Mrs. Frances Bell (formerly Frances Dailey) seeking her sisters Clarissa and Louisa Washington

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

April 12, 1888

Adam Coleman searching for his siblings Violet, Mariah, Dennis, Neare Coleman and Charles Thompson

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

February 28, 1889

Hannah R. Barrett searching for her two brothers Nero and James Henry Blay

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 30, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Newport, March 5th, 1867
Information wanted of two brothers
named Nero and James Henry Blay When
last heard from they were in Memphis, Tenn
Any information of them would be thank-
fully [thankfully] received by their sister, Hannah R
Barrett. No 8 Ann st., Newport, R. I.
Ministers please read to your congrega-
tions…

Jerry Williams searching for his parents Jerry and Sophia Thompson and siblings

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 25, 1901

Information wanted of my people -- my father's name is Jerry
Thompson, mother's name Sophia Thompson, sisters were Sallie and Mary Thompson, my brothers are Washington and Samuel Thompson, my name is Jerry Williams. I was sold by Mr. Storks at Lumkins traders yard. My master's name was John Storks and I was sold at Richmond, Virginia to go to…

Selia Nelson searching for her parents, Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 24, 1899

Information wanted of the foling persons: Edgecomb Glover and Nancy John Glover. I am their oldest daughter, but do not know the names of the other children. Our grandparents were
Langston and Tiner Glover. We all belonged to Ben Glover, in Alabama, and were brought to Louisiana just before the surrender. The above named were in New Orleans when…

John Hayes looking for Rev. Jno. D. Hanes

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

August 24, 1899

Information wanted of Rev. Jno. D. Hanes, a preacher of the A. M. E. Church. He was formerly my pastor at the Iamonia Sloughs. Any information will be gladly received by John Hayes, Iamonia Slough, Leon Co., Fla.

A. R. Rimawr seeking information about grandparents Randel and Rilda Rankins and extended family

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 15, 1900

Information wanted of my grand
father, grandmother, uncle and
aunts. My grandmother name was
Rilda Rankins and grandfather's
name was Randel Rankins, they be
longed to David Rankins, they lived
in Jasper, Tenn., Marion Co.,
when my mother left them, she
had a brother by the name of John
Rankins, now M. C. Wells. I
have been recently…

Sandy Lynch searching for wife Silvey Lynch

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

November 17, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
Information is wanted of Silvey Lynch, wife
of Sandy Lynch, who was carried away from Ca-
rolina county, Virginia, by her "master," Wm.
Goodman, in 1862. Her maiden name is Silvey
Wilkins. She took with her three children. The
name of the eldest is Jane; the next eldest is
Henrietta, and the youngest is a boy…

John Harrison Bean seeking Rose Redmon and her daughters Eliza Ann and Henrietta

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 1, 1867

INFORMATION WANTED.
Any one who may chance to know any-
thing concerning the whereabouts of Rose
Redmon and her two daughters, Eliza Ann
and Henrietta, John Harrison Bean would
like to find them. When I last heard from
them they were in Washington. If any per-
son or persons know anything of them, it
will be thankfully received. Please…

Cap. Henderson searching for his friend Miss Cynthia Johnson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 25, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Miss Cynthia Johnson. When we last
heard from her she was in Mount Seler, Lewis
county, Missouri. Any information concerning
her will be thankfully received by her friend.
Address, CAP. HENDERSON,
In care of Rev. J. Mitchem,
…

Rev. Thomas Henry looking for his son Asberry (or Rousbey) Henry

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

June 3, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Asberry or Rousbey Henry, who was sold
from Hagertown, Maryland, to Tallahasse, Flo-
rida, in 1838. When last heard from, in 1847,
he was at the latter place.
Any information of his whereabouts will be
most thankfully received by his father,
Rev. THOMAS W. HENRY,
Care…

Rev. Cyrus Boey searching for his brothers Nelson and Wesley Smothers and six sisters

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

October 28, 1865

NOTICE
Information wanted of my two brothers Nel-
son, and Wesley Smothers, and my six sisters,
Mary Ann Russell, Harriet, Matilda, Elizabeth,
Henrietta, and Cornelia Smothers.
They formerly belonged to Ruth Rigla, who
resided two miles from the Old Harper's Ferry
Road, Frederick County, Md.
In 1837, we were all sold to South…

Rev. H. S. Roberts seeking information about his son Wm. Lewis Johnson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 20, 1902

Information wanted of my son,
Wm. Lewis Johnson. He left
home in 1865 to go North. We all
belonged to Dick Shelton in Camp-
bell county, Va., and lived then
near Bethel station on the N. &
W. Railroad. His mother's name
was Rebecca Woodroft, but is now
Rebecca Johnson, and is living in
Lynchburg, Va. Address, Rev.
H. S. Roberts, corner…

Jacob Gilmore looking for his son Birome Gilmore

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 5, 1899

Information wanted of my son,
Birome Glimore, who was born in
Copiah co., Miss., on Harris Gil-
more's plantation. His mother is
dead; her name was Easter Gil-
more. The last time I heard from
him, he was at Omega, West Vir-
ginia. I have bought a very nice
little plantation, and being 80 years
old, am unable to take care of it.
I…

Walter F. Staples seeking information about his brother Frank Staples

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

January 11, 1900

Information wanted of my broth-
er, Frank Staples. He was cap-
tured at Staples Quarters in Pat-
rick county, Va., in the last year
of the civil war. When last heard
of he was in Nashville, Tenn.
Any information please inform
Walter F. Staples, or Rev. J. E.
Jackson, Guilford Cottage, N. C.

George T. Parker seeking information about Rev. James Matthew Townsend, Rev. D. P. Roberts, and Professor P. Outland

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 17, 1902

Information wanted of the Rev.
James Matthew Townsend, Rev.
D. P. Roberts and Professor P.
Outland, all of the African Meth-
odist Episcopal Church of the leg
al representative of any of them
will forthwith send their full names
and addresses to the undersigned.
They will hear of something to
their advantage.
…

Rev. M. B. Sheppard seeking information of his brother Rev. James W. S. Sheppard

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

April 17, 1902

Information wanted of my broth-
er, Rev. James W. S. Sheppard,
formerly a member of the North
Carolina Conference A. M. E.
Church. He left home in Novem-
ber, 1898, the same month of the
riot; to meet conference, which
met at Warrenton, N. C., but did
not reach there, and has not been
heard of since. His wife, Serena,
lives at Kinston,…

Rev. J. W. Lampton looking for parents Jacob and Mary Hughs

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

February 9, 1899

Information wanted of my father
and mother, whose names were
Jacob and Mary Hughs. Their
children were Isabella, Pursey,
Perry, Martha, Georgianna and
Jack Hughs. My name is Jack
Hughs, their son. I left them in
1872 at Hot Springs, Ark. Any
information as to their whereabouts
will be thankfully received. Ad-
dress me at Bonita, La.,…

Catherine Johnson searching for her husband John Johnson

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

December 30, 1865

Information Wanted
Of John Johnson, Co. D., 45th Regt, U.S.C.
Troops.
He was discharged in Texas on August last, [Continued in Next Image]

and reached Cincinnati, O., on the first of Sep-
tember since which time he has not been heard
from.
Any information concerning him, and addressed
to the Office of the…

Francis Early looking for his children Monroe Early and Mary Early

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 17, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED.
I had two children sold from me about ten
years ago, by a man by the name of Pate, then
living with James Evans. My boy's name was
Monroe Early, and my daughter's name Mary
Early. Any information of their whereabouts
may be sent to the care of Rev. Wm. D. Hains,
pastor of 3d st. A. M. E. Church, Richmond,
Va. …

Lucy Walker seeking information about her husband Anderson Walker

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

March 24, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
By Lucy Walker, of my husband, Anderson
Walker, the last time I saw him was on Sep-
tember 2, 1864, at Athens, Georgia. His for-
mer owner was Ferdinand Phirwell. Lucy was
owned by Marcella Bloomfield. Any informa-
tion will be thankfully received by the under-
signed. Address
…

Matthew and Harry Garrett looking for their father Ashton Garrett

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 5, 1866

INFORMATION WANTED
Of Ashton Garrett--the father of Matthew and
Harry Garrett. Matthew and Harry Garrett
are desirous of learning the whereabouts of their
father, Ashton Garrett, who disappeared very
suddenly. Their home is near Louisa Court
House, Virginia.
Any information concerning the missing party
will be most thankfully received…

Larcenie Mayhoe looking for her children Thaddeus, Edmund, Albert, and Mary Jones

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

May 5, 1866

Information Wanted
Of my children, Thaddeus, Edmund, Albert and
Mary Jones, formerly of Nelson Co., Virginia.
Seven years have elapsed since I was sold from
them in Richmond. Their former "owner" was
William S. Jones. Any information concerning
them will be most thankfully received by their
mother, LARCENIE…

J. H. Smith seeking information on his brother and sister, named Jes and Louisa Butler

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 6, 1899

Information wanted of my broth-
er and sister, both of whom I have
not seen for thirteen years. My
brother's name is Jes Butler; my
sister's name is Louisa Butler. My
mother was Harriet Butler. We
were born in Mason county, Mo.,
near Woodville, in 1863, and went
to Mason City, Mo., and remained
there until near mother's death,
which…

Charlotte Williams looking for her daughter Mrs. Bennie Jokko

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)

July 26, 1900

Information wanted of Mrs. Ben-
nie Jokko, formerly a Mrs. Rev.
Lampkins of San Marcos, Texas.
Any one knowing of her where-
abouts and will drop a card to her
mother Mrs. Charlotte Williams,
San Marcos, Tex., will have her
gratitude and prayers.