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Mingo Chism looking for his mother Parthenia Chism and siblings Jackson, Green, Willis, Smith, Mary, and Phillis Chism

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 8, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Parthenia Chism, of my
brothers Jackson, Green, Willis, and Smith
Chism. Also of my sisters Mary and Phillis
Chism ; all living when last heard from
with John Chism, near Versailles, Morgan
county, Missouri.
I heard from them about twelve years
ago. Any person knowing their where-
abouts will confer a…

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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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Araminta Turner looking for her husband Alexander Turner (also known as Alexander Thorpe)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 12, 1869

INFORMATION WANTED.
Araminta Turner (formerly Clements),
from Mobile, Ala., is desirous of learning
the whereabouts of her husband, Alexander
Turner, known also as Alexander Thorpe.
Before the war he was taken to Texas by
his owner, Col. Thorpe. Since that time
she has not seen him. Her owner took
her to Winchester, Tennessee. Should…

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Martha Tittle seeking information about her sisters Margaret Norris and Ann Bausley and friend Mary Hall

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 3, 1869

Information Wanted.--Martha Tit-
tle, formerly of Baltimore, Md., is desirous
of learning the whereabouts of her sisters,
Margaret Norris and Ann Bausley, also
Mary Hall, all of Baltimore. My mother
was known as Matilda Bausley. Any in-
formation will be thankfully received by
Martha Tittle, No. 156 Wilkins St., Detroit,
Michigan.
P.…

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Martha Ann Good looking for her sister Sarah Williams (1st of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 2, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of Sarah Williams,
who I left at Halifax Court House, Va.,
about 25 years ago. She belonged to a man
whose name was William Early, who kept
a dry-goods store. Any information of her
will be thankfully received by her sister,
Martha Ann Good, who was taken way from
Nathan Dexter, who kept a hotel at…

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Mrs. Charlotte Haskins searching for her children Harriet, Oscar, Louisa, and Sarah

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 22, 1890

CHARLOTTE, who formerly be
longed to Mrs. EMMELINE GREGORY,
wishes information concerning her
children HARRIET and OSCAR, who
were sold by Mr. William Chalkley
just before the war commenced,
LOUISA, who was sold by Mr. Miles
Chalkley, and Sarah, who was sold
by Mr. Thomas Cox. They were all
born on Mr. James Gregory's farm,
seven…

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Molly Moody seeking information about her brothers Jerry and Reuben Burks

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 23, 1896

INFORMATION WANTED.--
Of my two brothers, Jerry and Reuben
Burks. When last heard from
they were at Springfield, Mo. I
was quite a small girl when taken
away from them by my young mistress,
who married a man by the
name of Aien Heggest, of Holly
Springs, Miss. My parents' names
were Louvenia and Sie Burks. All
of us belonged to Henry…

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Henry Gray (formerly Henry McElroy) searching for his daughters Abba, Charlotte, and Lucy (2nd of 2 ads)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 4, 1889

INFORMATION WANTED OF MY THREE
daughters: Abba, Charlette, and Lucy I last
saw Abba in 1846. She belonged to Sarah Tarnes,
Hardin county, Ky I last saw Charlotte in 1853,
She belonged to Pierce Cooper, Louisville, Ky.
Lucy was sold about 1857 to Albert Taylor on
Green River, Ky., near Livermore I now go by the
name of Henry Gray Please…

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Martha Good looking for her sister Mary (2nd of 2 ads placed)

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 7, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Sister Mary, who lived with Jacob
Davis in Halifax Co, Va. Her sister Mar-
tha would be glad to hear of her where-
abouts. Any one knowing will please ad-
dress--Martha Good, 225 Currant Alley,
Phila., Pa.; or 631 Pine St. Phila.
N. B.--Ministers please read in your
churches.
May 7th, '70, 3t.

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William Fletcher looking for Emily Helms or her heirs

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 18, 1870

NOTICE.
Information is wanted by the undersigned,
concerning one Emily Helms, or if dead her
heirs; she was the daughter of Matilda
Whiteworth, by her first husband, Lewis
Helms. Said Lewis and Matilda Helms,
were formerly of Nashville, Tennessee, or
its immediate neighborhood, from which
place, Emily Helms was sold, when she was
about…

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Moses Sisseney (formerly Moses Hickson) seeking informations about his mother Dinah Jackson and several siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 2, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED,

Of my sisters Jennette, Eliza, Caroline,
America, and Elizabeth, and of my brother
Harry. Also of our mother, whose name
was Dinah Hickson, They were sold from
Liberty, Mo., over 30 years ago, and the
last time I hear of them they were on Red
River. They belonged to Andy Hickson,
and were sold to a man named Francis…

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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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Mary Buchanan seeking information about her daughter Julia Ellen

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

September 3, 1870

INFORMATION WANTED,

Of my daughter, Julia Ellen. She left
Wheeling, West Va., October 1868 for Par-
kersburg, after which she went to New
York city, with Mrs. Isabella Renard. Any
information will be gladly received by her
mother, Mary Buchanan, Wheeling, West
Va.

Ministers please read in church. She is a colored girl.

Aug 3-4…

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J. Woodlin searching for Cornelia Johnson, the wife of William Johnson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 22, 1870

Information wanted of the where-
abouts of Cornelia Johnson, wife of
William Johnson. He died in Tren-
ton, N.J., September 29th, 1870.
She will hear something for her
benefit by calling immediately at
Christenia Riters, Trenton, N.J.
Supposed to be in Washington, D.C.
Ministers please publish.

J. WOODLIN.

2ts - Oct. 22.

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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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Lucy Lee searching for her daughter Julia Crawley and son Henry Crawley

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 10, 1870

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of my daugh-
ter Julia Crawley, and my son,
Henry Crawley. The last I heard
from them they were in Richmond,
Va. Any information of their
whereabouts will be gladly received
by their mother, Lucy Lee.

Address, Union A.M. E. Church,
Coates St., Philada., Pa.

Ministers please read in…

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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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Mary Jane Mash searching for her mother Mary Mash

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 25, 1871

Information Wanted.

Information wanted of my mother,
Mrs. Mary Mash, formerly a resident
of Winchester, Va, belonging to
George Baker. When last heard of,
about five years ago, was in Oxford,
Tenn, I am one of five sisters.
Please address me at 630 Barclay
St., Philadelphia, Pa.

MARY JANE MASH,

Ministers please read in…

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Lotta Reed looking for her mother Emma and her brother John Kelly

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 6, 1871

Information wanted. Lotta Reed de-
sires to know the whereabouts of her
mother and brother. Her mother's
name was Emma, who was taken from
Columbus, Georgia, and taken to Texas
about two years before the war broke
out. Her daughter was living at the
time with Miller Reed. Lotta has a
brother named John Kelly, who lived
at Sider Hill,…

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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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Margaretta Ann Simpson looking for her father and mother William and Mary Ann Simpson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 6, 1872

Information Wanted.

INFORMATION wanted of my father and
mother, William and Mary Ann Simpson.
When last heard from they were living in
New York City. I was brought into New
Jersey by a Mr. Wright about seventeen
years ago. My father worked in Mr. James
Tarrent's Drug Store on the corner of Green
and Warren Streets.
I am living with…

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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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Alexander Pasco looking for his mother Jennie

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 8, 1874

INFORMATION WANTED of a woman
by the name of Jennie, who was sold by
John Hockenhull, of Dorsenville, Dorsen
Co . Georgia, to a man by the name of
Jack Nickols, a slave-trader. He sold her
next to Doctor Hill of Mobile, Ala , a lit
tle while before the war. Any informa-
tion respecting her will be thankfully re
ceived by her son who…

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Violet Kinsey seeking information on Windsor Loften, Tina and Essex Kinsy

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 7, 1898

Information Wanted of the
whereabouts of Windsor Loften,
also Essex and Tina Kinsy, chil-
dren of Mary Kinsy, formerly held
in bondage by Walter Dunn of
Kingston, N. C. Notice is request-
ed to be read in churches of Kin-
ston, New Berne and Jamesville,
N. C. Communicate with Violet
Kinsey, 112 S. 20 St. Philada.

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"Press" Low looking for their mother Mary

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 17, 1898

Information wanted of my rela-
tives. I was born in Newberry,
S. C., on "Broad river." My
mother was named Mary and she
belonged to one George Miller;
Mother and two boys, "Ned" and
"Press," were put in jail in New-
berry. Mother's husband was
named Bob Dawkins, and he got
Mr. William Lowe to buy her out
of jail. We then moved to…

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