Description
"Aunt Jane Burkhart" - This old colored woman died at her home in north Platte City Monday May 26, 1913. She was a former slave of Fielding Cockrill, but for many years has been the family servant of Senator N. B. (Norton B.) Anderson and family. She was a great favorite of the Senator's family having been the trusted friend of his children and grandchildren. Aunt Jane was respected by all who knew her, both white and black. She was a faithful member of the A. M. E. Church. Her funeral was preached Tuesday by Rev. A. L. Lowell, of the A. M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Thornly of the Baptist church, after which her remains were placed in the city cemetery.Date(s) of Creation
5/29/1913
