10/01/1897: Granville Kinney Died

Entry/Object ID

NP.0714

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Granville Kinney, an honorable and respected colored man, died at his home near Linkville, Tuesday 28th of September 1897. Granville was for many years the trusted and faithful servant of “Uncle” Eli Link. He was one of those old-fashioned colored men who never lost his respect and love for his old master and family, and up to the time of Mr. Link’s death, Granville, though farming for himself, never failed to advise and council with his old master. Granville Kinney was an honest and honorable citizen and had the full respect of all. His remains were buried in the Second Creek burying grounds by the colored societies.

Date(s) of Creation

10/1/1897

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Granville

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Kinney, Granville

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Link, Eli

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 10/01/1897, p. 2

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Linkville, Platte County, Missouri

Note

1897.10.01 Granville Kinney The_Landmark_1897_10_01_2.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

10/01/1897: Granville Kinney Died