Unknown searching for Robert Jones’ parents

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 22, 1894

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. Informationconcerning him can be obtained at this office. Address "G" 814 E. Broad St.

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.…

Thomas Coakes searching for his brother William Coakes

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 29, 1891

An Inquiry.Thomas Coakes is inquiring for hisbrother, 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…

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,…

Margaret Gray looking for her son John Nelson Gray

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 10, 1899

Do You Know Him? Richmond, Va., June 3, 1899. Editor Planet: I am looking for the where-abouts [whereabouts] of my son John Nelson Gray. Mother's name Margaret Gray, father's name James Gray. He has been away from home about six years. Any one hearing or knowing of such a man will please send recommendations to 1415 Ross St., Richmond, Va. He…

Eliza Hincher is searching for her husband, Thomas Hincher

The Richmond Times (Richmond, VA)

August 1, 1866

Mrs. Lucy Burk searching for Mary Burk

Gold Hill Daily News (Gold Hills, NV) (reprinted, with editorial commentary, from the Indianapolis Evening News)

April 24, 1873

A GENTLE reminder of the old, happy
days in the South is found in the fol-
lowing [following], clipped from the Indianapolis
Evening News, under the head of "In-
formation [Information] Wanted:"
Mrs. Lucy Burk, of Richmond, Vir-
ginia [Virginia], a colored woman, wants infor-
mation [information] concerning Mary Burk, who
was sold from…

Parents searching for their missing son Washington

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

February 14, 1866

LOST, STRAYED AND FOUND.
LOST.--Strayed from home, on the 12th
instant, a dark mulatto BOY, about seven
years of age, and about four feet in height; had on
red socks, or stockings, blue pants, blue jacket
with brass buttons, and also a blue cap with a red
heart upon its crown.
Any information concerning the above-men-
tioned…

Nancy Stewart searching for her daughter Caroline

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

March 10, 1866

LOST, STRAYED AND FOUND.
LOST.--About the 1st of May, 1865, my
child CAROLINE, about eight years old ; was
in the employment of Mr. -- Griffln, who was
living in Fluvanna county, who removed to Fau-
quier [Fauquier] county in August, 1865, carrying the child
with him. Since his removal I have heard nothing
from her. Any information…

Esther searching for her son Edgar

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

December 4, 1866

LOST, a small BRIGHT MULATTO
BOY, aged about twelve years, named ED-
GAR [EDGAR]. He was raised by Mrs. James Garnett, of
Caroline county. Any information on him will be
thankfully received by ESTHER, his mother, at
the residence of Mr. John Freelan, corner Fifth
and Cary streets. de 4_2t*

Nelly Garland searching for her children Sarah, Morris, and Louisa Garland

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

April 15, 1868

PERSONAL.--The children of NELLY
GARLAND were sold by Mr. David
Thomas, in Nelson county, Va., in 1856. Their
names are SARAH, MORRIS, and LOUISA
GARLAND. Any information concerning
them would be very gratifying to their mother.

Address NELLY GARLAND,
Richmond, Va.

ap 15--1t

Friends looking for Tempy Davis

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

August 31, 1867

PERSONAL.--The friends of TEMPY
DAVIS, colored, are anxious to hear from her.
She formerly belonged to Dr. West, of Hinds coun-
ty [county], Miss., and was last heard from in Richmond.
Any information of her may be communicated to
REV. P. B. PRICE,
au 31_3t Church Hill, Richmond.

Attorney J. Thomas Hewin searching for Emma Thompson and Ida Thompson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 24, 1917

Information Wanted.
If anyone can give me the where
abouts of Emma Thompson and Ida
Thompson, colored, please furnish
same at my office, 613-A N. Second
Street.
J. THOMAS HEWIN, Att'y-at-Law

Unnamed person searching for Elsie R. Johnson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 4, 1917

DO YOU KNOW HER?
Five dollars reward for any infor-
mation [information] concerning the whereabouts
[[photo]]
of Elsie R. Johnson, colored, formerly
of Winchester, Mass.
Last heard from, Sept. 11, 1916,
then working for a lady, by the name
of Mrs. A. B. Sloane, 174 W. 79th
Street, New York.
Address Box 73-I-R4,
Washington…

Mrs. Charlotte Mason searching for Mr. Albert H. Harris

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 7, 1903

--If Mr. Albert H. Harris, former-
merly of Rochester, N. Y., will com-
municate [communicate] with Mrs. Charlotte Mason,
814 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Va.,
he will receive information of interest
to him. 2t

Harriet Carrington searching for her son Patrick Finch

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

April 19, 1871

PERSONAL.
PERSONAL.—Left Richmond about the
last of October, on an oyster schooner, PAT-
RICK [PATRICK] FINCH, a colored man, about 20 years old.
Any information of him would be thankfully re-
ceived [received] by his mother.
HARRIET CARRINGTON,
ap 19_4t* No. 1225 17th street.

Mrs. Thomas L. Johnson seeking her father Joseph Thompson, grandmother Rachel Marlin, sisters Cecelia and Priscilla, and brother Henson Thompson

The Anglo-African (New York, NY)

August 12, 1865

INFORMATION WANTED.-- Mrs. Thos. L. Johnson, of
Richmond Va., who was sold away from Georgetown,
D. C., when quite a child, and who, at the breaking
out of the war, was taken to Richmond, is very desirous
of finding her father, Joseph Thompson, who for many
years was a gardner in and about Washington, working
a portion of the time for…

Mrs. Caroline Clemments searching for her daughter Lillie Clemments

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 20, 1901

Do You Know Her.
I would like to know the wherea-
bouts [whereabouts] of my daughter, Lillie Clem-
ments [Clemments]. She left Richmond 4 years
ago with Mrs Randolph Norris for
Yonkers, N. Y , after which she moved
to East Orange N J.
The last I heard of her, she was in
New York. Any information will be
thankfully received by her…

Robert H. Johnson searching for his sister Mary F. Thomas

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 23, 1904

Do You Know Her?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my sister, Mary F. Thomas, when last
heard of she was living at No. 4,
Thompson St., East Orange, N. J. Any
information concerning her will be
thankfully received by her brother,
ROBERT H. JOHNSON,
921 N. 17th Street,
Richmond, Va.

Mrs. Louisa Harris searching for her son Nat Young

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 29, 1904

Do You Know Him?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Nat Young, son of Louisa Harris, who
was raised in Hanover Co., Va. by Isaac
Butler. When last heard of he was
living on Waverly Plantation, Cheney-
ville [Cheneyville], La. Any information concerning
him will be gladly received by his
mother.
Mrs. LOUISA HARRIS,
1021 St. Peter…

Annie Cabiniss searching for her son George Cabiniss

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 31, 1900

Do You Know Hm?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my son, George Cabiniss. When last
heard from, he was working in Phila-
delphia [Philadelphia]. Any information concerning
his whereabouts will be thankfully re-
ceived [received] by his mother, who desires him
to return home.
ANNIE CABINISS,
409 W. Baker St., Richmond, Va.

Mary Rakes searching for her mother and her mother's grandchildren Sammy, George, and Betsy

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

July 20, 1871

RICHMOND, VA., July 19, 1871.
PERSONAL.—My name is MARY
RAKES. I am here in search of my mother,
as I have heard that she is in the city. She for-
merly [formerly] belonged to Henry Rakes; after his death
to Mr. John Howell, of Patrick county, Va. She
has three grandchildren with her. Their names are
Sammy, George, and Betsy. George is…

Mrs. R. W. Williams' reply to information wanted ad for Charlie Oliver

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 8, 1902

She Knows Them.

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 20, '02.

Mr. Editor,

Dear Sir:-

I saw an advertisement in
your paper last week. One Charlie Oli-
ver wants to find some of his relatives.
I am well acquainted with all of his
people who now live in King William
Co., Va.
For further information call at No.
911 N. 32nd St.

Mrs. R. W. WILLIAMS.

Unnamed searching for their brother William Brown

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA)

May 21, 1885

MR. EDITOR--I wish to inquire
for my brother. His name is Wil-
Liam [William] Brown; his mother's name is
Mary Brown, and father's name is
Charles Brown; brothers, George,
Louis and Shadrick Brown; sisters,
Dolly and Susan Brown. We all
belonged to Andrew Crew, of
Richmond, Va., but Andrew Crew
sold brother William to Chiny…

Abraham Tyler searching for his brother William Carter

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

May 8, 1876

PERSONAL.
INFORMATION IS DESIRED OF THE
whereabouts of WILLIAM CARTER (colored).
He was formerly owned by Dr. Peterfield Trent, and
left Richmond to go south during the year 1867
or 1868, since which time he has not been heard of.
I, his brother, will be most thankful for any informa-
tion [information] that will lead to the knowledge…