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Ward. and several more siblings The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA) April 10, 1890 Pleasant Beale (formerly Pleasant Slater) searching for her mother Nancy Slater, father Carlisle Slater, and brother Peter Slater The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA) August 24, 1893 Clara Carriger looking for her daughter Minerva Cavanaugh The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA) May 8, 1890 Allen Hodge seeking information about his father Dave Smith The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA) April 20, 1893 Rev. D. H. Allen seeking information about Mary James on behalf of her unnamed sister The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA) July 23, 1891 Amelia Brown seeking information of her sister Mary Jane Rice The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA) April 16, 1891 Mrs. Louise Brown seeking information about her daughter Margaret Brown The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA) October 8, 1891 Rev. R. T. 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