Description
"Former Slave Dies Here" - Riley Summers, an ex-slave, who had been a familiar figure on Minnesota Avenue for about 40 years, died Monday. He had made his home with friends at 931 Walker Avenue. Summers had worked as a janitor for the Blomquist and Son, tailors, for the last 25 years.
In very early days he was employed by pioneer families and the old inhabitants all knew him. He was born in Platte County, Missouri, and was freed in 1864, coming to Wyandotte County with his mother soon after. Summers' exact age was not known but he was believed to be over 75 years. (born ~1846).Date(s) of Creation
5/18/1921
