Jo Hill replying to their mother Betsy Hill and sisters Margaret and Fanny Hill

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

October 27, 1887

Mrs. G. W. Staples searching for her brother Martin

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

January 16, 1890

John Dryden seeking Mary Ross

The Freeman (Indianapolis, IN)

January 5, 1895

Wanted.––The address of Agnes Ross, broth-
er [brother] of Mary Ross, a colored woman generally
known as "Lame Mary," who before 1863 was a
slave of David Castleman of Lexington, Ky.
She left Lexington suddenly about 1864 or 1865
and never returned. When last heard of
through her letters to her mother she was in or
near Belmont, Pa.…

A. C. Dibol searching for Mariah's children

New Orleans Republican (New Orleans, LA)

June 9, 1868

PERSONAL....................PERSONAL.
The children of Mariah, formerly a slave of
Madame Jouvin, will hear something to their
interest by applying to A. C. Diboll, Attorney, at
Wilmington, Ohio. je4 6t*

John A. Brown searching for his parents and siblings George, Mary Jane, Ellen Nora, and Peter Brown

Evening Star (Washington, DC)

December 21, 1886

Wants to Find His People.
AN EX-SLAVE IN SEARCH OF HIS PARENTS OR
BROTHERS.
The clerk of the court has received a letter dated
Greenville, S. C., stating: "Many years ago I was
sold from my mother and father. I now wish to
hear from them as I am in possession of property,
and do not know when I am call from this world.
My master's…

Sam'l. B. Stafford searching for Mark Ashmore (formerly Mark Shuff)

Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA)

March 7, 1850

INFORMATION WANTED—Of a free Colored
MAN, named MARK ASHMORE; supposed to be
about 35 years of age. He lived when a boy, with
Nathaniel Shuff, Inkeeper, Trenton, N.J., and passed
by the name of Mark Shuff. His mother, by her will,
bequeathed to Mark two houses and lots. A liberal
reward will be paid for information that will lead to
his…

Jefferson Anderson searching for Thomas Anderson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 22, 1904

Do You Know Them?
Lexington, Va., Oct. 17, 1904.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Thomas Anderson, son of Annie and Jef-
ferson [Jefferson] Anderson of Lexington, Va. They
left here some years ago. Their parents
are dead and the property has been left to
him. Any information concerning
him will be thankfully received. Ad-
dress…

F. M. J. Mashaw searching for Rev. J. H. Braby

The Huntsville Journal (Huntsville, AL)

August 17, 1905

Notice! Notice!!
I want to know the whereabouts of
one, Rev. J H Braby, a local preacher,
who left Elrod Ala., last year. When
last heard of he was in some part of
Georgia. If he can be found, he is heir
to some property near here. Any infor-
mation [information] concerning him will be gladly
received. Write to F M J Mashaw
Box 381…

Spencer Voss searching for his brother Henry Voss

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

August 15, 1889

Mr. Editor: Can you assist me through the medium of your paper in finding my brother, Henry Voss, as I have not seen him since 1848 9. He once belonged to Jim Voss, about 1847, then resident in Jackson, Tenn., and left for Louisiana. I learn he lives somewhere in your vicinity, and owns a little sugar farm. He may recognize me through his mother's…

Sims Burr searching for his wife Sallie Corban

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

June 6, 1879

DEAR EDITOR—My wife, Sallie Corban, lived in Essex Co., Va., 27 years. I have not heard from her since May, 1871, though I have written to where I supposed her to be, frequently. Any information respecting her whereabouts will be thankfully received. I am in very good circumstances, owning eighty acres of good land, and owe no debts. If this…

Mr. Ambrose reunited with his family

National Anti-Slavery Standard (New York, NY)

October 12, 1865

A FAMILY REUNION. HOW AN ESCAPED SLAVE BECAME WEALTHY AND DISCOVERED HIS RELATIVES. A Chicago paper tells the story of the return to the South of an escaped slave, who had amassed wealth in the North, and recently started on a journey to discover his relatives, whom he found in Louisiana. The story is as follows: "A few years ago, a runaway…

S. G. Hopkins looking for Esau or Esam Matthews

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 22, 1891

Reward.Information wanted as to last known whereabouts of Esau or Esam Matthews colored, who was born in Charlotte Co., Va., about 1843. Was a soldier in Company C. 11 U. S. Colored Artillery (heavy) and was last heard of in Richmond, in 1875. Wanted in the interest of an estate.Address, S.G. HOPKINS,Attorney at Law,Atlantic Building, Washington,…