who came to California in 1854. Any information concerning the above named person will be thankfully received. Please direct to Geo P. Riley, New Westminister, B.C.

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Henry Tolbert looking for Robert George Gross

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

August 23, 1862

Information Wanted!
FROM ROBERT GEORGE GROSS. If
this should come under the notice of any
person who is acquainted with the whereabouts of
the abovenamed person they will confer a favor
by giving the information, by letter or otherwise.
directed to Henry Tolbert, care of the PACIFIC
APPEAL. He was last heard from in 1857, as be-
ing at…

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Georgiana Barton seeking her mother

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

February 22, 1873

Information Wanted. Information is wanted of Mary Ann Barton, formerly of Baltimore. When last heard from, she was in Philadelphia last fall. Any information of her whereabouts will be thankfully received by her daughter, Georgiana Barton, Sacramento, California; address, care of the PACIFIC APPEAL, San Francisco.

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David Johnson seeking his brother

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

June 15, 1872

INFORMATION WANTED! If PETER JOHNSON, formerly of Lewistown, Del., and Baltimore, Md., is anywhere in this State, or any person knowing his whereabouts since 1854, they will confer a favor by informing his brother, recently arrived in this city. Address DAVID JOHNSON, PACIFIC APPEAL OFFICE, S. F.

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Maria Brooks seeking her daughter and grandson

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

May 17, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED. Information wanted of Hester and Jones and her' son George formerly of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was in the family of Dr. S. White during the war. Any information of their whereabouts will be thankfully received by her mother Maria Brooks San Francisco. Address letters care of PACIFIC APPEAL, office San Francisco. may—2

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Henry Yantes searching for his father and siblings

The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)

August 23, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE WHEREABOUTS of my Brothers GEORGE and JERRY and [undecipherable] PAULINA YANTES. children of Beirow Figg, before the war they were in Lancaster, Kentucky. Also, of my father, KRINTOW, who belonged to a man named Bristew Pigg. Also of my sister's [undecipherable]. MOSES CISDOCKN, who [undecipherable] is Missouri. AL, of…

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