Obituary of William Black, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: William Black Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: ANOTHER OLD LANDMARK GONE William Black was born February 17th. 1849; died at the home of his daughter near Karbers Ridge February 16, 1927; being 77 years 11 months and 30 days old, and was buried on his 78th birthday. He was married to Margaret Williams March 25th. 1873, four children was born to this union, one boy and three girls. Mentioned according to age-Joannah, Luella, Martha and Samuel Black. His wife died in March 1903 or 8 (unclear) after which Uncle Bill as he is familiarly called, made his home among his children Uncle Bill was a straight, honest, law abiding citizen. He never did untie with any ecclesiastical denomination, but was a firm believer in Christianity. Making a request of his children to secure the service of the writer to conduct the funeral service, which he did on the following day after his death. His remains were brought to the Love Cemetery for interment and there the funeral service was conducted by the writer in the presence of a large congregation of sympathizing friends and relatives. He leaves to mourn his departure four loving children, two brothers, Isaac M and James R. Black and sister Mrs. E. J. Warford besides several grandchildren. Deceased brothers, children and friends please make the necessary preparation for death, is humble prayer of you obedient servant---Rev. Jonas Spivey ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ----------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Wanda Reed