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Minerva Williams seeking information about her brother Alexander Sprattley

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 5, 1895

An Inquiry.

I would like to find my brother.
His name is Alexander Sprattley,
mother's name, Candace Sprattley,
father's name, Dandridge Sprattley,
sister, Minerva Sprattley, now
Minerva Williams. Mother from Prince
George County, Va. Father came
from Surry County, Va. When last
heard of, he was in Etna, Penn
He used to belong…

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Joseph Cheatham seeking information about his sisters Sarah Fowlkes and Martha Tissles

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 5, 1895

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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W. Anthony Cole, Jr. seeking the whereabouts of George Smith

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 19, 1895

Who Knows Him?

I would be glad to know the whereabouts
of George Smith. He was
born in Pittsylvania Co., near
Chatham, Va., about 1853. His father's
name was Benny Smith, a carpenter
by trade. His nick-name was Geo,
Frye, and sometimes he was called
Biler for short. He left his mother,
Mrs. Lucinda Poindexter, at Frias
Point,…

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Emma Morris looking for information about her aunt Esther Chambers

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 26, 1895

An Inquiry
I would like to find my aunt. Her
birth name is Esther Chambers. I
don't know whether she has married
since or not. She had a son by the
name of George Ford. The last I
heard of them they were in
Richmond, Va. They were born in
Buckingham, Co, Va. Any information
of them will be gladly received by
her niece.
EMMA…

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Unnamed widow of Charles Harris, Jr. searching for his mother Louisa Harris and unnamed sister

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 9, 1895

Do You Know Them

Information is wanted concerning
the following parties : Charles Harris,
the son of Charles Harris. Sr., and
Louisa Harris. One of the daughters
attended the Hampton N. & A.
Institute. She married a man named Budd
and located in the West. Charles Harris,
Sr. died and his widow married a
man named Samuel Brown, …

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W. R. Fields searching for his son Robert B. Fields

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 9, 1895

Do You Know Them!

I desire to know the whereabouts of
Robert B. Fields, son of W. R. Fields,
of Savannah, Ga. He left home in
November, 1893. Any information
concerning his whereabouts will be
thankfully received by
W.R. FIELDS
10 Nichol St.. Savannah, Ga.

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William Tunstel seeking his brother McLeroy

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 16, 1895

Do You Know Him!

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my brother. His name was McLeroy,
and his first owner was James Dixon.
He was sold at Richmond, Va., to
Larken Lynch, a Negro trader and was
carried to Huntsville, Adkin Co., North
Carolina. Our fathers' name was
William Dixon and mothers name Delia
Dixon. My mother and two…

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John Robinson searching for information about his sister Susanna Gordan (formerly Susanna Robinson)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 16, 1895

NOTICE.

I would like to hear from my sister
who at last account was living in
Richmond, Va. Her maiden name was
Susanna Robinson, but I learn now she is
married and that her husband's name
is Christopher H. Gordan. Any
information about the above mentioned
party would be gladly received by
JOHN ROBINSON,
329 N. 5th St., East St.…

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John R. Hatter seeking information of his mother Susan Collins

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 20, 1895

Notice.

I desire to know the where abouts of
my mother. My master's name was
John Winn of Richmond. He was
cashier of the Manchester Bank at one
time. My mother was the slave of R.
E. Nelson and her name was Susan
Collins. They told me my name was
John Robinson when I was brought
north. I was too young to know. I
named myself…

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Henry Lucas searching for his brother Allen Kelley

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 20, 1895

Do You Know Him?
I would like to know the
whereabouts of my brother, Allen Kelley. I
last saw him in 1865 when I left
Richmond, Va. The last time I heard of
him he was in Washington working at
the Ebbett House. He is a waiter.
Any information will be gladly
received. Address.
HENRY LUCAS,
30 Cornell Street,
Auburn, N. Y.

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Mrs. Mary C. Smith searching for her sisters Emily and Sarah Smith

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 27, 1895

Notice.

I would like to hear from my sisters
Emily and Sarah Smith. They did
belong to Mrs Jessie Hare of Lynchburg
Va. Any Information about the above
named parties will be gladly received
by Mrs Mary C. Smith, at Mrs Fred
Meyers, 716 W. Franklin St. Richmond
Va.

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Bettie Johnson seeking information about her father Edwin Childs (1st of 2 ads placed)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

First Ad: October 19, 1895

Do You Know Them?
Louisville, Ky , October 1, '95.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Edwin Childs, the husband of Lucy
Childs. The latter was daughter of
old man Carter Page before the war.
She belonged to Franklin Guy. She had
two brothers, one by the name of Wil-
liam Page, and Archie Page.
Edwin Childs belonged to Dr Worth-
um…

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Mrs. Hattie A. Taylor seeking information about her brothers Andrew and Edmond Rolling

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 1, 1895

Do You Know Them?
I desire to find my relatives. His
name is Edmond Rolling. One of my
brother's name is Andrew Rolling and
the other Ed. Rolling. I have not
heard from them for seven or eight
years. They were then together in
the state of Massachusetts. My name
was Hettie Rolling.
Any information will be thankfully…

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Unnamed relatives of James Harris relatives searching for him

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 20, 1895

Do You Know Them?
James Harris of Richmond, Va., is
in jail at King and Queen C. H., Va ,
convicted of attempted criminal
assault and sentenced to death. He has
relatives in this city and friends in the
country are anxious to find him.
Harris bore a good Christian character and
his conviction is said to be based upon
prejudice.

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Mrs. Martha A. Giles searching for her father George Whets, uncle John Whets, and grandmother Nancy Whets

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 20, 1895

Do You Know Them?
10 W. Leigh Street
RICHMOND, VA., April 4, 1895
Mr Editor:
I would like to find the whereabouts
of my father, George Whets,
my uncle, John Whets, and my
grandmother, Nancy Whets. The last I
heard of them my father was in
Galveston, Texas. My uncle was in
Chicago, and kept a bar in that place.
My grandmother lived…

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Mrs. Clara Baship (appears elsewhere as Bashop) looking for her daughter Patience Green (4th of 4 ads)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 10, 1895

Do You Know Her?
I wish to find my daughter Patience
Green. I have no trace of her since
she was sold at Richmond, Va., in
1859. She was then 12 years old. I
also desire information regarding the
whereabouts of my son, John William
Harris. He went to Washington after
Lee's Surrender with some servants of
Mr. Batts, who lived in…

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Julia Ann Page searching for her mother Mora Jackson (formerly Mora Page)

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 31, 1895

Do You Know Them?
WILMINGTON N C., Aug 22nd '95.
I, Julia Ann Page, am inquiring for
my people. My mother belonged to
an old widow lady that used to own
the Exchange Hotel on Franklin St.
She sold it and moved down on Virginia
St. where the Danville depot now
is. My mothers name is Mora Jackson
she was a Mora Page I was sold
from…

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Randolph Miller searching for his brother Aaron Gordon

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 28, 1895

Notice.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my brother, Aaron Gordon. He lived
on Church Hill. Any information of
him will be gladly received.
RANDOLPH MILLER,
805 1/2 E. 8th St , Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Oliver Ingram searching for his brother Washington Ingram

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 12, 1895

An Inquiry.
Want to know the whereabouts of
my brother, Washington Ingram who
left here with Giles Miller for the
Southern part of Alabama in 1865. Any
information as to his whereabouts will
be gladly received by
OLIVER INGRAM,
2t. Edwins P.O., Henrico Co., Va.

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Lucy Mead seeking information about her mother Patsy Reed and sisters Becky and Caroline

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 19, 1895

Do You Know Them.

I would like to find my people. I
was born near Hampton, Va Owned
by Lewis Davis He had a brother
named Robert Allen Davis. My mother's
name was Patsy Reed, her husband
was Bob Reed. I have two sisters
some where, Becky and Caroline. I
have one sister living in Virginia, her
address is Sallie Curtis, Hampton,…

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Mrs. Haywood seeking the whereabouts of her son William Morton

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 9, 1895

Do You Know Him?
Wanted to know the whereabouts of
my son, William Morton. He is the
son of Tom Morton. When last heard
from he was living at 905 East Broad
St., Richmond, Va. Any information
concerning him will be thankfully
received by MRS. HAYWOOD,
24 Tallman St., Brooklyn, N Y

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Mrs. Annie Polk searching for her brother Henry Hogue

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 28, 1895

Do You Know Them?
I am looking for my brothers from
whom I was sold just before the war
I was so young that I don't know the
county from which I was bought; but
it was somewhere from the central
part of the State of Virginia. I have
three or four brothers, one name
Henry Hogue. Any information from
him or the others will be gladly…

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Octavia Ethrington (formerly Octavia West) searching for her brothers Charley West and Willie West

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 11, 1896

Do You Know Them?
I desire to find my brothers, Charley
West and Willie West. He was
working with Alli White, Surry Co
for a man who kept a saw-mill, (Mr.
Jones) is where Willie West was in '80
and '81.
I received a letter from him, but
mislaid it.
Charley was out here looking for
me in '86, but could not find me.
My last…

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T. A. McGahee (formerly William Page) seeking information about his unnamed sister and brothers

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 8, 1896

Do You Know Them?
REIDSVILLE, N C., Jan 29, '96.
I learned from the PLANET that some
one is enquiring for her brother.
Was she from St. Louis, Mo.?
I have two brothers, who I have not
seen since 1864. When I left Missouri,
I lived a long time at Richmond
with Mr. Coon. I was known by the
name of William Page. My father's
name was…

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John Coleman seeking the whereabouts of his parents Nelson and Maria Coleman

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 8, 1896

Do You Know Them ?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my mother and father, Nelson and Maria
Coleman They were last heard
from in April 1895 and were living in
Manchester, Va. Any information
will be thankfully received.
JOHN COLEMAN,
8316 22nd and Fairmount Ave.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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