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Sarah E. Wilson looking for her uncle John Haskins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED.--Of
John Haskins. He belonged to
Mrs William Hayward, who iived
at Goven Bridge, Bailey Neck, and
Easton, Talbot Co., Md. He left
Baltimore, Md., and went to Cin
cinnati, Ohio. We heard that he
got married in Cincinnati and made
it his home. His niece Sarah E.
Wilson, daughter of Peter and
Mary Richards. wants to know…
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Joseph Green looking for his brother James Green
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 25, 1895
INFORMATION WANTED--Of
my brother James Green. I left
him in Washington, D.C., after the
rebellion. We went through the
war together. Our home was in
Richmond, Va. Had two brothers,
John and William, and two sisters,
Sarah and Dianna. My father is
named Joseph Green. My mother,
long since dead, was named Marin-
da Green. Any…
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W. Anthony Cole, Jr. seeking the whereabouts of George Smith
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 19, 1895
Who Knows Him?
I would be glad to know the whereabouts
of George Smith. He was
born in Pittsylvania Co., near
Chatham, Va., about 1853. His father's
name was Benny Smith, a carpenter
by trade. His nick-name was Geo,
Frye, and sometimes he was called
Biler for short. He left his mother,
Mrs. Lucinda Poindexter, at Frias
Point,…
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Unnamed widow of Charles Harris, Jr. searching for his mother Louisa Harris and unnamed sister
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 9, 1895
Do You Know Them
Information is wanted concerning
the following parties : Charles Harris,
the son of Charles Harris. Sr., and
Louisa Harris. One of the daughters
attended the Hampton N. & A.
Institute. She married a man named Budd
and located in the West. Charles Harris,
Sr. died and his widow married a
man named Samuel Brown, …
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Mrs. Martha A. Giles searching for her father George Whets, uncle John Whets, and grandmother Nancy Whets
The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 20, 1895
Do You Know Them?
10 W. Leigh Street
RICHMOND, VA., April 4, 1895
Mr Editor:
I would like to find the whereabouts
of my father, George Whets,
my uncle, John Whets, and my
grandmother, Nancy Whets. The last I
heard of them my father was in
Galveston, Texas. My uncle was in
Chicago, and kept a bar in that place.
My grandmother lived…
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E. D. Hicks searching for mother Harriet Hicks, sisters Mariah and Rhoda, and brothers Solomon and Alonzo
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
September 26, 1895
Information wanted of lost
friends. I left them in Goldsburgh,
N. C, in 1865, and the
same year I followed the Union
soldiers to Louisville Ky. During
slavery we belonged to a man
named Jemmey Hicks. My mothers's
name was Harriett Hicks. I
had two sisters: Mariah and Rhoda
Hicks, also two brothers, Solomon
and Alonzo Hicks Any…
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Charles and Sarah Richard seeking information about their son Fred Richard
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
December 10, 1892
INQUIRY.
BIG SPRING MONT. CO., VA.
Nov. 30 1892.
Twelve years ago Fred Richard left
home for Rendville, Ohio to work and he
has not returned since. If any person
know of the above named individual you
will do the mother and father of the
young man a favor, informing them by
card addressed to Elliston, Mont. Co. Va.
Yours truly in…
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Jas. E. Bryant searching for his siblings Elizabeth Jones, Harriet Bryant, George, Joe, and Tom Bryant
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
October 29, 1896
INFORMATION WANTED--
The undersigned would thank any
person for information concerning
his sisters and brothers, viz: Elizabeth
Jones, Harriet Bryant, George,
Joe and Tom Bryant; our parents
were Edmund and Nellie Bryant. I
left Washington D. C., in January
1862 with General Garfield.
Address: Jas. E. Bryant,
402 South 7th,…
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Peyton Abernathy searching for her mother Ara Abernathy, brothers Ben and Henry Abernathy, and sister Fanny Abernathy
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 16, 1893
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INFORMATION WANTED
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I would like to find my people. I
last saw my mother before the war.
Her name was Ara Abernathy. She
lived with Mrs. Susan Abernathy
who lived near Brunswick Co., C. H.,
Va. I had a brother Ben Abernathy,
who belonged to Henry Abernathy
and lived in…
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Thomas Vaughan searching for his parents Isaac Fisher and Fanny Bowles
Maryville Republican (Maryville, TN)
February 26, 1870
Information Wanted
Of my father and mother, who were when I last heard from them in 1861, residing in Murfresboro, Tenn. They were formerly slaves; my father went by the name of Isaac Fisher, and my mother was called Fanny Bowles, Any person knowing the where-abouts of either of the above named persons will please address to me in care of P. A…
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Charles Harris looking for his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown (1st of 2 ads)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 7, 1894
Do You Know Them?
Ten or twelve years ago Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Brown (formerly Mrs. Harris)
left Richmond and went West.—Since
then Charles Harris, son of Mrs. Brown,
sought for her in vain. Any one who
knows the present address of Mr. or
Mrs. Samuel Brown will confer a great
favor on the undersigned by sending it
to him. Papers…
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Charles Harris's widow searching for her husband's family
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
November 24, 1894
Do You Know Them?
Information is wanted concerning
the following parties: Charles Harris,
the son of Charles Harris, Sr.,
and Louisa Harris. One of the
daughters attended the Hampton N
and A. Institute. She married a
man named Budd, and located in
the West. Charles Harris, Sr., died
and his widow married a man
named Samuel Brown…
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Richard Crow (also known as John Rice) seeking information about his siblings James, Marie, Harriet, Clara, Lizzie, and Dave Crow (2nd of 2 ads)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 23, 1894
Do You Know Them?
Mr. John Mitchell,
Dear Sir :- My mother's name
was Rebecca Crow, my oldest brother
was name James Crow, my oldest
sister was Marie Crow and other sister
next to the oldest was Harriet
Crow and a sister Clara, my youngest
sister Lizzie, my youngest brother
was Dave Crow. When I left there
after the war, my…
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Rachael McElvin looking for her parents Jim and Judy McElvine and several siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 20, 1879
Editor SOUTHWESTERN--I desire
to know the whereabouts of friends.
My father and mother was named
Jim and Judy McElvine. I had
three brothers and give sisters;
Frank, Dennis and Chilly, Elen,
Louisa, Lilly, Betsy and Lelllis.
We belonged to Mr. William Davis,
Burke county, Georgia. We were
parted 13 years ago at Augusta,
Georgia.…
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Charritie Thompson (formerly Charritie Hunter) searching for her mother Silvia and siblings Peter, Evans, Belsora, Tillar, and Mary Ann
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 1, 1877
Information Wanted.
HAWKINS, WOOD CO., TEXAS,
February 10, 1877.
I desire to know the whereabouts
of my brothers, sisters and mother.
When last heard of they were in
Wilcox county, Alabama. The
names of my brothers are Peter
and Evans; of my sisters are
Belsora, Tillar and Mary Ann; my
mother's name is Silvia. When
we were…
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Mrs. Candace Campbell searching for her sister Jenny and brothers James, Shade, Steven, and Jordan
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 28, 1877
My sister was named Jenny,
and my brothers James, Shade, Steven
and Jordan. We belonged to Murdoch
McQueen, in Alabama, and
were separated three years before
the war. Address Mrs. Candace
Campbell, Nevasota, Grimes Co.,
Texas.
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Ephraim Jones (formerly Ephraim Applewhite) looking for father Charley Bryant and brother Wiley Bryant
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 14, 1877
I desire information concerning
my father and brother, Charley and
Wiley Bryant, who belonged to
Joseph Bryantin, Smith Co., Texas.
The last word I had from them was
during the war. I formerly lived in
Louisiana and was called Ephraim
Applewhite. Address Ephraim
Jones, care of Rev. E.E. Cooper,
Biegel, Fayette Co., Texas.
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Josey Stamps (formerly Josey Williams) searching for her brothers Edward and Rufus Williams
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 31, 1877
I desire information concerning
my two brothers, Edward and
Rufus Williams. We all formerly
belonged to a widow lady named
Gritley, in Madison connty, Miss.
But when I was brought from
there in 1863, by Mr. Foster, my
brothers belonged to Dr. Balfour.
I was then Josey Williams.
Addrsss Josey Stamps, Calvert,
Robertson county…
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Rosa Luckett searching for her daughter Laura Luckett
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 24, 1877
I will be most thankful for information
concerning my daughter,
Laura Luckett. We belonged to
Nolen M. Luckett, who brought us
from Mississippi to Texas in 1839.
In 1843 she was sold to Gen'l. Mayfield
and was afterward sold to
Trobridge Ward, of Matagorda Co.,
since which time I have heard
nothing of her. When brought to…
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Henry L. Davis searching for his sisters Lucy and Hannah
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 3, 1877
I wish to find my sisters, Lucy
and Hannah. When I was parted
from them they belonged to Roll
Harris, in North Carolina. My
name is Henry, I was the youngest
of the family. I had a brother
named Jacob. Our mother was
named Elizabeth Steede; our father
was named Hubert Davis. He ran
away from slavery in 1852 to some
land of…
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Harriet Preston seeking information about her father Adam, mother Fanny, and brother Henry
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 3, 1877
I ask information concerning my
father, mother and brother, who
formerly belonged to Mr. Marion
Andrews of New Orleans. Their
names are Adam, Fanny and
Henry. Address Harriett Preston,
care W.W. Cochrane, Hempstead,
Texas.
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Sampson and Harriet Brakefield seeking information about their son Albert
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 26, 1877
We desire information of our long
lost son, Albert. He was born at
Columbia, Marion county, Miss., and
was raised by Mr. James Atkinson,
at that place. Address us, at
Marshall, Texas.
Sampson and
Harriet Brakefield.
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James Brown searching for Stepney Brown, Susan Collins, Savannah or Elsie Bates, Joe Brown, or Samuel Nelson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 26, 1877
I desire to know the whereabouts
of Stepney Brown, Susan Collins,
Savannah or Elsie Bates, Joe
Brown, or Samuel Nelson. Their
original home was in Carrol Parish-
before the war, and they belonged
to Mr. Warren Benton. Address
James Brown, Navasota, Texas.
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Gustus Ann Hamilton searching for her mother Nelly Beacheum, uncles Louis Beachem and Pompey Beachem, and sister Jane Beaches (2nd of 2 ads)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 25, 1896
Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. I was sold from them
during the war.
I belonged to Sam Beachem, who lived
at than time Richmond, Va. I was
sold to Jimerson, at an age between 11
and 12 years Then I was to Robert
Golikly and Bird Leatherwood, two
Negro traders. They carried me to
Mississippi.…
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Mrs. Celia Bankhead searching for her mother Mary Halingworth
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 27, 1897
Do You Know Her.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my mother - Mary Halingworth. When
last heard from she was in Paris, Miss
I have not heard from her for many
years. She is of a light-brown com-
plexion. Any information concerning
her whereabouts will be thankfully re-
ceived by her daughter,
Mrs. CELIA BANKHEAD,
Corinne, Utah
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