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NP.0995Collection
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John Williams, a colored man who has resided here for about 40 years died a week ago last Sunday and was buried Monday of last week. He was born a slave in Kentucky and served in the U. S. Army during the Civil War. He was noted for several years for the possum dinners given by his wife and himself annually.Date(s) of Creation
4/15/1909Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
JohnName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
Williams, JohnOther Numbers
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The Oskaloosa Times (Oskaloosa, KS, 1891-1916): 04/15/1909, p. 7Copyright
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Bill NicholsDate
7/6/2026General Notes
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Oskaloosa, KansasNote
1909.04.15 John Williams The_Oskaloosa_Times_1909_04_15_7.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
04/15/1909: John Williams Died
