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Eliza Ellen Crummer searching for her siblings London Beckwith, Maria Jane Robinson, Samson Robinson, and Jerry Robinson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
August 12, 1865
INFORMATION WANTED
Of London Beckwill, Joseph, and Maria Jane
Robinson, children of Samson and Jane Rob-
inson, who came from Fauquier County, Va.,
about ten years ago. Jane Robinson was the
daughter of Joe Maiden, who lived near Upper-
ville, in Fauquier Co., Va., and used crutches
ever since quite a child. Samson Robinson
was married…
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Unnamed man looking for his brother Noah Camper
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 24, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED
The brother of Noah Camper, Co. 1,4th Reg't
United States Colored Troops, who lost a leg,
and was discharged by order of Maj. Gen. Cadwal-
lader, commanding Dep't of Pennsylvania, about
April 30th, 1865, desires information as to the
whereabouts of said N. Camper. It is feared
he is dead. Tidings of him will be gladly…
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F. J. Hunter searching for his mother Nanby Whittecar and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
July 21, 1881
INFORMATION WANTED OF MY MOTH
er, Nanby Whittecar. Her husband's
name is Bill Whittecar. She left Columbia
Tennessee, about ten years ago and went to
Arkansas; one brother by the name of An-
thony David Hunter; two sisters, Rose and
Arzuler Whittecar. My brother has but
one eye. Mother's former husband was
Adam Hunter. Any information of…
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Frances Johnson (formerly Frances Rice) seeking information about her sister Carrie Carr
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 13, 1877
I wish information of a sister
named Carrie Carr, from whom I
was separated near the close of the
war, at Jefferson, Texas. My name
was then Frances Rice. I once
heard that my sister was married
to John Jonifiends. The third finger
on her right hand is crippled.
Address Frances Johnson, care of
Rev. S. E. H. Morant, Shreveport,…
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Parker Moore and Sarah Moore searching for Aaron Moore
Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)
February 29, 1864
INFORMATION WANTED OF AARON
MOORE, colored, of Belair. Harford county,
Md., who was drafted at the last draft, and came to
Baltimore for exemption, he being disabled in the
right leg, since which time nothing has been heard
from him. Any information of his whereabouts
will be thankfully received by PARKER MOORE,
at Calverton,…
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H. A. Williams searching for his father Isaac R. Williams, mother Mary, sister Kate, and aunt Hannah
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 2, 1880
DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire
for my kin folks. I belonged to
Benjamin Branson, who lived near
Sumpterville, just above Charles-
ton, South Carolina. My father's
name was Isaac R. Williams ;
mother's, Mary. I had one sister,
Kate, and an aunt, Hannah, who
had a badly burnt hand. Father
belonged to a Mr. Reams. Should
any of my…
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Matt Murray searching for his father Abraham Murray and his mother Celia
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
January 5, 1882
DEAR EDITOR ----- I am a regula [regular]
student at the Wiley University
and have not heard from my kin
folks in eleven or twelve years. I
came to Arkansas with my father's
brother, from Alabama in 1870.
We took the train in Columbus,
Georgia. Father's name Abraham
Murray ; my mother Celia, his
wife who, used to belong to…
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Rev C. H. Brown searching for his wife's uncle Charles Bender
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 18, 1882
Dear Editor-- I desire to find
my wife's uncle. His name was
Charles Bender, and used to belong
to Mr. Griffin Bender, in Jasper
county Mississippi. His
mother's name was Chanie Bender.
He has a hand burnt off when a
child. He ran away from his owners
one year before the war. The
last heard of him was that he had
gone to…
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Wm. Walton searching for his mother Eliza White and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 31, 1882
MR. EDITOR: Three bothers, one sister, and mother were sold from me twenty-six years ago, and I have never heard from them since. They were sold by John White, from his trader's yard in New Orleans. All were raised in De Soto county, Miss. Mother was Eliza Walton, the children were Oliver Walton, yellow, with one eye out. Sinthia, Henry, and…
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Maria Taylor (formerly Maria Monday) searching for her brothers Robert, Benjamin, and Joe
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 22, 1883
MR. EDITOR:--I dersire to find my brothers Robert, Benjamin and Joe. I last saw them in Danton, Pilot Point county, Texas. Before the war we belonged to a Mr. Monday. I was called Maria Monday, but have married since and changed to Maria Taylor. We were born in Alabama, and only three of us came to Texas. I belonged to Gage. She was deaf, and Miss…
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Margaret Stringer (formerly Margaret Green) searching for her mother Sarah Digs and multiple members of her family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 29, 1883
MR. EDITOR:-- My maiden name was Margaret Green, and I belonged to James L. Peak, when I was a child, and lived in Palmyra, Mo. My mother belonged to John Garner, who lived four miles from Palmyra, Mo. I can't say what direction. My step-father was named Harry Digs, and he was blind and lived at John Garner's. My father's name was Jackson Green,…
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Jeremiah Yates searching for his children John, Diana, and Jerry Yates
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 19, 1883
MR. EDITOR:--I desire to know the address of John, Diana and Jerry Yates, whose father I am. Left them at Fair Bluff town, Columbus county, N.C. It has been 10 years since I left North Carolina for Robinson county, and thence to Middleton, Miss., in the charge of Eli Stevens. My sons were both picking up brush with old Anthony Gowens the day I…
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Rhoda Sanders searching for her family
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 10, 1883
MR.EDITOR:--I wish to inquire for my parents and kindred. Mother was Mary Avernathen, because she belonged to Mr. Avernathen. Her sister Ann also belonged to him.After the estate was divided she was sold to her husband's owner. Husband was Dickerson, but I do not know his full name or that of his owner. Mother had five children--three girls and two…
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Fanny Ward searching for her parents Melvina and Isaac Trumbull and siblings
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 13, 1883
MR. EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my people whom I left in Virginia about 24 years ago. Mother was Melvina and father Isaac Trunbull. Mother had ten children. We were sold to Thomas Coats; to a man named Slater; also, in Richmond, to a Mr. Hunley. Oldest brother was Jacob; one brother was Charley. My name is Fanny. I had a child when I was sold…
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Lucindy Millsap searching for her two brothers London and Anderson Bass
The State Capital (Springfield, IL)
July 18, 1891
Lucindy Millsap, a colored wo-
man near Conyers, Ga. wishes in-
formation of her two brothers,
London and Anderson Bass, who
ran away with Gen. Sherman's
army in 1864. London Bass was
totally blind and was led off to At-
lanta, Ga., during the seige of that
place, by his brother Anderson,
making the remarkable trip
through the…
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Bunk Hilliard searching for his wife Annie Sterling
The Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 30, 1884
Mr. Editor - I wish to inquire
for my wife. Her name was Annie;
mine is Buck Sterling. She belonged
to a man in Georgia by the
name of Whit Sterling. She had
a daughter Francis. She left her
in LaGrange, Georgia. Wife was
sold to Mr. Barley, who lived in
Lafourche in war times. The last
I heard of her she was married
again to…
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Mary Rakes searching for her mother and her mother's grandchildren Sammy, George, and Betsy
Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
July 20, 1871
RICHMOND, VA., July 19, 1871.
PERSONAL.—My name is MARY
RAKES. I am here in search of my mother,
as I have heard that she is in the city. She for-
merly [formerly] belonged to Henry Rakes; after his death
to Mr. John Howell, of Patrick county, Va. She
has three grandchildren with her. Their names are
Sammy, George, and Betsy. George is…
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Anthony Peterson (formerly Anthony Gaile) searching for his mother and sisters
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 10, 1887
MR. EDITOR-- Please inquire for my people in your paper. In slavery time I lived at Thibodeaux, La., and my mother's name was Hanah Gaile, and my younger sister was named Elizabeth Gaile and they were sold by William Gaile to a man named John Baptiste; he live northeast of Baton Rouge, and my other sister was named Eliza Gaile; she was sold to a…
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Mrs. Christina Thompson searching for Robert Hall and John Hall
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
December 20, 1888
I am inquiring for some of my people, John Hall; his father is Robert Hall, who was taken from below Columbus, South Carolina, thirty-eight years ago by Jesse Goodwyn and his Son-in-law, John Ross. His aunt, Christina Thompson, and Primas Thompson, his uncle, are living near New Iberia, La., and are anxious to hear from some of them; his aunt has…
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Matthew Williams searching for his parents Jack Johnson and Mrs. Gatcey Johnson
Southwestern Christian Advocate, (New Orleans, LA)
May 2, 1889
MR. EDITOR: I would be glad to get information about my relatives. My mother's name was Gatcey Johnson, and father's was Jack Johnson. Mrs. Johnson's oldest son was Mathew Johnson. He was afflicted in one eye. J. J. Williams was the next. The oldest daughter was Sarah Jane Williams. The others were Sallie and Eliza. They used to belong to Samuel…
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Hester Spraglin seeking her mother Emily Thompson and father Joseph Thompson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 19, 1888
MR. EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my people, whom I have not seen since before the late war. Mother was named Emily Thompson. She had one eye put out one night by patrol. Father was Joseph Thompson. Sisters, Amanda and Hannah. Hannah died in infancy. Brother's name was Joseph. These were all when I left. Grandma was Fannie Persley. Mother lived…
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Maria Wilson Botly seeking her mother Celia Wilson, and her siblings Nace, Sandy, and Minerva Wilson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 19, 1888
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to find my relations, used to belong to Abb Wilson. Mother's name was Celia Wilson; brother was Nace Wilson. He was born blind. Another brother was Sandy Wilson. My sister's name was Minerva Wilson. They belonged to Robert Eglen. Any information about them will be thankfully received. Address me at No. 69 Hillary street,…
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John Hawkins Gibson looking for his brother Israel Carr
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 17, 1881
DEAR EDITOR—My brother Israel Carr, deaf and dumb, went off from this place with a man by the name of Northcraft, a jail contractor, at the time of the exodus to Kansas. Northcraft claimed to live in San Marcos and wanted Israel to stay at his house, do the marketing, etc. I have since written to Northcraft without any reply. Israel had lost the…
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Prof. W. H. Jackson searching for his father-in-law Robert Kirkingdoll
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 2, 1880
DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for my father-in-law, Robert Kirkingdoll, whom I left in Calvert, Robertson Co., Texas, in 1876. His wife's name is Eliza. He had a deaf and dumb and one-legged boy named Johnny. He lived on Main street when I left. I got two letters from him in 1878, when Rev. A. R. Norris was pastor, and have written several…
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Lucinda Vanslyke (formerly Lucinda Felterman) searching for her daughter Anna Felterman
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 4, 1889
MR. EDITOR: I wish to inquire for my daughter, who left me when she was twelve years old. Her name was Anna Felterman. I had another daughter whose name was Laura. She left Breashear City July 3, 1863, with a Yankee captain, by name M. S. Tyler, captain in a colored regiment. The last time I heard from her she was in New York City, doing well,…
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