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Rev. J. C. Skinner searching for his brother Edward Avington

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

November 20, 1879

MR. EDITOR— I wish to inquire for my brother, whom I last saw in Georgetown, D.C., Oct. 12, 1860, and have heard of him through letters, but not since 1875. I know not whether he is dead or alive. Mother's name is Emmaline Grey. her first husband's name was Richard Skinner. She is yet alive, as is also her last husband, Jordan Grey. Sister…

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Rev. J. C. Hare seeking information on Rev. J. H. Kitt and Kitt's sons James and John

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 2, 1899

Information wanted of Rev. J.
H. Kitt and two sons James and
John; the last time that I heard of
them they were in Texas. Any
one recognizing any of the parties
named will greatly oblige me by no-
tifying the Rev. J. C. Hare, New-
berry, S. C., Newberry C. H.

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Rev. J. A. Fullerton seeking the relatives of Rev. Thomas Wilson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 1, 1882

We clip the following from the Western Christian Advocate: "Can any one give information concerning a Rev. Thos. Wilson, now deceased, but supposed by his friends to have resided in or near Cincinnati? Can any one give information, also, whether the said Wilson had a wife living at the time of his death? Information is now sought by persons in…

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Rev. I. H. W. West searching for his mother Minerva West, and his siblings Mary Jane, Aaron, Elizabeth and Isabella West

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 12, 1882

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY REL-
atives. My mother's name was Miner-
va West, my three sisters, Mary Jane West,
Elizabeth West and Isabella West; and a
brother, Aaron West. Born in Stafford
County, Virginia, and belonged to a man
named Joshua Rainey. Address Rev. I. H.
W, West,Nevada, City, P. O., Cal.

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Rev. H. S. Roberts seeking information about his son Wm. Lewis Johnson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 20, 1902

Information wanted of my son,
Wm. Lewis Johnson. He left
home in 1865 to go North. We all
belonged to Dick Shelton in Camp-
bell county, Va., and lived then
near Bethel station on the N. &
W. Railroad. His mother's name
was Rebecca Woodroft, but is now
Rebecca Johnson, and is living in
Lynchburg, Va. Address, Rev.
H. S. Roberts, corner…

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Rev. H. J. Young searching for Moses and Lewis Davis on behalf of Jefferson Davis [former enslaved man]

Provincial Freeman and Weekly Advertiser (Windsor/Toronto/Chatham, Canada West)

May 10, 1856

INFORMATION WANTED.
JEFFERSON DAVIS in company with his
brothers Moses and Lewis, left Loudon
County Virginia, about eleven years ago in
search of freedom, but on their way they was
attacked by slave-catchers, at which time a battle
ensued, resulting in the capture of Jefferson,
while the other two Moses and Lewis effected
their…

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Rev. D. H. Allen seeking information about Mary James on behalf of her unnamed sister

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 23, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED.--Of my
sister. Her maiden name was Mary
James. She belonged to Alexander Boail-
ford, who lived in Sumpter County, S. C
She was sold from Charleston, South Car-
olina, in 1862 and has not been heard of
since. Any information will be thankful-
ly received. Address all letters to Rev.
D H. Allen, Edgefield, S. C.
P.…

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Rev. Cyrus Boey searching for his brothers Nelson and Wesley Smothers and six sisters

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 28, 1865

NOTICE
Information wanted of my two brothers Nel-
son, and Wesley Smothers, and my six sisters,
Mary Ann Russell, Harriet, Matilda, Elizabeth,
Henrietta, and Cornelia Smothers.
They formerly belonged to Ruth Rigla, who
resided two miles from the Old Harper's Ferry
Road, Frederick County, Md.
In 1837, we were all sold to South…

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Rev. Cornelius Thompson seeking his relatives, including Annie Elza and Elza Annie

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 20, 1899

An Inquiry Notice.Rev. Cornelius Thompson, once the servant of Dr. Thomas Garnett, who owned the John George farm on the north-east side of Chickahominy swamp in New Kent Co., wishes to find relatives. The farm joining on the south-west side of this swamp be-longing [belonging] to Ned Bradley. He frequent-ly [frequently] visited there, and took…

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Rev. C. Monroe looking for his brother Oscar Jones

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 8, 1882

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to find my brother. His name was Oscar Jones. His father was Oscar, and two sisters Caroline and Emily, used to belong Capt. W. M. Kelley who lived in East Baton Rouge Parish. Oscar went off during the war, and I have heard from him but once since; he wrote to sister Emily about five years ago. She then lived in Baton Rouge.…

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Rev. C. Mays seeking information about his son Collin Rufus Mays

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 4, 1878

Information Wanted.

I will be thankful for any information
concerning my son, Collin
Rufus Mays. He left home two
years ago and wrote us regularly
for a year, since that we have not
heard from him. He is 22 years
old, a brown mulatto, about 5 feet
10 inches high, would weigh about
160 pounds. Was near Marshall,
Texas, when last…

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Rev. C. King (formerly Caesar Dent) searching for his children John Calvin, Joshua, and Winnie

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 3, 1877

I want to find my long lost
children. They belonged to Pinkeney
Frierson, in Alabama. I had
two sons named John Calvin
and Joshua, and a daughter, named
Winnie. Their mother's name was
Annie. I was then called Caesar
Dent. Address
Rev. C. King, Oakland, Texas

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Rev. Anderson Arold seeking his wife

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 1, 1881

DEAR EDITOR:—I desire to inquire for my wife. Htr mother left her in Perry county, Alabama, near Mairon. She belonged to Tom Moore, and at his death was sold to Dr. Spencer. Two of her boys came to Texas, and one girl— Bob, Charles and Jane. William, Henry and Manda staid at home. Wife's mother was Adeline. Address. REV. ANDERSON AROLD.…

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Rev. Albert Boulden searching for his ten children

The Nashville Daily Union (Nashville, TN)

March 18, 1865

For the Nashville Union.

Information Wanted.

On a recent visit to Washington City,
I became acquainted with a colored
Baptist minister by the name of Albert
Boulden, and became somewhat interested
in his history. He and his old
wife are there, getting along very pleasantly;
but greatly distressed about
their children, ten in…

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Rev. A. J. Carter seeking information of his sister Ellen

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 23, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED.--Of
Ellen She left us right after the war.
Her sisters names are Francy and Mary
Carter; her brother is name Jack Carter.
Any information as to he wereabouts will
be thankfully received by her brother.
Address Rev. A. J. Carter,
Brooks Station, Ga.

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Reller Ralerfurt searching for his mother, father, brother, and sister

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 7, 1887

MR. EDITOR—Please allow me space in the SOUTHWESTERN to inquire for my people. My father's name was Doublen Spradlen; my mother's name was Eliza Dupree. I have a brother and sister, brother's named Moses and sister's named Malinda. We lived in Oglethorpe county, Ga., 6 or 7 miles from Leciton, which was the county seat. My mother was sold several…

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Rachel Sharp looking for her siblings Melvina, Maria, and Sam Sharp

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 17, 1898

I left my relatives in Virginia in
the days of slavery; I do not know
what county or place, their names
are as follows: Melvina, Maria,
Sam and myself, and all went by
the name of Sharp with the excep-
tion of Charles Gordon who be-
longed to a Mr. Stephen B. Swiney.
Any information concerning the
above named persons will be…

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Rachel Plage searching for her son Dockey Lane and daughter Mary Lane

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 3, 1883

MR. EDITOR:--I wish to hear of
my son and daughter, Mary and
Dockey Lane. I have not heard of
them since one year before the war;
at that time Dockey was nine years
and Mary 8 years of age. When I
last heard from them they were in
Brazos City, Texas. Their young
mistress was Loota Laines, 12 years
of age. Address their mother, care…

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Rachel Farrer seeking information about her mother Maria Farrer and siblings Turner, Fannie, Almira, and Charity

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 13, 1891

WANTED--Information of my people.
I left them but when a girl twelve years
old, at Forker county, Va., near Peters-
burg. My mother's name was Maria
Farrer. I had three sisters and one bro-
ther, Turner, Fannie, Almira and Char-
ity. They were owned by Benjamin
Farrer. I was brought away from my
mosher [mother] to the State of Missouri…

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Rachel Emanuel searching for her brothers Columbus and Alex Jones

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 1, 1889

DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire through the SOUTHWESTERN for my brothers. I have two brothers, their names are Columbus and Alex Jones. The last time I heard from them was in 1868; they were both living in Tennessee; Columbus in Franklin, and Alexander in Nashville. The whole family belonged to Gabriel Jones, in Floyd County, Ga. My name is…

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Rachel Ann Martienas searching for her brothers Theodore, Thomas, and Dennis Williams

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 23, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
The following information is wanted of
my three brothers:
Thomas, Theodore and Dennis Williams.
When last heard from they were in Wash-
ington city, D. C. Any information of their
whereabouts will be gladly received by a
dear sister and brother-in-law, as I want
them to come to Chicago, Ill. My name
now is…

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Rachael Alexander searching for her family

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

December 31, 1885

MR. EDITOR-I, Rachel Alex-
ander, colored, formerly of Mays-
ville, Mason county, Ky., wish to
learn if any of my kinsfolk are still
alive. My mother was named
Charlotte Alexander, and my father
Henry Alexander. I had three sis
ters, Amy Stodder, Hannah Pay-
t n and Sidney Bush, and one un-
married named Phoebe, and two
brothers,…

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Prof. W. H. Jackson searching for his father-in-law Robert Kirkingdoll

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

September 2, 1880

DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my father-in-law, Robert Kirkingdoll, whom I left in Calvert, Robertson Co., Texas, in 1876. His wife's name is Eliza. He had a deaf and dumb and one-legged boy named Johnny. He lived on Main street when I left. I got two letters from him in 1878, when Rev. A. R. Norris was pastor, and have written several…

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Pompey Cooper seeking her sister Mary Taylor

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 12, 1888

MR. EDITOR—I am anxious to find my sister. The last time I heard from her was in July 1878. She was then living in Alexandria, La. Her name was Mary Taylor. Her husband was John Taylor. Her daughter was Jane Taylor. Her mother was Lettie Cooper. Address me, Pompey Cooper, at Meridian, Miss., care Rev. J. C. Houston.

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Polly Reed searching for her mother Clarisa and several siblings

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 11, 1877

Our family belonged to Mr. Gorham
of Georgetown, Kentucky.
I was sold from them in 1853, when
I was seventeen years old, to a
slave trader named Owens, since
which I have no word of them.
My father was dead. My mother
was named Clarisa; I had five
brothers, Clifton, William, George,
David and Jordan; and three sisters,
Ann,…

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