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Wm. Oliver Holmes looking for his sister Mary Holmes
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 13, 1890
Do You Know Her.
I desire to know the wherebouts
of my sister. Her maiden name was
Mary Holmes. Her first marriage
name was Mary Brown. I learn she
has marrried the second time. She is
the daughter of Claiborne and Jennie
(or Jane) Holmes, who lived in King
William County, Va. Her father was
owned by Mr. Park Davis.…
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Wm. H. Howard, attorney, searching for York Johnson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 13, 1907
Do You Know Him?
Information wanted of the where-
abouts [whereabouts] of one York Johnson, who at
one time lived at Cape Charles, Va.
He is reputed to be a Baptist Minis-
ter [Minister]. Information from the Post-
master [Postmaster] at Cape Charles City states
that he thinks York Johnson is lo-
cated [located] somewhere along the…
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Wm. G. Wilson searching for Miss Annie Tucker's parents
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 21, 1899
Do You Know Her?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Miss Annie Tucker's mother or father
or any of her relatives.
She died here in the Hartford Hospital,
Monday night, October 9th, and
was buried Thursday, 12th inst.
She was insured for $150. She leaves
a baby two weeks old. Her parents
live in Lunenburg Co., Va.
They can…
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William Young
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 7, 1914
Do You Know Him?
I would like to know the where-
abouts of my father, Issac Young,
about 55 years old. He was born in
Oxford, N. C. or Wilmington, N. C.
His father's name was Grandson
Young. Any information will be
greatfully received by his son, Wil-
liam Young, Box B, Dannemora, N. Y.
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William Joseph Johnson searching for his brother Richard Johnson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 2, 1894
Do you Know Them.
CHESTER, PA., May 30, 1894.—I
would like to know the whereabouts of
my brother, Richard Johnson. The
last I heard of him he was at or near
Hampton, Va. Our mother's name was
Lydia A. Johnson. We are from King
William Co., Va., and belonged to a fam-
ily [family] named Stevens. There were three
brothers, Richard…
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William Johnson searching for his stepson William H. Bowman
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 8, 1907
Do You Know Him?
Any information of the wherea-
bouts of William H. Bowman, will
be gladly received by his step-fath-
er, William Johnson. He is about
five feet tall and worked in a coal
mine at Petersburg, Va., when last
heard of.
Address all information to Wm.
Johnson or D. Johnson,
96 Bryn Avenue,
Kingston, N. Y.
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William C. Lee searching for Will or William Lee
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
July 15, 1899
Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of Will or William Lee. He lived in Richmond, and was connected with the exposition at Nashville, Tenn., two years ago and also with the one at Omaha last year. He sold jewelry and trinkets. His wife's name is Nellie.
Her father is said to have died in Richmond several years ago. His widow,…
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William Branch seeking information of John Branch
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
First Ad: June 22, 1895
Second Ad: April 6, 1895
Do You Know Him?
SAN ANTONIO, TEX , June 7, 1895.
Mr. Editor:
Dear Sir:—I saw in your issue of
April 6th a letter enquiring for John
Branch. I would like to find John
Branch myself. I am William Branch
and have received several business
letters addressed to William Branch or
John Branch in regards to real estate
These letters were…
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W.H. Ash searching for Charles Wheeler
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 23, 1899
Do You Know Him?
Lkisburg, Va., Sept. 18, 1899.
Editor of PLANET;
Sir:-I desire to know if there
is a young man in your city by the
name of Charles Wheeler, who was
brought from Savannah, Ga., some
years ago by a Mrs. Green (white).
If living, he is about 17 years old. I
met his mother in Plainfield, N. J.,
this summer and can put…
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W. J. Deboe searching for his father Lewis Pearce and relatives
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 14, 1901
Do You Know Them?I desire to know the whereabouts of my father and relatives. His name was Lewis Pearce. He was sold to a Negro trader down South, but refused to go and ran away to Canada.I was only two weeks old and one week later, my mother, Patsy Crider died and my grand mother, Katy Crid-er [Crider] raised me to 9 years of age and she…
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Virginia Rice searching for her mother's relatives
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 12, 1919
DO YOU KNOW THEM?
Was born in Richmond Virginia
Wanted to find a remanant of
fifty years ago, who knows anything
about the relation of Lucy Fisher,
whose mothers name, was Harriet
Fisher, her father's name was Bob
Fisher, grandmother's name was Kate
Winfrey, (white owners were Win-
freys.)
Bob Fisher had two children, Lucy
and William…
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Unnamed, searching for John W. Cash
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 7, 1902
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STAUNTON, VA., May 30, 1902.
Wanted, to know the whereabouts
of John W. Cash (colored cook) lately
in the employ of the C. & O. Railway
at Lorain, Va. Inform this paper,
PLANET, 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond,
Va.
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Unnamed person seeking the parents of Robert Jones
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 22, 1894
Do You Know Them?
Wanted information as to the 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.
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Unnamed person searching for Mr. Fagan
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 28, 1894
Information Wanted. Any information of Mr. Fagan, an herb doctor, residing in Richmond, would be thankfully received, business of importance. 604 N. 2d Street, City.
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Unnamed person searching for Henry Hughes or other relatives of Miss Sally Hughes
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 17, 1894
Do You Know Them?
Information is wanted of Henry
Hughes, who is said to live near Richmond.
His sister, Miss Sally Hughes, died recently
and important news awaits
the relatives. Some of her people are said
to live in Powhatan County. Address,
THE PLANET, Richmond, Va.
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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
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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…
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Unnamed person searching for confirmation of Albert Porter's death and seeking information about his sister Caroline Miles and her husband James
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 12, 1898
Information Wanted
Albert Porter, who lived at Goozlin,
(this may be Goochland), about 30
miles from Richmond, Va., died in the
year 1864 at the age of 27 and left a
widow. One year after the war his
sister, Caroline Miles, and her hus-
band, James Miles, lived in Richmond.
He was owned by James Walter. Any
one who can give any…
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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