Unknown looking for the mother of George Fields

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 2, 1893

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.

Thos. Thompson seeking Armistead Goode

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 10, 1899

Do You Know Him?I would like to know the where-about [whereabouts] of Armistead Goode. Whether dead or alive. This is business of great importance. Any information will be gladly received by Thos. Thompson,35 Winter St.(indecipherable)

Thomas Lee Edmonds looking for his brother Albert Edmonds

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 21, 1894

NOTICE!!
Any information as to the whereabouts
of my brother Albert Edmonds
will be gladly received by me Thomas
Lee Edmond, 515 W. Franklin St., Richmond,
Va., his father, Warner Edmonds
having died it is important that I should
hear from him in time.
4.21.2t. THOS. EDMONDS.

Thomas Hickison searching for family of Charlie Wilson, deceased

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 16, 1897

Do You Know Them? Charlie Wilson, colored, was killed. He was from either Albemarle or Fluvana Counties. I think his mother's name is Martha and he has a brother whose name is Henry. Money can be secured by them as a result of his death. Address, Thomas Hickison, 672 Cortez Street, Chicago, Ill.

Thomas Coakes searching for his brother William Coakes

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 29, 1891

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…

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children of New York searching for James Davis's mother Annie Van Netten and his siblings Fannie and Stephen.

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 10, 1901

Do You Know Them?
The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children of New York has in
its charge a boy who gives his name as
James Davis, claims he lives at No. 66
John street, Richmond, Va., and that
his mother remarried, her present name
being Annie Van Netten. She has two
other children, Fannie and Stephen.
They first lived…

Thaddeus Mayo seeking Henry Mayo

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 14, 1894

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.

T. A. McGahee (formerly William Page) seeking information about his unnamed sister and brothers

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 8, 1896

Do You Know Them?
REIDSVILLE, N C., Jan 29, '96.
I learned from the PLANET that some
one is enquiring for her brother.
Was she from St. Louis, Mo.?
I have two brothers, who I have not
seen since 1864. When I left Missouri,
I lived a long time at Richmond
with Mr. Coon. I was known by the
name of William Page. My father's
name was…

Susan Fearce looking for her parents Ben and Lucinda and her siblings

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 21, 1901

Do You Know Them.I desire to know the whereabouts of my relation. I was born in Virginia. My father was named Ben and my moth-er's [mother's] name was Lucinda, (I suppose) Smith. I was sold to the traders. Dick Donald, my master then. He was not my mother and father's owner, but was related to them in some way. I was given to him as part or the…

Susan Brooks (formerly Susan Miller) searching for her father Jeffrey Miller and mother Delsie Miller

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 19, 1902

Do You Know Them?
Dawson, Ga., July 12th, 1902.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives I was sold from Virginia
when a small child being in a drove led
by Mr. Trice or Price. I belonged to
Philip Miller's estate. One of the boys
was named James Miller. My father's
name was Jeffrey Miller. My mother's
name was Delsie Miller. I was…

Susan Anderson received letters from Alex Johnson and Charles Braxton

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 11, 1894

Sue Furbush searching for her brother Robert Dillard

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 16, 1900

Do You Know Him?
I would like to know the where
abouts of Robert Dillard. The last we
heard of him he was at Newport News.
If any one know anything of him
will please let me hear from them.
He has two sisters, Mrs. Sue Furbush
and Mrs. Annie R. Diggs of Chicago.
His father's name was William Dilliard
and mother's name Louisa…

Spencer Coleman searching for his mother Mary and brother Ed

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 7, 1898

DO YOU KNOW THEM?
HEMSTEAD, TEXAS, April 27, '98
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. I was born 18 miles
from Richmond in Hanover County.
I belonged to Mr. Gilliam who lived in
Hanover Co. My mother's name was
Mary.
Our owners died and we were sold
and all brought to Texas, except brother
Ed. and myself. I was…

Solomon Wright searching for his people including his mother Keziah Wright

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 22, 1900

PETTUS, LONOKE CO., ARK.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my people. My mother was named
Keziah Wright and was sold from Wilts
Wright to Josiah Muby and he lived
near the land of Supic-town by the old
tar yard. His brother's name was Jack
King and he belonged to Edmond
King. His cousin's name was Penny
Wright and he belonged to…

Seeking heirs of Dolly Mack

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 7, 1902

Do You Know Them?

Dolly Mack of Springfield, Mass. has
been dead a year. She formerly resided
in Chesterfield county, Va., but has not
been home for many years. She left
much money, and it is now being held
pending the appearance of her relatives.

It is desired to find Mrs. Charlotte
Dabney, wife of Mr. George Dabney,
who was a member…

Searching for Eliza Pryor

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 30, 1909

INFORMATION WANTED-- Of Eliza Pryor. She will hear something to her advantage by addressing H, 1730 Diamond Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Sarah Douglass (formerly Organ) searching for her sisters Julia, Maria, and Minerva Organ

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 17, 1906

Whereabouts Wanted.
I would like to find my sisters
Julia, Maria and Minerva Organ.
My name is Sarah Organ. They
have lived in Winchester and Rich-
mond, Va. Address
MRS. SARAH DOUGLASS.
616 Grayson St.,
Louisville, Ky.

Sandy Sprattly seeking information of her mother Canddis Sprattly and sister Manervie Sprattly

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 22, 1895

NOTICE.
I am writing to find my mother and
sister. My mother's name was Canddis
Spattly, and my sister's name was
Manervie Sprattly. I have been away
every since the war closed. I got one
letter from them long ago when I
entered Pennsylvania. I was born at
Surrey Court-house, Va Aunty Spratty.
I left my mother and sister in…

Sandy Anderson searching for Sallie Gatewood

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 25, 1902

WANTED--To know the whereabouts
of Sallie Gatewood. Her address was No.
120 Granby St., Norfolk, Va.
Yours truly
Sandy Anderson,
Mineola, Tex.

Sandy and Susan Anderson searching for relatives

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 14, 1894

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. Ithas 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.…

Samuel Gould searching for information about Sandy Gould and Wm. Gould

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 25, 1905

Wants To Find Them.

I desire to know the whereabouts of
Sandy Gould and Wm. Gould. One
the son, the other the nephew of Nich-
olas Gould. Nicholas Gould came from
Richmond, Va., during the war. Any
information will be gratefully received
by their nephew,

SAMUEL GOULD,
1809 Lombard St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Sally Ann Coles searching for her aunt Mrs. Matilda Fegans

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 18, 1905

Do You Know Them?
I am anxious to find my aunt, Mrs
Matilda Fegans, who lives in the city
of Vicksburg, Miss. Her native
home is in Buckingham, Va., Glen-
more [Glenmore] P.O. She has two sons, Mr.
Charles Patterson and Mr. William
Fegans.
Any information respecting them
will be gladly received.
Truly yours,
SALLY ANN…

Sallie White (formerly Sallie Teague) searching for her sister Harriet Adkins and brother Major Randall

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 30, 1897

Do You Know Them?

I desire to know the where-abouts of
my relatives. My name was formerly
Sallie Teague, the name by which they
knew me. I lived in Richmond until I
was 26 years old. I left there the year
before the war commenced. My former
husband's name was George Teague.
The white people, with whom I was
in Richmond here name…

S. G. Hopkins looking for Esau or Esam Matthews

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 22, 1891

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,…

S. B. H. searching for the relatives of Roland Griffin

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 25, 1916

Fairbanks, Alaska. Feb. 3, 1916. To the Editor of the Planet. Richmond, Va.: Dear Sir.—I am writing to locate the relatives of the late Roland Griffin. Deceased was born in Paris, Kentucky, in 1857 or 1858. He went to Chicago in the early Eighties, and there worked as teamster for years, and also married in Chicago. He has three brothers, to-wit:…