02/24/1887: Talbot Died.

Entry/Object ID

NP.0629

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

"A colored man named Talbot, aged 120 years, died at the home of his daughter, "Aunt" Hattie Craig, the first of the month. He said he remembered seeing George Washington.

Date(s) of Creation

2/24/1887

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Talbot

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Talbot

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Platte County Gazette (Parkville, MO, 1885-1970): 02/24/1887, p. 3

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

1887.02.24 Talbot 120 years old The_Platte_County_Gazette_1887_02_24_3.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

02/24/1887: Talbot Died.