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Emmanuel Jacobs and Caroline Jacobs searching for their son Solomon Jacobs
National Republican (Washington, DC)
May 20, 1875
WANTS.
WANTED-INFORMATION IS WANTED
of the whereabouts of Solomon Jacobs, who,
prior to the war, was a slave of Daniel R. Mc-
Neal [McNeal], of Hardy county, Virginia, and sold to
Southern traders. Any person having informa-
tion [information] on the subject will favor his parents by ad-
dressing [addressing] EMMANUEL and CAROLINE…
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Esther Overby searching for General Grant Royster
Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
September 17, 1905
Where is Grant Royster?
Following is an appeal for the finding
of a certain Grand Royster, whom a sub-
scriber [subscriber] is anxious to locate:
"Will anybody who happens to know
the whereabouts of General Grant Roy-
ster [Royster] (colored), more generally called
"Grant" Royster, please have the kind-
ness [kindness] of heart to inform…
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Esther searching for her son Edgar
The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
December 4, 1866
LOST, a small BRIGHT MULATTO
BOY, aged about twelve years, named ED-
GAR [EDGAR]. He was raised by Mrs. James Garnett, of
Caroline county. Any information on him will be
thankfully received by ESTHER, his mother, at
the residence of Mr. John Freelan, corner Fifth
and Cary streets. de 4_2t*
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Ewd. Dozier searching for Nancy Dolly
Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, MD)
October 21, 1872
INFORMATION WANTED of the whereabouts of
a Colored Woman named NANCY DOLLY, light
complexion, age about twenty-five years. Left Vuo
de L'Eau, near Norfolk, Va., on the 4th of July, for
Baltimore. Not heard from since. Any information
concerning her whereabouts will greatly oblige
EWD. DOZIER, colored, Norfolk, Va. 021-3t*
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F. K. Steele searching for Adeline and Mary Wheeler
The Richmond Times (Richmond, VA)
August 10, 1866
Information is wanted of Adeline and Mary
Wheeler, colored, who were sent to Virginia
the first year of the war. Address F. K. Steele,
box 1140 Baltimore, Md.
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Fanny Harris is searching for her children James, Jane and Louisa Harris
Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA)
May 26, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED.--The subscrib-
er [subscriber] desires information of her children,
JAMES, JANE and LOUISA HARRIS, for-
merly [formerly] belonging to Mr. Frederick Foote, of
Prince William county, and who have been in
the South for several years, and of whom their
mother is anxious to hear some tidings. Any
information will be most…
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Fillis Dudley searching for her children Lemuel and Eliza Dudley
The Wilmington Herald (Wilmington, NC)
February 12, 1866
Information Wanted
IF Lemuel and Eliza Dudley, from near Onslow
Court House, who formerly belonged to Robert
Dudley, should be in Wilmington, or if this
should be sen by any person who can give any
information of them, a great favor will be
conferred by informing their mother,
FILLIS DUDLEY.
Feb 12 294-1t
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Frances Magee searching for her son Alex Zachary
The Magnolia Gazette (Magnolia, MS)
June 11, 1886
Information Wanted.
FRANCES MAGEE, an old colored lady, de-
sires [desires] to learn the whereabouts of her son
Alex Zachary. He has been gone three years,
and is about 20 years old. Should he or any
one knowing about him see this notice he, or
they will confer an appreciated favor by
informing her at Magnolia, Miss.
may 14, 1 yr,
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Frank E. Lawrence finds his father after 36 years
Juniata Sentinel and Republican (Mifflintown, PA)
November 11, 1891
After a separation of thirty-six
years, Frank E. Lawrence, of South
Chester, has discovered the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of his father, in St. Joseph,
Mo. As slaves his father and moth
er [mother] were separated.
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Frank Fleming searching for his uncles
The Watchman and Southron (Sumter, SC)
December 23, 1896
Who Knows Them?
A Colored Man Looking for
His Family.
NASHVILLE, TENN., NOV 27, 1896
To the governor of South Carolina:
Dear Mr. Governor--I am seeking
for my people that I have not heard
from since the late war and I humbly
ask your assistance and hope you will
do all in your power to help me if you
please sir. My name is Frank…
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Franklin Booker searching for Anderson Booker
Staunton Spectator (Staunton, VA)
February 5, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.-Any information of the whereabouts of Anderson Booker, (colored) who has not been heard from since the close of the war, will be thankfully received by the undersigned. He is supposed to be in the lower end of the Valley or on the border of Maryland. Address
FRANKLIN BOOKER,
feb 5-1t…
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Frederick Frazier searching for his children Cornelia Ann Frazier and Richard Frazier
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
January 9, 1873
PERSONAL.
INFORMATION WANTED OF CORNELIA
ANN and RICHARD FRAZIER, colored, age 11
and 9 years; supposed to be in Washington. Any in-
formation [information] will be thankfully received by their
parents. FREDERICK FRAZIER, old No. 240
11th street, between V and W streets n. w. j9-2t*
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Friends looking for Tempy Davis
The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
August 31, 1867
PERSONAL.--The friends of TEMPY
DAVIS, colored, are anxious to hear from her.
She formerly belonged to Dr. West, of Hinds coun-
ty [county], Miss., and was last heard from in Richmond.
Any information of her may be communicated to
REV. P. B. PRICE,
au 31_3t Church Hill, Richmond.
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Geo Baum searching for his children Matilda Meekins and Willis Meekins
The Era (Raleigh, NC)
January 21, 1875
INFORMATION WANTED.— Geo
Baum, of Manteo P. O., Dare Co.,
N. C., desires information of his
two children, MATILDA MEEKINS
and WILLIS MEEKINS. They be
longed [belonged] to the estate of Esther Meek-
ins [Meekins], and were carried from Roanoke
Island into the Confederate lines in
1861. When last heard from, his
daughter was at…
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Geo. L. Mabson searching for George Smith
Evening Post (Wilmington, NC)
December 24, 1873
INFORMATION concerning George
Smith, colored, a discharged soldier, is
wanted. Any one knowing his where-
abouts [whereabouts] will please inform Geo. L. Mab-
son [Mabson]. George Smith will hear something
to his advantage by making himself
known. 2t
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George Fielding looking for his former enslaver Mr. Roland
The Bolivar Bulletin (Bolivar, TN)
July 27, 1876
Information Wanted.
I am anxious to find my former master,
a Mr. Roland. He is a horse-trader
somewhere in West Tennessee. He can
address me at Bolivar.
jy27tf GEO. FIELDING, (col)
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George G. Jameson looking for fellow service members
National Tribune (Washington, DC)
August 29, 1889
—George G. Jameson, Ætna, Kan.,
would like to know the whereabouts of any mem-
ber [member] of the 9th Kan. (colored) who was detailed to
carry the mail from Fort Smith to Fayetteville,
Ark., in June, 1864.—
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George Harmon finds wife Sarah Pennell already married
The Morning News (Savannah, GA)
April 2, 1883
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George Harris and Mary J. Brooks reunite and remarry after 45 years
San Francisco Call (San Francisco, CA)
July 23, 1904
FORMER SLAVES
JOIN FORTUNES
After Separation of Forty-
Five Years They Meet by
Chance at Fresno and Wed
BOTH MARRIED BEFORE
Each Had Lost a Loved One
and They Quickly Decide
to Finish Life Together
Special Dispatch to The Call.
FRESNO, July 22.---After a separa-
tion [separation] of forty-five years George Harris
and Mary J.…
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George Henry Forbes searching for his father George Henry, mother Henrietta Forbes, and siblings James, Margaret, and Area
Atchison Weekly Champion (Atchison, KS)
September 5, 1885
GEORGE HENRY FORBES, of Wamego,
Pottawatomie county, Kansas, wants to
find his people. His father and mother,
GEORGE HENRY and HENRIETTA FORBES,
were slaves and belonged to JACK BERRY,
and by marriage they fell to JAMES
MONTGOMERY. They had four children.
The oldest a son, JAMES; the second a
daughter, MARGARET; the third a…
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George Pearman searching for his wife and two children
The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
April 24, 1867
PERSONAL
PERSONAL. - I wish to obtain infor-
mation in regard to my wife, SUSAN, and TWO
CHILDREN - one a girl, named NELLY, and the
other a boy, named CARTER. They formerly be-
longed to Mrs. Ann Cook, of Clarke county, and I
belonged to Hugh Nelson, of the same county.
About the time General Lee's army went into
Pennsylvania we…
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George W. Johnson searching for his brothers James Curtis and John A. Curtis
Evening Star (Washington, DC)
August 24, 1876
PERSONAL.
NOTICE.--I am anxious to ascertain the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of my two brothers, JAMES and JOHN
A. CURTIS, colored; the first aged about 36, and
the other about 27. In their minority they were
bound to Robert Earl, proprietor of a livery stable
in Washington city, located on 20th street, between
I and K streets. Any…
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