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Wm. P. Powell searching for Frederick Williams
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 28, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Frederick Williams, late landsman on board
United States steamer "Sarah Bruin." will hear
of something to his advantage, by sending the
name of the street and number of his residence
in Charleston, South Carolina, to
Wm. P. Powell,
No 2 Dover Street, New York…
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Wm. H. Howard, attorney, searching for York Johnson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 13, 1907
Do You Know Him?
Information wanted of the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of one York Johnson, who at
one time lived at Cape Charles, Va.
He is reputed to be a Baptist Minis-
ter [Minister]. Information from the Post-
master [Postmaster] at Cape Charles City states
that he thinks York Johnson is lo-
cated [located] somewhere along the…
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Wm. G. Wilson searching for Miss Annie Tucker's parents
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 21, 1899
Do You Know Her?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Miss Annie Tucker's mother or father
or any of her relatives.
She died here in the Hartford Hospital,
Monday night, October 9th, and
was buried Thursday, 12th inst.
She was insured for $150. She leaves
a baby two weeks old. Her parents
live in Lunenburg Co., Va.
They can…
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William Fletcher looking for Emily Helms or her heirs
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 18, 1870
NOTICE.
Information is wanted by the undersigned,
concerning one Emily Helms, or if dead her
heirs; she was the daughter of Matilda
Whiteworth, by her first husband, Lewis
Helms. Said Lewis and Matilda Helms,
were formerly of Nashville, Tennessee, or
its immediate neighborhood, from which
place, Emily Helms was sold, when she was
about…
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William Davis and his sister Mary reunited after forty years separation
Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)
August 14, 1897
SEPARATED FOR FORTY YEARS. Strange History of William Davis and His Sister, Once Slaves. Niles, Mich. Aug. 10. - Forty years ago William Davis and his sister Mary were slaves in the family of James Matlock, a rich Georgia planter. Just before the war Matlock died and William and Mary were sold to pay the debts of the estate. They were parted and…
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Washington, D. C. attorneys searching for Wm. Beeks in regards to an inheritance
Las Vegas Weekly Optic and Stock Grower (East Las Vegas, NM)
September 30, 1899
J. Soule & Co., attorneys and solici-
tors [solicitors] of Washington, D. C., have writ-
ten [written] to parties in this city inquiring
as to the whereabouts of Wm. Beeks,
colored, for the purpose of turning
over to him a small sum of money
left him by his mother. Beeks' mo-
ther [mother] was a servant in the family of
Carlos…
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Unnamed person seeking the parents of Robert Jones
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 22, 1894
Do You Know Them?
Wanted information as to the whereabouts
of the parents of Robert Jones.
He was killed in the mines at Franklin
near Seattle, Washington, and money is
due him by the company. Information
concerning him can be obtained at this
office.
Address "G" 814 E. Broad St.
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Unnamed person searching for Robert Peck
The New York Age (New York, NY)
February 27, 1913
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of whereabouts
of Robert Peck (colored), who lived in
New York (City or Brooklyn) in or about
1850. He or his descendants or relatives,
or those having known him will find it to
their advantage to communicate with
The New York Age Office, Box F. D. T.
feb 27-4t
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Unnamed person searching for Henry Hughes or other relatives of Miss Sally Hughes
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 17, 1894
Do You Know Them?
Information is wanted of Henry
Hughes, who is said to live near Richmond.
His sister, Miss Sally Hughes, died recently
and important news awaits
the relatives. Some of her people are said
to live in Powhatan County. Address,
THE PLANET, Richmond, Va.
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Unnamed person searching for confirmation of Albert Porter's death and seeking information about his sister Caroline Miles and her husband James
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 12, 1898
Information Wanted
Albert Porter, who lived at Goozlin,
(this may be Goochland), about 30
miles from Richmond, Va., died in the
year 1864 at the age of 27 and left a
widow. One year after the war his
sister, Caroline Miles, and her hus-
band, James Miles, lived in Richmond.
He was owned by James Walter. Any
one who can give any…
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Thomas Lee Edmonds looking for his brother Albert Edmonds
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 21, 1894
NOTICE!!
Any information as to the whereabouts
of my brother Albert Edmonds
will be gladly received by me Thomas
Lee Edmond, 515 W. Franklin St., Richmond,
Va., his father, Warner Edmonds
having died it is important that I should
hear from him in time.
4.21.2t. THOS. EDMONDS.
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Thomas Hickison searching for family of Charlie Wilson, deceased
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 16, 1897
Do You Know Them? Charlie Wilson, colored, was killed. He was from either Albemarle or Fluvana Counties. I think his mother's name is Martha and he has a brother whose name is Henry. Money can be secured by them as a result of his death. Address, Thomas Hickison, 672 Cortez Street, Chicago, Ill.
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Stanley P. Mitchell searching for James H. Rogers (also known as James Washington)
St. Louis Palladium (St. Louis, MO)
April 13, 1907
$2000 FOR JAMES H. ROGERS
LAST HEARD OF IN ST. LOUIS.
To the Paladium.
Please give me space in your columns
to locate one, James H. Rogers.
He has relatives in this state, and
upon his presence depends the settlement
of a will involving several thousand
dollars. $2,000 will be paid to
James Rogers, the senior brother of
T. C.…
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Somerset Cannon searching for her sisters Margery and Mahala Cannon and brother Stephen Cannon
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 25, 1869
Information wanted of my sisters Margery
and Mahala Cannon, and Stephen Cannon, my bro-
ther. They belonged to Jos. Neil. Margery fell
to his daughter Eliza Ann Robison. All of Sea-
ford, Del. I left Delaware 35 years ago, since
which time I have heard nothing definite. They
were sold South. Any information please address
to Somerset…
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Seeking heirs of Dolly Mack
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 7, 1902
Do You Know Them?
Dolly Mack of Springfield, Mass. has
been dead a year. She formerly resided
in Chesterfield county, Va., but has not
been home for many years. She left
much money, and it is now being held
pending the appearance of her relatives.
It is desired to find Mrs. Charlotte
Dabney, wife of Mr. George Dabney,
who was a member…
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Samuel H. Handy searching for his son Charles Handy
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 28, 1882
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SON,
Charles Handy, who left Long Branch,
New Jersey, about four years ago. Ad-
dressing me at Long Branch, N. J., he will
hear something to his interest.
SAMUEL H. HANDY,
12 28-2t.
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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…
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S. Harvey Thomas searching for Nancy Hazzard and Robert Hazzard or their heirs (2nd of 2 ads placed)
The New York Herald (New York, NY)
September 30, 1879
TO THE HEIRS OF GEORGE HAZZARD (COLORED), deceased. - Information is wanted concerning Nancy and Robert Hazzard (colored) or their heirs. The said Nancy and Robert were sold as slaves in Virginia many years ago. If they or their heirs can be found they may learn something to their advantage by applying to S. HARVEY THOMAS, 312 Walnut st.,…
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S. G. Hopkins looking for Esau or Esam Matthews
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
August 22, 1891
Reward.Information wanted as to last known whereabouts of Esau or Esam Matthews colored, who was born in Charlotte Co., Va., about 1843. Was a soldier in Company C. 11 U. S. Colored Artillery (heavy) and was last heard of in Richmond, in 1875. Wanted in the interest of an estate.Address, S.G. HOPKINS,Attorney at Law,Atlantic Building, Washington,…
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Robert S. Moore searching for Pleasant Storks
The New York Age (New York, NY)
April 24, 1913
INFORMATION WANTED. Information wanted of one Pleasant Storks, age in the sixties, born at Manchester, Va., had sister named Martha Ann, whom he last saw in Norfolk, Va., about 45 years ago. It is to his interest that I seek to locate him. Any information will be graciously received by ROBERT S. MOORE, 229 East 75th St., N. Y.
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Robert Phillips searching for Mrs. Sidney Jackson
Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)
December 23, 1854
Imformation Wanted
OF MRS. SIDNEY JACKSON, who left the
State of Pennsylvania, about the time that the
Fugitive Slave Law was passed, and who came
to Canada, leaving some property in the above-named
State. If she will call on or communicate
by letter with Robert Phillips, Centre St.,
Toronto, she will hear news of much…
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Robert Green (formerly Francis Guinn) searching for his wife Charlotte Guinn and their child
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 10, 1882
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY WIFE
Charlotte Guinn, and child, I left them
in Baltimore, Md , about 35 years ago. She
belonged to lawyer Copeny Jenkins at that
time. My name was Francis Guinn. I now
go by the name of Robert Green. A know
ledge of their whereabouts will be of valu-
able interest to them Address Rev. T A.
Cuff Bristol, Pa., or…
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Rickley and Bro. Bankers searching for Miss Drusa (Drusilla) Nupper
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 9, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the whereabouts
of Miss Drusa (Drusilla) Nupper, (colored.)
who, before the war, was living with, and
belonged to Mrs. Margaret A. Crawford, of
Stanton, Va. Her father's name is Robert
R. Nupper, and her mother's name Matilda.
Letters should be directed to
RICKLEY & BRO ,…
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Rev. John Jackson seeking information about his sister Gensay
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 10, 1880
DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my sister Gensay, who was the
daughter of Nancy Springs and
Jack Culp. Her brothers and sisters
are Hannah, Tom, John, Rufus,
Chlorie, Joe, Frank, Margaret, Mallie,
Louise and Silas. We all belonged
to Jack Springs, and when
he died he willed my sister Gensay
to Mrs. Daves, and she went to…
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Rev. John C. Brook searching for Henry and Sally Carey
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 1, 1880
INFORMATION WANTED OF HENRY
and Sally Carey, children of Burrel
Carey. They formerly belonged to a man
by the name of Wm. Robinson who lived
near Woodville, Rappahannock Co., Va.
Wm. Robinson sold them to a man by the
name of James A. Menafee of the same lo-
cality. It is said that they were sent to the
South during the war. Sally Carey is…
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