09/22/1893: Bill Elley Died

Entry/Object ID

NP.0667

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Uncle Bill Elley, that fine old colored man who lived so long with the late Larkin Fleshman, died late Monday afternoon. He became sick soon after Fleshman died and became weaker and more feeble as the days rolled by. Uncle Bill was widely known and universally respected for his politeness, kindness, truthfulness, and honesty. He was about 75 years of age (born ~1818). Aunt Violet, his old wife, has the sympathy of all in her bereavement.

Date(s) of Creation

9/22/1893

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Bill

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Elley, Bill

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Fleshman, Larkin

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 09/22/1893, 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

1893.09.22 Bill Elley The_Landmark_1893_09_22_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

09/22/1893: Bill Elley Died