Entry/Object ID
NP.0365Collection
Newspaper ArticlesArchive Items Details
Description
We learn from the Conservative that the negroes reported kidnapped a short time ago are all back. One was taken to Platte City, but no claimant appearing, was released. They swam the river to get away from danger. J. McGonigle, J. McFarland and T. Renna were arrested on a charge of being implicated in the matter.
(Researcher's note: The allegation of "kidnapping" during this time period is understood to be the abduction of Free Blacks in Kansas and their return to a Slave State.)Date(s) of Creation
8/2/1862Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Unidentified SlavesName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Not namedOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
The Independent (Oskaloosa, KS, 1860-1877): 08/02/1862, p. 2Copyright
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/6/2026General Notes
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Platte City, MissouriNote
1862.08.02 Negroes Kidnapped The_Independent_1862_08_02_Page_2.pdfNote
BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
08/02/1862: Fugitive slaves escape
