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James Black 1753–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1753

Birth Location: Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland

Death Date: 18 Sep 1837

Death Location: Virginia

Father: John ⚠

Mother: Marjory Campbell

Spouse(s): Janet Hatherton, Mary Unk, Mary Hatherton

Children(s): James Black, John 2nd, Sarah Black, Female Black, Nancy Black, James Black, Mary Black, Henry Black, John 2nd, Richard Black, Silas Black, Rebecca Black, Peter Black, Helen Black, Girzell Black, Grace Black, Ann Black, Thomas Black, Janet Black

The story of James Black began in 1753 in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland. James Black married Janet Hatherton, Mary Janet Hatherton, Mary Unk, and had children including Ann Black, Female Black, Girzell Black, Grace Black, Helen Black, Henry Black, James Bascum Black, James Black, Janet Black, John Bascum Black 2Nd, Leonard Black, Mary Kearny Black, Nancy Black, Peter Black, Rebecca Black, Richard Black, Sarah Black, Silas Black, Thomas Black. James Black passed away in 1837 in Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of James Black began in 1753 in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • James Black married Janet Hatherton, Mary Janet Hatherton, Mary Unk, and had children including Ann Black, Female Black, Girzell Black, Grace Black, Helen Black, Henry Black, James Bascum Black, James Black, Janet Black, John Bascum Black 2Nd, Leonard Black, Mary Kearny Black, Nancy Black, Peter Black, Rebecca Black, Richard Black, Sarah Black, Silas Black, Thomas Black.
  • James Black passed away in 1837 in Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Black's Ancestors

Self
James Black
1753–1837
Birth Place: Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland
Parents
John Black ⚠
1721–1830
Little Ladytown, Ayr, Scotland
Marjory Campbell
1732–
Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Hugh (Black) ⚠
1683–1736
Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
Margaret Smith
1687–1736
Loudoun, Ayrshire, Scotland
James Campbell
1704–1780
Inishcheeruch, Corrycheeruch (or Killin), Scotland
Elizabeth Buchanan
1710–
Inishcheeruch Corrycheeruch (or Killin) Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Qwintine Black
1649–1699
Isabelle McStephane
1652–1721
Hugh Smith
1655–
Agnes Marr
1660–
Alexander Campbell
1640–1705
Margaret Stewart
1682–1705
Johne II
1651–1728
Jonet Muir
1655–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John ⚠
1625–1690
Elizabeth Black
1621–1690
Hugh Smith
1630–
Margaret Dunlop
1633–1655
Sir Glenurchy)
1606–1686
Anne Campbell
1625–1680
Jean Campbell
1630–1660
John Buchanan
1629–1662
Marion Watson
1625–1653

James Black's Descendants

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James Black (1753–18 Sep 1837) m. Janet Hatherton (23 May 1753–22 Aug 1835) m. Mary Unk (1756–) m. Mary (Janet) Hatherton (1753–)
  1. 1. James Black 1785–1853 m. Janet McNaughton 1809–1878 m. Janet Thomson 1793–1844
    1. 1. Janet Black 1823–
    2. 2. Peter Black 1831–1893
    3. 3. Elisabeth Black 1829–
    4. 4. Isabell Black 1826–1892
    5. 5. James Black 1814–
    6. 6. John Black 1821–
    7. 7. William Black 1819–
    8. 8. Jean Black 1817–
  2. 2. John (Bascum Black) 2nd 1781–
  3. 3. Sarah Black 1778–1779
  4. 4. Female Black 1779–1780
  5. 5. Nancy Black 1780–1831
  6. 6. James (Bascum) Black 1778–1831
  7. 7. Mary (Kearny) Black 1777–1853
    1. 1. John (Martin) Lamons 1811–1892 m. Frances ("Fanny" W) Spain 1804–1880
      1. 1. Fanny Lamons 1857–1946 m. David (Henry) James 1845–1924
        1. 1. Octa (Dora) Ryan 1881–1956
        2. 2. Ada (Belle) James 1883–1925
        3. 3. Ida (Lee) James 1883–1906
        4. 4. Madge (Elizabeth (Eliza)) James 1885–1954
        5. 5. John (David) James 1887–1956 m. Lucie (Marie) Arial 1895–1980
      2. 2. Sarah (J.) Lamons 1847–
  8. 8. Henry Black 1787– m. Catherine Black 1788–
    1. 1. Peter Black 1829–1892
  9. 9. John (Bascum Black) 2nd 1782–1839
    1. 1. Richard Black 1810–
  10. 10. Richard Black 1810–
  11. 11. Silas Black 1800–
  12. 12. Rebecca Black 1802–1886
  13. 13. Peter Black 1785–1855
  14. 14. Helen Black 1773–
  15. 15. Girzell Black 1777–1875
  16. 16. Grace Black 1777–1875
  17. 17. Ann Black 1772–
  18. 18. Thomas Black 1775–1848
  19. 19. Janet Black 1780–

James Black's Timeline

11 Records

1753
1753
Birth of James Black
None
1754
01 May 1754
Age 1
Birth of James Black in Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland
Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland
1756
8 Sep 1756
Age 3
Birth of James Black in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland
Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland
1781
04 May 1781
Age 28
James Black was married in Kirkliston,West Lothian,Scotland
Kirkliston,West Lothian,Scotland
1783
1783
Age 30
James Black resided here in No Township Listed, Prince Edward County, VA
No Township Listed, Prince Edward County, VA
1810
1810
Age 57
James Black resided here in Mahoning, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
Mahoning, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
1814
14 Jul 1814
Age 61
Death of James Black in Dundee, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
1828
abt 1828
Age 75
James Black resided here in Greene, Alabama, USA
Greene, Alabama, USA
1837
1837
Age 84
Death of James Black in Virginia
Virginia
1837
18 Sep 1837
Age 84
Death of James Black in Virginia
Virginia
1846
13 December 1846
Age 93
Death of James Black in Virginia
Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 May 1754
    Event Place: Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Revolutionary War Residents, 1776-1783
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1756
    Event Place: Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1753

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 04 May 1781
    Event Place: Kirkliston,West Lothian,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Prince Edward County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Mahoning, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Mahoning, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 52; Page: 895; Image: 00066; Family History Library Film: 0193678

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1828
    Event Place: Greene, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Revolutionary War Residents, 1776-1783

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 December 1846
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Revolutionary War Residents, 1776-1783
    [2] Cape Province, South Africa, Estates Death Notice Index, 1834-1956

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1814
    Event Place: Dundee, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1837
    Event Place: Virginia

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