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Josephine King Black 1855–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 November 1855

Birth Location: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 29 January 1890

Death Location: Delmont, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Saml Black

Mother: Jane Mansperger

Spouse(s): Hugh Torrance

Children(s): Elizabeth Torrance, James Torrance, Samuel Torrance

In 1855, Josephine King Black entered the world in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Saml Black And Jane Mansperger. In 1860, Josephine King Black resided in North Huntingdon, Irwins Station, Westmoreland, Pe. Josephine King Black married Hugh Milo Torrance, and had children including Elizabeth Torrance, James Fenton Torrance, Samuel Black Torrance. Josephine King Black passed away in 1890 in Delmont, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Josephine King Black entered the world in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Saml Black And Jane Mansperger.
  • In 1860, Josephine King Black resided in North Huntingdon, Irwins Station, Westmoreland, Pe.
  • Josephine King Black married Hugh Milo Torrance, and had children including Elizabeth Torrance, James Fenton Torrance, Samuel Black Torrance.
  • Josephine King Black passed away in 1890 in Delmont, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Saml Black
1807–1871
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SB
Jane Mansperger
1812–1876
Birth Location: Newberry, York, Pennsylvania, United States
JM

Spouses(s)

Hugh Torrance
1854–1891
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
HT

Children(s)

Elizabeth Torrance
1886–1962
Birth Location: Export, Pennsylvania
ET
James Torrance
1888–1968
Birth Location: Export, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
JT
Samuel Torrance
1890–
Birth Location: –
ST

Josephine Black's Ancestors

Self
Josephine Black
1855–1890
Birth Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Saml Black
1807–1871
Pennsylvania
Jane Mansperger
1812–1876
Newberry, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Patrick (Black) ⚠
1758–1824
Ireland
Mary (Kyle) ⚠
1757–1839
Ireland
John (George Mansperger) Captain
1742–1825
Newberry, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Rachel Long
1770–1820
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
John ⚠
1721–1830
Marjory Campbell
1732–
Johann Mansperger
1712–1775
Margaretha (Rusch)
1715–1748
George Long
1738–1794
Catherine Sprenkle
1737–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh ⚠
1683–1736
Margaret Smith
1687–1736
James Campbell
1704–1780
Elizabeth Buchanan
1710–

Josephine Black's Descendants

1.
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Josephine (King) Black (15 November 1855–29 January 1890) m. Hugh (Milo) Torrance (18 March 1854–23 May 1891)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Torrance 1886–1962 m. Edward Murdoch 1888–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Foster 1913–1968 m. Norman (P.) Foster 1912–1984
    2. 2. Jane Murdoch 1922–
    3. 3. Edward (A) Murdoch 1925–
  2. 2. James (Fenton) Torrance 1888–1968 m. Helen (Z. Torrance) Zimmerman 1891–1985
    1. 1. Robert Torrance 1922–
    2. 2. James (M) Torrance 1912– m. Virginia (Laverne) Smith 1912–2001
  3. 3. Samuel (Black) Torrance 1890–

Josephine Black's Timeline

8 Records

1855
5 Sep 1855
Birth of Josephine King Black in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1855
15 November 1855
Birth of Josephine King Black in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1860
1860
Age 5
Josephine King Black resided here in North Huntingdon, Irwins Station, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
North Huntingdon, Irwins Station, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Josephine King Black resided here in Salem, Salam Cross Roads, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Salem, Salam Cross Roads, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Josephine King Black resided here in Penn, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1890
29 June 1890
Age 35
Death of Josephine King Black in Export, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Export, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1890
29 January 1890
Age 35
Death of Josephine King Black in Export, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Export, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1890
18 Sep 1890
Age 35
Josephine King Black - Probate in Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA
Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1855
    Event Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Penn, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 313A; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 November 1855
    Event Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: North Huntingdon, Irwins Station, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Salem, Salam Cross Roads, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Penn, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Penn, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 313A; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 June 1890
    Event Place: Export, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 January 1890
    Event Place: Export, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Delmont, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1890
    Event Place: Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records
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