Showing 618 ads
- Tags: child(ren)
refers to ads in which the searcher is a parent looking for their child or children.
A. A. Martin searching for Moselle Warner on behalf of her mother Mrs. Mattie Lee Warner.
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 6, 1906
Do You Know Her?
I desire to know the whereabouts
of Moselle Warner, a little girl a-
bout [about] eight years of age. When last
heard of, she was living in Rich-
mond [Richmond]. Her mother's name is Mrs.
Mattie Lee Warner. Address,
A.A. MARTIN,
U.S.S. Monongahela
Naval Station
Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba.
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A. B. Campbell searching for heirs of Robert Anderson and Jane Anderson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 21, 1905
Do You Know Them.
Wanted to know the whereabouts
of one Henry Anderson, Jacob An-
derson [Anderson] or heirs. These men are
sons of Robert Anderson and Jane
Anderson, deceased. They left Sa-
lem [Salem], Va., about 30 years ago. One
of them was heard from in Texas a
number of years ago. Any informa-
tion [information] will be…
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A. Benefield searching for his sons Henry Fisher and Thomas Benefield
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 15, 1883
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my sons, Henry Fisher and Thomas Benefield. Their mother was Dorcas, and they belonged to a Mr. Strickland, in Sabine parish, La., on the Negreet. Address, care Rev. D. Shelby, Allen, La. A. BENEFIELD.
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A. C. Dibol searching for Mariah's children
New Orleans Republican (New Orleans, LA)
June 9, 1868
PERSONAL....................PERSONAL.
The children of Mariah, formerly a slave of
Madame Jouvin, will hear something to their
interest by applying to A. C. Diboll, Attorney, at
Wilmington, Ohio. je4 6t*
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A. D. Coleman searching for his brother Anderson Turner and daughter Lucy Turner
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 19, 1882
DEAR EDITOR ---- I wish to know
the whereabouts of my people, 1st.
Brother Anderson Turner and his
wife Delilia, children, Henrietta
and John Turner, his mother was
Edith who went to Mark Alexander
by marriage, his wife father
name was Philip and her mother
Sarah. 2d. My daughter Lucy
Turner was sold to James Turner,
her…
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A. D. Coleman searching for his brother Anderson Turner and his daughter Lucy Turner
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 19, 1882
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Abraham 'Abe' Williams and his wife Hannah searching for their son Wesley Williams
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 3, 1885
MR. EDITOR: Mr. Abraham Wil-
liams [Williams], better known as Abe Wil-
liams [Williams]. and his wife Hannah, wish
to inquire for their son, Wesley
Williams. They belonged to Colo-
nel [Colonel] Davison, who lived in St. Mary,
Sabine parish, La. When we last
heard from him he was on the Ateh-
afalaya [Atehafalaya], working on a…
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Abraham and Maliala Chase seeking information about their daughter Jane Chase
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 22, 1877
INFORMATION WANTED--of
Jane Chase, daughter of Abraham and
Maliala Chase, and sister of Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob Chase. She was
sold into Georgia by Thomas Dulin,
about twenty-six years ago. Any in-
formation concerning her whereabouts
will be thankfully received by her bro-
ther. 1017 Rodman st. Phila.
…
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Adline Curriton searching for her son Sampson Herz
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
December 9, 1899
Editor of PLANET:
Dear Sir.-I desire to know the
whereabouts of my son, Sampson Her z
who was born in Jones County, Ga.
He went off with Sherman's Army
and the last time I heard from him
was in 1867 He was then located at
Richmond, Va. Any information that
can be given as 'o his whereabouts
will be appreciated by me. I am
Yours…
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Agnes Coleman seeking information about her son William Coleman
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 27, 1867
Information wanted of my son William
Coleman. When last heard from, he was in
Memphis, Tenn. Any information of his
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
his mother, Agnes Coleman, also by his
brother, Alfred Coleman, who left him in
Memphis over a year ago.
Ministers please read this notice in your
congregations.
Direct you letters,…
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Agnes Taylor seeking information about her son Watson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 19, 1870
Of my son Watson. He was sent
to Avery College, by Rev. Hiram
Revels in the care of John Peck.
Any information, please address--
Agnes Taylor, care of Rev. Early.
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Agnes Watts searching for her son John Warren Watts
Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)
July 12, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED OF JOHN WARREN
WATTS, colored. When last heard from he was
at Petersburg, in hospital, wounded in right arm-
A note directed to his mother, AGNES WATTS, will
be received if left at Mr Jackson's corner of Baltimore
and Spring sts. J11 2t:*
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Aley Pruett (formerly Aley Carr) searching for her son William Frago
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 8, 1883
MR. EDITOR: William Frago left this place in time of war. His mother belonged to Sewell Carr, and was then Aley Carr, but is now Aley Pruett. The boy left with Gen. Paine. His mother and sister, still living, would like to know where he is. WM. BRYANT, Gallatin, Tenn.
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Alfred and Eliza Lee searching for their sons Oliver Franklin and Charles William Lee
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 19, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Oliver Franklin Lee and Charles William
Lee, the children of Alfred and Eliza Ann Lee.
Oliver belonged to William H. Cassaday, of Vir-
ginia, and Charles to David and Josephine Den-
ham of Virginia.
The mother and father, who are anxious to see
them, reside on M. Street, between 16 and 16 1/2
streets, Washington, D.…
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Alfred Anderson searching for his unnamed son
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 12, 1882
The son of Alfred Anderson and
Angeline, aged thirty, when last
seen was in Bonagua Spring. It
was thought he went to Texas. He
has not been heard from for fourteen
years. Address, Alfred Anderson,
Pond Creek, Cheatham county,
Tennessee.
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Alfred Yancey searching for his relatives, including his wife Phoebe Chandler
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 15, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to make
an effort, through your columns, to
find my relatives from whom I have
been separated many long years.
My name is Alfred; I was owned
by Lawyer Abraham Venable,
Granville Co., North Carolina, 15
miles from Oxford, the county seat.
My mother’s name was Pinkey;
brothers’, Monroe, Madison, Wil-
liam [William],…
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Allen Valentine searching for his son Allen Valentine, and his sister-in-law Ellen Nickers
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 18th, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my son Allen Val-
entine. When I last heard from him he was
in Plymouth, Washington Co., N.C., and also
of my sister-in-law. Ellen Nickers, of the
same place. Any information will be thank-
fully received by Allen Valentine. Address
REV. JAMES UNDERDUE,
1829 Addison St. Philadelphia, Pa.
May…
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Amanda Smith searching for her son John White
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 20, 1880
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SON.
His name is John White. When he
left me I was living in Columbia County,
Arkansas. When he went away he was
about 16 years old. He has been away 14
years. He is the son of Warren Brantley.
I heard since that he changed his name, I
don't know whether he changed to his
father's name or not. Any one knowing
such…
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Amanda Wood (formerly Amanda Bekley) searching for her sons William and Archibald Bekley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted, by Amanda Bekley,
of my two sons the oldest named William
Bekley, and the youngest Archibald Bekley.
When I last saw them, William belonged to
Jeff. Thomas of Minerva, Ky., and Archibald
to Langan Tabb, of Dover, Ky.
Any information in regard to them will
be thankfully received.
Address, Amanda…
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America Camack searching for her daughter Ellen Brince and siblings Harriet, Mariah, and Harrison
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 26, 1880
MR. EDITOR— I desire information of my daughter, two sisters and one brother. My daughter's name was Ellen Brince; sisters' Harriet and Mariah; brother's, Harrison. They all belonged to Samual Brince. I left my people in Barren Co., Kentucky, near Glasco, and have not heard from them since. I was brought to Mississippi a year before the war by Si…
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America Mason seeking her son Morris Mason
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 11, 1889
DEAR SIR: Will you please do an old woman a kindness and she will always bless you for it whether successful or not, by making inquiry through your paper for her son, Morris Mason. He was sold by W J. Mason in Shelby Co., Ky., to Lude Hopkins, who took him South in about the year 1856; his name is or was Morris Mason. When last heard of he was in…
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America Ringo looking for her 8-year-old daughter Spencer Ann Ringo and mother Ann Maria Stradford (1st of 2 ads placed for Spencer Ann)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 29, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my daughter Spencer Ann Ringo, about
8 years old, born in Woodford, Ky. She
was taken to Helena, Arkansas, and then to
Covington, Ky. When the war commenced
she was owned by the Widow Prudence
Ringo, Information wanted also of my
mother, Ann Maria Stradford. She be-
longed to Dr. Blackburn, of Covington, Ky.
Any…
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Amos Wilder (formerly Amos Philgore) seeking information about his brother George Wilder, sisters Jane and Hannah Williford, and several family members
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 25, 1886
MR. EDITOR. ---- I desire to inquire for my people. I left them in Quincy, Florida in 1861, in Gadson county. My oldest brother went by the name of George Wilder; my younger brother belonged to Foreman and Muse; two sisters, the oldest named Jane, she belonged to William and Jessie Wilder, and she was brought from Florida to New Orleans, La., in…
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Amy French seeking her son John H. Hunt
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 13, 1887
MR. EDITOR— I wish to find my son John H. Hunt who was born in Winchester, Ky. Joined the army and served under Captain Narhall. He returned to Cincinnati, O., after the war, but left for Pittsburg in 1866, as he said, to join the regular army. Some said he became a jockey and others that he went to Chicago. He is a bright mulatto, low of…
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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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