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Braxton Mitchell searching for his relatives including his mother Easter Mitchell

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 15, 1902

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I desire to find my relatives. I left
my mother in Sewal, Va. I was sold
from her in slavery. Her name was Eas
ter [Easter] Mitchell, my father belonged to an-
other [another] white man by the name of Barley
Brockston, which was his name.
I have some brothers but cannot re-
member [remember] but two, Peter Mitchell,…

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Anthony Cox searching for several fellow servicemembers

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 15, 1902

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I desire to know the whereabouts of
John Taliaferro, Major Wooldridge, Den-
nis [Dennis] Minor, who was in Co. B, 119 Reg-
iment [Regiment], which was made up at Camp
Nelson, Kentucky, and was discharged
at Louisville, Ky. Also John Clark,
Walker Clark and Lewis Clark, who
were in the same company and regi-
ment…

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Robert Hill searching for three people

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 15, 1902

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COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 3, 1902.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Jacob Turner, Burl Hill or Adeline
Smith. I have not heard from them for
years. Any information concerning
them will be thankfully received.

Address
ROBERT HILL,
644 Stauring St.,
Columbus, O.

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Beverly Fulks searching for her relatives

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 22, 1899

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

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 6, 1899

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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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W.H. Ash searching for Charles Wheeler

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 23, 1899

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Lkisburg, Va., Sept. 18, 1899.

Editor of PLANET;

Sir:-I desire to know if there
is a young man in your city by the
name of Charles Wheeler, who was
brought from Savannah, Ga., some
years ago by a Mrs. Green (white).

If living, he is about 17 years old. I
met his mother in Plainfield, N. J.,
this summer and can put…

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Seeking heirs of Dolly Mack

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 7, 1902

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Dolly Mack of Springfield, Mass. has
been dead a year. She formerly resided
in Chesterfield county, Va., but has not
been home for many years. She left
much money, and it is now being held
pending the appearance of her relatives.

It is desired to find Mrs. Charlotte
Dabney, wife of Mr. George Dabney,
who was a member…

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Fannie Kennedy is searching for her mother, grandfather, uncles, and sisters.

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 13, 1906

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I desire to know the whereabouts
of some of my people. My moth-
er's mother was named Jane Shack-
elford and her father, William Ross.
She had three brothers named An-
drew, Sam and Phil. They were
sold by Shackelford, but I don't
know to whom. My sisters' names
were Millie and Nellie. Millie
was younger than…

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Corah Payne Reed searching for her uncle and two sisters

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 10, 1906

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I desire to know the whereabouts
of some of my people. My uncle
was named Henry Payne for
a number of years was a hackman.
He lived at Richmond, Va. I had
four sisters but only two were at
home when I left, Alice and Hen-
rietta. The other two were named
Millie and Nancy.
Any information will be gladly…

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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

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

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 15, 1906

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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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Richard Early searching for his siblings

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 20, 1905

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I desire to know the whereabouts
of my brothers Peter and Abraham
Early, my sisters Susan, Mary and
Katie Early. We belonged to Ed-
mund Early.
My brother Abraham and I were
sold and brought to Richmond. I
was then sold to a man in North
Carolina. My mother's name was
Dolly Early.
Any information concerning
them will…

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Mrs. Nelson Weatherton searching for her father Nelson Barnett

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 20, 1905

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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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Oliver Thompkins searching for Nancy Ford, mother of Harry Ford

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 20, 1905

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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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Daniel Layton

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 29, 1913

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Denver, Colo., Jan. 24, 1913.
To Whom It May Concern, or the
Pastor of the Church:
Dear Sir: I am trying to locate
a Mrs. Vicky Powell or some of her
children. I wish to inform them
about her son, Daniel Laurence Pow-
ell. If you can find any relatives of
Daniel L. Powell n Richmond, Va,
please let them communicate…

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R.D. Davenport seeking Beattie Giles

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 12, 1913

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I desire to know the whereabouts
of Beattie Giles, the mother of Susan
Green. She lived in Petersburg, Va.
She belonged to Billy Moody. Her
husband's name was Henry Giles.
She had four other children. Their
names were Joshua, Rachel Jane and
Martha. Any information will be
thankfully received.
R.D. DAVENPORT, Newberry…

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John Withers

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 23, 1914

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John Withers died recently in
Steubenville, Ohio, leaving a widow.
His K. of P. policy had ben assigned
to his mother, Mary Elizabeth With-
ers. He had other relatives. His
father's name was Johnson Withers.
Any information will be gladly re-
ceived at this office.

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Alex Myers seeking information about his grandmother and her children

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 30, 1914

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Mound Bayou, Miss., May 5, '14.
Any information leading to my
people will be thankfully received.
Now this is the condition of the case
and it might seem very late for I
have been promising to try…

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Richard Hill searching for brother Alfred Hill and niece Mary Hill

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 31, 1913

Do You Know Them? The Richmond PLANET. Dear Sir: Will you kindly inform me of the whereabouts of my brother Alfred Hill, or his daughter, Mary Hill. When I last heard from my brother, he was living at No. 16 Haven Road, New Richmond. Since then I have written three letters and can't get an answer. I am an old pension veteran and my brother is all…

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Robert Cole searching for four brothers

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 28, 1913

Do You Know Them? I desire to know the whereabouts of my four brothers. I left there 25 years ago. One of my brothers was named Thomas Jefferson and another's name is Mencer Thomas. Any information will be thankfully received. ROBERT COLE, P.O. Box 1025, Marquette. Mich.

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Roxy Garnet looking for her aunts Mrs. Lucy Byrd and Mrs. Kitty Roberson, as well as Miss Sadie Roberts

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 1, 1914

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I would like to locate my aunts,
Mrs. Lucy Byrd and Mrs. Kitty Ro-
berson [Roberson], also Miss Sadie Roberts. Mrs.
Byrd lived at one time at 928 West
Leigh St., Richmond, Va. and Mrs.
Roberson at 1114 1-2 W. Moore St.
Miss Sadie Roberts lived near Second
and Byrd Sts. In 1899 she lived in
Newport News, Va. I think…

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Julia Price

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 15, 1914

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My brother and sister Thomas
Jones and Matilda Jones were sold
out before freedom was introduced
She was a Miss Jones but she married
a gentleman by the name of Mr. New
man she was taken from her husband
and sold by Colonel Miller and Jane
Miller. Their parents were named
Alfred Jones and Eliza Jones belong-
ing to…

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A.B. Johnson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 13, 1913

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Died in Oklahoma.

A. B. Johnson, formerly of Meck-
lenburg county, Va. is reported to
have died at Nowata, Oklahoma,
Sunday, August 24, 1913. He was
76 years of age and it is desired to
know the whereabouts of his chil-
dren. He had not heard from any
of them for many years. He spoke
of one of his children as Etta…

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George Crawford searching for his sisters Merenda and Margaret (Maggie)

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 27, 1913

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I had a mother and two sisters, In
Richmond. My mother's name was
Mahala. She is dead. The oldest
sister's name is Merenda, the other's
name is Margaret or Maggie. We
used to belong to Lecob Woodson.
When I saw them last it was in
1862, fifty years ago. If they are
not living they may have children and
if I find them…

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John Adams

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 22, 1913

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I am very anxious to get in touch
with some of my people. I left my
home, Asheville, N. C., in 1896 and
for three years kept up a regular
correspondence. Since then, I have
heard nothing of my people. My
mother, Martha Ross and step-father
Brooks Ross were living at No. 10
Ann St., Asheville, N. C.
My mother had two…

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