09/23/1932: Ashby Johnson Died

Entry/Object ID

NP.1241

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Ashby Johnson, a colored man, who has been ill for about 5 years, died last Thursday and was buried on Sunday. He was a good worker until his health failed, and he was always considered a reliable man. He was the recipient of many favors from his own people and from the white people of the community, and throughout all his illness he was given the watchful care of a very faithful wife.

Date(s) of Creation

9/23/1932

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Johnson, Ashby

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Source Citation

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The Platte County Gazette (Parkville, MO, 1885-1970): 09/23/1932, p. 3

Copyright

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Parkville, Missouri

Note

1932.09.23 Ashby The_Platte_County_Gazette_1932_09_23_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

09/23/1932: Ashby Johnson Died