Description
The death of General George P. Dorris is announced from St. Louis. Gen. Dorris was well known throughout the state. He formerly lived in Platte County, where he was a large slave owner and negro trader. About the time the rebellion broke out he went to Montana where he added largely to his wealth. Returning he settled in St. Louis, where he erected a stately mansion. It will be remembered that his wife was murdered less than a year ago by her grandson.
(Researcher's note: "George Poole Dorriss was born on 16 October 1807, in Robertson, Kentucky, United States. He married Sarah Henderson on 3 November 1831, in Todd, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Carroll Township, Platte, Missouri, United States in 1850 and Platte City, Clay, Missouri, United States in 1860. He died on 29 November 1882, in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States, at the age of 75, and was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, United States."Date(s) of Creation
12/2/1882
