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Andrew Miner searching for his mother Lavinia Miner and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 25, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Lavinia Miner. I last saw her
in 1861, in Hanover Co., Va. I would also like
to hear from my brothers (Thomas Washington
and Wm. Alfred Miner) and sisters (Millrit and
Margaret Ellen Miner.) I last saw them in
Richmond. Any information concerning their
whereabouts will be most thankfully received by
an…

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Kansas Lee searching for her children Ann, Selia, Sarah, Elizabeth and Adam Lee.

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 25, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Kansas Lee wishes to learn the whereabouts
of her children, four girls and one boy, who were,
when last heard from, living in Baltimore, Md.
Their names are as follows : Annie, Selia, Sarah,
Elizabeth, and Adam Lee. My children were
owned by the mother of Benjamin Keene.
Address …

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Clola Butler searching for her mother Sia and sister Louisa Butler.

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 15, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother and sister
My mother's name was Sia Butler, and my sis
ters name was Louisa Butler. I last heard from
them in 1862. They were then in Serl County,
Virginia.
Any information concerning them will be
thankfully received by
CLOLA BUTLER,
…

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Jordon Anderson searching for Robert Cole and Millie Doe

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 17, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted concerning Robert Cole
and Millie Doe. I have not heard from them for
three years. They were then in Danville, Va.
Any information regarding their whereabouts
will be thankfully received by
JORDON ANDERSON,
631 Pine Street, Philadelphia,…

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Willie Schofield searching for his mother Harriet Jones, and his siblings Squire, Joe and Edwina

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 15, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Harriet
Jones. When last heard of she was in Madison,
Florida, living with Oscar Jones, her master; and
also of my brothers, Squire and Joe, and my sis-
ter Edwina. I was sold by Cy. Robertson to
Lewis Schofield, of Atlanta, Ga. Any informa-
tion will be respectfully received by
…

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Ann Hilburn searching for her sisters Louisa Wiggins and Lucy Ritter

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 16, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Lucy Ritter and Louisa Wiggins, formerly
belonging to a Mr. Wiggins of Granville
county. North Carolina, and removed
to the State of Texas. Any information of
them would be thankfully received by their
sister Ann Hilburn, No. 1014 Vernon St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
N.B. - Ministers please read to your…

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Enols and Mary Dickerson searching for their children Harris, Mary Ann, Joseph Henry and Charles Garrison, and Enols Dickerson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 9, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of my children Harris
Dickerson, Mary Ann Dickerson, Joseph
Henry Dickerson, Charles Garrison Dickerson,
and Enols Dickerson, who were sold in
Virginia, in 1852. Also my sister Louisa
Gaiter. Any information would be thankfully
received by their father and mother,
Enols and Mary…

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Hannah Holland searching for her parents Harriet and Sam Holland, and her siblings Charlotte, Sam, Hartwell and Isom

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 16, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED

Information wanted of a lady by the
name of Harriet Holland, of Alleywhite Co.,
Va. Her husband's name Sam Holland
My mother was sent to Georgia in 1863, by
Alfred Butler. She formerly belonged to
Mills Henry Dortre, of Virginia. Her children's
names were Charlotte, Sam, Hartwell
and Isom. I will be extremely glad…

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Redelia Jones looking for son Christopher Jones, sometimes called John Allen

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 16, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Christopher Jones,
sometimes called John Allen, formerly of
Baltimore. He is about 24 years of age, of
medium height, light complexion, curly
hair, gray eyes, and stout build. He en-
listed in March, 1865, at Baltimore, in the
2d United States Colored Cavalry. When
last heard from he was in New…

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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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Daniel Hicks seeking information about his father Isaac Hicks and his siblings Carter, Sam, Jack, Harriet, Eliza, and Hattie

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 23, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Isaac Hicks and
his sons Carter, Sam, and Jack ; also his
daughters Harriet, Eliza, Hattie ; they for-
merly belonged to the children of Billy
Hicks. They were brought up between
Berlin and Danburg, Herkimer co., Tenn.,
and moved from there to Tipper co., Miss.,
and were there when the war broke…

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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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Melinda Smith seeking information about Melissa and Amelia Walker

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 4, 1867

Information wanted of Melissa and Amelia
Walker, formerly owned by Richard Chris-
tian, and sold to Dr. Booz, of Am [rest unclear] Also
of my children, Waverly Johnson, Archie
Wootson, Alick Johnson, William Wootson,
and Chloe Wootson, formerly owned by Mr
Christian, of Amelia, Va. and sold in Rich-
mond at different times. Ministers will…

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Eliza Silas searching for her parents Joseph and Julia Ann Silas, and siblings Henrietta, Wolbert, David and George

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 11, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.

Information wanted of my parents, Joseph
and Julia Ann Silas, my brothers, George,
David and Wolbert Silas, and my sister Henrietta,
of Prince George County, Maryland.

I was owned by Luke Hutchins. The rest
of the family were owned by his mother,
Caroline Hutchins. Eliza Silas.

Information addressed to
George…

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Prudence and Phillis Carrol searching for their respective husbands John Atkinson and Bob Applewhite

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 22, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Jack Atkinson and
Bob Applewhite. When last heard from
they were in Wayne County, North Caro-
line. Any information of their whereabouts
will be thankfully received by their wives,
PRUDENCE CARROL and
PHILLIS CARROL.
…

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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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Mary Philips searching for her brother Edward Island

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 29, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Edward Island,
my brother. When I last heard from him
he was in Annapolis, Md. Any one know-
ing his whereabouts will please inform him
that his sister would like him to call at the
office of the Christian Recorder, and take her
to live with him. MARY PHILIPS.
N. B.--Ministers please notice
June…

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John W. Goodwin searching for Berry, Peter, Andrew, and Henry Goodwin

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 15, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Berry Goodwin, and Andrew Goodwin,
and Henry Goodwin, and Peter Goodwin,
formerly owned by Thomas Evans of North
Carolina, Chewon county.
Ministers please publish this in the
churches South. JOHN W. GOODWIN,
South Camden, N. J.
Aug. 15, 1868. 4t.

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Martha Paris (formerly Martha Sheperd) searching for her mother Virginia Sheperd and several members of her family

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 29, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Virginia Sheperd, also of my
sisters, Mary, Louisa, Mandy and Caroline
Sheperd ; of my brother, William H. Shep-
erd ; my uncle Paten Sheperd, and my aunt
Dibsy Madison, all of whom belonged to
Ben Sheperd. Also of my aunt Martha
Young, who belonged to Henry Young. All
lived in Prince Edward Co., Virginia.
…

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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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Alice Mitchell looking for her father Joshua Clarke and mother Polly Clarke and siblings Joshua and Kate

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 28, 1868

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my father, Joshua Clarke, my mother,
Polly Clarke, my brother, Joshua, and sis-
ter Kate. In our family there were four
daughters and one son. I am the oldest
daughter. I was sold about thirteen years
ago, to Alabama. My father, mother, bro-
ther and sisters were then living in Rich-
mond, Va. Please address any…

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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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Alexander Gaines looking for his mother Betsy Gaines and siblings Mary, Fanny, and William Gaines

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 13, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
Alexander Gaines wishes to find his mo-
ther, Betsy Gaines, his sisters, Mary and
Fanny, and his brother, William Gaines.
They belonged to Robert Bland, and lived
with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Savage.
Any information of their whereabouts will
be thankfully received by
ALEXANDER…

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Henry Bryant looking for information about his father King Payne and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 27, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my father King Payne ; my brothers
Robert, Wylie, and Senior Bryant, and my
sisters Julia, and Lucy Bryant, and Betty
James, and my uncle Jacob Payne, supposed
to be living near Hempstead, Austin Co , Tex-
as. Persons knowing their whereabouts will
confer a favor upon their son, and brother
Henry, who left during the…

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