INFORMATION WANTED ORG
Excerpt: Last Seen is recovering stories of families separated in the domestic slave trade. Formerly enslaved people placed these ads hoping to reconnect with family and loved ones for decades following emancipation. The ads serve as testaments to their enduring hope and determination to regain what was taken from them. As of today, we have recovered 5020 ads.
Formerly enslaved people placed ads looking for loved ones from all over the United States and sometimes from as far away as Africa. Explore the map to see the locations of those placing ads or locations where ads appeared.
My search used the word 'Washington' and brought up ads that included an offer of $5 for information to find a wife. You can go to to the State and search newspapers from there too.
The Last Seen Project is committed to supporting the genealogical work of descendants of enslaved people. Transcribing the ads helps people today find their ancestors. You may also wish to contact us and tell us about your ancestors. Please let us know when you find an ancestor in the ads.
(Yes there are some genealogy success stories!)
