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Eliza Starke searching for her grandson, Henry Smith

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

February 5, 1870

LOST AND FOUND.
$5 REWARD.—Strayed from Eliza
Starke (his grandmother), in Powhatan
county, about the 1st of December, a LITTLE
COLORED BOY named HENRY SMITH. It is
supposed that he went down to Richmond by
means of a river boat. Any information of him
left at this office will be rewarded and thankfully
received. …

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Parents searching for their missing son Washington

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

February 14, 1866

LOST, STRAYED AND FOUND.
LOST.--Strayed from home, on the 12th
instant, a dark mulatto BOY, about seven
years of age, and about four feet in height; had on
red socks, or stockings, blue pants, blue jacket
with brass buttons, and also a blue cap with a red
heart upon its crown.
Any information concerning the above-men-
tioned…

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Nancy Stewart searching for her daughter Caroline

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

March 10, 1866

LOST, STRAYED AND FOUND.
LOST.--About the 1st of May, 1865, my
child CAROLINE, about eight years old ; was
in the employment of Mr. -- Griffln, who was
living in Fluvanna county, who removed to Fau-
quier [Fauquier] county in August, 1865, carrying the child
with him. Since his removal I have heard nothing
from her. Any information…

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Esther searching for her son Edgar

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

December 4, 1866

LOST, a small BRIGHT MULATTO
BOY, aged about twelve years, named ED-
GAR [EDGAR]. He was raised by Mrs. James Garnett, of
Caroline county. Any information on him will be
thankfully received by ESTHER, his mother, at
the residence of Mr. John Freelan, corner Fifth
and Cary streets. de 4_2t*

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Nelly Garland searching for her children Sarah, Morris, and Louisa Garland

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

April 15, 1868

PERSONAL.--The children of NELLY
GARLAND were sold by Mr. David
Thomas, in Nelson county, Va., in 1856. Their
names are SARAH, MORRIS, and LOUISA
GARLAND. Any information concerning
them would be very gratifying to their mother.

Address NELLY GARLAND,
Richmond, Va.

ap 15--1t

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Friends looking for Tempy Davis

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

August 31, 1867

PERSONAL.--The friends of TEMPY
DAVIS, colored, are anxious to hear from her.
She formerly belonged to Dr. West, of Hinds coun-
ty [county], Miss., and was last heard from in Richmond.
Any information of her may be communicated to
REV. P. B. PRICE,
au 31_3t Church Hill, Richmond.

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Attorney M. L. Spottswood searching for Sadie Pollard

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 15, 1922

DO YOU KNOW HER?
Attorney M. L. Spottswood desires
to know the whereabouts of his client,
Sadie Pollard. She will learn some-
thing [something] to her interest by communicat-
ing [communicating] with him.

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Mrs. A. A. Martin searching for her husband Armistead A. Martin

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

April 30, 1910

Whereabouts of Mr. Martin.
Kindly let me know what you can
of a party by the name of Armistead
A. Martin. I think he has some rela-
tives [relatives] in Richmond and his mother
resides in New London, Conn.
He disappeared from home very
mysteriously April 13, 1910.
If you can furnish any information
of his whereabouts or his…

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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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Arthur Thomas searching for his aunt Delcie Graves, her husband Frederick Graves, and his uncle James Washington

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 10, 1908

Do You Know Them?
I am very anxious to locate some
of my people, Delcie Graves, my aunt
and Frederick Graves,, her husband,
and my mother's brother, James
Washington. Frederick Graves and
James Washington were soldiers in
the war of 1863. My mother Geor-
gianna [Georgianna] and the others mentioned a-
bove [above] belonged to Mr. Tom…

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Richard Williams searching for his brothers Alfred Williams and Solomon Williams

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

July 4, 1908

Do You Know Them?

I wish to locate my brothers Alfred
and Solomon Williams, born in Nansemond
County, Va. They are the
sons of Lydia Williams. If my
brothers have any children I would
be pleased to hear from them. Alfred
is between 68 and 69 years old.
The last time I heard of him he was
living in Matthews Co., Va. This
was…

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Joseph Hatcher searching for his wife, Maria Hatcher, and daughter, Emma Hatcher, and the reply (two ads)

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 10, 1905 (Information wanted ad)

June 17, 1905 (Mitchell's reply)

Where Are They?

Joseph Hatcher asks the public to
help him locate his wife and child,
the child left at Mrs. Mitchell, 814
St John St. last seen. He would
like to know whether they are dead
or alive and also help support the
child.

Thanking the public for any information
that may lead to their
whereabouts.

Wife, Maria…

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Arthur J. Lewis searching for Miss Roberta Gaskins, Miss Latitia Gaskins, and John Gaskins

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 1, 1908

Do You Know Them?
I would like to locate Misses Ro-
berta [Roberta] and Latitia Gaskins and their
brother John Gaskins. He worked
in a butcher shop. In 1892 they
lived at 934-25th St., Washington, D.
C., near Georgetown bridge. I have
forgotten their mother's and fath-
er's [father's] names.
Their father kept a restaurant in
1890…

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Attorney J. Thomas Hewin searching for Emma Thompson and Ida Thompson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 24, 1917

Information Wanted.
If anyone can give me the where
abouts of Emma Thompson and Ida
Thompson, colored, please furnish
same at my office, 613-A N. Second
Street.
J. THOMAS HEWIN, Att'y-at-Law

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Unnamed person searching for Elsie R. Johnson

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

August 4, 1917

DO YOU KNOW HER?
Five dollars reward for any infor-
mation [information] concerning the whereabouts
[[photo]]
of Elsie R. Johnson, colored, formerly
of Winchester, Mass.
Last heard from, Sept. 11, 1916,
then working for a lady, by the name
of Mrs. A. B. Sloane, 174 W. 79th
Street, New York.
Address Box 73-I-R4,
Washington…

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Rev. T. N. Allen searching for his sisters Sarah Hunter and Margaret Allen

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

February 21, 1903

Do You Know Them?

ITHACA, N. Y., Feb. 9th, '03.

I have just lost my wife and desire to
know the whereabouts of my sister
Sarah Hunter and Margaret Allen. I
want two of the girls to come out here
and keep house for me. Any information
will be gladly received by addressing
Rev. T. N. Allen, No. 124 Wheat
St., Ithaca, N. Y.

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Rev. J. W. Henant and Amanda Brown searching for Philip Henry

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

June 21, 1902

Do You Know Him?
I desire to know the whereabouts of
Philip Henry. His sister, "Willy" or
Amanda Brown.
Any information will be appreciated
by Rev. J. W. Henant, 249 W. 32d St.,
New York.

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L. Lindsay searching for his brother P. S. Lindsay

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

December 5, 1903

Do You Know Him?
If anyone know the whereabouts of
my brother, P. S. Lindsay, any infor-
mation [information] will be thankfully received. His
mother is dead.
Very respectully yours,
L. LINDSAY,
168 N. Craig St.,
Pittsburg, Pa.

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Mrs. Charlotte Mason searching for Mr. Albert H. Harris

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

November 7, 1903

--If Mr. Albert H. Harris, former-
merly of Rochester, N. Y., will com-
municate [communicate] with Mrs. Charlotte Mason,
814 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Va.,
he will receive information of interest
to him. 2t

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Robert Scott searching for his brother Capt. Benjamin Scott

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 31, 1903

Do You Know Him?
CAPT. BEN SCOTT WANTED.
Toledo, O., Oct. 20th, 1903.
I desire to know the whereabouts of
my brother, Benjamin Scott, as I am
deeply interested in his welfare. I
have written to him several times, but
have never received any answer or re-
turned [returned] letter. I am somewhat worried
about the matter. Any information…

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John S. Bassett searching for Hiram Bassett

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 10, 1903

Do You Know Him?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
my brother, Hiram Bassett, who lives
in Richmond. Any information concerning
him will be thankfully received.

Address
JOHN S. BASSETT,
Georgel, Wise Co., Va.

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Harriet Carrington searching for her son Patrick Finch

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

April 19, 1871

PERSONAL.
PERSONAL.—Left Richmond about the
last of October, on an oyster schooner, PAT-
RICK [PATRICK] FINCH, a colored man, about 20 years old.
Any information of him would be thankfully re-
ceived [received] by his mother.
HARRIET CARRINGTON,
ap 19_4t* No. 1225 17th street.

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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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Wm. G. Wilson searching for Miss Annie Tucker's parents

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

October 21, 1899

Do You Know Her?

I desire to know the whereabouts of
Miss Annie Tucker's mother or father
or any of her relatives.

She died here in the Hartford Hospital,
Monday night, October 9th, and
was buried Thursday, 12th inst.

She was insured for $150. She leaves
a baby two weeks old. Her parents
live in Lunenburg Co., Va.

They can…

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Katie Holston (formerly Katie Gaines) searching for her people

Richmond Planet (Richmond, VA)

May 27, 1905

Do You Know Them?
I desire to know the whereabouts
of some of my people. I was given
in charge of Classy Gaines of Farm-
ville [Farmville], Va., who came to Richmond to
visit her son, whose name was Wash-
ington [Washington] Gaines. I was given to her
by a person called my aunt. I call-
ed [called] her sister and she had promised
me…

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