07/09/1869: Body Found (Bruin)

Entry/Object ID

NP.0524

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

"Body Found" The dead body of the Negro, Bruin, who was drowned while attempting to cross the river at this place on Wednesday of last week, was found about a mile and a half below town, on Sunday morning, lodged among some drift wood. The body was taken in charge by his colored friends and property interred.

Date(s) of Creation

7/9/1869

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Clark, Bruin

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Platte County Reveille (Platte City, MO, 1866-1871): 07/09/1869, p. 3

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte City, Missouri

Note

1869.07.09 Bruin Drowned Platte_County_Reveille_1869_07_09_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

07/09/1869: "Body Found" (Bruin)