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Mississippi Slaves to Liberia

sjoh873442 — 28 May 2003 4:29:27 GMT

Looking for any info or records with names of former slaves from Mississippi that sailed to Africa abt 1848. Particularly those with Woodson surname

Photographs and the American Colonization Society

hawkjmh — 17 Apr 2008 6:27:37 GMT

Greetings,

Other than the obvious, such as the Library of Congress collection of daguerreotypes and images from the American Colonization Society, does anyone out there know where one can find old photographs of ACS colonists living in Liberia between 1860-68?

Likewise, does anyone know who would have been a "noted" photographer in Liberia at the time? That is, one whom the colonists would go to have "studio" portraits taken?

I have a very worn, very old photograph from approx 1866/67 taken in Monrovia of my 2nd Great Grandparents, Frederick K. and Sarah Ann Hyde, and their son. Looking to find the photographer, the story behind the picture (if it was an official portrait or just a family picture), or perhaps a better copy. I'm sure duplicate exists, perhaps in an old book...just a matter of finding who and where. Any suggestions?

Please feel free to take a look...and let me know.

Caldheron99@aol.com

Thanks.

Hyde's of Careysburg, Liberia - Frederick K. Hyde and Sarah Ann Hyde

hawkjmh — 17 Apr 2008 6:07:26 GMT

Searching for additional information on my ancestor, Frederick K Hyde, from New Orleans, who traveled to Liberia from Baltimore in November 1859 with his wife, Sarah Ann on the Mary Caroline Stevens, eventually becoming a high-ranking government official. He settled in Careysburg, Liberia and lived there until 1867.

Hoping to meet descendants of Americo-Liberians or natives who’s ancestors may have known the Hyde’s; ideally searching for documentation of a personal nature, such as old letters and photos. Frederick was acquainted with the Cain’s, the Greens, the Lewis’s, Rev. John Seys and Rev. Mr. Thompson, all en route to Careysburg. Anyone out there related to any of these families? Please assist!

Lillinie Hyde -- Lillianna Hyde, or Lilly/Lillie Hyde -- Searching for Info

hawkjmh — 22 Mar 2008 5:42:43 GMT

Searching for Information on my Hyde ancestor, who's name was Lillinie, but she may have gone by Lilly (or Lillie).

She was born in New Orleans in/around 1856.
She was the daughter mulatto daughter of Edward Caleb Hyde, MD and Clarissa Keith Hyde, his wife.

It's believed she may have left New Orleans and settled in Mississippi.
She may have gone by "Lilly" in life, but her name was Lillinie and often confused for Lillianna.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks much.

Thomas Hyde – Left for Liberia in 1859 with John McDonough’s Slaves

hawkjmh — 1 Mar 2008 4:22:26 GMT

I’m looking for information on my ancestor, Thomas Hyde, who traveled to Monrovia, Liberia with the American Colonization Society from the port of New Orleans in 1859 on the Ship Rebecca, with the slaves (the ‘estate’) of John McDonough.

I know the year he left, but I’d like to know when he arrived, and ultimately what became of him once he got there. He’s not listed in the 1870 census, so I’m assuming he died in Liberia. Just hoping there are resources out there that reference what the Colonization Society did with their dead (such as records, cemeteries, obituaries, etc). I’ve checked the AR – it’s helpful only to an extent?

Any thoughts out there? All suggestions appreciated. Or, if you have a Thomas Hyde in your line that emigrated to Liberia in 1859/60, please share.

Looking for information on James Robert Spurgeon

mwcross18671 — 27 Mar 2007 9:13:01 GMT

He is my maternal great-great grandfather. He is listed as a lawyer and was involved with the transition of American Blacks to Liberia. He has some association with Marcus Garvey and I believe he was a foreign minister.

Ackers from MO/KS that went to Liberia in 1887

olgabutler1 — 19 Mar 2007 8:06:07 GMT

Looking for information on the Ackers that went to Liberia. They were from the Missouri and Kansas area. In particular William Acker and his daughters Mary and Martha. They left America in 1887 and settled in Cape Mount, Liberia. Any information would be helpful.

The Kings from Marion, GA

ak1188 — 26 Feb 2007 3:19:26 GMT

35 members of the King Family of Marion, GA emigrated to Liberia on May 14, 1868. The ship Golconda sailed by way of Savanna, GA to Bexley Grand Bassa County, Liberia. Seaborn N. Ashley a blacksmith, wrote a letter on their behalf to the American Colonization Society for free passage to Liberia. I am trying to find relations who might have remained in the United States. Any assistance is appreciated.

Scott-Montgomery Bell Scott

A,Glover — 15 Jun 2006 3:31:54 GMT

Scott family from the List Of Emigrants ship Sophia Walker,sent by Col.Montgomery Bell abt 1854,1854 a letter ,that Montgomery Bell Scott,wrote that in Dec,38 people, to Liberia,and that all is well. this was his parents and their children.any information? thank you

Ureys of Liberia

charlene — 23 Apr 2001 10:55:32 GMT

Any Urey family members out there. Please respond to this post. I am trying to trace my Urey roots from Liberia to slavery in America if applicable. Thanks

Harris from America to Liberia, Grand Bassa County

Evette — 16 Dec 2003 4:31:30 GMT

I am interesting in tracing my my root from America to Liberia. My grandfather name was Daniel B. Harris. His brothers are Paulus and James.

Pls. respond

Looking for info on a Wiley Bruce that went to Liberia from Virginia

yayabruce — 10 Oct 2004 4:50:19 GMT

In am searching for information on a freed slave name Wiley Bruce from Virginia who went to Liberia on the Ship MC Stevens in 1856. I think he was part of James Hunter Terrell's slave group??? I am searching for info on any Bruce, surname that went to Liberia and settle around crozerville or millsburg.

Looking for Johnson family from America to Liberia

Evette — 16 Dec 2003 4:29:30 GMT

Any Johnson family members out there. I would like to trace my root from America to Liberia. This Johnson family settled in Maryland, Liberia. My grandfather name was Gray Johnson. Thanks

kru people of liberia

rosaoharris — 25 Aug 2004 8:25:31 GMT

IS THERE ANY ONE OUT THERE NO ANY HARRIS FROM VA. THAT HAS KRU PEOPLE ANCESTRY MY NAME IS JESSIE JAME HARRIS SR.I HAD MY DNA DONE IT TRACED MY ANCESTERY BACK TO LIBERIA MY GRT GRT GRAND PA. WAS WILLIAM HARRIS FROM VA.

looking for family members

Bobbalinus — 24 Jun 2004 12:40:51 GMT

Looking for family members from Liberia last names. Knight and Dennis

Port of Departure of Bentick, John and Tuckness Sancho

nylibraries — 24 Nov 2004 6:35:14 GMT

I am hereby trying to locate information on the relatives, and the beginnings of my Great, Great Grand father; Bentick Sancho and his siblings; John and Tuckness Lambert Sancho.
There are a number of versions of their story, which has been handed down from generation unto generation – Various members of the Sancho family believes the forefathers departed from one of the following places; England, Spain, Belgian-Congo and Madagascar.
I believe the three brothers arrived in British Guiana in 1843, after spending some time in Barbados, from England.

Some folks believe there was a name change on their arrival into British Guiana, from either Sanchey or Sanchez to Sancho.
Therefore I would like to examine all the various versions of their story and also to explore the possible connections to the Sanchos of Liberia, Sierra Leone, U.S.A and the United Kingdom
I am interested in communicating with individuals and or groups, who will assist the Sanchos of Guyana in locating their true story.

Looking for Waldon

hnwaldon — 23 Aug 2003 3:20:21 GMT

John P. Waldon came to the U.S. some time between 1890 and 1910. He moved to South Carolina. From Liberia. I am his Great Grandson and would like to find any family still living in Liberia.

looking for Sanchos of Liberia

nylibraries — 24 Nov 2004 6:35:14 GMT

Sancho family of Guyana are interested in establishing contact and communicating with the following, their relatives and or their descendants; Josiah Sancho of Moore Street, Mamba Point, Theodore Sancho, Annie Roselyn (Burgess) Sancho, Gloria Precious Manneh Sancho, Joyce Beatrix Sancho, Phyllis Sancho of Detroit, USA and Joshua Sancho. Jocindee Maya Kromah and J. Napoleon Cassell.
You are asked to contact descendantsofsancho@yahoogroups.com and or
kajrob@aol.com.
log on http://groups.yahoo.com/group/descendantsofsancho