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Eliza Powell (formerly Eliza Ashley) searching for her sisters Olive and Arnaca Ashley and her aunt Judy Ashley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 22, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my sisters, Olive and Arnaca Ashley,
daughters of Dicey and Si Ashley. They
formerly belonged to a man by the name of
Jack Ashley.
They lived, when last heard from, five
miles from Montgomery, Alabama. Inform-
ation is also wanted of my Aunt Judy Ash-
ley, who formerly belonged to James Ash-
ley.
Any…
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Eliza Riley searching for her daughter Rina Jane Hinton
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 27, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted by Eliza Riley, of her
daughter Rina Jane Hinton. She left Marion
County, Missouri, in 1864. Her husband,
Thomas Hinton, lived in Philadelphia, previously
to his wife's going to him. The man that owned
him was named William Logan. He lived in
Philadelphia. Any information of her will…
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Eliza Silas searching for her parents Joseph and Julia Ann Silas, and siblings Henrietta, Wolbert, David and George
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 11, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my parents, Joseph
and Julia Ann Silas, my brothers, George,
David and Wolbert Silas, and my sister Henrietta,
of Prince George County, Maryland.
I was owned by Luke Hutchins. The rest
of the family were owned by his mother,
Caroline Hutchins. Eliza Silas.
Information addressed to
George…
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Elizabeth Ann Jackson searching for Kitty Williams, Sally Wallace, Wm. Beekly and John Beekly
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 3, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Mrs. Sally Wallace,
wife of Armstead Wallace, formerly of Brents-
ville, Prince William County, Va. Her former
name was Beekley. Also, of Kitty Williams,
wife of Wm. Wiliams, formerly of Dumfries, in
the same county and State, whose former name
was Beekly. Also, of their two brothers, Wm.
and…
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Elizabeth Chavis seeking information about Henry Brummel
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 1, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any person inform me of the whereabouts
of Henry Brummel? When last heard from he
was in Chilicothe, Ohio. Any information con-
cerning him will be thankfully received by the
inquiring party. Please address
ELIZABETH CHAVIS,
2t …
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Elizabeth Harrison seeking the whereabouts of William Johnson, John Howard, Richard Howard, or Hester Howard
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 10, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Any one knowing of the whereabouts of Wm
Johnson, John Howard, Richard Howard or
Hester Howard; formerly owned by Perry Hays,
son of Samuel Hays, in Calhoun or Gilmour
County, Virginia. Any one knowing any thing
of the above named persons, will confer a favor
by addressing a letter to
…
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Elizabeth Julian (formerly Betty Lee) seeking information about her sister Dora Lee
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 12, 1870
Information wanted of the where-
abouts of my sister, Dora Lee. The
last I heard of her she was living in
the family of Mrs. Fanny Watkins,
who lived in Sunerville, Tenn. Any
information concerning her will be
thankfully received by her sister,
Betty Lee, now ELIZABETH JULIAN,
Coloma, California.
Nov. 12,1870 - 1y.
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Elizabeth Lewis (formerly Ruth Maria E. Grey) searching for her brothers William Alexander, John Scott and William Grey
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 13, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED,
Of the whereabouts of my brothers, Wil-
liam Alexander, who was the former slave of
Mr. Thomas G. Mason & Co. tobacco mer-
chants of Rollingville, St. Charles Co., Mo.;
and also of my brothers John Scott and
Warren Grey, who were the former slaves
of Mr. H. Grey, a member of the firm of the
above named place. The name…
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Elizabeth Smith searching for soldiers Alfred Johnson, Samuel Smith, and Henry Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the whereabouts of Alfred Johnson. When
last heard from, was in Vicksburg, Miss, in Co.
D.
Also of Samuel Smith and Henry Allen. These
men were all in the same regiment, in Vicks-
burg.
Also Baggely White and Margaret Mathews,
of Natchez. Any information of either of the
above named persons, will be thankfully…
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Elizabeth Williams searching for her children Lydia, William, Allen, and Parker
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
BY A MOTHER CONCERNING HER CHILDREN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, who now resides in
Marysville, California, was formerly owned to-
gether with her children, vis.: Lydia, William,
Allen, and Parker, by one John Petty, who lived
about six miles from the town of Woodbury,
Franklin County, Tennessee. At that time she
was…
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Ella F. Wolfolk looking for information about her brother George W. Wolfolk
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 21, 1872
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION WANTED of my brother
GEORGE W. WOLFOLK, he was sold by old
BILLY WOODFOLK, at Frankfort, Ky., be-
fore the war of the rebellion.
He belonged to DR. LANE of Paducah
Ky.,
Our mother's name is MALINDA WOOD-
FOLK. Mother and I are living in Mem-
phis, Tenn., Any information addressed
to me to care of Avery…
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Ella Lawson seeking her father and mother Joshua and Susan Bundy Lawson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 9, 1870
Information wanted of my father and
mother, Joshua and Susan Bundy Lawson,
of Fredericksburg, Va.; they resided there
in 1860, they formerly belonged to Mont
gomery Slaughter, or at that time. Also
of my grandfather and mother, Armsted
and Nancy Bundy ; they belonged to a Mrs.
Lane of Culpepper County, Va. Any infor-
mation of any or all…
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Ellen Gatrel seeking information of her brother William Frazer.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 9, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of William Frazer,
the son of Betsy and Boney Frazer. They
had four daughters: Betsy Jane, Hannah
Frances, Georgiana, and Ellen. They lived
in Orange county, Virginia, near Culpepper
Court House. Any information of the said
William Frazer, will be gladly received by
his sister Ellen, in Toledo,…
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Elsina Maze searching for her sister Mrs. Jane Twine (formerly Jane Orr)
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
December 13, 1867
Information Wanted
OF MRS. JANE TWINE (late Jane Orr), wife
of Elias Twine, from Baltimore. Mrs. Twine.
It is believed, formally resided in Yreka and
Shasta. Her sister, Elsina Maze, has lately arrived
from Baltimore, and is desirous of hearing
from her. Any information will be thankfully
received. Direct, ELSINA MAZE, care of Editor…
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Emanuel Ball searching for George and Winney Ball
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 21, 1871
Information Wanted of George and Win-
ney Ball, owned by John Ball. lived 5 miles
from Wormington Fork, Weare Co., Virginia
afterwards to Capt. George L Ball, and from
him to his father-in-law, Jon Meoford, he
also bought my sisters Betsy and Maria,
and Steven and a young man named Fredrick.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived…
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Emeline Boesman searching for her son John H. Boesman
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 21, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son. John H. Boesman. When last heard
from, he was living in Washington, North Caro-
lina. Any information relating to his wherea-
bouts will be most thankfully received by his
mother, the undersigned. When writing, please
address as follows:--
EMELINE BOESMAN,
No. 22 Winter St., New Haven, Conn.
July 21, 1866. 2t
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Emeline Hodges seeking information about her father Jerry Hodges
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 2, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED,
Of my father, Jerry Hodges, of Norfolk
county, Va. I was sold from him when a
small girl, about 30 years ago. My mother's
name was Phebe and she belonged to a man
named Ashcroth. Should any of the family
be living in the vicinity of Norfold, they
will please address EMELINE HODGES,
Leavenworth, Kan.
N.B. Ministers…
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Emeline Jones looking for her son John Jones
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 16, 1875
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my Son, John Jones, he was owned by Robt.
Pollard at King and Queen Court House Va. The
morning I came away his mistress locked him up
from me, and he got out of the window, [italics] and went
away with a Major of the Union Army, in
June 1864.
Any information of him will be thankfully re-
ceived by his…
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Emily Holms seeking information about her daughter Lauriah Smith
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 21, 1871
Information is wanted of my
daughter Lauriah Smith. She be-
longed before the war to J. R. Thom-
son, in Louisville, Ky. about 1859,
and was sold South to traders. She
was about fifteen years old when
sold. Her mother was named Emily
Holms, who lives in Indianapolis
Any information of her whereabouts
will be directed to Rev. Wm. C.…
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Emily Williams looking for her children Philip, Sarah, and Edward Williams
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 26, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Mrs. Williams desires to obtain some informa-
tion of her children, who were sold from Har-
per's Ferry on the 2d of August, 1862,--two
boys and one girl,--named respectively Philip,
Edward and Sarah Williams. They were sold by
John Bolding, and bought by Davis V. Bruer,
of Richmond, as was also Victoria West,…
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Emma Green searching for her son John Anderson
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
June 18, 1873
INFORMATION WANTED OF JOHN ANDERSON,
colored, six years old; had on blue jacket
and gray pants, bare foot; left home on the 10th of
June. Any information will be thankfully received
by his mother, EMMA GREEN, Fayette street,
near 3d, Georgetown.
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Emma Monroe and Millie Johnson looking for their mother Minnie Mayes
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 28, 1869
Information wanted of the where-
abouts of Minnie Mayes by her daughters,
Emma Monroe and Millie Johnson. When
we last heard from her she was with Kitty
Lathen, the widow of Philison Lathen in
Alexandria, Va. Any information of her
will be thankfully received by her daugh-
ters, No. 5 White's court, between Lombard
and Pine and 10th and…
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Enols and Mary Dickerson searching for their children Harris, Mary Ann, Joseph Henry and Charles Garrison, and Enols Dickerson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 9, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of my children Harris
Dickerson, Mary Ann Dickerson, Joseph
Henry Dickerson, Charles Garrison Dickerson,
and Enols Dickerson, who were sold in
Virginia, in 1852. Also my sister Louisa
Gaiter. Any information would be thankfully
received by their father and mother,
Enols and Mary…
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Ephraim Allen searching for his mother Lucy Smith, brother Peter, aunt Sarah Smith and several cousins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 21, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Lucy Smith, of Hopkinsville,
Ky., formerly the slave of Dr. Smith. She
was sold to a Mr. Jenks, of Louisiana. Of
my aunt, Sarah Smith, sold to Mrs. Rhodes,
of Summerville, Tenn. Of my brother, Pe-
ter, and my cousins Ann and Jane Smith,
sold to Edd. Dickerson, negro trader. Also
of my cousin, Edmund Smith,…
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Esther searching for her son Edgar
The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
December 4, 1866
LOST, a small BRIGHT MULATTO
BOY, aged about twelve years, named ED-
GAR [EDGAR]. He was raised by Mrs. James Garnett, of
Caroline county. Any information on him will be
thankfully received by ESTHER, his mother, at
the residence of Mr. John Freelan, corner Fifth
and Cary streets. de 4_2t*
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