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Brothers Joshua Collins and Solomon Collins meet in Cincinnati after decades-long separation
They ran into each other in 1867. From Fleming County, Kentucky. Joshua bought his freedom in 1849. Solomon escaped to Canada in 1837.
Mr. Goosland [Rev. Matthew Goosland], sold in 1847, finds his sister
Mr. Goosland, Oberlin, OH, finds his family after 25 years. Newspaper quotes letter he wrote to his wife in 1847, shortly after he was sold and taken from Wytheville, VA, to Mobile, AL.
Andrew Jackson searching for Anty Jackson's sons
Andrew Jackson, Baxter, WV, searching for Anty Jackson's sons. Anty Jackson bought his freedom by working in the gold mines.
Rev. H. J. Young searching for Moses and Lewis Davis on behalf of Jefferson Davis [former enslaved man]
Rev. H.J. Young searching for Jefferson Davis's brothers Moses and Lewis Davis. They were separated after being intercepted in an escape to freedom, which resulted in Jefferson's capture. He has "bought himself" and recently came to Canada.
Rev. Wesley J. Gains searching for Reuben Evans
Rev. Wesley J. Gains searching for Reuben Evans who purchased his freedom from Robert Toombs.