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Charlotte Richardson seeking her daughter Louisa Alexandria Richardson
The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)
November 28, 1863
INFORMATION WANTED. IF LOUISA ALEXANDRIA RICHARDSON IS in the city of New York, her mother, Charlotte Richardson, would like to hear from her. When last heard from, she lived at No. 40 Wooster st. Any information will be thankfully received by MRS. J. A. SMITH, 1410 Dupont st., San Francisco
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Handy Gales searching for his uncles Frank Walker and Rind Thomas
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 24, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my uncle, Frank Walker. He left Alabama in 1873 with his wife, Hattie, and son, Anderson, and went to the Mississippi bottoms. Also for uncle Rind Thomas, his three sons, Moses, Aaron and James; two daughters, Sylvia and Maria, and wife, Fanny. They left Alabama in 1867, and went to the Mississippi bottoms. My…
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E. G. Gater seeking their son Emmanuel Gater
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 26, 1887
MR EDITOR—I wish to inquire through your paper for my son Emmanuel Gater; his age is 19 years old; he was born July 31, 1867; he was working at Elliott Station, Miss., last Summer on Mr. Fragor's place; the last time I saw him was last September; he left there some time in last October and I heard that he went to Memphis, Tenn., then I heard that…
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Dorcas Jones searching for her daughter Ann Elizabeth Williams (formerly Ann Elizabeth Smith)
True Southerner (Hampton, VA)
April 12, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED Ana Elizabeth Williams, (colored), [undecipherable] [undecipherable] by the name of Ann Elizabeth Smith, last heard from Columbus, Georgia, will counter a favor upon her mother, Dorous Jones, Fort Monroe, Virginia, by informing her of her whereabouts. Any person in possession of this information will please write to the mother…
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Samuel Williams searching for his father Reuben
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
February 2, 1873
LOST FRIENDS. DEAR EDITOR--My father was sold from me in the year 1850 by Dr. Martin, in Polk county, Texas. His name was Reuben. Dr. Martin also owned my mother, Betsey and sister Fanny, and one boy, Henry. Dr. Martin removed to Corsicana, Texas, and there my mother lives. Any information of him will be gladly received. Please address me at…
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Eliza Hincher is searching for her husband, Thomas Hincher
The Richmond Times (Richmond, VA)
August 1, 1866
PERSONAL. PERSONAL--INFORMATION WANTED. -- IF THOMAS HINCHER, formerly a servant of William Bowler, Esq., of King & Queen county, Virginia, but supposed to be a Baptist preacher in Milton or Middleton, Georgia, will address box [undecipherable], Richmond, Virginia, he will hear of the whereabouts of his wife and son. His earliest attention to…
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Hiram Bigsby searching for his wife and children
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
November 16, 1872
Information Wanted.
Hiram Bigsby, a resident of Napa County, wishes
to obtain information of his wife, called Patsy
Stokes, or of his children Margaret, Amos and Hisam.
When last heard from, they were residing in
Pulaski County, Missouri. They can hear from
their father and husband, and receive substaintial
aid and comfort by…
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Unidentified person searching for Eliza Harris
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
November 16, 1872
Information Wanted.
Of ELIZA HARRIS, or Mrs.
[indiscernible] Natches, Mississippi. Any person
the present residence of either of
will please give information [indiscernible]
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No. [indiscernible]
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B. S. Fuller searching for his mother Jane Fuller
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
May 25, 1871
Of Mrs. Jane Fuller of Charleston, S.C.
She formerly lived at Baptist town, near the
Battery, and was a member of the New Baptist
Church in Church Street, south of Tradd.
Any information concerning her will be
thankfully received by her son B.S. Fuller,
who is a resident of Honolulu. Address
in care of P.A. Bell, Editor Elevator.…
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George W. Carter searching for Charles Aquilla Rogers
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
January 15, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Charles Aquilla ROGERS. If he
should see this notice he will please
write to George W. Carter, Box No.
38, Post Office, Santa Fee, N.M.
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Henry Watson searching for his uncle Andy Terrill
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
December 29, 1871
Of Andy Terrill, who came to California
in 1849, and is now supposed to be residing in
this State. Any information of his present
residence will be thankfully received by his
nephew, Henry Watson, of Cheyenne, Wyoming
Territory. Address to him or P.A. Bell,
ELEVATOR Office, San Francisco.
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Mary C. Stewart searching for her father William W. Wheeler
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
December 20, 1873
Mrs. Mary C. Stewart of Georgetown, El Dorado
County, California wishes information of her
father, William W. Wheeler. When last heard from
about three years ago, he was residing in Victoria,
B.C. If this should meet his eye he will please
write as above, or any one knowing his present residence
will oblige his daughter by communicating…
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Thomas Grover searching for a man he called Uncle Moody
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
April 25, 1874
INFORMATION WANTED
Of a colored man called Uncle Moody.
He came to California from Lafayette county,
Missouri, with his master, Henry Cole, and
resided for some time in this city. He returned
to Missouri about the year 1857, and
purchased his wife named Sylvia and young
child. He went to Missouri again before the
war, and purchased…
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James Williams searching for his brother-in-law John Archer
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
October 17, 1874
INFORMATION WANTED
Of John Archer, brother-in-law of James
Williams of Brooklyn, N. Y., when last
heard from in March or April 1874, he was in
this city, and promised to write soon. Any
information will be thankfully received by
Mr. Williams No. 52 Bainbridge Street, N.
Y., or at this office.
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Henry Hall searching for his brother Nathaniel Hall
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
November 8, 1873
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Nathaniel Hall, born in Crawfordsville,
Montgomery county, Indiana. He
is about 6 feet, 2 inches tall, his brother Henry
Hall would like very much to hear from him, or any
one knowing where is will oblige by sending such
information to Henry Hall, Niles, Michigan. (Western
papers please copy.)
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Jane Stokes searching for her mother Mrs. Harriet Cooley and her children
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
June 25, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
By Mrs. Jane Stokes of New Orleans,
La., of her mother, Mrs. Harriet
Cooley and children, named Mary,
Georgiana, Rebecca, Virginia, Rowley,
James and John; also of Martha
Loomis and her children. Mary and
Frank.
The above parties came to San Francisco
several years ago, and their relatives
in New Orleans…
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Georgiana Gibson searching for her mother Dorcas Barton
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
December 31, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
By Mrs. Georgiana Gibson formerly
Barton, wishes to learn the whereabouts
of her mother Mrs. Dorcas Barton,
who when last heard from resided
at Willow Springs, near Baltimore, Md.
Please address Mrs. Gibson in care of
P. A. Bell, ELEVATOR Office.
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Jane A. Jackson searching for her niece Louisa Alexander Thomas
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
May 23, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED
Of Mrs. Louisa Alexander Thomas.
When last heard she resided at No. 43,
Wooster Street, New York. Any person
knowing the present residence of
Mrs. Thomas, will please write to her
aunt, Mrs. Jane A. Jackson, of Carson
City, Nev., care of P.A. Bell, Editor
ELEVATOR, San Francisco. (Zion's Standard
please copy -…
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Burton Isom searching for his brother Robert Isom
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
July 5, 1868
INFORMATION WANTED
OF ROBERT ISOM, formerly of Frederick
town, Madison county, Missouri. Any person
knowing the present residence of said Robert
will please inform his brother, BURTON ISOM,
and they will be liberally rewarded for their
trouble. Barton Isom expects to go home this
Fall, and is anxious to see his brother.
Direct to…
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Unidentified mother searching for her son James Marriot
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
June 14, 1870
[Republican Maryville, Tenn., copy
one month, and charge to ELEVATOR.]
Of JAMES MARRIOT, a native of Jamaica,
W.I., when last heard from
about 5 years ago, he was residing in
Virginia City, Nevada. His mother is
now in this city, and wishes to hear
from him. If this meets his eye, he
will please write in care of P.A. Bell,…
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Martha Ann Goff searching for her father William Goff
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
October 15, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of William Goff, who when last
heard from resided in Dogtown. Any
information of his present residence
will be thankfully received by his
daughter, Martha Ann Goff, Salem, On.
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Sarah Johnson searching for her son Wm. Henry Wilson
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
May 4, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of a boy named Wm. Henry Wilson,
of dark complexion, and very near
sighted. he is from Niagara Falls, N.
Y. [N. Y.], and came to California with a gen-
tlemen [gentlemen]named Fawcett to reside in San
Francisco. Any information regarding
him will be thankfully received by his
mother Sarah Johnson. Direct to P. A.…
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George W. Dennis and relatives searching for brothers Andrew and Richard Dennis
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
May 30, 1865
Information Wanted,
OF ANDREW DENNIS and RICHARD DENNIS,
generally called Dick. When last heard
from, some six years ago, they resided in Coweeche
County, Georgia.
It is supposed they joined the Union army.
Their mother, brother, George W. Dennis, and
sister, Cecelia, are residing in San Francisco, and
wish information respecting…
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Lucy Peterson searching for her sister Sarah Wright
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
October 15, 1869
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Sarah Wright formerly known as
Sarah Curry. She was brought up by
Minity Curry of John Devoe's family
in Savannah, Georgia. Her sister
(generally called Lucy in Savannah,
after her godmother, Lucy Johnson)
wishes to hear from her. Any information
directed to Mrs. Peterson in care
of P. A. Bell, editor…
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Unidentified man searching for his father Alfred Turner
The Elevator (San Francisco, CA)
July 8, 1870
Of Alfred Turner, who came to this
State about 15 years ago, and has resided
in this city. He was originally
from Marshal Co., Mississippi. Any information
of the above named person,
will be thankfully received by his son,
who is now residing in the State of
New York. Address P.A. Bell, Editor
ELEVATOR.
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