05/27/1926: Arch Brown Died

Entry/Object ID

NP.1201

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Arch Brown, an old and respected colored citizen of Parkville, died here on Sunday evening, May 23rd, aged about 74 years (born ~1852). He was well known in this community and was respected by the white people, as well as those of his own race; among the latter he was a leader, filling the pulpit of their church in years gone by and always assisting in the work of the church. He was a good man among his people, and they respected him and were helped greatly by him, for he sought always to exercise his influence on the side of right. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.

Date(s) of Creation

5/27/1926

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Arch

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Brown, Arch

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Platte County Gazette (Parkville, MO, 1885-1970): 05/27/1926, p. 3

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Parkville, Missouri

Note

1926.05.27 Arch Brown The_Platte_County_Gazette_1926_05_27_3.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

05/27/1926: Arch Brown Died