Who was Thomas Black?

Thomas Black (1798–1854) was born in Elbert, Georgia, USA and died in Madison County, Georgia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas James Black 1798–1854

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

Born 02 MAY 1798 · Elbert, Georgia, USA

Died 13 NOV 1854 · Madison County, Georgia, United States

Father Lemuel Matthew Black

Mother Mary Ann Williams

Siblings Barbara Black, Elizabeth W Black, Martha Janette Black, Matthew Jouette Black, Rebecca Black

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lemuel Matthew Black

Mary Ann Williams

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Biography

Thomas James Black was born in 1798 in Elbert, Georgia, USA, the child of lemuel matthew black and mary ann williams. Thomas James Black passed away in 1854 in Madison County, Georgia, United States.

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Birth of Thomas James Black in Elbert, Georgia, USA

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1854

Death of Thomas James Black in Madison County, Georgia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Black

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scottland (1394) to Elbert, Georgia, USA (1798) across 13 generations.

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: Thomas Black (1798–1854) was born in Elbert, Georgia, USA and died in Madison County, Georgia, 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 Thomas 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.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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