INFORMATION WANTED: Of Rosamon Mobley, who formerly belonged to
Mr. C. P. Pelham. When heard of, she was going to Sumter to look for her father
and mother. Any information will be thankfully received by Susannah Babrige.
The Daily Phoenix (Columbia, SC) August 19, 1866
INFORMATION WANTED: Of Marcelia Shorter, colored, formerly of Washington
County, Maryland. When last heard from was in New Orleans, Marcelia is aged
between 40 and 45, bright mulatto, and kept furnished rooms some twelve years
ago in New Orleans. She will hear of a brother by addressing Lloyd Shorter.
The Louisiana Democrat (Alexandria, LA) July 27, 1870
INFORMATION WANTED: Of my father and mother, who were when I last heard
from them in Murfresboro, Tenn. They were formerly slaves; my father went by
the name of Isaac Fisher, and my mother was called Fanny Bowles. Any person
knowing the whereabouts of either of the above names persons will please address
to me in care of P. A. Bell. Editor Elevator, San Francisco. Thomas Vaughn,
Mission, San Jose, Cal.
Maryville Republican (Maryville, TN) February 26, 1870
Based on the excerpts, what impact did the breakup of the plantation system have
on African-American families in the United States?