05/10/1935: Death Takes Mrs. Anna L. Washington of Parkville

Entry/Object ID

NP.1260

Collection

Newspaper Articles

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Description

Death Takes Mrs. Anna L. Washington of Parkville - - Parkville, Missouri. - Mrs. Anna Louise Washington, age 60, died at her home here after an illness of 4 weeks. Born here, Mrs. Washington has spent her life among relatives and close friends. Although employed in Kansas City she returned to her home for her spare time. She was the youngest child of William and Angie Washington, pioneers. At the time she became ill Mrs. Washington was employed by the C. G. Conway family and had formerly worked at the T. G. Pendergast home. The funeral was held at Washington Chapel, where as the daughter of one of the founders, and for whom the church was made, had been a member since early childhood. The Rev. C. H. Anderson, officiating. Mrs. Washington is survived by four children: Mrs. Cassie Jackson and Hallie Draper of this place, Georgia and Elmer Draper of Kansas City; three brothers. James, George and Henry Washington, all of Kansas City; eight great-grandchildren. Other surviving relatives in Kansas City are Miss Henrietta Land, Mrs. Della Williams, Mrs. Ray Trotter, Mrs. Rosa Buford, Lamon Land, William and Howard Washington. Burial was in Parkville cemetery.

Date(s) of Creation

5/10/1935

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Washington, Anna Louise

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Source Citation

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The Call (Kansas City, MO, 1932-1964): 05/10/1935, p. 12

Copyright

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Research Notes

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Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/9/2026

General Notes

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Parkville, Missouri

Note

1935.05.10 Anna Wash The_Call_1935_05_10_12.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

05/10/1935: Death Takes Mrs. Anna L. Washington of Parkville