06/24/1904: Aaron Busey Died

Entry/Object ID

NP.0858

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Aaron Busey, one of the oldest negroes of Platte County, died Friday and was buried in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon. He was supposed to be about 86 years old (born ~1818).

Date(s) of Creation

6/24/1904

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Aaron

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Busey, Aaron

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Weston Chronicle (Weston, MO, 1872-1964): 06/24/1904, p. 1

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/12/2026

General Notes

Note

Weston, Missouri

Note

1904.06.24 Busey The_Weston_Chronicle_1904_06_24_1.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

06/24/1904: Aaron Busey Died