10/16/1908: Scott Fields Died

Entry/Object ID

NP.0957

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

"Scott Fields" - - Uncle Scott Fields, an aged colored man, died at his home in Platte City, Oct. 14, 1908 (born ~1823). Uncle Scott formerly belonged to Mrs. McKinney, who lived a few miles north of Platte City. He was over 85 years of age and has lived in Platte City for many years. He leaves a wife, Aunt Frances, and a large family of children and grandchildren. His remains were interred Thursday in the Platte City cemetery.

Date(s) of Creation

10/16/1908

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Scott

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Fields, Scott

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

McKinney, Nancy

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 10/16/1908, p. 3

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte City, Missouri

Note

1908.10.16 Scott Fields The_Landmark_1908_10_16_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

10/16/1908: Scott Fields Died