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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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Isaac West searching for his siblings Minerva, Aaron, Jane Coleman, Elizabeth, and Isabella West
The Pacific Appeal (San Fransisco, CA)
March 22, 1873
INFORMATION IS WANTED.INFORMATION IS WANTED OF MINERVA WEST. AARON WEST, JANE COLEMAN WEST, ELIZA-BETH [ELIZABETH] WEST, ISABELLA WEST and her family of four persons. They lived during the war at Fars Farms Stafford County, Virginia. Any information as to the whereabouts of the above named person will be thankfully received by their brother,…
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Henry Yantes seeking his father Bristow and siblings
The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)
August 16, 1873
INFORMATION WANTED.INFORMATION WANTED OF THE WHEREABOUTS of my Brothers, GEORGE and JERRY, and Sister MELINA YANTES, formerly of Garret County, Ken-tucky [Kentucky], and lived there until the war. Also, of my father, BRISTOW who belonged to a man named —[illegible]. Also of my sister's son Moses [illegible] of Lafayette County, Missouri. Any…
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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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George P. Riley searching for John Frances
The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)
June 24, 1865
Information Wanted. NEW WESTMINISTER, British Columbia, May 13th, 1865 INFORMATION WANTED OF JOHN FRANCES, of Boston, Mass., who came to California in 1854. Any information concerning the above-named person will be thankfully received. Please direct to GEO. P. RILEY, my20-1m New Westminister, B. C.
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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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Milton Douglas reuniting with his wife
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
September 7, 1882
We find this paragraph in the Charleston Advocate: Milton Douglas, an Edgefield (S. O.) negro, was married while a slave in 1859 to a colored girl in that county. After three months of wedded life he was sold and sent West. His wife married again, her second husband dying a few months ago. Milton, who had not been heard from since 1859 returned…
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Isaac Allen searching for his brothers Rufus and James Allen
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 24, 1881
DEAR EDITOR: I desire to inquire for my brothers James and Rufus. Rufus I left on the Franklin pike, about seven miles from Louisville, Ky., with Sherman's army. He was in the 30th Indiana regiment, third division, 14th army corps, and waiting on Capt. Jordan. I think the Captain lives in Indianapolis. Rufus belonged to Jack Mound, in Jonesboro,…
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Henry Ferguson searching for his siblings, including his brothers Lewis, Samuel, David, and Warren
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
August 22, 1889
Mr. Editor: Please inquire for the following named persons, my brothers and sisters: brothers Lewis, Samuel, David and Warren; sisters Sallie, Jane, Mahala, Violet and Flora. Lewis and Warren were carried away by speculators forty years ago. Samuel and David were carried away by legacies forty years ago. Sallie, Jane, Mahala, Violet and Flora, we…
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Jefferson Buell searching for Reverend Wesley Fluter
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
November 21, 1889
Mr. Editor: Will you please inquire for Rev. Wesley Fluter. He was a member of the West Texas Conference. His sister, Eliza Cobb, asked me to inquire for him. It has been five or six years since I heard from him. He was then out West, up above Fort Worth Tex. Any information will be appreciated. Address JEFFERSON BUELL. Hubbard, Tex.
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Cornelius Waiters seeking his father's sister Cornelia Ashby
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
May 17, 1888
I wish to inquire for my father's sister, Cornelia Ashby. When father left them she had three children, named Jeannette, Henrietta and Bentley. We have not heard from them since 1854. Father left and came west with Red Morris, and she stayed with Edwards. Any information concerning her will be gladly received. Address Cornelius Waiters, care of…
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A. M. McGowen seeking Mrs. Smart
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 15, 1888
MR. EDITOR--A. M. McGowen, Cold Springs, Texas, wants to know the post office address of Mrs. Smart, who is somewhere in California.
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Peter Wilson searching for his brother James Wilson
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
July 14, 1887
MR. EDITOR-- Please allow me space in your paper to inquire for my brother James Wilson. He was born in Arkansas, near Arkadelphis. His father's name was James, mother Fannie Wilson. He left Arkansas in 1845 for Texas, and from there to California with a man by the name of John Wilson, his master. His fellow servant, who went with him, was killed…
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Anna Martin searching for her sister Hannah Grinston
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 31, 1887
I want to find my sister, Hanna Grinston, who was born in North Carolina and was brought to Mississippi, near West Station, by Sam Strong, and she and I lived near each other in Mississippi since. She last belonged to one Mr. Winston, and then she moved to Arkansas, and since, I learn, she was in Downsville, La., No. 332 Main street. Last heard…
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Sandy Akins seeking their brother and sisters
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 17, 1887
MR. EDITOR -- I wish to inquire through your paper for my people whom I left in Tedville, North Carolina, in what year I don't know. I had two brothers and two sisters. My mother's name was Hannah McCoy. My other brother's name was Philip McCoy, and my sisters names were Harriet and Edith McCoy. We belonged to Mr. John McCoy; he died and willed…
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Henry Akins searching for his uncle Ned Akins
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
March 17, 1887
MR. EDITOR-- I wish to find my uncle whom I left in the year 1873. His name was Ned Akins; his father's name was Sandy Akins; his brother's name was Squire Akins and Scott Akins. The last time I heard from him he was in New Orleans. When he left I was quite small. If found you will please address Henry Akins, Shell Mound, Miss.
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Henriette Seymour searching for her relatives
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 29, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- My mother was left in Pickens county, Ala, about 23 years ago, at which time she was a resident of the town of Carrollton, and when I left her she was the mother of 8 children and six of them were alive. Sarah, Charlotte and Isom were with her at the time I left. The three that were brought away went by the following names, to wit:…
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Simon Moore searching for his mother Mittie Moore and sister Annie Nesby
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 29, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire for my mother, Mittie Moore, and my sister, Annie Nesby. I left my mother in Henry county, Tenn., before the war. She belonged to a speculator, Chas. Richards. I heard of her in Austin, Texas, about one year and a half ago. I left my sister in Marshall, Texas, about 1862. Any information of them will be thankfully…
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Daniel D. Pugh searching for Simon Eaton
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 29, 1880
DEAR EDITOR--I wish to inquire for one Simon Eaton. He went from Stephen Davis', Warrington, North Carolina, several years ago, with James Eaton, to Arkansas--Dallas county, as well as I can remember. His mother was named Bridget; two children, Simon and Erastnus, and his uncle Washington Pugh. Please address me at Grenada, Miss. DANIEL D.…
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Riley Reed searching for his relatives
Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)
April 22, 1880
DEAR EDITOR-- I wish to inquire through your valuable paper of some of my relatives. My brother's name is Jack Reed. I left him in Eastern Texas about sixteen years ago. He belonged to Willis Reed. I heard he went to Louisiana. His father's name is George Reed, and he was sold to Dr. Boil, of Mississippi. He was killed by a mule. Our mother's…
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Reverend Lymas A. Anders (formerly Lymas Cook) searching for Gideon Cook, Betsy Cook, and their children
The Freedman (Boston, MA)
February, 1869
LETTER OF INQUIRY. JACKSONVILLE, FLA., 1868. Information is wanted, by the Rev. Lymas A. Anders of Jacksonville, in the State of Florida, concerning his kinsfolk, who first belong to the Widow Cook of Effingham County, Ga., and who fell to Lewis Cook of Alabama or Mississippi, but who staid with a resident of Bullock County, Ga., two or three…
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Lymas A. Andres (formerly Lymas Cook) searching for Gideon Cook, Betsey Cook, and their children
The Freedman (Boston, MA)
October, 1868
NOTICE! Information is wanted by Lymas Cook of Jacksonville, Fla., as to whether Gideon Cook, and his wife Betsey Cook, or their children, Sallie, Marie, Ann, and Chaney Cook, who first belonged to the Widow Cook of Effingham County, Ga., and who fell to Lewis Cook of Louisiana, but who staid with Gen. Lee of Bullock County, Ga., till removed to…
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H. C. Searching for Mr. Foster
Herald of Kansas (Topeka, KS)
March 5, 1880
OF the whereabouts of a Mr.---- FOSTER. who came to Kansas about two years ago. He formerly resided at Pulaski, Tenn. Information concerning his whereabouts will be thankfully received by H.C. RUTHERFORD. Topeka, Kan.
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George P. Riley looking for a John Francis
The Pacific Appeal (San Francisco, CA)
June 24, 1865
Information Wanted
New Westminister, British Columbia,
May 13, 1865.
Information Wanted of John Frances, of Boston, Mass., who came to California in 1854. Any information concerning the above named person will be thankfully received. Please direct to Geo P. Riley, New Westminister, B.C.
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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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