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Bettie Clayton searching for her brothers and sister

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 31, 1907

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Ellisville, Miss., Aug. 24, '07.
I am seeking information about
some of my relatives. I was born
in Amelia County, Va., near Farmer's
Bank. Don't know name of town.
My age is about 56 years. I left
home about 1858, a slave, belong-
ing to Henry Anderson. Left with
Ed. Stokes and came to Mississippi.
My…

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Bettie Johnson seeking information about her father Edwin Childs (1st of 2 ads placed)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

First Ad: October 19, 1895

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Louisville, Ky , October 1, '95.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Edwin Childs, the husband of Lucy
Childs. The latter was daughter of
old man Carter Page before the war.
She belonged to Franklin Guy. She had
two brothers, one by the name of Wil-
liam Page, and Archie Page.
Edwin Childs belonged to Dr Worth-
um…

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Bettie Woodson searching for her father Hudson Harris (also known as Hudson Hargrove), her mother Henriette, and several siblings

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 17, 1900

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ARVONIA, BUCKINGHAM CO., VA.,
February 9th, 1900.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my father whose name was Hudson
Harris. Some called him Hudson
Hargrove, his master's name. My
mother's name was Henrietta. She
had six children when I was sold from
her. We were sold at Nelson Courthouse
about 1845 as near as I…

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Beverly Fulks searching for her relatives

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 22, 1899

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I desire to the know the whereabouts of
my relatives. We first belonged to
Mrs. Hardy and after the death of
Mrs. Hardy, the estate was divided.
My mother, Nancy and Fanny Bev-
erly were given to Jack Hedyeman,
Henry was g'ven to John Brown who
lived in Spotsylvania Co.. Silstsui
James were given to Mrs. Susan…

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Braxton Mitchell searching for his relatives including his mother Easter Mitchell

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 15, 1902

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I desire to find my relatives. I left
my mother in Sewal, Va. I was sold
from her in slavery. Her name was Eas
ter [Easter] Mitchell, my father belonged to an-
other [another] white man by the name of Barley
Brockston, which was his name.
I have some brothers but cannot re-
member [remember] but two, Peter Mitchell,…

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C. G. Morgan searching for the relatives of Alexander Robinson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 25, 1899

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
the relatives of Alexander Robinson,
formerly of Richmond. He died in
Boston, leaving an estate. Write to
C. G. Morgan,
39 Curt St., Boston, Mass.

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C. H. Treadwell is searching for the mother of a girl who has died.

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 17, 1906

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New York. Nov. 14th, 1906.
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Dear Sir:
In the New York Morgue is the
body of a girl from Richmond, Va.
by the name of Rachel Pryor. Her
mother once lived on William Street
near Leigh Street in Richmond. As
I understand she has a life insur-
ance on the girl and if she is not
heard from…

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Callie Pollard searching for her brother George Evans

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 17, 1896

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
my brother, George Evans. His mother's
name was Rhodie Evans. He has
a mark on his face that resembles the
No. 10. He is of brown complexion
and left here in 1865 or '66.
Any information concerning him
will be thankfully received by
CALLIE POLLARD,
Farmville, Va.
oc17-1mo.

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Calvin Maxwell looking for Ellen Maxwell and others

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 11, 1915

WANTS TO FIND THEM I would like to know the whereabouts of Mitchell W Borne and Hannah Borne They left Independence, Va., about sixteen years ago and came to Richmond, Va. With them was a girl by the name of Ellen Maxwell. Any information of any of them will be gladly received. CALVIN MAXWELL Galax, Va., Grayson County.

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Caroline Jacox searching for her daughters Mary Jane Jacox and Margaret Ann Jacox

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 22, 1896

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I desire to find my children. I was from
North Carolina. My husband's name
was Isaac Jacox. My oldest girl was
named Mary Jane Jacox and the next,
Margaret Ann Jacox. My master's
name was Charles Jacox and my mis-
tress' name, Martha Mullen. My
name was Caroline Jacox.
When I left there, I lived in Hart-
ford…

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Caroline Wilson seeking her son Lewis Wilson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 6, 1899

Do You Know Him?I would like to know the where-about [whereabouts] of my son, Lewis Wilson. When last heard from he was in the State of Washington. It has been four yearssince I have heard from him. Any in-formation [information] concerning him will be thankfully received by his mother, CAROLINE WILSON200 Monroe St.Lynchburg, Va.

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Charles and Sarah Richard seeking information about their son Fred Richard

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 10, 1892

INQUIRY.
BIG SPRING MONT. CO., VA.
Nov. 30 1892.
Twelve years ago Fred Richard left
home for Rendville, Ohio to work and he
has not returned since. If any person
know of the above named individual you
will do the mother and father of the
young man a favor, informing them by
card addressed to Elliston, Mont. Co. Va.
Yours truly in…

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Charles Harris looking for his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown (1st of 2 ads)

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 7, 1894

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Ten or twelve years ago Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Brown (formerly Mrs. Harris)
left Richmond and went West.—Since
then Charles Harris, son of Mrs. Brown,
sought for her in vain. Any one who
knows the present address of Mr. or
Mrs. Samuel Brown will confer a great
favor on the undersigned by sending it
to him. Papers…

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Charles Harris's widow searching for her husband's family

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 24, 1894

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Information is wanted concerning
the following parties: Charles Harris,
the son of Charles Harris, Sr.,
and Louisa Harris. One of the
daughters attended the Hampton N
and A. Institute. She married a
man named Budd, and located in
the West. Charles Harris, Sr., died
and his widow married a man
named Samuel Brown…

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Charlie Oliver (formerly Dandridge Vius) searching for his grandfather Free John

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 18, 1902

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Is there any reader of the PLANET
who can inform me of any of the per-
sons [persons] whose names I have mentioned? If
so please inform me through the PLAN-
ET [PLANET] or by letter.
Address same to
CHARLIE OLIVER,
Greenbrier, Ark.
I am inquiring for my grandfather
who is likely to be in this city now. He
is sometimes…

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Corah Payne Reed searching for her uncle and two sisters

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 10, 1906

Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts
of some of my people. My uncle
was named Henry Payne for
a number of years was a hackman.
He lived at Richmond, Va. I had
four sisters but only two were at
home when I left, Alice and Hen-
rietta. The other two were named
Millie and Nancy.
Any information will be gladly…

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D. J. Webster seeking the whereabouts of Rev. W. Washington

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 22, 1898

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
Rev. W Washington, minister of the
C. M. E. Church, a relative of mine
When heard from last (last spring) he
was in Halifax, Va
Any information will be thankfully
received,
Yours earnest,
D.J. Webster,
Tuskegee. Ala.

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Daniel Jackson searching for two uncles

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 16, 1905

Wants To Find Them.

I am anxious to locate my two un-
cles, Peter and Thomas Jackson,
sons of Daniel Jackson. They were
born in Maryland, and during
slavery were sold into Richmond,
Va. They have a sister now living
at Pittsburg, Pa. Any information
will be gladly received by addressing
DANIEL JACKSON,
5624 End St., E. E. …

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Daniel Layton

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 29, 1913

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Denver, Colo., Jan. 24, 1913.
To Whom It May Concern, or the
Pastor of the Church:
Dear Sir: I am trying to locate
a Mrs. Vicky Powell or some of her
children. I wish to inform them
about her son, Daniel Laurence Pow-
ell. If you can find any relatives of
Daniel L. Powell n Richmond, Va,
please let them communicate…

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Dennis Johnson searching for William H. Bowman

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 18, 1902

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
his son, William H. Bowman. He was
last heard from in Richmond. Any
information will be communicated to
his father by sending same to
DENNIS JOHNSON,
96 Bryn Ave., Kingston, N. Y.

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Dinah Anderson seeking information about her step-daughter Sarah Anderson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 26, 1898

Information Wanted

Mrs. Dinah Anderson would like to
know if any one can give any information
of Sarah Anderson her step-
daughter. Sarah left Richmond about
eight years ago, and went to St Louis,
Missouri with a while lady by the name
of Mrs. Clarkson who was a relative of
Mrs. George Stacy. If any information
can be had please…

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Dr. J. Mitchell Smith seeking father's brothers and sister

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 30, 1915

WANTS TO FIND THEM.

My father Eli Smith, now dead was
born and reared in the State of Virginia.
He was sold as a slave to
the State of Louisiana. There were
three brothers and one sister, all
sold as slaves in Louisiana, Eli,
John, James and Emily Smith. I
am the only living son. Any information
concerning the whereabouts…

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Edward Brown Simpson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 24, 1914

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I would like to know the where-
abouts of my uncle, William Henry
Brown. I have not heard from him
in eighteen years and am very anx-
ious to locate him, if living, as he
was the only brother of my mother.
Please give him this picture, if liv-
ing. Address, EDWARD BROWN
SIMPSON, 525 W. Arlington St.,
Youngstown, O.

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Edward C. Hackett looking for his sisters Sarah Jane and Ellen Hackett

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 19, 1893

Information Wanted.
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Information wanted of the whereabouts
of Sarah Jane and Ellen Hackett
whose father's and mother's names were
James and Rachael Hackett. The above
named were sold from their parents before the war.
They lived on the blackstone
farm, two miles from Sassafrasent
county, Maryland. Any…

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Edward Johnson searching for his parents Isaac and Prudence and siblings Drucilla, Victoria, Ike, and Charles

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 18, 1890

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My two sisters and two brothers
were sold at Mrs. Sallie Powell's
sale in Frankfort Co. Va., about
12 miles from Rocky Mount, about
the year of 1851. Ike and Charles
were the boys' names and Drucilla
and Victoria were the girls' names.
I am their younger brother, Edward
Johnson.
My father's name was Isaac and…

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