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Louisa Mitchell searching for her sisters

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 6, 1897

Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my relatives. It has been thirteen
years since I visited my home in Rich-
mond [Richmond] County. I have a sister whose
name is Mrs. Harriet Davis, nee Jack-
son [Jackson], daughter of Mary Jackson; also a
sister in Norfolk, Va., whose name was
Julia Ann Jackson.
We were of the…

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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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Lucy Ponsley searching for her people

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 9, 1907

Do You Know Them?

I would like to know the wherea-
bouts of some of my people or to lo-
cate Captain John Ritter. My father
James Somers of Richmond, Va. was
a soldier under Captain John Ritter,
and was killed while in the army.
My mother died when I was three
years old. I had one sister and
when I last saw her I was about sev-
en…

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Lucy Simon

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 4, 1913

Do You Know Her?

I would like to know the where-
abouts of Frances Taylor. I am her
sister, Lucy Ewell. When I last
saw her she had two children, the
older girl's name was Betsy Ann
Taylor. This was about thirty years
ago. I would like to know of the
pastor of the Second Baptist Church
if he knows of a minister by the
name of Rev.…

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Lucy Smith is searching for her father William Smith

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 30, 1898

Do You Know Him?

I would like to know the whereabouts
of my father, William Smith. He was
at Fort Smith, Ark., up to last April.
When last heard from, April 18, 1898.
he was at Seward Station, Oklahoma,
employed by Mr. David Scronce.

Any information will be gladly received
by his daughter, Lucy Smith,
316 N. 16th St., Richmond,…

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Lula Montgomery looking for her mother Millie, her two sister's Mary and Judie, and her father whose name she does not remember

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 20, 1898

Do You Know Them ?
ARMORY, MISS., August 2, 1898.
Editor of the PLANET:
I was sold from my parents at Richmond.
Va, before emancipation when
quite a child—a nursing baby—my
name then was Ann. I've been told
that my mother's name was Millie.
I don't remember anything of my father's
name.
My father bought my mother and set
her free…

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Margaret Gray looking for her son John Nelson Gray

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 10, 1899

Do You Know Him? Richmond, Va., June 3, 1899. Editor Planet: I am looking for the where-abouts [whereabouts] of my son John Nelson Gray. Mother's name Margaret Gray, father's name James Gray. He has been away from home about six years. Any one hearing or knowing of such a man will please send recommendations to 1415 Ross St., Richmond, Va. He…

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Margaret Griggs searching for Joseph Booker and Herbert Booker

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 2, 1898

Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Joseph Booker and Herbert Booker.
Herbert lived at one time on Henry
St.
Any information concerning them
will be thankfully received by
(Mrs.) MARGARET GRIGGS,
4 Fidelity Place,
Mt. Clair, N. J.

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Mark Messer searching for his father Americus Valentine and his family

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

January 30, 1897

Do You Know Them?

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 A. Basey searching for her brother Douglass Basey and sister Lettie Basey Douglass

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 12, 1898

Do You Know Them?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my brother and sister. Her name was
Lettie Basey Douglass, and his name
Douglass Basey They belonged to old
Sam Lile. Their mother's name is
Elizabeth Basey. Any information
will be thankfully received by
MARY A. BASEY,
27 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, Conn.

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Mary Ancell looking for Joseph Gray

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 25, 1891

Information Wanted

Information wanted of Joseph
Gray. When last heard of, he was in
Ruckersville, Green Co., VA., any one
knowing his where about will please
communicate with
MARY ANCELL, 2711 State St,
Chicago, Ill.

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

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 27, 1897

Do You Know Them?

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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Mary Dabney (formerly Mary McKens) seeking her parents Washington and Hanna McKens

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 21, 1901

Do You Know Them?I desire to know the whereabouts of my mother and father. Las known of them they were at Hampton, Va. near the depot in 1895. His name was Wash-ington [Washington] McKens, mother's name: Hanna McKens. Any information will be glad-ly [gladly] received. Father calls me bythe nick-name of Macy McKens, his daugh-ter [daughter]. My…

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Mary L. Hunter searching for anyone who left Covington, VA before the Civil War

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 5, 1898

Do You Know Her?

If there is any one, who reads this
paper, and who left Covington, Va.,
during the Civil War, please write to
MARY L HUNTER

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Mathie King searching for their father Jessie Simms, mother Nancy Shelton, and several siblings

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 3, 1893

I want to now the whereabouts of
my mother and father. My father's
name was Jessie Simms, my mother's
name was Nancy Shelton. She belonged
to a man named Walter Shelton and
lived in Hanover county, Va. She was
carried from Louisa county, Va. and
lived close to Richmond with Edward
Shelton. Soon after that she was sold
in…

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Melinda Robinson searching for her mother Frances Woodson (Frances Bowles)

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 19, 1902

Do You Know Them.

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my mother, Frances Woodson, who
sometimes went by Frances Bowles,
which was her owner's name. She was
born in and sold from Goochland Coun-
ty, Va. into Florida, at which place she
was when last heard of. She then had
two daughters with her. Any informa-
tion will be gladly…

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Millie Johnson searching for her sister

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 15, 1902

Do You Know Her?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my sister, Hester Gilmer. She left here
in the employ of white people.

Address,
MILLIE JOHNSON,
9 W. Leigh St.,
Richmond, Va.

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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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Miss Bertha Williamson searching for her brothers

The Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 6, 1915

DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to know the whereabouts of my brothers, Tom and Gabe Williamson. My mother's name was Sarah Williamson, father's name Scott Williamson. My home is Lynchburg, Va. Any information will be gladly received. Miss Bertha Williamson, 1314 Poplar Street Philadelphia, Pa.

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Miss Carrie Lewis searching for her mother Annie Lewis and brothers Eddie and Orange Lewis

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

September 24, 1910

Wants to Find Them.
I am very anxious to locate if
possible some of my people. My
mother's name when I last saw her
was Annie Lewis. It may be that she
has married again. She was a widow
then. There were two brothers, Ed-
die [Eddie] and Orange Lewis. I will be very
glad to hear from them if living, or
if any one can furnish any…

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Miss Emma Daniels searching for her two sisters

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 18, 1905

Whereabouts Wanted. Wanted to find my two sisters. I have not seen them for eighteen years. They resided at 608 or 806 N. 2nd St with Easter Brooks. Address all information to MISS EMMA DANIELS, 207 Green St., New Castle, Pa.

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Miss Jennie Miles searching for her aunt Mrs. Martha Smith

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 21, 1915

DO YOU KNOW HER? I desire to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Martha Smith. Any information will be thankfully received by her niece. MISS JENNIE MILES. Winton, Pa.

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Miss Lillie Ragland searching for Mrs. Pattie Rogers

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 27, 1904

Do You Know Her.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Mrs. Pattie Rogers. Any one having any
information concerning said party will
please notify the undersigned and they
will be rewarded for their trouble.
Miss LILLIE RAGLAND,
422 Matthew St.,
Durham, N. C.

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Miss Mattie Gooseby searching for her mother Mollie Gravely

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

March 16, 1901

Do You Know Her?
I desire to find my mother. The last
time I saw her was five years ago. She
was then in Greensboro. N. C. Her
first husband's name was Ned Goosby,
last husband's name, Green Gravelly.
She goes by the name of Mo[undecipherable]lie
Gravely. She had four children, viz.
Mattie, Johnnie, Mary and Rosa Goos-
by [Goosby],…

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Miss Ruth G. Watson searching for her aunt Lizzie Williams and mother Sarah Watson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 24, 1915

I desire to know the whereabouts of my aunt, Lizzie Williams and mother, Sarah Watson. I have not heard from them since I was nine years old. The last I heard of them they were living at 510 N. 5th St. Any information will by thankfully received. MISS RUTH G. WATSON, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.

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