Nicholas Platt was born 57 years ago in Bohemia, a province in Austria. At the age of 16 he came to the United States, locating in Newark, New Jersey. Before coming to Kansas he resided in Pennsylvania and Iowa. He came to Kansas in 1858, becoming a resident of Humboldt. During the early part of the Civil War he went into the Union Army, enlisting in Co. G of the 9th Regiment, Kansas Cavalry commanded by Capt. Henry Flesher and was one of the buglers of this regiment.
Mr. Platt was a baker by trade and carried on that business here till his health failed. He was a sufferer from asthma for many years. He was credited with opening the first Bakery shop in Humboldt. Since the writer (the newspaper editor) has known him he has made several trips, in the hope that a change of climate might afford relief. He spent several months in Europe, traveled extensively in Colorado and elsewhere, but only temporary results were obtained. He spent last summer in Oklahoma, returning here in the fall. In his last sickness, his malady was complicated with dropsy, and his struggle for life ended Thursday, Dec. 29th. (1892).
In the death of Nicholas Platt, Humboldt looses one of her oldest citizens. He was honest and honorable in his dealings and prompt in his business engagements. To know "Nick" Platt was to respect him. He leaves a wife, two grown daughters (Mayme Platt Heminger and Eva Platt Grimm), as well as many friends and acquaintances to mourn for him.
The deceased was a member of the local G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post and that organization acted as escort at the funeral, last Saturday with six of its members pall bearers. Dr. Drake, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached the funeral discourse.
Nicholas is my maternal TwoTimes Great Grandfather. James Blanton
.
Company G. 9th Regiment Kansas Cavalry
Residence: Humboldt, KS Enlistment Date: 25 Dec 1861
Service Record: Enlisted as a Bugler on 25 December 1861. Enlisted in Company G, 9th Cavalry Regiment Kansas on 16Jan1862 Mustered Out Company G, 9th Cavalry Regiment Kansas on 16Jan1865 at DeVall's Bluff, AR.
Rank In: Bugler -- Rank Out: Bugler
Sources: 72 Film#: M542 roll 7
Mr. Platt was a baker by trade and carried on that business here till his health failed. He was a sufferer from asthma for many years. He was credited with opening the first Bakery shop in Humboldt. Since the writer (the newspaper editor) has known him he has made several trips, in the hope that a change of climate might afford relief. He spent several months in Europe, traveled extensively in Colorado and elsewhere, but only temporary results were obtained. He spent last summer in Oklahoma, returning here in the fall. In his last sickness, his malady was complicated with dropsy, and his struggle for life ended Thursday, Dec. 29th. (1892).
In the death of Nicholas Platt, Humboldt looses one of her oldest citizens. He was honest and honorable in his dealings and prompt in his business engagements. To know "Nick" Platt was to respect him. He leaves a wife, two grown daughters (Mayme Platt Heminger and Eva Platt Grimm), as well as many friends and acquaintances to mourn for him.
The deceased was a member of the local G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post and that organization acted as escort at the funeral, last Saturday with six of its members pall bearers. Dr. Drake, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached the funeral discourse.
Nicholas is my maternal TwoTimes Great Grandfather. James Blanton
.
Company G. 9th Regiment Kansas Cavalry
Residence: Humboldt, KS Enlistment Date: 25 Dec 1861
Service Record: Enlisted as a Bugler on 25 December 1861. Enlisted in Company G, 9th Cavalry Regiment Kansas on 16Jan1862 Mustered Out Company G, 9th Cavalry Regiment Kansas on 16Jan1865 at DeVall's Bluff, AR.
Rank In: Bugler -- Rank Out: Bugler
Sources: 72 Film#: M542 roll 7
Nicholas Platt was born 57 years ago in Bohemia, a province in Austria. At the age of 16 he came to the United States, locating in Newark, New Jersey. Before coming to Kansas he resided in Pennsylvania and Iowa. He came to Kansas in 1858, becoming a resident of Humboldt. During the early part of the Civil War he went into the Union Army, enlisting in Co. G of the 9th Regiment, Kansas Cavalry commanded by Capt. Henry Flesher and was one of the buglers of this regiment.
Mr. Platt was a baker by trade and carried on that business here till his health failed. He was a sufferer from asthma for many years. He was credited with opening the first Bakery shop in Humboldt. Since the writer (the newspaper editor) has known him he has made several trips, in the hope that a change of climate might afford relief. He spent several months in Europe, traveled extensively in Colorado and elsewhere, but only temporary results were obtained. He spent last summer in Oklahoma, returning here in the fall. In his last sickness, his malady was complicated with dropsy, and his struggle for life ended Thursday, Dec. 29th. (1892).
In the death of Nicholas Platt, Humboldt looses one of her oldest citizens. He was honest and honorable in his dealings and prompt in his business engagements. To know "Nick" Platt was to respect him. He leaves a wife, two grown daughters (Mayme Platt Heminger and Eva Platt Grimm), as well as many friends and acquaintances to mourn for him.
The deceased was a member of the local G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post and that organization acted as escort at the funeral, last Saturday with six of its members pall bearers. Dr. Drake, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached the funeral discourse.
Nicholas is my maternal TwoTimes Great Grandfather. James Blanton
.
Company G. 9th Regiment Kansas Cavalry
Residence: Humboldt, KS Enlistment Date: 25 Dec 1861
Service Record: Enlisted as a Bugler on 25 December 1861. Enlisted in Company G, 9th Cavalry Regiment Kansas on 16Jan1862 Mustered Out Company G, 9th Cavalry Regiment Kansas on 16Jan1865 at DeVall's Bluff, AR.
Rank In: Bugler -- Rank Out: Bugler
Sources: 72 Film#: M542 roll 7
Mr. Platt was a baker by trade and carried on that business here till his health failed. He was a sufferer from asthma for many years. He was credited with opening the first Bakery shop in Humboldt. Since the writer (the newspaper editor) has known him he has made several trips, in the hope that a change of climate might afford relief. He spent several months in Europe, traveled extensively in Colorado and elsewhere, but only temporary results were obtained. He spent last summer in Oklahoma, returning here in the fall. In his last sickness, his malady was complicated with dropsy, and his struggle for life ended Thursday, Dec. 29th. (1892).
In the death of Nicholas Platt, Humboldt looses one of her oldest citizens. He was honest and honorable in his dealings and prompt in his business engagements. To know "Nick" Platt was to respect him. He leaves a wife, two grown daughters (Mayme Platt Heminger and Eva Platt Grimm), as well as many friends and acquaintances to mourn for him.
The deceased was a member of the local G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post and that organization acted as escort at the funeral, last Saturday with six of its members pall bearers. Dr. Drake, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached the funeral discourse.
Nicholas is my maternal TwoTimes Great Grandfather. James Blanton
.
Company G. 9th Regiment Kansas Cavalry
Residence: Humboldt, KS Enlistment Date: 25 Dec 1861
Service Record: Enlisted as a Bugler on 25 December 1861. Enlisted in Company G, 9th Cavalry Regiment Kansas on 16Jan1862 Mustered Out Company G, 9th Cavalry Regiment Kansas on 16Jan1865 at DeVall's Bluff, AR.
Rank In: Bugler -- Rank Out: Bugler
Sources: 72 Film#: M542 roll 7
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