Entry/Object ID
NP.1111Collection
Newspaper ArticlesArchive Items Details
Description
Milton Pearl, generally known as Milt Paxton, died at the county farm last Monday, March 30. He was a former slave of Hon. W. M. (William M.) Paxton and has lived most of his life in and around Platte City. He must have been 80 years or more of age and was a tall athletic colored man. He was a faithful Democrat and always voted that ticket. He was buried Monday at the Platte City cemetery.Date(s) of Creation
4/3/1914Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Milton / MiltName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
Pearl, MiltonName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Paxton, William M.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 04/03/1914, p. 3Copyright
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© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/6/2026General Notes
Note
Platte City, MissouriNote
1914.04.03 Milton Pearl The_Landmark_1914_04_03_3.pdfNote
BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
04/03/1914: Milton Pearl died at the county farm.
