03/17/1944: Susan Lytten Dies

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

NP.1330

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Susan Lytten, 87, (born ~1857) well known colored woman of Platte City, died at her home, Saturday, March 11, 1944. Aunt Susan, as she was known in later years, was one of our trusted and respected Negresses and spent her life in this community in an honorable and Christian-like way. Her husband, Lewis Lytten, died a few years ago. Graveside services and burial were held Monday at the Platte City cemetery.

Date(s) of Creation

3/17/1944

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Susan

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Lytten, Susan

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 03/17/1944, p. 4

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte City, Missouri

Note

1944.03.17 Susan Lytten The_Landmark_1944_03_17_4.pdf

Note

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

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

03/17/1944: Susan Lytten Dies