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Mrs. Julian Clark (Julia A. Clark) searching for her brothers Reubin and William Gibbins
The St. Louis Republican (St. Louis, MO)
July 14, 1876
MRS. JULIAN CLARK WISHES TO FIND THE
whereabouts of her brothers, Reubin and William
Gibbins: there was four children, Reubin,
Julian, William and America: they were raised in
Hopkins county, Tennessee, by a man named John
Gibbins; the last heard of them John Gibbins had
died and set them free, and Reubin went to Centralia,
Illinois. Any…
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Mrs. Jane McGee seeking her son William Pascal McGee and daughters Isabella and Easter Fanny McGee
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig (Knoxville, TN)
April 17, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
OF MY SON WM. PASCAL MCGEE, and two daughters, Isabella and Easter Fanny McGee. My son was in 2d Kansas Colored Infantry, Company H. Any information concerning either of them will be thankfully received. I was formerly a servant of Mrs. Jane Gillespie, of Louisville, Tenn, Address JANE MCGEE
mar20[undecipherable] Box 227,…
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Mrs. J. W. Willis searching for her brother William and her twin sister Malinda Rogers
Appeal: A National Afro-American Newspaper (St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN)
May 23, 1891
MALINDA ROGERS—I would like to find my
brother and twin sister. My sister's name was
Malinda Rogers, my brother's name was William.
I last saw them in 1874 on Asheland plantation,
Washington, Mississippi. Any information of
their whereabouts would be thankfully received by
Mrs. J. W. Willis 379 East Summit ave, Youngs own. Ohio.
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Mrs. H. C. Jones searching for her sister Diana Woodson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 27, 1872
Any knowledge of Diana Woodson, for-
maly of the Randolph estate, Middle Brook
Va. will be thankfully received by her sister
Mrs. H. C. JONES,
Binghampton P. O. 1099 N. Y
April 27-2 mo.
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Mrs. Ellen Alexander searching for her sons, Robert C. Davis and Daniel Davis
Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
May 6, 1871
PERSONAL.
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INFORMATION WANTED -- HAVING
lost the exact location and post office address
of my two sons, ROBERT C. and DANIEL
DAVIS, I desire to obtain such information of
them as will enable me to communicate with
them. They formerly lived at 180 St. Thomas
street, N. O. They were formerly owned by Mr.
McPheeters…
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Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson searching for her husband Sypio Johnson
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
June 25, 1866
PERSONAL.
NOTICE
TO MY HUSBAND, SYPIO JOHNSON, COL-
ored [colored], or to any of his friends, that any information
will be thankfully received by his wife, who has
not seen or heard from him since before the rebel-
lion [rebellion], when he left me on visit from Macon, Miss.
Address 214 H street west.
je 25-3t* MRS. ELIZABETH JOHNSON.
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Mrs. Dorcas Burk seeking information about her children Soloman, Richard, and Jane Bell Burk (2nd of 2 ads)
The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)
May 20, 1865
Information Wanted.
BY MRS. DORCAS BURK of her two sons,
SOLOMAN and RICHARD BURK and her
daughter, JANE BELL BURK. When last heard
from they were all living on the plantation of Mr.
Charles Stewart, Arkansas, near Columbia. They
were all born in Virginia, in Fairfax county. Any in
formation of them will be thankfully received by
their…
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Mrs. Dorcas Burk seeking information about her children Soloman, Richard, and Jane Bell Burk (1st of 2 ads)
The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)
May 13, 1865
Information Wanted.
BY MRS DORCAS BURK, of her two sons,
SOLOMAN and RICHARD BURK, and her
daughter, JANE BELL BURK. When last heard
from they were all living on the plantation of Mr.
Charles Stewart, Arkansas, near Columbia. They
were all born in Virginia, in Fairfax county. Any in-
formation of them will be thankfully received by…
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Mrs. Charlotte Powell looking for her father Sam Mosely, mother Elizabeth, three brothers Harvey, Amos, and Isaac, and two sisters Rebecca and Lucretia
San Francisco Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
June 3, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mrs. Charlotte Powell of Sacramento
wishes information of her relatives
consisting of her father, mother, three
brothers and two sisters. Her father's
name was Sam Mosely; he was owned
by a man named Joe Powell, who
lived in Kentucky at a place called
Amandy Furnace, about ten miles
from Ohio River. Charlotte…
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Mrs. Chamberlaine looking for her son Jefferson Chamberlaine, son-in-law Orange, and daughter Matilda
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son, Jefferson Chamberlaine, who was for-
merly owned by Harriet Philbates, of Lanesville,
James City County, Va. He was in Washington,
D. C., last year. I also desire to hear from my
son-in-law, Orange, and his wife, my daughter,
Matilda. I want them to come and help me, as
I am unable to take care of myself. Any…
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Mrs. Burton searching for her husband George W. Burton
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my husband, George W. Burton. When last
heard from, in 1865, he was in Brownsville,
Texas, in the hospital located there. Any in-
formation addressed to myself (his wife) at No.
20 Acorn Alley, will be most thankfully received.
Perhaps I should have stated that my husband
was a member of the 115th Regiment U. S.…
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Mrs. Beckey Webster searching for her daughter Sarah Jane Webster
The Black Republican (New Orleans, LA)
May 20, 1865
Information Wanted.
MRS BECKEY WEBSTER wishes to find her
daughter SARAH JANE WEBSTER. One
year ago she was living in Rodney, Mississippi. Her
mother has been informed that she was in New
Orleans a few weeks ago. Any information respect-
ing her, left at this office, will be thankfully received
by her mother.
my13 1t …
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Mrs. Ann Williams searching for her son Daniel Williams
Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA)
July 15, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED. - Information is
wanted of Daniel Williams (colored), who was
sold at Martinsburg, Va., about the time Gen.
Patterson's forces visited that place, during
the early stages of the rebellion. Daniel was
then about thirteen years of age. He subsequently
came north and when last heard from
was at Boston. Any…
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Mrs. Ann Rucker searching for her son Mack Paine
Knoxville Press and Messenger (Knoxville, TN)
August 12, 1874
Information Wanted.
Mrs. Ann Rucker, colored, would be glad
to receive any information concerning the
fate or whereabouts of Mack Paine, her son,
who left her for years ago to work on the
Wills Valley Railroad, below Chattanooga.
About twelve months ago, he worked on the
Railroad at Tuscaloosa. Address,
MRS ANN RUCKER, colored,…
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Mrs. A. Haney and Mrs. M. E. Lynn seeking Henry, Edward, and Jinney Haney
The Anglo-African (New York, NY)
August 12, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED of Henry, Edward, and Jinney
Haney, who, when last heard from, were in Fort Smith,
Arkansas. They can hear from their mother and sis-
ters [sisters] by directing a letter to Mrs. A. Haney, or Mrs. M.
E. Lynn, Frankfort, Ky. 205-1t
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Mr. Goosland [Rev. Matthew Goosland], sold in 1847, finds his sister
New National Era (Washington, DC)
April 11, 1872
Story of a Slave Family.
The following is the story of a Mr. Goos-
land [Goosland], now a resident of Oberlin:
In 1847 he was sold from his wife and chil-
dren [children] in Wytheville, Virginia, and taken to
Mobile Alabama, where, after seven years
of great economy, he purchased his freedom
for the sum of $750. Soon after gaining his…
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Moses Sisseney (formerly Moses Hickson) seeking informations about his mother Dinah Jackson and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 2, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED,
Of my sisters Jennette, Eliza, Caroline,
America, and Elizabeth, and of my brother
Harry. Also of our mother, whose name
was Dinah Hickson, They were sold from
Liberty, Mo., over 30 years ago, and the
last time I hear of them they were on Red
River. They belonged to Andy Hickson,
and were sold to a man named Francis…
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Miss Ann White searching for her nephew James Cooper Johnson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 13, 1876
INFORMATION WANTED.
by Miss Ann White of her Nephew, JAMES COOP-
ER JOHNSON, (cooper on the steamer "Juniata')
supposed to be living in New Orleans, La.
Any information of his present location, ad-
dre sed to his Aunt, Miss Ann White 1218 Fitz-
water Street, Philadelphia, Pa. will be thankful-
ly received.
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Mingo Chism looking for his mother Parthenia Chism and siblings Jackson, Green, Willis, Smith, Mary, and Phillis Chism
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 8, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Parthenia Chism, of my
brothers Jackson, Green, Willis, and Smith
Chism. Also of my sisters Mary and Phillis
Chism ; all living when last heard from
with John Chism, near Versailles, Morgan
county, Missouri.
I heard from them about twelve years
ago. Any person knowing their where-
abouts will confer a…
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Meriah Johnson seeks information about her son John Barclay
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 16, 1870
NOTICE.
Information wanted of John Barclay,
who went from Charleston, S.C. to Canada
with Prof. Andrew Miller to be educated in
the 12th year of his age, about the year
1854 or '5, is now if living about 28 years
old. When last heard from, about eleven
years ago, he was in England on board of
an American vessel, Capt. Richards, …
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Melinda Smith seeking information about Melissa and Amelia Walker
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 4, 1867
Information wanted of Melissa and Amelia
Walker, formerly owned by Richard Chris-
tian, and sold to Dr. Booz, of Am [rest unclear] Also
of my children, Waverly Johnson, Archie
Wootson, Alick Johnson, William Wootson,
and Chloe Wootson, formerly owned by Mr
Christian, of Amelia, Va. and sold in Rich-
mond at different times. Ministers will…
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Matthew and Harry Garrett looking for their father Ashton Garrett
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Ashton Garrett--the father of Matthew and
Harry Garrett. Matthew and Harry Garrett
are desirous of learning the whereabouts of their
father, Ashton Garrett, who disappeared very
suddenly. Their home is near Louisa Court
House, Virginia.
Any information concerning the missing party
will be most thankfully received…
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Matilda Wetherall searching for Robert and Alice Tolliver
The Anglo-African (New York, NY)
December 23, 1865
Information Wanted.
INFORMATION WANTED of Robert Tolliver and his wife
Alice. formerly of Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County,
Virginia. Any person knowing the present whereabouts
of said persons will confer a lasting obligation upon their
anxious mother by sending a line to Matilda Wetherall,
No. 84 Agnes Street, Toronto, C.W. 222-6t.
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Matilda Jones seeks the whereabouts of husband Richard Jones and sons John and Thomas
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 22, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the whereabouts of my
husband, Richard Jones, and my two sons, John
and Thomas. We were separated in the woods,
near a place called Alleywhite, in November,
1862. I was carried back to Suffolk by the
Union troops I have heard nothing from them
since.
We were owned by Birvin Jones, of…
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Matilda Clairborne looking for Henry and Elizabeth Normant and their children Nelson, Lemon, Granville, Virginia, and Parthenia
The Colored Tenessean (Nashville, TN)
March 31, 1866
Of Henry and Elizabeth Normant, and
their children, Nelson, Lemon, Gran-
ville, Virginia and Parthenia who form-
erly belonged to James Normant, and
who are supposed to be still living in or
near Nashville. Any information con-
cerning these parties will be thankfully
received at 71 Aberdeen street, Chicago,
by MATILDA…
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