Who was Rebecca Black?

Rebecca Black (1796–1870) was born in Elbert, Georgia, USA and died in Toro, Sabine, Louisiana, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rebecca Black 1796–1870

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 AUG 1796 · Elbert, Georgia, USA

Died 29 Jul 1870 · Toro, Sabine, Louisiana, United States

Father Lemuel Matthew Black

Mother Mary Ann Williams

Siblings Barbara Black, Elizabeth W Black, Martha Janette Black, Matthew Jouette Black, Thomas James Black

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lemuel Matthew Black

Mary Ann Williams

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Children

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Biography

In 1796, Rebecca Black entered the world in Elbert, Georgia, USA, born to lemuel matthew black and mary ann williams. Rebecca Black passed away in 1870 in Toro, Sabine, Louisiana, United States.

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1796

Birth of Rebecca Black in Elbert, Georgia, USA

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1870

Death of Rebecca Black in Toro, Sabine, Louisiana, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Black

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scottland (1394) to Elbert, Georgia, USA (1796) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rebecca Black (1796–1870) was born in Elbert, Georgia, USA and died in Toro, Sabine, Louisiana, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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