03/04/1862: Negroes in Platte

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

NP.0352

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Negroes in Platte - - We are informed that negro traders are purchasing slaves in Platte County for $15 to $50 dollars each. Where are they taking them to?

Date(s) of Creation

3/4/1862

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Not named

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The St. Joseph Herald (St. Joseph, MO, 1862-1900): 03/04/1862, p. 2

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/23/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte County, Missouri

Note

1862.03.04 Buying Slaves The_St_Joseph_Herald_1862_03_04_2.pdf

Note

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

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

03/04/1862: Negroes in Platte