08/12/1875: Information Wanted: Lydia Ann Spinner looking for her mother Phoebe Ann

Entry/Object ID

NP.0564

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

"Lydia Ann Spinner looking for her mother Phoebe Ann" - INFORMATION WANTED -- Of my mother PHOEBE ANN, who was once the slave of Widow (Nancy) Spencer who lived about 10 miles from Weston, Mo. She was sold to Mr. Zanes, and then to Mr. Taylor. I have not heard from her for more than 19 years. Address, her daughter, LYDIA ANN SPINNER, care Rev. T. Whitlock, Box 37, Weston, Mo. Ministers will please read the above in their churches.

Date(s) of Creation

8/12/1875

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Phoebe Ann

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Spencer, "Widow" (Nancy)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA): 08/12/1875

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte County, Missouri

Note

1875.08.12 Lydia Ann Spinner Phoebe Ann.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

08/12/1875: Information Wanted: Lydia Ann Spinner looking for her mother Phoebe Ann