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refers to ads in which the searcher is a parent looking for their child or children.
Serena Trotty looking for her son Alek Martin
The Loyal Georgian (Augusta, GA)
October 13, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED Of my son Alek Martin, who when I last heard from him, about a year ago, was at Union Springs in Alabama Any news of him will be very thankfully received by his Mother He can write to me care of Rev. R. T. Kent. Augusta [Augusta], Ga. SERENA TROTTY.Sept 22, 2t
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Mrs. D. Thornell reunited with her father William Moss
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 9, 1891
The Lost Found.Mr. and Mrs. D. Thornell of Brad-ford [Bradford], Pa. are in the city on a visit to her father, William Moss, of this city. It seems that Mrs. Thornell has been awayfor 20 years. Recently she had an en-quiring [enquiring] notice inserted in the PLANET, inorder to find her father. He saw it and wrote to her. The result is that she,…
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Robert Atkinson searching for Robert Atkinson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 5, 1891
RUN-AWAY.My son Robert Atkinson, age 15 years, brown-skinned, about 3 feet in height, with a scar on his right cheek, ran away from me about 7 weeks ago. All persons are warned not to harbor him in any shape or form. Anyone knowing of his where-about [whereabouts] will please inform me. Any one bringing him home will be liberally rewarded for…
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Millie Kane searching for her daughters Mary Isaline and Sally McCorken
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 19, 1880
DEAR EDITOR— I am looking for my daughter, Mary Isaline. Her master's name was McClurg, of Carroll Co., Miss; and my daugh-ter [daughter] Sally McCorken, that belonged to Andy McCorken, of Carroll Co., Miss. Any information of them will be thankfully received. Ad-dress [Address] me at Nevasota, Texas.MILLIE KANE.
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Margaret Gray looking for her son John Nelson Gray
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 10, 1899
Do You Know Him? Richmond, Va., June 3, 1899. Editor Planet: I am looking for the where-abouts [whereabouts] of my son John Nelson Gray. Mother's name Margaret Gray, father's name James Gray. He has been away from home about six years. Any one hearing or knowing of such a man will please send recommendations to 1415 Ross St., Richmond, Va. He…
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Caroline Wilson seeking her son Lewis Wilson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 6, 1899
Do You Know Him?I would like to know the where-about [whereabouts] of my son, Lewis Wilson. When last heard from he was in the State of Washington. It has been four yearssince I have heard from him. Any in-formation [information] concerning him will be thankfully received by his mother, CAROLINE WILSON200 Monroe St.Lynchburg, Va.
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Mrs. George Carr searching for Jenkins Murphy
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 10, 1889
Mr. Editor: I would like much to inquire for my son.left me two years ago last Au I have only heard from him since he left. He is my only about nineteen or twenty year tall and yellow, with straight hair. His name is Jenkins phy. I am weak and want to eyes on him once more bef die. I belong to the M. E. Ch Elder Pearsall is my pastor. him to…
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Mary Lennecks searching for her daughter Anna Reed and grandson Benjamin Corbin
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 15, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my people. I have one daugh-ter [daughter], Anna Reed, and one grand-son [grandson], Benjamin Corbin. I had six children, but they are all dead but Anna. I was sold from my people when I was 24 years old. I have been away from Virginia 35 years. I left my people at Count Reek Bridge, two miles from Fairfield and…
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George Reed searching for his daughter Kittie
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 3, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire as to the whereabouts of my daughter Kittie, whom I left with her mother, Hettie, in Tallahatchie Co., Mississippi, three miles from Oakville in 1850. Kitty was the only child when I left there. I came away with Nathan Reed. If she is living she will be 31 years of age this coming August. I left them with one Moses…
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Diana Livingston searching for her son Henry Livingston
The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)
May 1, 1875
Information Wanted SYRACUSE, N. Y., Apr. 12th. Mr. Editor: SIR--There is an aged lady in this city by the name of Diana Livingston, who is anxious to learn of the whereabouts of her only son, by the name of Henry Livingston. She heard that he was keeping a saloon in California, and she wanted to know the best method to pursue, and I advised her…
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Mrs. Sallie Crump searching for her children
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 1, 1880
Mrs. Sallie Crump, of Marshall, Texas, desires information of her children. Amelia Baker, Harriet and Eliza Hall, Thirza Matilda Rogers, owned and raised by John Baker, of Abingdon, Washington Co, Virginia. Sallie Crump was taken to Mississippi fifteen or twenty years before the surrender, by David Vance, and from there was brought to Texas, and…
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Gye Smith searching for his children
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 17, 1880
DEAR EDITOR - I wish to inquire for my children whom I left in Madison county, Alabama. It has been 20 years since I came away from there with Felix Smith, when the estate was divided. My wife, Letty, and myself fell to Felix Smith. We brought our youngest child, July Florence, with us and left behind four boys and four girls. The boys' names…
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Jason McCloud searching for his father Jason, mother Rosa, siblings, wife, and children
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 31, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I hope that you can be of assistance to me in looking up my relations whom I left in South Carolina in the year 1856. I came from York City, S. C. My master's name was Bob McCloy. He died and I was sold at public sale with my entire family, consisting of father, mother, brothers and sisters. Mrs. Wm. Robinson bought father and mother.…
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Harriet Elizabeth King searching for her father Richard Lynch, mother Nancy King, and daughter
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 4, 1880
DEAR EDITOR—Please be kind enough to allow me a short space in your paper, that I may learn the whereabouts of my father, mother and daughter. My name is Harriet Elizabeth King. I was born in Retherford county, North Carolina. My mother's name was Nancy King, and we belonged to Noah King, of the county and State aforesaid. I was sold by King to…
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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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Emily Curtten searching for her husband Jacob Fendel and son Ned Jackson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 18, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my husband and son, who left during the war. Husband's name is Jacob Fendel: he belonged to Jacob Fendel. Son's name is Ned Jackson: he belonged to Mr. Thad Stanley. Husband lived within two miles of Sparta. My daughter Lucy is with me. My son Green Brown died at Smithville, DeKalb Co., Tenn. Any information will…
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Darthulia Minor searching for her daughter Edna Jerrett
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 8, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I have a lost daughter named Edna Jerrett. She went away with Dr. J. Robinson the last year of the war. When last heard from she was in Browns- ville [Brownsville], Jackson county, Ala. Her father's name is Jerry Chalmers. When she went off I belonged to the same family of Jerretts. I went off with Dr. Jerome Summerfield Jerrett. He…
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Eddie Manuel (formerly Eve Gregg) searching for her children January and Beckey Grimbol
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 16, 1889
DEAR EDITOR: I would like [undecipherable] make an inquiry to see if you ca[undecipherable] find out where my children a[undecipherable] They left me in Mattersville, Mis[undecipherable] and used to belong to Mr. Gu[undecipherable]bol. One was January Grimb[undecipherable] and was sold to a Mr. Johns [undecipherable] Georgia in the year of…
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J. J. Wright searching for George Young
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 8, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I would like to find one George Young was was taken from his mother immediately after the war, at the Ferguson place, near Cheneyville, Bayou Bœuf, while she was on her way to Alexandria. His mother's name is Ann. He was only 4 or 5 years old when taken. They used to belong to Lasteel Young. His mother would be more than happy if she…
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Dock Young searching for his father
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 7, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I want to enquire for my father. He went from Franklin Co., Miss., about 1859 to Alabama with a man by the name of Doctor Baker, who was said to be his young master. My father's name was Milzes Young. I learn that after he left here he went by the name of Milzes Arber. I now go by the name of Dock Young and am his youngest son.…
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Emma Griffin searching for her son Malcho Parr or Malichura Hayman
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
October 9, 1879
MR. EDITOR—You will please inquire through your paper for Malcho Parr, or Malichra Hayman. Have not heard from him since Oct. 31, 1875. When last heard from he lived in Pearlington, Hancock county, Miss., and oblige his mother, Emma Griffin, 101 Union St., care Rice Moore, Nashville, Tenn.
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Nelson Ray searching for his wife Lucinda Jemison and children
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 15, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to enquire about my wife and children. They were owned by Dr. John Tarlton, who lived at Bayou Boeuf, below Morgon City or Brashear. He sold them to a man that carried them to Texas. I have heard that it was Alleyton, Colorado, but but do not know certainly. My wife's name was Lucinda Jemison before I had her. We had seven…
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Sallfy Griffith searching for her son Bob
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
June 16, 1879
DEAR EDITOR—I wish to inquire for my son Bob. He left me in 1857 at Liberty, Texas. I am now living in Beaumont. Address SALLFY GRIFFITH, Care A. Logan, Beaumont, Texaas.
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