10/15/1884: Harry Nichols Died.

Entry/Object ID

NP.0624

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Oskaloosa Sickle: Died, on September 30, 1884, of old age, Harry Nichols, being, to the best information obtainable, over 115 years of age. Harry was an old, faithful colored man, who, for nearly 100 years was a slave. He was not lazy or disagreeable, but was respected by both colored and white alike.

Date(s) of Creation

10/15/1884

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Harry

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Nichols, Harry

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Garden City Sentinel (Garden City, KS, 1884-1887): 10/15/1884, p. 1

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

1884.10.15 Harry Nichols The_Garden_City_Sentinel_1884_10_15_1.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

10/15/1884: Harry Nichols Died.