Minerva Williams seeking information about her brother Alexander Sprattley

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 5, 1895

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An Inquiry.

I would like to find my brother.
His name is Alexander Sprattley,
mother's name, Candace Sprattley,
father's name, Dandridge Sprattley,
sister, Minerva Sprattley, now
Minerva Williams. Mother from Prince
George County, Va. Father came
from Surry County, Va. When last
heard of, he was in Etna, Penn
He used to belong to a family of
Temples. Any information of him
will be gladly received. Address
MINERVA WILLIAMS
In care of PLANET Office,
814 E Broad St.

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Minerva Williams seeking information about her brother, Alexander Sprattley, who was formerly enslaved by the Temple family.

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"An Inquiry" Ad

Date
January 5, 1895
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Richmond, VA

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Chris Byrd

Citation
"Minerva Williams seeking information about her brother Alexander Sprattley," The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA), January 5, 1895, Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed April 19, 2024, https://informationwanted.org/items/show/1012

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