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Ben Ivy (formerly Ben Ellis) searching for his mother Katy, his father, and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 23, 1881
MR. EDITOR ---- I wish to inquire
for my people. My first owner was
Joe Ellis, in Green county, N.C.
and lived at Snow Hill. I was sold
to Charley Croom. My mother's
name was Katy; my father's Alle[illegible]
Mincy. He belonged to Jim Mincy.
A sister named Beady and Clara;
a brother named John -- his wife's
name was Mary; …
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Benjamin Franklin searching for his mother Aley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 12, 1883
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er Aley I don't know her last name.
She had three children--two sons and one
daughter--John, Benjamin and Rhody.
Aley was sold into Davison County, N. C.
Any information of her whereabouts will
be thankfully received by her son, Benja-
min Franklin. Address, care W. H. Hop
kins, 20 Sth Broad street,…
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Benjamin Grey searching for his father Geoffrey Gray and relatives
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1899
Information wanted of my fath-
er [father], brothers, sisters and aunt. My
father was Geoffrey Gray; Nancy
Crier was my aunt; my brothers
and sisters were Jefferson, David,
Archer, Emily and Detsy Gray.
They were sold in Georgia to a
man by the name of James Cole
who lived in Sarah county, Va.
Aunt lived in Washington, D. C.,
when last…
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Benjamin Hubbard (formerly Benjamin Oliver) searching for his children, Manda and Anthony Oliver
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 8, 1883
MR. EDITOR I desire to inquire for my children, Manda and Anthony Oliver. Together with Ellen, youngest daughter, they belonged to old Mrs. Oliver. The old lady gave Manda to her granddaughter, and she moved to Huntsville, Texas. Anthony lived near the town of Milam, in Eastern Texas. We heard from Anthony since his freedom, and he was then in…
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Benjamin McCullough (formerly Benjamin Buckholt) searching for his wife Anna Sample and son George Washington
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 14, 1877
My wife was Anna Sample, and
our son was named George
Washington. We lived at Cameron,
Milam Co., Texas. I was then
Ben. Buckholt, as I belonged to a
lawyer of that name. I was separated
from my wife and child during
the war, and will be thankful for
information concerning them. Ad-
dress Benjamin McCullough, care
Rev. C. L.…
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Berry Newton searching for his brother Anthony
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 9, 1880
MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire brother Anthony. He belonged to Elias Hodges, of Barber county, Alabama. He was with a lawyer named Seals, in Clayton, Barber county, Alabama, the last time I saw him—about 20 years ago. I do not know what name he goes by now. His mother's name was Jennie: she belonged to Green Neeley. I belonged to Elias Hodges and…
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Betsy Dod searching for her family members including father Summer Thompson and mother Easter
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 31, 1882
DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my kinfolks, whom I left in Maryland many years ago. Father's name was Summer Thompson. He used to belong to a man by the name of Caspers Cain. My mother's name was Easter. She belonged to Roger Robinson. My brothers were Williams, Sam, and Major; sisters Sarah, Ann and Rosa. I was sold and brought to this…
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Bettie Johnson seeking information about her father Edwin Childs (1st of 2 ads placed)
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
First Ad: October 19, 1895
Do You Know Them?
Louisville, Ky , October 1, '95.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Edwin Childs, the husband of Lucy
Childs. The latter was daughter of
old man Carter Page before the war.
She belonged to Franklin Guy. She had
two brothers, one by the name of Wil-
liam Page, and Archie Page.
Edwin Childs belonged to Dr Worth-
um…
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Bettie Lee seeking her siblings Harriet, Eliza, Bob, Sidney, Aaron, and Sarah Jane
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 7, 1889
Mr. Editor: Please allow me to inquire for my people whom I left in Tennessee when I was four years old. My mother's name was Peggie Weir; she belonged to a man by the name of Jimmy Weir. She had seven children, two boys and five girls; Bob and Aaron. My oldest sister's name was Harriet; my name is Bettie; I am next to my oldest sister. There is…
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Bettie Ray searching for her brothers Burr, Charles, and Alford and sister Mariah
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 22, 1883
DEAR EDITOR:--I take this means of inquiring for my brothers and a sister from whom I have not heard since the first year of freedom. Our father and mother's names were Elijah and Lucy Patterson. Father died in Paducah, Ky., and mother died sometime since the war, I know not where. The names of my brothers and sister that I wish to inquire for are…
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Bettie Woodson searching for her father Hudson Harris (also known as Hudson Hargrove), her mother Henriette, and several siblings
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 17, 1900
Do You Know Him ?
ARVONIA, BUCKINGHAM CO., VA.,
February 9th, 1900.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my father whose name was Hudson
Harris. Some called him Hudson
Hargrove, his master's name. My
mother's name was Henrietta. She
had six children when I was sold from
her. We were sold at Nelson Courthouse
about 1845 as near as I…
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Bettria Ann Lilly searching for her mother Phillis Lilly and brother Frank Lilly
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 9, 1880
MR. EDITOR- I desire to inquire for mother and brother. Mother's name was Phillis Lilly; brother's, Frank Lilly. We all belonged to Mrs Lilly. I was brought to Texas by Bill Davidson, who bought me from Mrs. Lilly. The last I heard of them they were in Corlston. I left them in Aknan, Miss. Please address me in care of Rev. A R Norris at Victoria,…
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Betty Allen searching for her father Bob Bannett and aunt Dinah
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 12, 1883
MR. EDITOR:--I wish to inquire for my father and aunt. Father was Bob Bannett, aunt was Dinah. He belonged to James Bannett in Norta Carolina, and was carried to Mississippi by a speculator Thos. Woods. Aunt Dinah belonged to Vinson Brown, and I left her with him in North Carolina. I came out of the old Larkin Brooks family. I belonged to Larkin…
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Betty Ann Davis seeking her siblings Phoebe and Hampton Davis
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 13, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for some friends. Sister Phoebe Davis and brother Hampton Davis were brought from North Carolina close by Whitehall, and taken to Montgomery, Alabama, and sold by Samuel Davis. My mother Phillis Davis was sold at the same time with one child. Two brothers and sisters were sold in Georgia. Address me at Brownsville,…
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Betty Davis searching for her mother Prescella and brother Henry
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 2, 1885
MR. EDITOR -- I am inquiring for
my mother, her name is Prescella;
my brother is named Henry; used
to belong to Michael Watson, between
Macon and Knoxville, on the
public road, In Georgia. I left
them there when I was quite small,
long before the war. He sold them
to a man by the name of Salbut,
and a horse at the same time. My
mother…
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Betty Reynolds searching for her brother Saunk Joyce
The Colored American (Washington, DC)
September 6, 1902
Please Help Me Find My Brother
Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several years before the civil war to Cunnigan a Negro trader. His mother. Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had One sister Betty, who is very anxious to find hlm. Any information will be gladly received.
MRS. BETTY REYNOLDS.
44 Parker street, Atlanta,…
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Betty Wrightsell searching for brothers London Walker, Alfred Abner, and sister Mary Jane Wrightsell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 10, 1898
I desire to find my two brothers
and sister London Walker, Alfred
Abner and Mary Jane Wrightsell
who were sold before the war.
We were owned by George Wright-
sell on Sandy Creek, Randolph
Co. N. C. Mary Jane was sold by
Fields Fox to Tom Sanders and ta
ken to New Orleans. London Wal-
ker was sold by Morris Ruth, Al-
bert Abner was…
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Beverly Fulks searching for her relatives
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 22, 1899
Do You Know Them?
I desire to the know the whereabouts of
my relatives. We first belonged to
Mrs. Hardy and after the death of
Mrs. Hardy, the estate was divided.
My mother, Nancy and Fanny Bev-
erly were given to Jack Hedyeman,
Henry was g'ven to John Brown who
lived in Spotsylvania Co.. Silstsui
James were given to Mrs. Susan…
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Beverly Tibbs searching for their brother Lias Tibbs
The Chicago Defender (Chicago, IL)
May 26, 1917
INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted about Lias
Tibbs, who was sold before the war at
Fauquier county, Virginia. It is thought
that he is in Greenville, Ga., or Columbia,
Ga., or thereabouts. In the country out
from Greenville, Ga., are some Tibbs,
John and William, whom I think are
my brother's…
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Bill Gross (formerly Bill Caruthers) searching for his mother, three brothers, and sister
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 7, 1885
MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my mother, three brothers and
sister. My parents were named
Jim and Kitty Caruthers. My
brothers were Jim Whiting and
John and George Caruthers. My
sister was named Rachel Rose. We
all belonged to a man named Wm.
Caruthers. When I was eight years
old my brother Jim Whiting and I
were sold to a…
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Binie Harris searching for her sister Che Obery
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 27, 1889
DEAR EDITOR: I want to find my sister. She used to belong [undecipherable] Obery, and she was sold to some pa[undecipherable] of Louisiana. Her name was Che[undecipherable] Obery. BINIE HARRIS. Wilsonville, Ala.
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Brantley Harold looking for his mother Margaret
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 20, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to enquire after my mother. She used to belong to Powell Harold, Bertel county, N. C., her name is Margaret, her mother's name is Liddie. My mother was sold to Mrs. Pollie Johnson and carried to Texas. I think somewhere near Galveston. I am her only child to my knowledge. BRANTLEY HAROLD. Hazelhurst, Miss.
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Brantly Herrill searching for his mother
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 22, 1885
MR. EDITOR: I [undecipherable] to inquire
about my mother. Our old home
was near Britton's Cross Road,
Bertie county, North Carolina, we
belonged to Powell Herrill, then;
Mother and Uncle Charley were
bought and carried to or near
Houston, Texas, by a widow lady,
Polly Johnson and her son James.
She gave Uncle Charley and fam
ily…
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Braxton Mitchell searching for his relatives including his mother Easter Mitchell
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
March 15, 1902
Do You Know them?
I desire to find my relatives. I left
my mother in Sewal, Va. I was sold
from her in slavery. Her name was Eas
ter [Easter] Mitchell, my father belonged to an-
other [another] white man by the name of Barley
Brockston, which was his name.
I have some brothers but cannot re-
member [remember] but two, Peter Mitchell,…
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Brothers George Drane, Phil Dougherty, and Charley Dougherty reunited after 60 years
The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
December 26, 1919
3 BROTHERS, PARTED BY
SLAVE BLOCK, REUNITED
Meet for the First Time in Louisville
in More than Half a
Century.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 26.--The
slave block, once the center of com-
merce in New Orleans, has rotted,
and even its former site has been oblitera-
ted by the hand of progress. But
memories of Christmas, seventy years
ago…
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