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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

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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

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

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

First Ad: October 19, 1895

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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

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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

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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

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

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 31, 1895

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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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Mrs. Annie Polk searching for her brother Henry Hogue

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 28, 1895

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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

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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

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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

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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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Rev. Thomas N. Allen seeking information about his father Robert Allen, his sisters Sarah and Margaret, and his son Calvin

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 29, 1896

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Any one knowing the whereabouts of
my father Robert Allen, his son, Calvin,
two sisters, Sarah, Margret and
Nancy last seen in Manchester, Va.
Mother died before the war All of us
belonged to William and Mack Burton,
of Chesterfield, Va.
Information of any of them thankfully
received.
REV THOMAS N. ALLEN.
18…

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Gustus Ann Hamilton searching for her mother Nelly Beacheum, uncles Louis Beachem and Pompey Beachem, and sister Jane Beaches (2nd of 2 ads)

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 25, 1896

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. I was sold from them
during the war.
I belonged to Sam Beachem, who lived
at than time Richmond, Va. I was
sold to Jimerson, at an age between 11
and 12 years Then I was to Robert
Golikly and Bird Leatherwood, two
Negro traders. They carried me to
Mississippi.…

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Estella Williams searching for her mother Caroline Clatom

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 1, 1896

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
my mother, Caroline Clatom. The
last place I remember at which she
lived at 806 N. Second Street. Any
information will be thankfully received,
by ESTELLA WILLIAMS,
16 Montgomery Street
Patterson, N. J.

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Caroline Jacox searching for her daughters Mary Jane Jacox and Margaret Ann Jacox

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 22, 1896

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I desire to find my children. I was from
North Carolina. My husband's name
was Isaac Jacox. My oldest girl was
named Mary Jane Jacox and the next,
Margaret Ann Jacox. My master's
name was Charles Jacox and my mis-
tress' name, Martha Mullen. My
name was Caroline Jacox.
When I left there, I lived in Hart-
ford…

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Gabriel Holmes searching for his brother James Monroe Holmes

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 3, 1896

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I desire to find my brother, James
Monroe Holmes My mother's name
was Eliza Holmes, and brother,
Henry Holmes. I had a sister whose
name was Dorthea. My father's name
was Frank Holmes and belonged to a
man whose name was James Stocks.
Any information will be thankfully
received by
GABRIEL HOLMES,
Flatana,…

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Rebecca Williams searching for her grandmother Easter Here

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 11, 1896

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
my grandmother. Her name is Easter
Bere. She lived in Gloucester County,
Va. My aunt's name is Charlesanna
Bere. She lives in Richmond, Va.
I had uncles as follows: Kender
Bere, Robert Bere, Stevenson Bere and
William Bere. They were owned by
Jasper Huse and Frances Huse.
Any…

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Phil Harris, Jr. seeking information about his father Phil Harris

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 16, 1897

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CYNTHIANA, KY,. Dec 24, 1896
Mr Mitchell-Please let me know
if my father (Phil Harris) is yet alive
In 1881 he lived on West Marshall St.
If you do not find my father on
Marshall St., I have an uncle, George
Harris, on Brook Ave, between Marshall
and Clay streets. Please ask of him
where my father…

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Mark Messer searching for his father Americus Valentine and his family

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 30, 1897

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
my father's people. He was born in
Currytuck County, N C and was sold
in Richmond at Lumpkins Jail forty
or fifty years ago.
His father's name was Americus
Valentine and my mother's name was
Barbara and they belonged to Brancen
Bell and lived at a place called Bull
Yard.
My…

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Mary Ann Hogan searching for her father Ben Booker and mother Sarah

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 27, 1897

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I wish to learn of my Kinsfolk, who
formerly belonged to John and Betsey
Booker, of Richmond, Va. My father
was Ben Booker and my mother's name
was Sarah. My brothers were John
and Tom Booker, and I had a little
sister Corisande. Any information
will be thankfully received. I was
sold about 1840.
MRS MARY ANN…

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Mrs. Anne Johnson searching for her brother John Elisha Garner

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 3, 1897

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I desire to know the whereabouts of my
brother, John Elisha Garner. He
was born at Clover, Halifax County,
Va., and was one of four children,
three brothers one sister. The
parents namei were Oliver and Mary
Garner. When last heard from in De-
cember 1886, he was in Danville, Va.
Any information will be thankfully…

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Annie Sloan Powers searching for her parents<br /><br /> William (or Bill) and Lauren Sloan, and siblings Mary, Rosella, and Baswell

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 12, 1897

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. My father's name was
Bill or William Sloan; my mother's
name, Lauren Sloan; my sisters' Mary
and Rosella Sloan; my brother's name,
Baswell Sloan. I left them in 1865
near Warsaw Deupline Co., N C.
I have lived north ever since and
have not heard from them since…

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George Jones searching for his family Edmonia, Albert, and Sarah Jones

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 19, 1897

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives.
They at one time resided at Hanover
County, Virginia, and were born and
reared on White Plain Farm and were
owned by Mary W Elliott
Their names are Edmonia, Albert
and Sarah Jones, also Judah Carter
Any information will be gladly
received by George Jones, Rear 27,…

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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

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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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Sallie White (formerly Sallie Teague) searching for her sister Harriet Adkins and brother Major Randall

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 30, 1897

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I desire to know the where-abouts of
my relatives. My name was formerly
Sallie Teague, the name by which they
knew me. I lived in Richmond until I
was 26 years old. I left there the year
before the war commenced. My former
husband's name was George Teague.
The white people, with whom I was
in Richmond here name…

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