08/30/1912: Aunt Jane Taylor Died

Entry/Object ID

NP.1077

Collection

Newspaper Articles

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Description

Aunt Jane Taylor - - Aunt Jane Taylor, an old-time colored woman, died at her home in north Platte City Monday August 26, 1912. Aunt Jane was well known in Platte City and vicinity as one of the best of colored citizens. She was the wife of Jap (Jasper) Taylor, who died some years since. She was an industrious, faithful, and kind woman and had a host of good friends among the white people who respected her for her sterling qualities. She has been for many years a leading member of the colored Baptist church in Platte City. Her remains were interred Wednesday in the city cemetery.

Date(s) of Creation

8/30/1912

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Jane

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Taylor, Jane

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Source Citation

Other Number

The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 08/30/1912, p. 3

Copyright

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte City, Missouri

Note

1912.08.30 Jane Taylor The_Landmark_1912_08_30_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

08/30/1912: Aunt Jane Taylor Died