Information wanted of my broth-
er, Frank Staples. He was cap-
tured at Staples Quarters in Pat-
rick county, Va., in the last year
of the civil war. When last heard
of he was in Nashville, Tenn.
Any information please inform
Walter F. Staples, or Rev. J. E.
Jackson, Guilford Cottage, N. C.
Information wanted of my sis
ter, Anna Eliza Pitts. The last I
heard of her she was in Greenfield,
Conn. Father's name, John Pitts;
mother's name, Peggie Pitts. Any
information of her whereabouts
will be very thankfully received
by her sister, Sallie Mapp, Bridge-
town, Va.
Information wanted of my broth-
er, Rev. Thos. Collins, whose home
was in St. Louis, Mo His mother,
Sarah Collins, lives in that city at
2609 Morgan St. Any information
of his whereabouts will be gladly
received by his brother, James S.
Collins, Butte, Montana.
Information wanted of my peo-
ple. My mother was sold from me
when I could but crawl. She be-
longed to Jim Finley in Dade Co.,
Mo. I had two sisters and two
brothers Mother's name was
Sicler Finley. When sold she was
taken to Arkansaw. At the age of
three years Jim Finley's father gave
me to Dave Long's wife. I never
saw any of my…
Information wanted of my broth-
er, Rev. James W. S. Sheppard,
formerly a member of the North
Carolina Conference A. M. E.
Church. He left home in Novem-
ber, 1898, the same month of the
riot; to meet conference, which
met at Warrenton, N. C., but did
not reach there, and has not been
heard of since. His wife, Serena,
lives at Kinston,…
Information wanted of my broth-
er, Older Butler. When last heard
of he was in Greenville, S. C.
My sister's name was Laura Butler.
I left home in 1876. Address me,
S. B. Butler, Ocala, Fla.
Information wanted of my father
and mother, whose names were
Jacob and Mary Hughs. Their
children were Isabella, Pursey,
Perry, Martha, Georgianna and
Jack Hughs. My name is Jack
Hughs, their son. I left them in
1872 at Hot Springs, Ark. Any
information as to their whereabouts
will be thankfully received. Ad-
dress me at Bonita, La.,…
Information wanted of my two
sisters: Minder Hawless and Sarah
Hawless. They belonged to James
Hawless, and left Anderson coun-
ty, S. C., about 1866 or '67, with
Elie Hamlington for Arkansas and
Florida. I am their only brother,
being about 82 years old. Pastors
of Florida and Arkansas please
read this from your pulpits.…
Information wanted of my sister,
Mary Ann. She belonged to a
man named Judge Sorrell. We
were seperated about two years be-
fore emancipation and went to Tex-
as to a man named Led Betters. I
heard that she married a man named
Henry Williams. She was carried
away with a lot of more people.
She had two brothers and two sis-
ters--Bragg,…
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother and father, Caroline and Issac
Denna ; also, my sisters, Fanny, Jane, and Betsy
Denna, and my brothers, Robert R., Hugh Hen-
ry, and Philander Denna. We were born in Fau-
quier Co , Va. In 1849 they were taken from
the plantation of Josiah Lidbaugh, in said county,
and carried to Winchester to be sold.
…
Information wanted of my sis
ter, Amanda McClain, daughter of
Eliza and Ruben Thomason. She
was born in Lincoln county, Tenn.
I was separated from her in Gib-
son county, Tenn., to go to Law-
rence, Tenn., with white people to
whom we belonged. Amanda
went as a nurse in 1860. There
are eight children of us, and our
parents are dead.…
INFORMATION WANTED
Jacob Brown wishes to find his sister and
friends, from whom he was sold about eight years
ago. He belonged to George Fisher, of Hardy
County, Va, near Morefield. His sister Louisa,
who was sold with him into Louisiana, has been
back home once. She left three children, named
respectively Peter, Isaac, and Moses. She is…
INFORMATION WANTED
Can any body give any information of the
whereabouts of my two sisters, Julia and Nellie
Foster, formerly of Portsmouth, Va. My name
is John Sweepson. I now live in Natchez,
Mississippi, where any information will be thank-
fully received.
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother Charles ; last heard from ten years
ago, and was then at New Orleans very sick. --
Also, my brother Bob, who went to the army four
years ago ; since heard from at Winchester, Va.
Also, my brother-in-law, Peter Pryor, who was
sold five years ago to Florida. Also, my brother
Irvin ; was sold twenty years since…
INFORMATION WANTED
Of one Henry Collins, who left Baltimore last
September, 1865. Any information, that can be
given of his whereabouts, will be compensated
by his brother. Direct to Princeton, N. J.
INFORMATION WANTED.
I desire information concerning my mother,
Lucy Smith The last time I saw her was some
six years ago, at a little place about five miles
from Smithfield, North Carolina. My father's
name is Robert Whitley, and my sister's name is
Agnes Smith I shall be happy to receive any
information concerning the above named…
INFORMATION WANTED.
My brother, Abner Lightfoot, formerly of
Henrietta co., Va , and also Emanuel Lightfoot,
belonging to John Fisher:--any information of
them can be sent to me in the care of James
Homes, North 8th st., Richmond, Va.
March 17, 1 t. SELINA HARRIS.
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my mother and sister. When last I saw
my mother, Mrs. Silvy Curry, it was at Sanders-
ville, Georgia ; and my sister Patience Miller, at
Hancock Co., Lanton, Ga. Any information will
be thankfully received by Eveline Jones, No.
619 Pine St., Philada, Pa.
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…
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my brother, William Bagley, formerly of
Lunenberg County, Virginia. He was the son
of Washington and Alethea Bagley, and formerly
a slave of George L. Bagley. When I last saw
him he was at Reams Station, Virginia, at the
time of Wilson's raid. When last heard from,
he was in Washington City. Any information
of his…
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Rebecca Skinner, or my brother
Washington, and my sisters, Nancy, Keziah,
Hester, Martha, Joanna, Catharine, and Griscil-
la Skinner, who were well known in North Caro-
lina. They were sold by Joshua Skinner to
South Carolina, fourteen years ago, to Dr Ur-
ley. I hope that the ministers of our…
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of my brother, Gideon Johnson, who formerly
lived in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and left
there in 1860 or 1861, for Pennsylvania. The
last time heard from he was at Carlisle, Pa. Any
information will be thankfully received by his
wife and family. Address
WESLEY JOHNSON,
…
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my three brothers, Osborn, Philip and James
Johnson. They were orginally residents of
Edenton, N. C., owned by Jas. C. Johnson, who
sold them to a man named Jas. Allston.
I have learned that James was in Cleveland or
Columbus, Ohio.
Any information addressed to me will be
thankfully received.
…
INFORMATION WANTED
Of my mother, Catharine Seegon, and Isabella,
Rachel, Parry, and David Seegon. When I last
heard of them, in 1863, they were at Atlanta,
Ga. The ministers will please announce it to
their congregations. Any information will be
thankfully received. Please address
RICHARD SEEGON,
…
Information wanted of my broth-
er and sister, both of whom I have
not seen for thirteen years. My
brother's name is Jes Butler; my
sister's name is Louisa Butler. My
mother was Harriet Butler. We
were born in Mason county, Mo.,
near Woodville, in 1863, and went
to Mason City, Mo., and remained
there until near mother's death,
which…
![Jacob Brown searching for his sisters Louisa and and Arena also known as "Arenir"](https://informationwanted.org/files/fullsize/fcb0c948768b60bb004de21298c99670.jpg "Jacob Brown searching for his sisters Louisa and and Arena also known as "Arenir"")
