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Walter Christian Black 1873–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 May 1873

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 28 Apr 1932

Death Location: Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Black

Mother: Margaret Haskins

Spouse(s): Virgie Ferguson, Sarah Watson

Children(s): Grace Black, Audry Black

In 1873, Walter Christian Black entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to William H Black And Margaret F Haskins. In 1880, Walter Christian Black resided in District 3, Anderson, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Walter Christian Black resided in Civil District 5, Anderson, Tennessee, USA. Walter Christian Black married Sarah Sallie Watson, Virgie Isabel Ferguson, and had children including Audry W Black, Grace Virginia Black. Walter Christian Black passed away in 1932 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Walter Christian Black entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to William H Black And Margaret F Haskins.
  • In 1880, Walter Christian Black resided in District 3, Anderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Christian Black resided in Civil District 5, Anderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Walter Christian Black married Sarah Sallie Watson, Virgie Isabel Ferguson, and had children including Audry W Black, Grace Virginia Black.
  • Walter Christian Black passed away in 1932 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Black
1835–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Margaret Haskins
1843–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Virgie Ferguson
1877–1961
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
VF
Sarah Watson
1871–1911
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
SW

Children(s)

Grace Black
1914–2003
Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Audry Black
1900–1975
Birth Location: Anderson County, Tennessee, United States of America
AB

Walter Black's Ancestors

Self
Walter Black
1873–1932
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
William H. Black
1835–
Georgia, USA
Margaret (F) Haskins
1843–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Black's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Christian) Black (04 May 1873–28 Apr 1932) m. Virgie (Isabel) Ferguson (3 Oct 1877–17 Dec 1961) m. Sarah ("Sallie") Watson (Oct 1871–5 August 1911)
  1. 1. Grace (Virginia) Black 1914–2003 m. James (Albert) Boatman 1912–1952
    1. 1. James (Henry) Boatman 1933–2013
    2. 2. Walter (Harrison) Boatman 1937–2001
    3. 3. Linda (Frye) Boatman 1948–1948
    4. 4. William (Audrey "Boaty") Boatman 1942–2020 m. Elaine Stokes 1943–1991
    5. 5. Virginia (Irene) Boatman 1936–2019 m. Robert (Eugene) Rolen 1932–1996
  2. 2. Audry (W) Black 1900–1975

Walter Black's Timeline

8 Records

1873
04 May 1873
Birth of Walter Christian Black in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
Walter Christian Black resided here in District 3, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Walter Christian Black resided here in Civil District 5, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Walter Christian Black resided here in Lonsdale, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Lonsdale, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1912
Abt 1912
Age 39
Walter Christian Black resided here in Lonsdale
Lonsdale
1920
1920
Age 47
Walter Christian Black resided here in Knoxville Ward 19, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville Ward 19, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Walter Christian Black resided here in Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1932
28 Apr 1932
Age 59
Death of Walter Christian Black in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 May 1873
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 3, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Anderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Page: 32C; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Anderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0005

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lonsdale, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lonsdale, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1508; Page: 22a; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1375521

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1912
    Event Place: Lonsdale
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Knoxville Sentinel; Publication Date: 21 Dec 1912; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.65880686,0.5770904,0.8570962&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Knoxville Ward 19, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lonsdale
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Knoxville Sentinel; Publication Date: 21 Dec 1912; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.65880686,0.5770904,0.8570962&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1932
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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