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Samuel William Black 1828–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1828

Birth Location: Paris, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 8 Nov 1924

Death Location: Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Black

Mother: Ann Black

Spouse(s): Margaret Graves

Children(s): Leotto Black, Mary Black, James Black, Earnest Black, Elwood Black, Thomas Black, Infant Black, Infant Black, Infant Black

In 1828, Samuel William Black entered the world in Paris, Kentucky, USA, born to John Black And Ann Spears Black. In 1860, Samuel William Black resided in Catlin, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. In 1865, Samuel William Black resided in Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. Samuel William Black married Margaret Jane Graves, and had children including Earnest Grant Black, Elwood Pleasant Black, Infant Daughter Black, Infant Son 1 Black, Infant Son 2 Black, James Greenville Black, Leotto M Only Black, Mary Ettie Black, Thomas L Black. Samuel William Black passed away in 1924 in Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Samuel William Black entered the world in Paris, Kentucky, USA, born to John Black And Ann Spears Black.
  • In 1860, Samuel William Black resided in Catlin, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1865, Samuel William Black resided in Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
  • Samuel William Black married Margaret Jane Graves, and had children including Earnest Grant Black, Elwood Pleasant Black, Infant Daughter Black, Infant Son 1 Black, Infant Son 2 Black, James Greenville Black, Leotto M Only Black, Mary Ettie Black, Thomas L Black.
  • Samuel William Black passed away in 1924 in Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Black
1800–1851
Birth Location: Millersburg, Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
JB
Ann Black
1804–1888
Birth Location: Woodford South, Woodford, Kentucky, United States
AB

Spouses(s)

Margaret Graves
1835–1912
Birth Location: Racine, Wisconsin, USA
MG

Children(s)

Leotto Black
1870–1948
Birth Location: Westville, Vermilion Co., Illinois
LB
Mary Black
1865–1935
Birth Location: Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
MB
James Black
1856–1930
Birth Location: Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
JB
Earnest Black
1909–1951
Birth Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
EB
Elwood Black
1858–1858
Birth Location: Westville, Vermilion Co., IL
EB
Thomas Black
1868–1870
Birth Location: Westville, Vermilion Co., IL
TB
Infant Black
1859–1859
Birth Location: Westville, Vermilion Co., IL
IB
Infant Black
1860–1860
Birth Location: Westville, Vermilion Co., IL
IB
Infant Black
1860–1860
Birth Location: Westville, Vermilion Co., IL
IB

Samuel Black's Ancestors

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Samuel Black
1828–1924
Birth Place: Paris, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John Black
1800–1851
Millersburg, Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
Ann (Spears) Black
1804–1888
Woodford South, Woodford, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Samuel (William Black) Sr
1768–1827
Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Rosannah Wright
1765–1835
Virginia, United States
James Black
1778–1863
Tennessee, USA
Abigail (Alexander) Taylor
1786–1862
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John 3rd
1722–1795
Elizabeth Patrick
1725–1797
Robert Black
1750–1837
Ann Spears
1750–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John* 2nd
1705–1777
Mary Gordon
1699–1739
Robert Patrick
1705–1758
Elizabeth Stephens
1708–1814
John II
1725–1795
Elizabeth Patrick
1725–1797

Samuel Black's Descendants

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Samuel (William) Black (30 Dec 1828–8 Nov 1924) m. Margaret (Jane) Graves (18 Aug 1835–11 Feb 1912)
  1. 1. Leotto (M(only)) Black 1870–1948 m. Cora (Ettie) Sisson 1881–1962
    1. 1. Dwight (Leotto) Black 1917–1968 m. Freda (Rubydean) Heady 1926–1990 m. Bobbie (Jean) Holcombe 1925–1969
    2. 2. Dorothy (Margaret) Black 1909–1994 m. John (Albert) Ziebell 1902–1952
    3. 3. Dale (Sisson) Black 1907–1970 m. Rosella Cain 1898–1967 m. Mae (Anthony Armes) Bonnette 1906–1992
  2. 2. Mary (Ettie) Black 1865–1935 m. Joseph (J) Smith 1859–1941
    1. 1. Fred (Plowman) Smith 1887–1950 m. Edythe (Mae) Brinkerhoff 1891–1985
    2. 2. Roy (Samuel) Smith 1898–1899
  3. 3. James (Greenville) Black 1856–1930 m. Rachel Dukes 1856–1942
    1. 1. Ruby (Black) Bennett 1880–1948
    2. 2. Ora (Dukes) Black 1881–1955 m. Pearl Woodburn 1883–1950
      1. 1. Edith (Lavon) Johnson 1915–1993
      2. 2. Infant (Son) Black 1905–1905
      3. 3. Vera (Bernice) Ritter 1909–1985
      4. 4. Ivan (Kenneth) Black 1902–1945
      5. 5. Ruby (Evelyn) Ritter 1913–2004
      6. 6. Russell (Furl) Black 1907–1988
      7. 7. Thoral (Glen) Black 1911–1974
    3. 3. Daisy (Pearl) Black 1889–1974 m. Orla (Enos) Sharp 1891–1973
      1. 1. Margaret (Orla) Sharp 1916–2000 m. Walter (Scott) Garrett 1914–1964
        1. 1. Grover (Scott) Garrett 1939–2025
    4. 4. Rachel (Helene) Black 1901–1977 m. Martin (Adison) Ruffner 1892–
  4. 4. Earnest (Grant) Black 1909–1951 m. Juletta (Hester (Hettie)) Widner 1870–1943
    1. 1. Lois (Wilma) Black 1909–1998 m. Harley (William) Mills 1905–1961
      1. 1. Carol ("Katie" Lee) Mills 1939–2009 m. Donald (Keith) Myers 1937–2007
      2. 2. Ernest (W.) Mills 1935–2024 m. Betty Eckler –2016
      3. 3. Norma (Elaine) Mills 1931–2022 m. James (Herbert) Walker 1929–2016
    2. 2. Lester (William) Black 1895–1961 m. Maude (Sheets) Jenkins 1899–1997
      1. 1. Irvin (Lester) Black 1922–1926
      2. 2. Wendell (Ernest) Black 1921–1991
      3. 3. Marjorie (Jean) Black 1925–2005
  5. 5. Elwood (Pleasant) Black 1858–1858
  6. 6. Thomas (L) Black 1868–1870
  7. 7. Infant (son 1) Black 1859–1859
  8. 8. Infant (son 2) Black 1860–1860
  9. 9. Infant (daughter) Black 1860–1860

Samuel Black's Timeline

10 Records

1828
30 Dec 1828
Birth of Samuel William Black in Paris, Kentucky, USA
Paris, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Samuel William Black resided here in Catlin, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Catlin, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1865
3 Jul 1865
Age 37
Samuel William Black resided here in Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Samuel William Black resided here in Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Samuel William Black resided here in Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Samuel William Black resided here in Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Samuel William Black resided here in Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 92
Samuel William Black resided here in Ridge Farm, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Ridge Farm, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1924
6 Nov 1924
Age 96
Death of Samuel William Black in Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County, Illinois, USA
Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County, Illinois, USA
1924
8 Nov 1924
Age 96
Burial of Samuel William Black in Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1828
    Event Place: Paris, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elwood, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T625_411; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 178
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 255; Page: 266C; Enumeration District: 207
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M593_285; Page: 79A; Family History Library Film: 545784
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240348
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M653_233; Page: 655; Family History Library Fi
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1613.028; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T624_329; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1374342
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Catlin, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M653_233; Page: 655; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1865; Archive Collection Number: 103.010; Roll Number: 2174; Line: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M593_285; Page: 79A; Family History Library Film: 545784

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 255; Page: 266C; Enumeration District: 207

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240348

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T624_329; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1374342

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ridge Farm, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elwood, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T625_411; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Westville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1924
    Event Place: Crooked Creek Township, Cumberland County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1924
    Event Place: Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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