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Robert Henderson searching for his uncle Reuben Henderson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
December 14, 1899
Information wanted of my uncle,
Reuben Henderson. He belonged
to William Henderson, of Monroe
co., Ala. He left here when the
civil war closed with the Federal
soldier. When last heard of he
was in Richmond, Tex., and was
married to a woman by the name
of Ganro. His brother is known
as Bob Henderson, and his mother
mother's name was…
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Elizabeth Brisco searching for her husband Charles Brisco
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 26, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED
Information is wanted of Charles Brisco, who
left Virginia, some four or five years ago, to
wait upon Lieutenant Fairfax, on a steamer
for San Francisco, at the outbreak of this war.
Brisco left San Francisco for Aspinwall, New
Grenada, as a cook, or waiter on a family.
Any information concerning him may be left at
the…
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Walter F. Staples seeking information about his brother Frank Staples
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 11, 1900
Information wanted of my broth-
er, Frank Staples. He was cap-
tured at Staples Quarters in Pat-
rick county, Va., in the last year
of the civil war. When last heard
of he was in Nashville, Tenn.
Any information please inform
Walter F. Staples, or Rev. J. E.
Jackson, Guilford Cottage, N. C.
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Samuel Rodgers seeking information about his wife Zilphia Rodgers
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 3, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
By Samuel Rodgers, (now living at Nevada
City, County of Nevada, California,) of his wife,
Zilphia Rodgers, with whom he parted in 1849,
then living in Kemper county, Mississippi. Since
the commencement of the war he has not heard
from her. When he last heard from her she was
nursing in the family of Mr. Jeremiah…
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Lucinda Reynolds looking for her mother and father Matilda and William Reynolds
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 31, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother and father, Matilda and William
Reynolds, well known in Essex Co., Va, from
which place they were sold some eight or nine
years ago, being at that time the "property" of
Dr. John Taylor. I hope that the ministers of
our respective churches will make public an-
nouncement of the same. Any information…
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John Tyler searching for his mother Henrietta Berry (or Henrietta Tyler)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 31, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of a lady by the name of Henrietta Berry, wife of
Thomas Berry. Her maiden name was Tyler.
She has a son named John Tyler. John left his
mother, Henrietta Tyler, as she was then called,
when quite young, in 1850, being in Prince
George county, Md., where Henrietta was also at
that time residing. Her son, John…
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Daniel Harris looking for his motor Nany Arnold and father Daniel Harris
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 8, 1900
Information wanted of my kin
dred. My mother, Nany Arnold,
lived in Coweta County, Ga. She
was owned by Jim Arnold of said
county. My father Daniel Harris
belonged to a Mr. Harris. There
were seven children in our family.
I was the only boy Daniel. My
sisters were Harriet, Francis, Ade-
line, Emily, Betsy Ann and Jane.
Francis died…
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Jane Parker looking for her son Isaac Adams
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 30, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.
Jane Parker, wife of Robert Parker, would
like to hear of her son, Isaac Adams. When
last heard from, he was in St. Louis, acting as a
substitute in the army. His mother is at present
residing in Idaho, Col. Ter.
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Robert Parker searching for William and Harvey Parker and his brothers William, James, George, and Henry
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
June 30, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Respecting the following named individuals:--
William and Harvey Parker. I left them with
Jack Parker, Providence City, Boone County,
Missouri, May, 1863.
I should also be glad to learn the whereabouts
of my four brothers. William and James were
owned by Mr. McBairn, in the above town.. Geo.
and Henry were owned by…
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Jane Lucas Evans seeking information about her brother Samuel Lucas Evans
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 7, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Samuel Lucas Evans, who left Trenton, New
Jersey, in or about the year 1835, in company
with the family of Mr. Sunderland, for Illinois,
aged about thirty years, blacksmith by trade.
Any information concerning the above will be
thankfully received by an anxious and loving
sister. Address No. 58 Thompson Street,…
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Julia Thomas (formerly Julia Graham) searching for her unnamed sons
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 28, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
Of the children (sons) of Julia Graham,
from Louisville, Ky. When she left Louis-
ville, they belonged to James Golden. Ad-
dress information to
JULIA THOMAS,
Windsor, Ca.
Aug. 29--1t.
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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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Emeline Hodges seeking information about her father Jerry Hodges
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 2, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED,
Of my father, Jerry Hodges, of Norfolk
county, Va. I was sold from him when a
small girl, about 30 years ago. My mother's
name was Phebe and she belonged to a man
named Ashcroth. Should any of the family
be living in the vicinity of Norfold, they
will please address EMELINE HODGES,
Leavenworth, Kan.
N.B. Ministers…
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Patsey Edmonston searching for her husband Cager Edmundson and their daughters Martha and Hilda
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 9, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my daughters, Martha and Hilda,
and my husband Cager Edmundson. When
last heard from about five years ago, my
daughters were in Osccola, Mo, with lawyer
McClain. Any information please address,
PATSEY EDMONSTON,
Leavenworth.
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Harriet Deshields looking for information about her son Molton Rogers Deshields
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
November 26, 1870
Information Wanted,
Information wanted of Molton
Rogers Deshields, son of Levi and
Harriet Deshields, (supposed to be in
California), who was taken away from
Jamestown, Summerset county,
Md., about six weeks before the
Emancipation, by Arthur Wolford,
son of Deven Wolford, of Prince
Ann. $10 will be paid for any infor-
mation of his…
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Lauretta Moore searching for her sons Curtis and Green Moore
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 11, 1871
Information Wanted.
Of James Curtis Moore, and Green
Moore, Sons of Green and Lauretta
Moore. When last heard from, about
the year 1857, was in San Francisco.
Their mother would be thankful to
receive any information concerning
them. Address to No. 2 East Court,
Griscom street, Philadelphia, Pa
LAURETTA Moore.
Ministers please…
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James Turner searching for Franklin and Sarah Farra
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 27, 1871
NOTICE.
About twenty years ago Franklin
Farra and Sarah Farra, children of
Henry Farra, who lived in Fayette
county, Kentucky, were taken to Mis-
souri, by a family named McDaniel or
McDowell, and have not been heard
from since. Their father is dead, leav-
ing them or their children some pro-
perty ; and I desire, as Executor of…
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Louis Hartshorn looking for sons Elbert Osborn Hartshorn and Richard Louis Hartshorn
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 12, 1874
Information wanted of the following
named persons, viz: Elbert Osborn Harts-
horn and Richard Louis Hartshorn, sons
of Louis and Margaret Ann Hartshorn.
Elbert A., when heard of was in Prince
Williams County, Va., in November 1861.
Richard Louis enlisted in the Union Army
at Ledalia, Mo., in 1862 have never heard
any satisfactory…
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Samuel Neal seeking information about his half brother Henry Neal (formerly Henry Kirk)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 22, 1897
Information wanted of Henry
Kirk my half brother, whose sur-
name was that of his owner, before
the war. His correct name is Henry
Neal. I wish also to know of Man-
uel Neal and Charles Neal. Jane
Neal was taken off by Nick Buchan
an, her owner. Jerry Neal was taken
away by Henry Woods, his owner.
The last time I saw my mother
Allie…
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Charley Howard seeking information on his brother Levi Howard.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 20, 1898
Information wanted of Levi
Howard, my brother ; he went to
Texas with a Mr. Cox several
years ago, and the last time I heard
from him he was in Galveston,
Texas. Information will be gladly
received by his brother, Charley
Howard, Griffin, Ga., care Rev. J.
A. Lindsay.
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Caesar Matthews searching for his brothers James, Lemnel, Allen, Frank and Robert Matthews
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 16, 1880
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY BROTH-
ers, James, Lemuel, Allen, Frank and
Robert Matthews. Also of Lizzie and Cynthia
Allen, David Gray and Harriet Warfeld.
When last I saw them we were at Calana,
Mississippi, on the "Poke Ann Plantation."
Our owner's name was Lemuel Copper.
Any information of the parties named will
be thankfully received.…
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Frank Hunter searching for his mother Nancy Whittaker and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 13, 1881
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY
mother, brother and sisters. My
mother left Columbia, Tenn., about nine
years ago and went to Arkansas. She is
married to a man by the name of Birl
Whittaker. Her name is Nancy Whittaker.
Also my whole brother, Anthony David
Hunter, some girls, by Whittaker --Casy
and Arzular Ministers will please inquire
and any…
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G. W. Butts seeking information about Mrs. Charlotte Wade
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 22, 1891
INFORMATION W A N T E D--Mrs.
Charlotte Wade, originally from South
Carolina, is said to have moved near Lit
tle Rock, Ark. She is a member of the
A. M. E. church. Any information con
cerning her whereabouts will be kindly
received. Address G. W. Butts, Conway,
Ark.
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Eloise T. Hill looking for her mother Fannie Scott and brother Edward Scott (1st of 2 ads)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
mother Fannie Scott; and my brother Ed-
ward Scott. All of these belonged to old
Sam Scott who lived near Lynchburg, Va.,
close to Maze's Grocery. My name was
Eloise Scott; my name now is E. T. Hill.
Any information concerning them will be
thankfully received by
…
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George W. Martin seeking his brother James Madison Martin
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
January 5, 1893
INFORMATION WANTED--Of my
brother James Madison Martin. He left
South Carolina in 1872 When last heard
of, he was in Gloss County Seat, Arkansas.
Any information concerning his where-
abouts will be handsomely rewarded by
the undersigned.
GEORGE W. MARTIN.
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