Information Wanted.
Want to know the whereabouts of
my sister, Mrs. Sarah Fowlkes and
Martha Tissles. They have both
lived in Richmond for about 14
years. Information concerning them
will be gladly received by their
brother,
JOSEPH CHEATHAM.
1227 N. 26th St.
Information Wanted.
I would like to find my relatives. I
was born in Sommerset Co., Md., Prences
am [Prencesam], Md. I left there 36 years ago. I belonged to John Anderson. My moth-
er [mother] belonge to the same party. Her
name was Peggy and her husband's
name was Adam Lankford. My mother
had six boys; viz: Horace, Charles,
George, Alexander, Henry and Sandy.
I had two sisters, viz: Sarah Ann and
Malinda. One of our neighbors was
named W. Barnes and one Mrs. Porter.
My aunt Harriet belonged to a man
named Morris Adams. My uncles were
George and Frank Arter. They belonged
to Morris Adams. My cousins were
Moses, Ike, Daniel and Litt and belong-
ed [belonged] to the same person. I had two other cousins named Maria and Easter. I
was sold by John Anderson to John
Sanders, a Negro trader; he sold me to
Smith, a Negro trader; Smith sold me
Robertson, a Negro trader and Robert-
son [Robertson] sold me to Judge Perkinson of Lou- isiana [Louisiana]. If any one can give me any in- formation [information] of above named parties will please address
JOHN ANDERSON or his son,
SANDY ANDERSON,
Mineola, Wood Co., Tex. 12,8 4t
Do You Know Them?
I would like to know the wherea-
bouts [whereabouts] of my father if living, three
sisters and one brother. My mother
died before the war.
My father's name is Robert Allen,
Sisters respectively Sarah, Margaret
and Nancy. Father, mother and my-
self [myself] belonged to Wm. Burton all of Chesterfield, Va., my brother was
sold at the age of fourteen. I never
saw him any more after he was sold.
Last sien of the others was in Man-
chester [Manchester], Va. in 1865.
Any one knowing their wherea-
bouts [whereabouts] will kindly inform their broth-
er [brother] who is very desirous of finding
them.
REV. THOS. NELSON ALLEN.
18 Wheat Street
Ithaca, N.Y.
Do You Know Them?
Wanted information as to the where-
about [whereabouts] of the parents of Robert Jones. He was killed in the mines at Franklin
near Seattle, Washington, and money is
due him by the company. Information
concerning him can be obtained at this
office.
Address "G" 814 E. Broad St.
Do You Know Them.
NEWBERNE, N.C., Aug. 1, 1894.
Mr. Mitchell :
Dear Sir:--Mr. Gilbert
Joyner of Newbern died at the John
Hopkin's Hospital in Baltimore
last Friday morning.
I wish to state that he has a wife
and two children in your city of the
following names : Parthenia Joy-
ner [Joyner], Gilbert Joyner and Ella Joyner.
The administrator of the estate de-
sires [desires] that the above named parties
report in Newbern at once as it will
be to their advantage.
Mr. IJoyner made his will a few
weeks ago, and of course provided
for his wife and children.
Please let me hear from you.
Fraternally Yours,
ANDREW J. HARRIS,
Rector A. M. E. Church,
A Lost Relative.
I would like to learn the whereabouts
of my brother Henry Mayo. When last
heard about he was in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Any one knowing his present where-
about [whereabouts] will please address
THADDEUS MAYO
184 Seymour Ave.,
Birmingham, Conn
Papers please Copy.
Do You Know Them.
I would like to find my relative. I was
born near Louisa Court House, Virginia
and was sold in Richmond, Va., to a ne-
gro [negro] trader by the name of Smith. It
has been thirty-six years ago I think. I
belonged to the Burruss family in Virginia.
My old mistress was Mrs. Lucy Bur-
russ [Burruss], who had a son by the name of Dr.
John L. Burruss. The Doctor's sisters
were Caroline and Mart Eliza. The
widow Burruss moved from near Luisa
Court-house to Hanover Co., and took
my brother Jim and my sister Louisa,
and myself (Susan). By marriage my
name is Susan Anderson. My mother
was named Rachel, and my father Mar-
tin [Martin]; both belonged to the Burruss. I
think I had three brothers, Jim, Carter
and Dave. Two uncles, Charles and Hen-
ry [Henry]. He was a shoemaker by trade and
lived in the town of Louisa, Va. My sis-
ter [sister] Louisa had two daughters, their
names were Isabelle and Charlotte.
They lived in Hanover County with
me and the widow Burruss. Some of my
cousins are Joe, Mark, Hunter, Marga
rett [Margarett] and Millie. I knew people when I
lived near Louisa, Va.; Dr. McGee Liaby;
and Dr. Goodman. If any one can give
any information of these persons, please
address at once
SANDY OR SUSAN ANDERSON,
Mineola, Wood Co., Texas.
Do You know Her?
Wanted information concerning the
mother of George Fields. She lived on
Orange St., in this city when last heard
from. Her son was burned to death at
Spokane, Washington.
Do You Know Her?
PORTSMOUTH, VA. Sept. 18, '93.--I de-
sire [desire] to know the whereabouts of Georgie
Robinson. When last heard from she
worked in a cigarette factory in Rich-
mond [Richmond]. Any information concerning her
will be thankfully received by
Georgie Bess,
210 Fifth St. - Portsmouth, Va.
Where is She?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my mother, Charlotte Blackwell. She
was owned by James B. Mason, Stafford
Co., Va., and was sold to John Couper,
the slave trader. When last heard of she
was in Richmond. Any information will
be thankfully received. Address
OSCAR JACKSON,
1022 New Jersey Ave, N.W.,
Washington, D.C.
Do You Know Them?
DANVILLE, Va, June 13, '93.
I am inquiring for my people who
went out to Texas a good many
years. Prairie Plains, Grimes Co.,
Texas, and I cannot hear from them.
My father's name is Harrison Now-
lan [Nowlan]. my mother's name is Elvira
Nowland. I have also three broth-
ers [brothers], Coleman, Winfree, and Gran-
ville [Granville], and also one sister, Mary Ann.
The last I saw of them was before
the war on Pig River, Franklin Co.,
Va., and they left there for Texas,
with Thomas Toliver.
Any one who can give me any in-
formation [information] of my people will please
do so, and oblige
ROBT. NOWLAND
Address, 333 Craghead St., Danv-
ille [Danville], Va.
Do You Know Them
Portland, Me., April 27th, 1893.
To the Editor of RICHMOND PLANET
Dear Sir:--
Information is wanted of Mrs.
Louisa Pollox formerly of New Orleans
but now of Kingsville, Tenn. Her grand-
daughter [granddaughter] Mrs. Louisa Palmer nee Gor-
don [Gordon] is anxious to known her where
about [whereabouts], when last heard from she was
in Kingsville, Tenn. Any one knowing
where she is will inform Mrs. Palmer No
48 Lafayette St., Portland, Me.
This is the only way which Mrs. Pal-
mer [Palmer] would be able to reach her grand-
mother [grandmother] if living and I do hope it may
reach some one who may know her.
Respectfully yours,
MRS. A. G. JACKSON,
of Washington, D.C.
now of Maine.
Address, Mrs. A. G. Jackson,
61 Oxford St. (In the rear.)
Portland, Maine.
Do You Know Them?
Knob Lick, Metcalf Co., Ky.
Dear Sir:--
I was brought to this country
by Austin Allen, and was sold to Addi-
son [Addison] Crenshaw about 50 or 60 years ago.
My brother was brought with me. My
fathers name was Robert Camel. He was
a bright man. My sister's name was
Ellen. My mother was of a dark com-
plexion [complexion]. Any information concerning my
relatives will be thankfully received.
EZEKIEL CRENSHAW,
Knob Lick, Metcalf Co., Ky.
Who Knows Laura Finney?
Editor of the PLANET,-
Dear Sir:-Any information as to the
whereabouts of Laura Finney, (colored)
would be gratefully received. When last
heard from she was in Hampton, Va.
PEGGIE FINNEY,
Onancock, Va.
INFORMATION DESIRED.
WILMINGTON, DEL., Feb. 11, 1893,
Information concerning the where-
about [whereabouts] of a man named Willie Nel-
son [Nelson]. The mother of the young man
will consider it a favor to her to be
informed as to his whereabouts. The
last account received of him he was
at Hampton Va [indecipherable] Locust St.,
Wilmington, Del.
Relatives Found.
Mrs. Josephine Bass of Memphis, Tenn.
in the PLaNET of the 21st, advertised for
relatives whom she had not seen for
thirty-one years.
She has found them. They called at this
office this week and proceeded at once to
correspond to her. Only two are now
alive.
A gentleman in Washington found his
long lost sister in the same manner. He
had not seen her for nearly forty years.
DO YOU KNOW THEM?
I desire to know the where abouts of
my relatives. My brothers names were
Henry and Charley. My sisters names
were Julia, Virginia, Catherine and El-
nora [Elnora]. My father's name was Henry
Matthews. He was a fish huckster on
17th Street at the market, and kept an
eating house. I was sold to the traders
in 1861. My name is Josephine.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived [received].
Josephine Bass
263 Monroe St.,
Memphis, Tenn.
Information Wanted.
I would like to know the wherea-
bouts [whereabouts] of my brother, William H
Pleasants, son of Mr. Scott T. Pleasants
and Mrs. Bettie L. Pleasants
When last heard of he was in Boston
one year ago. Any news of him will
be greatly appreciated by his sister,
Louisa J. Pleasants
Buchanan, Va.
He Wants to Find Them.
I am desirous of finding some mem-
bers [members] of the 36th Regiment, Co. G. U. S.
Colored Troops The following are re-
membered [remembered] by me; Anthony Pool, Order-
ly [Orderly] Sergeant, Merrith Pool 2nd Orderly
Sergeant; Wm. Walker, Elijah Brown
and Anderson Wilson.
Any one belonging to this Regiment
will please address me.
FREDERICK SMITH,
Nuttalsburg, Fayette Co., W. VA.
Lost!
Who knows the whereabouts of my
brother (James R. Randall). The last
time I heard from him he was in Leav-
enworth [Leavenworth], Kan., in 1889. If any one
can give any information leading to his
whereabouts they will greatly oblige
N. W Dixon,
Yazoo City, Miss.
Do You Know Her?
I am desirous of finding my mother.
Her name is Elizabeth Campbell. My
father's name was John Campbell. My
mother had two brothers, Lewis and
Wilson Day. Her color is light-brown-
skin, height about five feet five inches.
She lived at one time near Washington,
D.C.
Any information will be thankfully
received by
JOHN HENRY CAMPBELL,
No. 2 Federal St.,
oct 31 3t. Pittsburgh, Pa.
$25.00 REWARD
I Wish to Find my Mother.
Her name was Julia Crincher, her
father's name was Kit Crincher. She
belonged to a man named Dr. wm. Ha-
rris [Harris] of Nottoway Co., Va. He sold her
while I was a baby I think west of Not-
toway [Nottoway] county.
I will give $25.00 reward to any one
who will find her alive for me. Other
papers please copy.
Yours very Respectfully,
JAS. TUCKER,
Fort Griffin, Tex.. Box 35.
An Inquiry.
Thomas Coakes is inquiring for his
brother, Wm. Coakes, who left Rich-
mond [Richmond] in 1867, had served three yrs.
in the United States Army and told
his mother he had enlisted for three
years more and said he was going
to write as soon as he got to Texas.
He was born in Amelia Co, Va. His
owner was Lewis C. Harvey at that
time President of Danville R.R.
Reward.
Information wanted as to last
known whereabouts of Esau or Esam
Matthews colored, who was born in
Charlotte Co., Va., about 1843. Was
a soldier in Company C. 11 U. S.
Colored Artillery (heavy) and was
last heard of in Richmond, in 1875.
Wanted in the interest of an estate.
Address, S.G. HOPKINS,
Attorney at Law,
Atlantic Building, Washington, D.C.
or THE PLANET OFFICE,
Richmond, Va.
An Inquiry.
I would like to find the whereabouts
of my people, my parents names were
William and Betsy Byrd. I had three
brothers, Collins, James and Charles
Byrd--one sister, Polly Byrd. About
twelve years ago my mother lived in
the vicinity of the New Market. Any in-
formation [information] concerning them will be
thankfully received.
Very respectfully,
PENDLETON BYRD.
No. 1030 Cor. Gay and 11th Sta.
Portsmouth, O.