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Peggie Finney searching for Laura Finney
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 1, 1893
Who Knows Laura Finney?Editor of the PLANET,-Dear Sir:-Any information as to the whereabouts of Laura Finney, (colored) would be gratefully received. When last heard from she was in Hampton, Va.PEGGIE FINNEY,Onancock, Va.
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Oscar Jackson seeking information about his mother Charlotte Blackville
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 12, 1891
Information Wanted.
Of my mother, Charlotte Blackville,
Stafford Co., Va., near Fredricksburg.
Sold by James B. Mason
of Stafford.
I have not seen them since the late
war. Address
OSCAR JACKSON,
1022 New Jersey Ave., N. W.
9–12 3t.
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Oscar Jackson seeking Charlotte Blackwell
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 16, 1893
Where is She?I desire to know the whereabouts of my mother, Charlotte Blackwell. She was owned by James B. Mason, Stafford Co., Va., and was sold to John Couper, the slave trader. When last heard of she was in Richmond. Any information will be thankfully received. Address OSCAR JACKSON, 1022 New Jersey Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C.
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Oliver Thompkins searching for Nancy Ford, mother of Harry Ford
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 20, 1905
Do You Know Them?
Information concerning the where-
abouts of Mrs. Nancy Ford is desir-
ed. Her son, Harry Ford, was kill-
ed in Pittsburg and he left some
insurance money. Before his death
he stated that he had not heard
from his relatives for 8 or 9 years,
but that he had one married sister,
two brothers and one single sister,
all of…
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Nat Shelton looking for his daughter Rosa Shelton
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
December 8, 1894
Their Whereabouts.
Want to know the whereabouts of my
daughter, Rosa Shelton. Was born at
Little Creek above Goochland C. H. Va.
The place was owned by Tom Deane.
Her mother, Harriet Shelton died before
the war of grief of her husband Nat Shelton,
having been sold away from her. I
was owned by Dr. Morris near Goochland
C. H. Any…
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Nannie Riddick looking for her brother Bolding Riddick
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
December 22, 1894
Do You Know Them?
I desire to find my brother. He was
sold away before the war to Nashville,
Tenn. He was last heard from in
Franklin, Tenn. His name is Bolding
Riddick. His mother's name was Harriet
Riddick, his father Starkley Riddick.
His brothers were named Abraham and
Alfred. I was not born when he was
sold, hence he does not…
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N. W. Dixon searching for his brother James R. Randall
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
March 26, 1892
Lost!Who knows the whereabouts of my brother (James R. Randall). The last time I heard from him he was in Leav-enworth [Leavenworth], Kan., in 1889. If any one can give any information leading to his whereabouts they will greatly obligeN. W Dixon,Yazoo City, Miss.
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Myrtle Royal Virginia Lester is searching for her grandparents
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
March 2, 1901
Wants to Know.
Little six year old Myrtle Royal Vir-
ginia [Virginia] Lester wants to learn where to
find her grand parents who are sup-
posed [supposed] to reside in or near Richmond,
Va. Her father's name was Lee Royal
Lester. He had two brothers named
Jack and John Lester and 3 sisters,
Mollie, Mattie and Lizzer Lester.
Little…
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Mrs. William Martin looking for relatives of John S. Capron
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 22, 1898
DO YOU KNOW THEM
A Fortune for the Relatives
SAN FRANCISCO, Cali., Dec 30 '97,
EDITOR The Planet:
Will you insert a
notice in your paper and assist in trying
to find the relatives of John S
Capron, who left Virginia during the
Mexican war with Major [undecipherable].
They came west and were for years
in Eureka Nevada where he…
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Mrs. Sarah Bell searching for her sister Julia (also known as Judy) (2nd of 2 ads)
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 14, 1898
DO YOU KNOW THEM?
New Haven, Conn. May 6, '98
I desire information on the
whereabouts of one Julia, nick named Judy,
daughter of Siddy Stevens and John
(or Tim Stevens), born in New Berne,
N.C. She was sold from that place
about one or two years before the Civil
War. Judy had a sister Sally who was
bought from James C. Stevenson by…
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Mrs. Rose Caudle (formerly Rose King) searching for her mother Charlotte King and several brothers
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
August 21, 1897
Do You Know Them?
I would like to find my people. My
mother's name was Charlotte King,
and when I was sold I had five broth-
ers, viz: Alfred, John, Reason, Robert
and Paul King. At the same time
they were sold to Seth Woodruff, a
trader. My mother was sold to Mr
Hunter at Campbell Court House.
this sale was made after the death…
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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.
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Mrs. Nelson Weatherton searching for her father Nelson Barnett
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 20, 1905
Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts
of my father. He lived at a place
called White Oak Ridge and his
name was Nelson Barnett. - My moth
er [mother] and father separated before the
war. My father worked for a man
names William Snead. His wife
belonged to William Gault. Any in-
formation [information] concerning him will…
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Mrs. Monie Brooks searching for Elias Smith, Cottny Smith, and Martha Langum
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 4, 1910
Wants to Find Them.
I wish to find Elias Smith and
Cottay Smith the father and mother
of William Smith and Elias Smith,
and also Martha Langum (wife of
Major Langum.) Elias Smith, son,
left home about 13 years ago and
now lives with me. These were all
residents of Halifax County. The
name of any prominent minister
connected with a Baptist…
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Mrs. Mary Pollard looking for her deceased sister's children Ellen and another unnamed child
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
March 26, 1898
Do You Know Them?
AVON, N.Y., March 18, '98.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. My sister died in Richmond
after the war. Her name was
Ellen Washington. She was a member
of Rev. John Jasper's church. She
left two little children one was name
Ellen.
Any information will be thankfully
received by
Mrs MARY…
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Mrs. Mary Kyle (formerly Mary Burns) searching for her relatives including her sister Georgianna Burns and father Wesley Burns
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 4, 1899
Do You Know Them?
Argenta, Ark., Jan. 21, '99.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives.
I was sold from Virginia at the age
of 14 years. My name was Mary Burns
and my sister's name was Georgianna
Burns. My father's name was Wesley
Burns. My mother, Malinda, died
when I was very small. I had four
brothers, Isaac, John, Daniel and…
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Mrs. Martha Walker looking for her son George Walker
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 8, 1894
Do You Know Him?
I would like to know the'where abouts
of my son, George Walker. He left
Petersburg his home with his uncle Billy
Howard, 16 years ago. George was 15
years old when his uncle carried him off
from his home to Richmond on a big excursion,
and then to New York city. I
have never heard from him. But from
information I…
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Mrs. Martha Smith searching for her uncle Mr. Thomas Barrett
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 11, 1898
Do You Know Them? Mrs. Martha Smith, the daughter of Mr. Claiborne Barrett of Culpepper, Va., would like to know or have some information of her uncle, Mr. Thomas Barrett who has lived in Richmond, Va., for a number of years. Please address all communications to Mrs. Martha Smith, 1684 Foulkrod St., Frankford, Phila. Pa.
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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…
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Mrs. Lizzie Lightfoot searching for her son Charles Lightfoot
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 2, 1897
Do You Know Him?
Want to know the whereabouts of
my son, Charles Lightfoot. When last
heard of in May he was residing at Norfolk,
Va. He is about 5 feet, 6 inches,
of a dark brown complexion. His
relatives are Lewis, Tazewell, Samuel
Sarah and Eliza Lightfoot. Mother's
name is Lizzie Lightfoot, father's
name is Tazewell…
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Mrs. Julia Green searching for her brother Caesar James
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
November 12, 1904
Do You Know Him?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my brother, Caesar James. I have not
heard from him in 30 years. Address
any information concerning him to his
sister,
Mrs. JULIA GREEN,
1921 Druid Hill Ave.,
Baltimore, Md.
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Mrs. Josephine Bass found her relatives
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 4, 1893
Relatives Found.Mrs. Josephine Bass of Memphis, Tenn. in the PLaNET of the 21st, advertised for relatives whom she had not seen for thirty-one years.She has found them. They called at this office this week and proceeded at once to correspond to her. Only two are now alive.A gentleman in Washington found his long lost sister in the same manner. He…
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Mrs. Jennie Hunt searching for her uncle
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 15, 1902
Wanted.
I would like to know the whereabouts
of a Mr. Samuel Scott, (colored,) who
had a sister by the name of Lucy Scott.
I am her daughter, and if this reaches
the above named person, for further in-
formation please write to
Mrs. JENNIE HUNT,
McBaine, Mo.
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Mrs. Jas. Oakley searching for her paternal grandmother Martha Ann Page Crump Egester
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 16, 1909
Wants to Find Her Father.
My father, William Egester, was
born in Richmond, Va., 1841 (?)
and was sold to Mr. John Wither-
spoon in Lawrenceburg, Ky., in
1849. His mother's name was Mar-
tha Anne Page Crump Egester. She
afterwards married a Cox. Her
children were named John and Chas-
tine Cox. John Cox married a lady
by the name of…
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Mrs. J. F. Johnson seeking information about her parents Edward and Lucy Childs
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 10, 1894
Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my father, Edward Childs. My mother's
name is Lucy Childs. She was sold by
Franklin Guy. She was the daughter of
old man Carter Page.
My father belonged to Dr. Wortham
My mother belonged to Franklin Guy
and Archie Page and William Page.
Carter Page is the father of Lucy Page
who…
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