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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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Hannah R. Barrett searching for her two brothers Nero and James Henry Blay
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 30, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Newport, March 5th, 1867
Information wanted of two brothers
named Nero and James Henry Blay When
last heard from they were in Memphis, Tenn
Any information of them would be thank-
fully [thankfully] received by their sister, Hannah R
Barrett. No 8 Ann st., Newport, R. I.
Ministers please read to your congrega-
tions…
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Jacob Galloway searching for his children Moses, William, Elizabeth, and Isaac
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 3, 1866
NOTICE.
Jacob Galloway, formerly belonging to Samuel
Clarke, in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.
now lives in Wilmington, Delaware. If his
children, Moses, William, Elizabeth and Isaac
are living and see this, he desires them to write
to him at Wilmington, Del. jan27-tm1.
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Daniel Tate searching for his children Daniel, Susan, and Mary Tate
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my children, Daniel, Susan and Mary Tate.
I last saw them in March, 1858, when they were
sold by John W. Luke, of Clark Co., Va. Any
information addressed to me at 243 Currant Al-
ley, Philadelphia, will be thankfully received.
DANIEL TATE.
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A. E. Augusta, M.D. searching for relatives of patient named Hester Aikins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 9, 1866
NOTICE.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Lincoln Hospital for Freedmen,
Savannah, Ga., May 31st, '66.
There is in this hospital an old colored woman
by the name of Hester Aikins, which latter
name she received from the fact that she was
owned by one Mr. Aikins, of S. C. ; but she
claims to be a niece of Rev. Richard Allen, for-
merly a…
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Lucy Bowrell seeking information about her daughters Mary and Matilda Bowrell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 30, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of two girls, named Mary and Matilda Bowrell.
Mary was sold, from Mr. Cane Freeman's estate,
to John G. Paskey, and taken to some part of
the South ; and Matilda was sold to Maj. Russell,
of Williamson Co., Tenn. Their mother, Mrs.
Lucy Bowrell, will be thankful for any informa-
tion concerning them. Address
…
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John Bond looking for information about his son Benjamin M. Bond
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of one Benjamin M. Bond,
a son of John Bond. When last heard from,
he was in Boston, engaged in the ink business.
Information of his whereabouts will be grateful-
ly received by his parents,
JOHN & ELIZABETH BOND,
Burlington, Harford County,
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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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Phoebe Bryant looking for her son William Henry Fisher (formerly William Henry Bryant)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 9, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son, William Henry Fisher, son of Phoebe
Tobana, formerly Bryant, of Washington, Wash-
ington Co., Pa. When last heard from he was
in Detroit, Michigan. Any one knowing any
thing of their whereabouts will confer a great
favor by addressing
PHOEBE BRYANT,
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Nancy Ann Thomas looking for friends of Madison Medley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 8, 1866.
INQUIRY FOR FRIENDS
Madison Medley, who was formerly owned by
a man by the name of Burtis, is living about ten
miles from Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.
Any of his friends wishing to hear from him can
do so by addressing his sister,
NANCY ANN THOMAS,
Sept. 8-2t. …
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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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Julia Mandinell Crawford searching for her mother Lucy Mandinell, brother Charles Grandnell, and sisters Ada and Cornelia
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 13, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Lucy Mandinell, also my brother,
Charles Grandnall, and two sisters, Cornelia and
Ada. When I left them, they were living with
a man named Turpin, one mile from Willow
Springs, fifteen miles from Grand Gulf, and ten
miles from Port Gibson, in Clayborne Co., Miss.
I have two uncles, on named Thomas…
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An unnamed mother looking for information about her daughter Martha Chew
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my daughter, Martha Chew, who was sold
in 1856, in Annapolis, Md. We have not heard
from her since 1862; she was then in Macon,
Ga Her married name is Martha Johnson.
Any information of her whereabouts will be thank-
fully received by her mother and sister, at
No. 237 West Hoffman St,
…
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Lethier Bird searching for her children Charles Henry Snyder, Charlotte Snyder and Martha Brown
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Charles Henry Snyder, who left Winches-
ter, Va , in 1862 Also Martha Brown and
Charlotte Snyder. They were slaves of Richard
Bird and Dr. Funstum. Any information in re-
ference to them will be thankfully received by
their afflicted mother,
LETHIER BIRD,
Care of Thomas…
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Sandy Lynch searching for wife Silvey Lynch
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 17, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Silvey Lynch, wife
of Sandy Lynch, who was carried away from Ca-
rolina county, Virginia, by her "master," Wm.
Goodman, in 1862. Her maiden name is Silvey
Wilkins. She took with her three children. The
name of the eldest is Jane; the next eldest is
Henrietta, and the youngest is a boy…
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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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James Scott looking for information about his father Thomas Scott
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 30, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Thomas Scott, for-
merly of Kent county, Eastern Shore, Mary-
land. He formerly belonged to Joseph Rea-
son. Any information of the said Thomas
Scott, will be thankfully received by his son
James Scott. Please address, James Scott,
care of Mr. David Reeves, Phoenixville, Ches-
ter county,…
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Joanna Whyders looking for her mother Cordney Whyders
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 30, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Cord-
ney Whyders. I last seen her in Elizabeth
City, N. C., in 1863. Any information of her
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
her daughter, Joanna Whyders, at 631 Pine
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
N. B. Ministers please read in your con-
gregations.
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Susan Simons looking for Susan Prior
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 6, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Susan Prior,
daughter of Mary Ann, wife of Edmond
Prior, belonging to Dr. Smith of Gloucester.
Susan Prior belonged to Wm. Rogers. She
is anxious to hear of her father and mother,
also Amanda, who was taken from Glouces-
ter Court House to Williamsburg, and John,
who was sold from Wm. Smart.
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Jenny Carter (formerly Jenny White) looking for children Cisly, Oscur, Emily Francis, and Lucy Ann White
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 27, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted concerning one or all
of the following named persons to wit:
Cisly White, Oscur White, Emily Francis
White, and Lucy Anna White, children of
Jenny White, born in Boone County, Ky.--
the slaves of a man by the name of Stephens.
Mother and all the family sold to Ross, of
Georgetown, Ky., about 18…
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John Harrison Bean seeking Rose Redmon and her daughters Eliza Ann and Henrietta
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 1, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Any one who may chance to know any-
thing concerning the whereabouts of Rose
Redmon and her two daughters, Eliza Ann
and Henrietta, John Harrison Bean would
like to find them. When I last heard from
them they were in Washington. If any per-
son or persons know anything of them, it
will be thankfully received. Please…
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Thomas Allen searching for Mrs. Eby Allen, Moses, or Alex Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 29, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one tell the whereabouts of Mrs. Eby
Allen, Moses or Alex Allen, who formerly lived
in Norfolk, Virginia? We have been seperated
for some forty years. Any information concern-
ing them will be thankfully received by me.
THOMAS ALLEN,
apr20--it …
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Rev. Thomas Henry looking for his son Asberry (or Rousbey) Henry
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 3, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Asberry or Rousbey Henry, who was sold
from Hagertown, Maryland, to Tallahasse, Flo-
rida, in 1838. When last heard from, in 1847,
he was at the latter place.
Any information of his whereabouts will be
most thankfully received by his father,
Rev. THOMAS W. HENRY,
Care…
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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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Hannah Cole (formerly Hannah Person) searching for her son John Person
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 2, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED.
Can any one inform me of the whereabouts of
John Person; the son of Hannah Person, of
Alexandria, Va., who belonged to Alexander
Sancter. I have not seen him for ten years. I
was sold to Joseph Bruin, who took me to New
Orleans. My name was then Hannah Person,
it is now Hannah Cole. This is the only child
I have and I…
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