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In 1864 there were less than a dozen ex-slaves in the vicinity; Two formerly owned by H. T. McClanahan, whose given names were Edward and Thornton; 5 ex-slaves of Esom Hannon, Vizs; "Aunt Nicey" and her four children, King, Jule, Maliinda and Isaiah; and old Uncle Wat., ex-slave of Jack Hutchinson.
There were 2 or 3 slaves buried about a block south of the High School building; about the same number on the land what is now known as the Nova Moffit property.
"Aunt Nicey's" son King, was the first negro real estate property owner in Milan, and in the early '70'sbuilt a small frame building on the now occupied by John Cheyney, corner of 4th and Elm.
In 1872 the B. & S. W. Ry started the work of building the road, but the panic of 73 work thro. This county was abandoned for the time, but 1876 work on the road was resumed and in Oct. 1876 the last spike was driven south of Cora which gave Milan its first railroad. (note: The writer helped pump the first hand car over the line from Browning to Milan.)
The Q. O. & K. C. Ry was completed to Milan in 1880. And now in 1939, 150 miles of its track from Milan to Kansas City is abandoned and its track being torn up.
Tidbits Of History
NOTE: The writer of the foregoing "Bits of History" has endeavored to give names and dates as near correct as possible from the history and memories of the writer.
With best wishes to the readers and peace and love to all.
I am yours truly,
"Uncle Bob"
October 1939 R. D. Morrison, Jr.
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