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Nancy Lowry looking for her son Thomas Lowry

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 8, 1871

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of my son, Thomas
Lowry. He was sold to Virginia from
Frederick, Indiana, just before the war
by John Fessler. It was reported that
he had come North with a Union officer.
Any information, please address, Nancy
Lowry, care of Rev. Geo Lewis.
April 8 - 1m.

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Samuel T. Fisher looking for information about Alfred Myers

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 17, 1871

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Alfred Myers, son of Mintz Myers,
who lived in Cecil County, Md , near
Battle Swamp ; belonged to Jane Boyd
He has a brother by the name of George
Myers, now in Canada. They both left
Maryland, and continued together until
about thirteen years ago, when they part-
ed at Morristown, N. J. He is a min-
ister, and is…

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Ann Peary looking for her son Alex Long

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 6, 1872

Information Wanted.

INFORMATION wanted of my son Alex.
Long. At his birth I lived in Lexington.
Holmes Co. Miss., and did at that time belong
to Mr. Peary who lived in said City and
Co. I belonging to him went by the name
Ann Peary. The boy left here with Major
Lyons for Indianapolis, Ind., in the year
1865.

His age is about sixteen…

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Nellie Harbold looking for her children Lydia, Miley A., and Samuel Tirley

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 26, 1873

INFORMATION WANTED of my daughter
Lydia Tirley who was taken from Lex-
ington, Ky., and nineteen years ago and
placed in the yard of Forrest the Trader,
who sold her to a man be the name of
Dick Fily, somewhere in Tennessee. Also,
my daughter Miley A. Tirley, sold from
the same yard, known as Forrest's Traders
Yard, in Memphis, Tenn.,…

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Mary Long searching for her mother Eliza Long, siblings George and Charlotte Long, and extended family

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 11, 1873

Information wanted of my mother
Eliza Long, my brother and sister George
and Charlotte Long, and my uncle Dock,
all of whom were slaves in Jackson, Mis-
sissippi to the same master: my uncle Ter
ma and aunts Patience and Rosa who
were slaves to Mr. Scruggs and Mr.
Thompson.
When I last heard of my mother she
had been sold to…

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Milla Dawsey seeking information about her John Wesley Dawsey (Dawsey placed 2 different ads in the same paper on the same day)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 16, 1897

Information wanted of John
Wesley Dawsey, born in Low Mal-
ler, Maryland. Sold at 6 years
from his parents, Nelson and Milla
Dawsey.
Any information concerning the
above will be gladly received by
Mrs. Milla Dawsey, 262 Lexing-
ton Street, East Boston, Mass.

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Betty Wrightsell searching for brothers London Walker, Alfred Abner, and sister Mary Jane Wrightsell

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 10, 1898

I desire to find my two brothers
and sister London Walker, Alfred
Abner and Mary Jane Wrightsell
who were sold before the war.
We were owned by George Wright-
sell on Sandy Creek, Randolph
Co. N. C. Mary Jane was sold by
Fields Fox to Tom Sanders and ta
ken to New Orleans. London Wal-
ker was sold by Morris Ruth, Al-
bert Abner was…

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Rachel Narrid (formerly Rachel Janes) looking for her father Eli Janes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 4, 1874

Information Wanted.
Of Eli Janes, who lived near Charles-
town, Va., with a family by the name of
Gunnel. At the death of the widow Gun-
nel, Eli, with seventy-four others, were
set free, and moved to the State of Penn-
sylvania. (Long before the war.)
Eli had a wife whose name was Dina,
and three daughters--Rachel, Lucy, and
Mary…

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J mes (likely James) Monroe searching for his mother Lavinia Russell and his children Rebecca and Adolphus Monroe

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 3, 1874

Of my mother Lavinia Russell, and my
children Adolphus Monroe, and Rebecca
Monroe They all belonged to William Cole
whose home was at May Cox, Prince
George County. His plantation was at a
place called Providence Surry County,
Virginia.
Address me at
No. 7 Primus Avenue,
…

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Thomas H. Brown searching for his mother Amanda and brother Walter

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 19, 1877

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my people whom I left in the year of 1864.
My mother and oldest brother moved to
St. Louis, Mo., and left me in Helena, Arkan-
sas with my aunt Carolina, whom I left in
1864, and followed the 13th Illinois Infantry
until they were mustered out and came to
Illinois with them. My mother's first name
is Amanda, and my…

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Ellen Webster searching for her father Henry Webster, her sister Sarah Francis Rull, and cousin Josephine Wardsworth Miller

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 1, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF FATHER,
sister or cousin. My father's name was
Henry Webster, my sister's name was
Sarah Francis Rull, my cousin's name was
Josephine Wardsworth Miller. My mother
died. I left father and my sister in Ant
werp, Ohio. My name is Ellen Webster.
Any person knowing anything of these
parties will please direct a letter to…

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Benjamin Jackson (formerly Benjamin Wicks) seeking information about his mother Harriet Wicks

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 29, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED
of my mother. Her name was Harriet
Wicks, and her husband's name was Wiate
Wicks. They belonged to a man named
Kadolsonac, in Louisiana, Jackson Parish I
had a brother named Solomon Wicks. My
name is Benjamin Wicks, now called Ben-
jamin Jackson. I left there in 1862. Please
write in care Rev. Wm. II. Yeocum,…

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Henrietta Cornish looking her daughter Henrietta Campfur

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 11, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
daughter. She was sold South a little
before the late war. She was sold from
Cambridge Maryland. Her name was Hen-
rietta Campfur. Her master's name was
Louis Ross Any information that may be
given of her will be thankfully received by
her mother, Henrietta Cornish. Address
No. 208 Dixwell avenue, New Haven, Conn.

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Mrs. Celia Poole (formerly Celia Jones) searching for her parents Cyrus Hill and Judie Jones, and her brothers Henry and Isum

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 11, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY REL
atives I was born and raised about
thirty miles from Petersburgh, Virginia, in
what was then called the Owens and Free-
man settlement. When quite young, I was
was sold with my mother and brother Aaron to
traders. Mother was sold again soon after
leaving home. Since then I have never
heard of her. My father,…

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William Buchanan for his parents Mira and Albert Buchanan and his siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 18, 1880

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
mother, Mira Buchanan. She was born
near Degrange, Ark. My father's name was
Albert; my brother's, Andrew Jackson
Buchanan; my sisters', Harriet and Teresy.
Any person knowing the whereabouts of
of any of these will confer a favor by ad
dressing William (or Bill) Buchanan, Tus-
cola, Ill.

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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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Peter Simms searching for his mother Mrs. Henrietta Simms, and his siblings Anna, Billie and George Simms

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 17, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH-
er, one sister and two bothers, Mrs. Hen-
rietta Simms, Anna, Billie and George
Simms. They belonged to one Peter Woods
in Charles Co. Md. Any information re-
specting them will be gratefully received
by her son and their brother
PETER SIMMS,
Cor. President &…

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Hazel Phillip seeking information about her sister Emma Thompson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 7, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY SIS-
ter, Emma Thompson. She was freed
by John T. Johntson, and went to Cincinnati,
carrying with her two children, Frankie
and Silvia ; also Cornelius Phillips (or John-
ston). Any information will be gratefully
received. HAZEL PHILLIP.
Madison Station, Miss.

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Edward Gibbs searching for his father Casby Mann, mother Mosella Gibbs, and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 26, 1881

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY FA-
ther, Casby Mann, my mother, Mosella
Gibbs, my three brothers, John, Thomas
and Patrick, and my two sisters, Louisa and
Jennie Gibbs. All of them belonged to the
Gibbs family, at that time living in Hyde
Co., North Carolina. Address, Edward
Gibbs, care of Wm. Lee, P. O. Box 83,
Champaign City, Ill.

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Mrs. Julia Delk Webster searching for her mother Mrs. Amelia Delk and sisters Adeline, Susan, Harriet, and Viney

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 16, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED.--Of my
mother, Mrs. Amelia Delk, and four sis-
ters, Adelline, Susan, Harriet and Viney,
all formerly of Loterdale, Miss. The last
time I saw them was at the Quaker Hos-
pital in Loterdale ; from there I was
brought North. I am next to the young-
est. Any information will be most thank-
fully received. Direct to Mrs.…

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Marv G. Lathan looking for Mrs. Celia P. Lathan

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 19, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED.--In ref-
erence to Mrs. Celia P. Lathan who for
merly belonged to Bradley T. Perry at
Little Washington, N. C. Her daugh-
ter Mollie came North in in 1863, with
Capt. Pitney Curtis. Any information
will be thankfully received. Direct to
Marv G. Lathan, care Rev. Jno.C. Brock,
1 23 Ann Street, Phila , Pa.

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Silas Redman looking for his mother Fanny, father Samuel, and siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 30, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED of my
relatives to the Dash Estate. Dash died
when we were children. Mother's name
was Fanny ; father's name was Samuel.
The five oldest children were Belvia, Min-
nie, Archie. Silas and Samuel We were
bound out for 14 years ; we are natives of
South Carolina, born in Orangeburg
County. I came away before the war
Any…

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Mrs. Geo. P. Downey looking for her sisters Dollie and Faithy Scott

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 5, 1893

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of Dollie and Faithy Scott, (their
names before their marriage),
daughters of Hubbard Scott, had
sisters Dicia, Mary and Betsy, and
an only brother, who left North
Carolina and came to Indiana be-
fore the war. I am Hardy Scott's
youngest daughter. My mother
was Frances Evans, commonly
called Fannie; my grand…

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R. B. Swayze searching for his brother Eugene Swayze

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 16, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED.--Of my
brother, Eugene Swayze. When last
heard of he was in Chicago, Il. When
he left I was living ten miles N. E. of
Benton, Miss. Any information of his
whereabouts will be gladly received by
R. B. Swayze, Alcorn College, Rodney,
Miss.

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Julia Smith (formerly Julia Gordey) searching for her son George G. Gordey

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 8, 1891

INFORMATION WANTED.--of Geo.
G. Gordey of Laurel, Sussex Co., Dela-
ware, who belonged to a man named Hobbs
He (Gordey) went from Laurel to Agusta.
Ga., from Agusta Ga., to Canada, return-
ing to Mississppi, since which time his
mother, Julia Gordey, now Julia Smith,
and his sister Ruth Ann Little, have not
heard of him. Any information…

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