06/06/1902: Patsy Black Died

Entry/Object ID

NP.0833

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Aunt Patsy Black, an old and faithful colored woman, died at her home on High Street, Thursday morning. Aunt Patsy was an old servant of Judge E. H. (Elijah H.) Norton and was for many years his housekeeper. Aunt Patsy was one of the old time colored people who are fast passing away, and one who possessed the respect of all.

Date(s) of Creation

6/6/1902

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Patsy

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Black, Patsy

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Norton, Elijah H.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 06/06/1902, 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

Platte City, Missouri

Note

1902.06.06 Patsy Black The_Landmark_1902_06_06_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

06/06/1902: Patsy Black Died