11/12/1878: Information Wanted: Henry Robertson searching for his father Louis Robertson

Entry/Object ID

NP.0581

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

"Henry Robertson searching for his father Louis Robertson" PERSONAL -- INFORMATION WANTED OF the whereabouts of my father, who was sold previous to the late rebellion; He formerly belonged to Ike Robertson, of Clay County, Mo., east of Liberty; he is supposed to go by the name of Louis Robertson; any information concerning his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his son and wife; please address HENRY ROBERTSON, St. James Hotel, Kansas City, Mo. The press will confer great kindness by publishing the above. (https://informationwanted.org/items/show/3668)

Date(s) of Creation

11/12/1878

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Louis

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Robertson, Louis

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Robertson, Ike

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Kansas City Times (Kansas City, MO, 1871-1990): 11/12/1878

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Clay County, Missouri

Note

1878.11.12 Henry Robertson Brother.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

11/12/1878: Information Wanted: Henry Robertson searching for his father Louis Robertson