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refers to ads in which the searcher is a parent looking for their child or children.
Geo. Teamoh looking for his children John and Lavinia Teamer (or Teamoh) and wife Sarah
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 23, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of John and Lavinia
Teamer, or Teamoh, who were sold in 1853,
from Richmond, Va., by one John Lindsay,
formerly of Fortress Monroe, Va. John
was nine years old, and Lavinia eight, at
the time of the sale. Their mother Sarah,
was sold by the same party to Rosinfield, of
Richmond. Va. It was thought…
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Mary A. Carr searching for her daughter Venus Barnett
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of Venus and John
Barnett, formerly of Scott county, Mo. I
left my daughter living with the family of
Dr. Barton, in Bloomfield, Mo., several years
ago. Any information of their whereabouts
will be thankfully received by an anxious
mother. MARY A. CARR.
Address Rev. Dr. Revels, St. Louis,…
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Serana Cox searching for her son Newton Cox
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of my son, Newton
Cox, who formerly lived near Covington,
Ky. He was sold when quite young to a
man by the name of Wilson, in Louisville,
Ky. Any one knowing of his whereabouts
will confer a lasting favor from me by show-
ing him this notice, or addressing me in this
city. SERANA…
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Hannah Gordon looking for her daughter Nancy Gordon
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of my daughter,
Nancy Gordon, taken from Barren county,
Kentucky, by Dr. Emison, about twelve
years ago, to Tennessee. Any information
of her will be joyfully received by her mo-
ther, HANNAH GORDON.
Address Hannah Gordon, Bowling Green,
Ky., care of Rev. J. C. Embry.
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Jane N. Watson seeking information about her son James Watson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of my son, James
Watson, who left Philadelphia in 1861 and
shipped in Boston in the ship Lydia Scofield.
The last I heard of him was in 1862. He
was then in Callao, Peru, and expected to
sail to the Chinese Island. He was five
feet eleven inches high, light complexion,
sandy hair, dark hazel eyes. Any informa-
tion of…
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Lucy Frion searching for her daughter Mrs. Lizzie Owens
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 20, 1867
Information wanted of my daughter Mrs.
Lizzie Owens, (formerly Friow,) of Milton,
N. C. Mrs. Owens was formerly owned by
Jarvis Friow, of Milton, where her parents
still reside. Any one knowing anything of
her whereabouts will confer a great kind-
ness by addressing her anxious mother,
…
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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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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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Martishia Owens searching for her son George Owens
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 8, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Mrs. Henry Owens is very desirous to
learn the whereabouts of her son, George
Owens, formerly of Milton, N. C., any per-
son giving said information will confer great
favor on his afflicted mother,
MARTISHIA OWENS,
Milton, N. C.
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John R. Scott searching for his sister Mary Jane Page Scott
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 22, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Mary Jane Page
Scott, a daughter of Rachel Scott, and sister
of John R. Scott, and James E. Scott.
The family was parted at Edgefield Court
House, South Carolina. Mary Jane Page
Scott was sold to Shepherd Spencer, who
took her to Neshoba County, Miss.
Her mother at that time was with…
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Lucy Lee searching for her daughter Julia Cranly
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 22, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my daughter, Ju-
lia Cranly. I last heard from her about five
years ago. She belonged to Wm. Black-
well, in Northumberland County, Va. She
is the mother of three children, Charlotte,
Louisa, and Benjamin Cranly. Her niece
Caroline Anderson Julia Cranly was sold
from Richmond, Va., and was taken…
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Catherine Rhodes seeking information about her sons Jeremiah and William Rhodes
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 14, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of my two sons--
Jeremiah and William Rhodes. I left them
at Ellicott's Mills, Md. They "belonged"
to Caleb Dorsey. This was before the war.
Any information of their whereabouts will
be thankfully received by their aged mo-
ther, Catherine Rhodes, at No. 631 Pine St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
N.…
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Rickley and Bro. Bankers searching for Miss Drusa (Drusilla) Nupper
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 9, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of the whereabouts
of Miss Drusa (Drusilla) Nupper, (colored.)
who, before the war, was living with, and
belonged to Mrs. Margaret A. Crawford, of
Stanton, Va. Her father's name is Robert
R. Nupper, and her mother's name Matilda.
Letters should be directed to
RICKLEY & BRO ,…
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Mary Ann Sipple searching for her son Joseph Sipple
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 21, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of my son Joseph
Sipple. When last heard of, in 1863, he
was in Toronto, C.W. Any information of
his whereabouts will be thankfully received
by his mother. Address
MARY ANN SIPPLE,
1529 Arch street
Or, …
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Arnold and Maria Sumers searching for their son Charles
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 28, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my son Charles
Sumers, who left home last April, and we
have not heard from him since. Any infor-
mation of his whereabouts, will be thank-
fully received by his father and mother, Ar-
nold and Maria Sumers. His employment
was a hotel waiter. We have written two
letters, and both of them were…
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Mary Brown searching for her sons Jerry and James Wilson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 18, 1868
Information Wanted
Of the whereabouts of my two sons, Jerry
and James Wilson, formerly of Annapolis,
Md. They were sold from me two years
before the war. Any information of them
will be thankfully received by their mother,
Mary Brown, of Annapolis, Md. The last
account heard from Jerry was from Vicks-
burg, Miss.
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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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Mary Ann Riley searching for her son William Riley (formerly Stephen Jones)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 19, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son, William Riley, of Maryland.
He formerly was known by the name of
Stephen Jones.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived by his mother,
MARY ANN RILEY.
Address A. T. Stokes, Box 1257, Williams-
port.
Sept. 17--1t.
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Ruth Gray searching for her son Merryman Gray who is also known as Peter Hicks
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 26, 1868
Notice.[italics]--Information of my son Merry-
man Gray, known as Peter Hicks, of Balti-
more, county; Md., he lived with Aaron
Sparks, also America Eli Gray. Address,
Ruth Gray, Hamilton, Ont., May street.
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Mary Turmin searching for her husband Benjamin Harper and several members of her family
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 7, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the following persons: Benjamin Har-
per, my husband ; Malinda Turmond, my
daughter ; Amy A. Cox, my husband's mo-
ther ; Riley Harper, Augusta and Willis Nor-
mond, Sarah Normond, Lucinda Freeman,
Gracie A. Cox, Polly Mitchell, and Lizzie
Harper, relatives of my husband. Any in-
formation addressed to me will be…
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Elias Lewis searching for his daughter Spencer Ann Ringo (2nd of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 26, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
of my daughter Spencer Ann Ringo,was
born in Woodford, county, Ky., belonging to
Dr. Henry Churchill Blackburn, daughter
of America Ringo, was taken from there to
the State of Arkansas with Mr. WIlliam
and Mrs. Ringo, at length Mr. Ringo died,
Mrs. Ringo then returned back to her Uncle
Dr. Henry Churchill Blackburn to…
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Tilman Handy looking for his son James Charles Handy
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 6, 1869
$5 REWARD.
Information wanted, of my son, James
Charles Handy, of Milford, Del., where he
lived with Dr. Mitchell, to whom he was
sold by Thomas Layton. He is 18 years
old. He has a brother, James Edward, and
sister, Martha Jane Handy. Any informa-
tion of his whereabouts will be thankfully
received by his father,
…
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John Walker looking for current wife Peggie and sons William, Samuel, and Miles and previous wife Cornelia
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 27, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
John Walker, a servant of Dr. E. M. Pat-
terson, in 1850, wishes to know the where-
abouts of his wife Peggie, and his three
sons William, Samuel, and Miles, who were
also slaves of Dr. E. M. Patterson, of Nash-
ville, Tennessee. Dr. Patterson lived at a
place called Flat Rock, about three miles
from Nashville. And…
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Rev. H. J. Young seeking information about Henry Stevenson on behalf of Stevenson's unnamed mother
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 6, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my son, Henry
Stevenson, who was taken away from Gun-
dy Moore, Hardin County, Tenn., in Gen.
Dodge's Brigade, Col. Corwin's Division.
He once belonged to Buford Bohannan,
Wood Co., Ky. His father's name was Ed-
ward Stevenson. Any information in regard
to him will be thankfully received by…
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Lewis Blackwell searching for his son Charles Blackwell
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 8, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my son Charles Blackwell. He was sold
from me in Lancaster county, Virginia, ten
years ago, when quite young. He was sold
from the estate of Mr. Joseph Beacham to
Mr. Lewis Dix, and then taken to Mississip-
pi. I am an old man and need the compan-
ionship of my son. Any assistance in se-
curing information of his…
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