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Lizzie C. Love

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 14, 1911

WANTS TO FIND HIM.

I would like to know the where-
about of my brother, Robert L.
Carrington. He was last heard from
in 1908 in Guntersville, Alabama.
His mother's name is Polly Carring-
ton, South Boston, Halifax County,
Va. If any one knows of his where-
abouts, please write his sister, Liz-
zie C. Love, at 1200 U Street, N.…

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Harriet Lewis and Richard Lewis, Sr.

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 17, 1910

Wants to Find Him.

We would like to know the where-
abouts of Richard Lewis, Jr. He
was last heard from March, 1909.
He was then at Portsmouth, Va. His
mother's name is Harriet Lewis and
his father's name is Richard Lewis,
Sr., all of North Emporia, Va.

If any one knows of his wherea-
bouts or can furnish any information
concerning…

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Mrs. Catherine Alexander

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 3, 1910

Where Are They?

Mrs. Catherine Alexander of St.
Martinsville, La., wishes to find her
mother Mrs. Nancy Robinson, and
her two sisters, Mrs. Fanny Thomp-
son and Mrs. Millie Randolph. They
used to belong to Mrs. Edmonia
Crenshaw of Richmond, Va. Any in-
formation of the above parties will
be thankfully received by J. H. Ham-
lin, 261 [?]…

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Mrs. Jas. Coakley found her uncle (2nd of 2 ads)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 13, 1909

FOUND HER UNCLE

The Planet as an Advertising
Medium.

The publication of an enquiry
notice in the columns of the
PLANET recently brought the fol-
lowing results:
214[?] 14th Street.
New Albany, Ind., Dec. 21, 1909.
DEAR EDITOR.—
I write to inform you that I have
found my uncle whom I have been
looking for. I can not express…

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Frederick S. Taggart searching for Rev. John A. Harris

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 17, 1909

Do You Know Him? Wanted, the present address of Rev. John A. Harris, who at one time resided at Westfield, N.J. He has also lived at Williamsburg, Va. and other places. Any information concerning him will be gladly received by FREDERICK S. TAGGART, Westfield, N.J.

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Lewis L. Garrison

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 8, 1909

Wants to Find Her. I would like to locate my sister, Harriet Ann Carter. Her husband's name is Jesse Carter. When I last heard of her she was living in Richmond, Va. I will be very glad to receive any information of her. LEWIS L. GARRISON, Lewisburg, W. Va.

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Searching for Eliza Pryor

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 30, 1909

INFORMATION WANTED-- Of Eliza Pryor. She will hear something to her advantage by addressing H, 1730 Diamond Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Joseph F. and Sallie Bebbs looking for their son

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 30, 1909

DO YOU KNOW HIM? Manchester, Va., Jan. 20, '09. We would like to know the whereabouts of our son, Jesse Bebbs. When last heard from he was in Hudson, N. Y. He is in his 33rd year of age, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, of dark brown complexion. He has been from home about nine months and nothing has been heard from him. Any information will be…

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Annie Henry is searching for family members she left behind in 1871.

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 15, 1906

Do You Know Them?

I would like to know the wherea-
bouts of Emma Wilson, Miles Wil-
son, Enoch Wilson, and Edward Wil-
son of Portsmouth, Va. The sister
Emma Wilson left Portsmouth, Va.
and went to Deep Creek, Va. Moth
er's name was Margaret Wilson also
of Portsmouth, Va.

I, the sister Annie Wilson left
Portsmouth, Va. in the year…

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Nannie Depew is searching for her son Johnny Brown

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 27, 2017

Information Wanted.

I would like to find my son, Johnny
Brown who some times lives in
Danville, Va. then again in Richmond.
Age 16. I ask that the
ministers will please ask the people
to assist me in finding him.

MRS. NANNIE DEPEW,
517 Waverly St.
Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Lena Williams is searching for her mother and father, Minerva and Henry Williams.

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 1, 1906

Do You Know Them?

I desire to know the whereabouts
of my mother and father Minerva
and Henry Williams. When last
heard from they were living in Rich
mond. Address,

MISS LENA WILLIAMS,
311 W. 37th St.,
New York, N. Y.

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John and Ellen Jones are searching for their missing son, Norman Jones

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 1, 1906

Left Home.

Norman Jones, age 10 years left
home Tuesday, Aug. 21st, 1906.
He is a heavy set boy, brown skin.
When he left he wore dark linen
pants, white cap, black and white
blouse. He is called "Tumler" as
a nick-name. Any information con
cerning him will be thankfully re-
ceived by his parents. A reward
will be paid for his…

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Ella Briggs is searching for her missing nephew, Willie Freeman

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 11, 1906

Left Home.

On July 11, 1906, Willie Free-
man, left his home, 908 N. 1st St.,
and has not yet returned. He is a
boy 13 years of age, mulatto in
color and wears a full head of san-
dy colored hair. He is very neat
in appearance, quick of speech and
geneally very pleasing in manner.

Any information as to his where-
abouts, dead or…

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Joseph Travis searching for Mrs. Harriet Addison or Wilkerson, formerly Harriet Travis

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 6, 1899

Do you Know Her?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
Mrs. Harriet Addison or Wilkerson,
formerly Harriet Travis.
She was sold from the Jones
estate during the war. Any information con-
cerning her will be thankfully received
by Joseph Travis. Box 43. in care of A.
B. Clarke, West Point, Va.

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Beverly Fulks searching for her relatives

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 22, 1899

Do You Know Them?

I desire to the know the whereabouts of
my relatives. We first belonged to
Mrs. Hardy and after the death of
Mrs. Hardy, the estate was divided.
My mother, Nancy and Fanny Bev-
erly were given to Jack Hedyeman,
Henry was g'ven to John Brown who
lived in Spotsylvania Co.. Silstsui
James were given to Mrs. Susan…

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Mrs. Charlotte Haskins searching for her children Harriet, Oscar, Louisa, and Sarah

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 22, 1890

CHARLOTTE, who formerly be
longed to Mrs. EMMELINE GREGORY,
wishes information concerning her
children HARRIET and OSCAR, who
were sold by Mr. William Chalkley
just before the war commenced,
LOUISA, who was sold by Mr. Miles
Chalkley, and Sarah, who was sold
by Mr. Thomas Cox. They were all
born on Mr. James Gregory's farm,
seven…

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John Bell seeking Pink Crosby or Harry Crosby on behalf of an unnamed woman

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 1, 1890

Do You Know Them?

A lady of Orange, N J is enquiring
for her relatives. Her mother's
name was Pink Crosby, her father's
name Harry Crosby, her brother's
name was John, but he died in Culpeper
Co. Va. Any one knowing the
above parties will please write to
John Bell, 66 Hill Street, Orange,
N. J.

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Unnamed person seeking information about Robert Anthony, John, and Margaret Green

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 21. 1892

Information Wanted
of Robert Anthony, John and Margaret
Green, children of Mr. Jacob and
Mrs. Mary Ann Green, sold by B. C
Flannagan, at Charlottesville, Va., in
1861.

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Mrs. Amy West searching for her sister Doll Irving

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 10, 1892

Letter of Inquiry.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Dec. [4?], 1892.
I had a sister by the name of Doll Irving
in Orange Co., Va, belonging to a
man by the name of Elijah Goodwin,
was sold to a Negro Traitor by the
name of Brady. She was a bright mulatto
girl, straight black hair between 10
and 12 years when sold. Her mother
was named Ann, her…

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Issac Bray seeking his father Carter Bray

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 13, 1900

Do You Know Him ?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my father, Carter Bray. He was with
McClellan's army in 1862. He had two
sisters and two brothers, but all are
dead.
I am the only one living of three
sons. He was born 25 miles west of
Ashland, Hanover County, Va., and was
owned by a woman, named Betsy Kimbrough.

His…

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John E. Smith looking for his mother Catherine Smith, brothers James and Alfred, sister Mary, and uncle James Dudley

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 9, 1899

Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my mother, sister, two brothers and
uncle. They were living about five
miles south of Charlotte C. H . Va.
My master's name was George Lawson.
His farm adjoined that of widow Robinson.
My mother's name was Catherine
Smith, and my brothers' names
James and Alfred. My sister's…

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Mrs. William George Wilson (formerly Annie Bell Coleman) searching for her aunt Bell Gray (formerly Bell Baylor)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 2, 1899

Do You Know Her?

HARTFORD, CONN., Aug. 28, 1899.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my aunt, Bell Gray. Her maiden
name was Bell Baylor of Essex Co., Va.
She was owned by Dr. Reynolds. I
am her niece. Any information will
be thankfully received. She was married
in Richmond, Va., in the year of
1872. Address
MRS. WM. GEORGE…

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Mrs. Lillie B. Gibson searching for her father George Phillips

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 12, 1899

Do You Know Him?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my father. He lived originally in
Lynchburg, Va., and his name is Geo
Phillips. He is said to have located in
Fredericksburg. My mother's name
was Martha Crawford, niece of Ananias
Crawford (deceased). Any information
will be thankfully received by
(Mrs) LILLIE B. GIBSON,
2210…

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Elsie Carr searching for her parents Isaac Carter and Jannie Barber

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 26, 1899

Do You Know Them ?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my father, Isaac Carter. My maiden
name was Carter.
The last time I heard from him, he
was at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Va.
My mother's name was Jannie[?] Barber
of Campbell Co., Va.
My father was owned by Mr. Carter,
and my mother by a man, called Billy
Cox. My mother and…

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Mrs. Amanda Wells searching for her father Cager Simms, mother Jennie, and several siblings

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 9, 1898

Do You Know Them?

405 E. 1st St., FORT WORTH, TEX.,
June 24, 1898.

Editor PLANET;
Dear Sir: —Allow me space
in your paper to say a few words about
my lost relatives. I left them in Virginia
years ago. My father, mother,
two brothers and three sisters. They
were owned by Burton Woods. Father
and mother were named Cager and…

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