William Black was born in Virginia, near Lexington, April 28, 1798. From Virginia he removed to Greene county, Ohio, and thence in 1839 to Warren county, Illinois. After two years residence here he removed to Henderson county, settling on the N.E. 4 of Sec. 3, T. 9 N., R. 5 W., but the next year removed again to the farm now occupied by John Marshall. He lived here till 1849 when he bought the S. E. 4 of Sec. 15, which place he held till his death, December 15, 1859.

His wife, Eliza George, whom he married in Ohio in 1820, was born October 23, 1800, of Irish parents. Mr. and Mrs. Black have had nine children, all of whom grew to adult age ; five are still living. Both were originall y members of the Seceder church, and became connected with the United Presbyterian church upon its formation.

 

History of Mercer and Henderson Counties.

 

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