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Susan Anderson received letters from Alex Johnson and Charles Braxton
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
August 11, 1894
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Joseph Cheatham looking for Mrs. Sarah Fowlkes and Martha Tissles
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
December 29, 1894
Information Wanted. Want to know the whereabouts of my sister, Mrs. Sarah Fowlkes and Martha Tissles. They have both lived in Richmond for about 14 years. Information concerning them will be gladly received by their brother, JOSEPH CHEATHAM. 1227 N. 26th St.
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John and Sandy Anderson looking for their family
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
December 8, 1894
Information Wanted. I would like to find my relatives. I was born in Sommerset Co., Md., Prences am [Prencesam], Md. I left there 36 years ago. I belonged to John Anderson. My moth- er [mother] belonge to the same party. Her name was Peggy and her husband's name was Adam Lankford. My mother had six boys; viz: Horace, Charles, George, Alexander,…
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Rev. Thomas Nelson Allen looking for his family
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
November 24, 1894
Do You Know Them? I would like to know the wherea- bouts [whereabouts] of my father if living, three sisters and one brother. My mother died before the war. My father's name is Robert Allen, Sisters respectively Sarah, Margaret and Nancy. Father, mother and my- self [myself] belonged to Wm. Burton all of Chesterfield, Va., my brother was sold at…
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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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Andrew J. Harris looking for Parthenia, Gilbert, and Ella Joyner
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 8, 1894
Do You Know Them. NEWBERNE, N.C., Aug. 1, 1894. Mr. Mitchell: Dear Sir:--Mr. Gilbert Joyner of Newbern died at the John Hopkin's Hospital in Baltimore last Friday morning. I wish to state that he has a wife and two children in your city of the following names: Parthenia Joy- ner [Joyner], Gilbert Joyner and Ella Joyner. The administrator of the…
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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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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.…
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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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Georgie Bass seeking Georgie Robinson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 30, 1893
Do You Know Her?PORTSMOUTH, VA. Sept. 18, '93.--I de-sire [desire] to know the whereabouts of Georgie Robinson. When last heard from she worked in a cigarette factory in Rich-mond [Richmond]. Any information concerning her will be thankfully received byGeorgie Bess,210 Fifth St. - Portsmouth, Va.
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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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Robert Nowland looking for his family
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
June 21, 1893
Do You Know Them?DANVILLE, Va, June 13, '93.I am inquiring for my people who went out to Texas a good many years. Prairie Plains, Grimes Co., Texas, and I cannot hear from them. My father's name is Harrison Now-lan [Nowlan]. my mother's name is Elvira Nowland. I have also three broth-ers [brothers], Coleman, Winfree, and Gran-ville [Granville],…
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Mrs. A. G. Jackson searching for Mrs. Louisa Pollox
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
May 13, 1893
Do You Know ThemPortland, Me., April 27th, 1893.To the Editor of RICHMOND PLANETDear Sir:--Information is wanted of Mrs. Louisa Pollox formerly of New Orleans but now of Kingsville, Tenn. Her grand-daughter [granddaughter] Mrs. Louisa Palmer nee Gor-don [Gordon] is anxious to known her whereabout [whereabouts], when last heard from she was in…
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Ezekiel Crenshaw seeking his relatives
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
April 29, 1893
Do You Know Them?Knob Lick, Metcalf Co., Ky.Dear Sir:-- I was brought to this country by Austin Allen, and was sold to Addi-son [Addison] Crenshaw about 50 or 60 years ago. My brother was brought with me. My fathers name was Robert Camel. He was a bright man. My sister's name was Ellen. My mother was of a dark com-plexion [complexion]. Any…
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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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A mother searching for Willie Nelson
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
February 18, 1893
INFORMATION DESIRED.WILMINGTON, DEL., Feb. 11, 1893, Information concerning the where-about [whereabouts] of a man named Willie Nel-son [Nelson]. The mother of the young man will consider it a favor to her to be informed as to his whereabouts. The last account received of him he was at Hampton Va [indecipherable] Locust St.,Wilmington, Del.
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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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Josephine Bass searching for her siblings and father.
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 21, 1893
DO YOU KNOW THEM?I desire to know the where abouts of my relatives. My brothers names were Henry and Charley. My sisters nameswere Julia, Virginia, Catherine and El-nora [Elnora]. My father's name was Henry Matthews. He was a fish huckster on 17th Street at the market, and kept an eating house. I was sold to the traders in 1861. My name is…
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Louisa J. Pleasants seeking William H. Pleasants
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
January 7, 1893
Information Wanted.I would like to know the wherea-bouts [whereabouts] of my brother, William H Pleasants, son of Mr. Scott T. Pleasants and Mrs. Bettie L. PleasantsWhen last heard of he was in Boston one year ago. Any news of him willbe greatly appreciated by his sister,Louisa J. PleasantsBuchanan, Va.
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Frederick Smith looking for veterans of the U. S. C. T. 36th Regiment, Company G
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
August 27, 1892
He Wants to Find Them.I am desirous of finding some mem-bers [members] of the 36th Regiment, Co. G. U. S. Colored Troops The following are re-membered [remembered] by me; Anthony Pool, Order-ly [Orderly] Sergeant, Merrith Pool 2nd Orderly Sergeant; Wm. Walker, Elijah Brown and Anderson Wilson.Any one belonging to this Regiment will please address…
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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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John Henry Campbell looking for his mother Elizabeth Campbell
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
October 31, 1891
Do You Know Her?I am desirous of finding my mother. Her name is Elizabeth Campbell. My father's name was John Campbell. My mother had two brothers, Lewis and Wilson Day. Her color is light-brown-skin, height about five feet five inches. She lived at one time near Washington, D.C.Any information will be thankfully received byJOHN HENRY…
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Jasper Tucker seeking his mother Julia Crincher
Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)
September 19, 1891
$25.00 REWARDI Wish to Find my Mother.Her name was Julia Crincher, her father's name was Kit Crincher. She belonged to a man named Dr. wm. Ha-rris [Harris] of Nottoway Co., Va. He sold her while I was a baby I think west of Not-toway [Nottoway] county.I will give $25.00 reward to any one who will find her alive for me. Otherpapers please…
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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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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,…
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