MONTGOMERY COUNTY OHIO - WILL: BLACK, James (d. 1858) [Other Info Included] *************************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. *************************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Michael O. Reck moreck@juno.com January 30, 1999 *************************************************************************** Descendants of James BLACK Generation No. 1 1. James2 BLACK (BLACK1) was born Abt. 1777 in Pa., USA, and died 05-March-1858 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co., Ohio, USA. He married Catharine ?. Notes for James BLACK: James Black, who resided in Wayne Twp., Montgomery Co. Ohio, but is buried in Bethel Church Yard, Miami Co. Ohio, died March 5, 1858, age 81 yrs., placing his birth as the year 1777. Parentage is not known. His wife, Catharine, died 11 Dec 1867, age about 85 yrs. James 's will dated Oct. 23, 1848, and recorded April 22, 1858, in Montgomery Co. Ohio (Will Book E, p. 564), a long will with two codicils, an abstract follows, naming children and grandchildren. James Black served in the War of 1812 as a private in Capt. Samuel Black's Co. The reference of this information is on file in Miami Co. Ohio, Recorders Office Official Roster, p. 133. File card, Troy Historical Society. His grave does not have an 1812 official marker. Listed in the information is that his date of birth is 1774 and died 5 March 1858. Place of Burial is Bethel Cemetery, SR 202, S of SR 444. Wife Catharine is mentioned as being born in 1772 and died 11 Dec 1867. Also listed is the date of death and burial for James Black is 5 March 1858 and buried on 7 March 1858. Lot 149, section A. Date enlisted in the War of 1812 is 24 Aug 1812 and discharged 24 Feb 1813. Branch of service was the army, rank of private and in Samuel Black's company. First Codicil: He gives to wife Catharine, in lieu of dower, our 80 acre farm in Wayne Twp., with one acre containing a spring, which lies opposite the farm, being part of the tract being hereafter delivered to my son, Washington Black, after her death, real estate to be sold and two hundred dollars to heirs of Maria Shroyer, dec'd; balance to be divided share and share alike among all my children; and to my wife, Catharine in trust for my son Jacob Black, 29 acres in Miami Co.; to James Black the 79 acres on which he now resides; to the children of my son William Black, the 80 acres on which he resided at the time of his death; to son Jefferson Black, the 79 acres on which he now resides; to daughter Priscilla, life interest in 5 1/2 acres of the 80 acres on which I hold a Patent, to daughter Matilda Reel during her widowhood; to daughter Hannah, the north one half of the 80 acres; to Julia Ann Ray(or Roy) a life interest in the 55 acres where she now resides. The executors are the wife, Catharine and son, Jacob. A codicil, dated Sept. 13, 1849, revokes the $200. given to grandson James Reel and gives to his mother Matilda Reel and $25. each to grandchildren, James Reel and James Black, son of William Black, dec'd; $25. dollars to James Black, son of Jacob Black; and $25. dollars to James Reigher (relationship not stated). Son, Jacob Black having died since will was made. Jefferson Black is named executor with Catharine. Codicil, dated May 13, 1853, names James Black and Samuel Black, sons of Jacob Black, dec'd, $100. dollars each; to Matilda Reel, twelve acres. In marriage and cemetery records, we find some of the children named in the will. William Black, died 30 July 1846, age 39 yrs, 11mo., 7da. married 16 August 1830 to Elizabeth BRENNER, dau. of Jacob Brenner. In the papers pertaining to the settlement of his estate; children are named as Jefferson Black, Washington Black, Jacob Black, and James Black. William Black is buried at Bethel Cemetery, in Miami Co. Ohio. Jacob Black, died 13 Jan 1849, age 41 yrs. Married 12 March 1840 to Catharine Koogler; two sons named in above will, James & Samuel Black. Maria Black, died 232 Sept. 1842, age: 29 yrs., 10 mo., 20da. married 30 Aug 1832 to Jacob Shroyer. Matilda Black married William Reel on 15 Oct 1833 Hannah Black married James M. Koogler on 1 Feb 1841 Priscilla Black married John Kneisley on 25 Dec 1842. Julia Black married James Reynolds on 23 June 1831 Jefferson Black married Catharine Brenner, daughter of Henry Brenner, on 22 Dec 1842. Washington Black married Margaret Marsh on 8 June 1843 James Black Jr. (no record) James & Catharine Black James Black, b. ca. 1777, Pa. died: 5 March 1858, age 81 yrs. Mont. Co. Ohio. Burial: 7 March 1858, Bethel Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. Wife: Catharine, b. 1772, Pa. died: 11 Dec 1867, age 85 yrs., Mont. Co. Ohio. Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio Issue 10 children: In a book titled "Early Settlers of Montgomery County, Ohio", Genealogical abstracts from Land Records, Tax Lists, and Biographical Sketches, compiled & edited by Shirley Keller Mikesellm : Page 94, Deed dated 1814. James BLACK & Catherine, his wife, to Moses MILLER Sec 24, T 2, R 8S. Signed James (X) BLACK, Catherine (X) BLACK. Witness: Martin FOURIFUL (GERMAN SCRIPT), John HOLDERMAN. rec 1815. pp 55, 56 Children of James BLACK and Catharine ? are: + 2 i. James3 BLACK , Jr., born 1801 in Pa.. + 3 ii. William BLACK, born 23-August-1806; died 30-July-1846 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. + 4 iii. Jacob BLACK, born 22-November-1807 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 13-January-1849 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. + 5 iv. Julia Ann BLACK, born 1812 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. + 6 v. Maria BLACK, born 03-November-1812 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 23-September-1842 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. + 7 vi. Thomas Jefferson BLACK, born 31-October-1814 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co., Ohio, USA; died 11-February-1901 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co., Ohio, USA. + 8 vii. Matilda J. BLACK, born 14-January-1816 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 21-April-1910 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. + 9 viii. Washington BLACK, born 1818 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. + 10 ix. Hannah BLACK, born 25-August-1820 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 21-February-1898 in Monroe Twp., Miami Co. Ohio. + 11 x. Priscilla BLACK, born 1826 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Generation No. 2 2. James3 BLACK , Jr. (James2, BLACK1) was born 1801 in Pa.. He married Susan. Children of James BLACK and Susan are: 12 i. Jefferson4 BLACK, born 20-August-1837 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 28-December-1916 in Dayton, Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Lucinda. Notes for Jefferson BLACK: Burial: Tipp City, Ohio age: 79 yrs., 4mo., 8da. 13 ii. David BLACK, born 1840. 14 iii. Jonathon BLACK, born May-1844 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Mary Roof 16-May-1865 in Montgomery Co. Ohio. 15 iv. Granville P. BLACK, born 20-October-1846 in Wayne Twp. Mont. Co. Ohio; died 20-December-1924 in Dayton, Mont. Co. Ohio. Notes for Granville P. BLACK: Burial: 23 Dec 1924, Bethel Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. 16 v. Mary C. BLACK, born 1849. She married Jacob Leiter 01-August-1869 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. 17 vi. Oliver C. BLACK, born 1856. He married Sarah B. Roof 20-February-1879 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. 3. William3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 23-August-1806, and died 30-July-1846 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Elizabeth Brenner 16-August-1830 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio, daughter of Jacob Brenner and Elizabeth. Notes for William BLACK: Burial: Bethel Twp. Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. Children of William BLACK and Elizabeth Brenner are: 18 i. Jefferson4 BLACK. 19 ii. Washington BLACK. 20 iii. James BLACK, born 1833 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Minerva Jane Reynolds 15-February-1855 in Montgomery Co. Ohio. 21 iv. Jacob BLACK, born October-1836 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Mary Jane "Nancy" Wolf 05-May-1859 in Montgomery Co. Ohio. 22 v. John BLACK, born 1838 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 27-August-1860 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. 23 vi. Mary A. BLACK, born 1840. 4. Jacob3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 22-November-1807 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio, and died 13-January-1849 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Catharine Koogler 12-March-1840 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio, daughter of Samuel Koogler and Elizabeth ?. Notes for Jacob BLACK: Burial: Bethel Twp. Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. Age: 41 years, 1 mo., 21da. Children of Jacob BLACK and Catharine Koogler are: 24 i. James4 BLACK. 25 ii. Samuel BLACK, born 1845. 5. Julia Ann3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 1812 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. She married James Reynolds 23-June-1831 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Children of Julia BLACK and James Reynolds are: 26 i. George4 Reynolds, born 1837. 27 ii. Sylvester Reynolds, born 1842. 28 iii. Mary Reynolds, born 1844. 29 iv. Ann Mariah Reynolds, born 01-January-1848 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 22-July-1849 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Notes for Ann Mariah Reynolds: Burial: Bethel Twp. Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. 30 v. Ellen Reynolds, born 1849. 6. Maria3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 03-November-1812 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio, and died 23-September-1842 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. She married Jacob Shroyer 30-August-1832 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio, son of Thomas Shroyer and Elizabeth Fry. Notes for Jacob Shroyer: Burial: New Carlisle Cemetery, Bethel Twp., Clark Co. Ohio. Fall 1819 - Came to Dayton with parents. Spring 1820 - to Bethel Twp., Miami Co., Ohio. Father purchased 160 acres in Section A. At his death owned 457 acres. 1880 - Jacob owned 641 acres in Miami & Clark Co. Ohio. Held office for 40 years. - 21 years as Township Treasurer. Spring 1880 - elected Township Trustee. Children of Maria BLACK and Jacob Shroyer are: 31 i. Thomas Stockstill4 Shroyer, born 1833. He married Catharine Fry. 32 ii. Matilda Shroyer, born 1835. 33 iii. Catharine E. Shroyer, born 1837. She married Andrew Demmitt 13-October-1856. 34 iv. Anna Maria Shroyer, born 1839. She married Emanuel Hostetter. 35 v. Henry Shroyer, born 08-August-1840 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 18-March-1878 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Ann Elizabeth Kable 28-May-1861. 36 vi. Harriet Shroyer, born 1842. She married John Funderburgh 01-December-1859. 7. Thomas Jefferson3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 31-October-1814 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co., Ohio, USA, and died 11-February-1901 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co., Ohio, USA. He married Catherine BRENNER 22-December-1842 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co., Ohio, USA, daughter of Henry BRENNER and Betsy ITNIER. Notes for Thomas Jefferson BLACK: Thomas Jefferson Black & Catharine Brenner were married in the presence of Nellie Ann Slutman and married by Rev. David Link of Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Thomas Jefferson Black, died 11 Feb. 1902, Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Age: 87 yrs., 3 mo., 11 da. Catharine (Brenner) Black, died 21 Jan. 1897, Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. age: 78yrs., 3mo., 25da. Both buried at Willowview Cemetery, Mont. Co. Ohio Will, Vol.27 p. 232, probated 12 Aug. 1902, Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Children of Thomas BLACK and Catherine BRENNER are: 37 i. Mary E.4 BLACK, born 29-January-1845 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 20-January-1870. She married Edward J. Fields 23-February-1864 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. 38 ii. Martha Ann BLACK, born 22-August-1847; died in Indiana. She married Mr. Grist (Neible) Nible. 39 iii. Eliza Jane BLACK, born 02-September-1851 in Wayne Twp. Mont. Co. Ohio; died 15-February-1860 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio/age: 9yrs., 5mo.,11da.. Notes for Eliza Jane BLACK: Buried at Bethel Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio age: 9 yrs., 5mo., 11da. 40 iv. Anna Mariah BLACK, born 16-April-1854 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co., Ohio, USA; died 13-October-1945 in Dayton, Mont. Co., Ohio, USA. She married John Peter BRENNER 17-June-1875 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co., Ohio, USA. Notes for John Peter BRENNER: Occupation: Farmer. Born and raised in Wayne Township, Montgomery Co. Ohio. Descends from early families of Wayne Twp. Old homestead was on Rt. 202. Marriage Notes for Anna BLACK and John BRENNER: Montgomery Co. Marriages #9935, page 391 John P. BRENNER to Anna Maria BLACK on 17 June 1875, by C.J. Burket, M.G. License issued 12 June 1875. 41 v. Sarah C. BLACK, born 01-July-1858 in Wayne Twp. Mont. Co. Ohio; died 17-January-1942 in Burial: Maple Hill Cem., Tipp City, Ohio.. She married William Taylor Wells 18-August-1881 in Wayne Twp. Mont. Co. Ohio. Notes for Sarah C. BLACK: Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Miami Co., Tipp City, Ohio. Lot 511, section 4. Notes for William Taylor Wells: Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. Died 1887. Marriage Notes for Sarah BLACK and William Wells: Montgomery Co. Ohio, Marriages Page 609, No. 14950 W. Taylor WELLS to Sarah BLACK on 18 August 1881 by J.C. Miller, M.G. License issued 13 August 1881 42 vi. Henry Wilbur BLACK, born 12-October-1863 in Wayne Twp. Mont. Co. Ohio; died 10-July-1953 in Wayne Twp. Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Frances Allison. Notes for Henry Wilbur BLACK: Burial: Bethel Church Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. 8. Matilda J.3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 14-January-1816 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio, and died 21-April-1910 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. She married William Reel 15-October-1833 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Children of Matilda BLACK and William Reel are: 43 i. Catharine4 Reel, born 25-August-1834 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 01-January-1865 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. She married David Slanker. 44 ii. William F. Reel, born 1836 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. 45 iii. Mary M. Reel, born 03-August-1838 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 28-January-1907 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Notes for Mary M. Reel: Burial: Bethel Twp. Cemetery, Wayne Twp. Ohio 46 iv. James B. Reel, born 1842 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. 47 v. Sarah Belle Reel, born 03-March-1844 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 12-May-1848 in Burial: Bethel Twp. Cem., Miami Co. Ohio.. 48 vi. Franklin Reel, born 13-April-1847 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 02-September-1912 in burial: Bethel Twp. Cem., Miami Co. Ohio.. 9. Washington3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 1818 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. He married Margaret Marsh 08-June-1843 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Notes for Margaret Marsh: Burial: Bethel Twp. Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio Children of Washington BLACK and Margaret Marsh are: 49 i. Elizabeth4 BLACK, born 1844. 50 ii. Sarah BLACK, born 1846 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. She married Benjamin M. Cord 16-February-1865 in Montgomery Co. Ohio. 51 iii. Hannah Amanda BLACK, born January-1849 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 1940 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. She married Jacob J. BRENNER 28-November-1867 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. 52 iv. Charles BLACK, born 1854. 53 v. Henry BLACK, born 1860. 10. Hannah3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 25-August-1820 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio, and died 21-February-1898 in Monroe Twp., Miami Co. Ohio. She married James Madison Koogler 01-February-1841 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Notes for Hannah BLACK: Burial: Bethel Twp. Cem., Miami Co. Ohio. Children of Hannah BLACK and James Koogler are: 54 i. James A.4 Koogler. 55 ii. Thomas J. Koogler. 56 iii. John G. Koogler. 57 iv. Horace Koogler. 58 v. Samuel Koogler. 59 vi. Jane Koogler. 60 vii. Martha Koogler. 61 viii. Josephine Koogler. 11. Priscilla3 BLACK (James2, BLACK1) was born 1826 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. She married John Kneisley 25-December-1842 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio, son of Daniel Kneisley and Christena Forrer. Children of Priscilla BLACK and John Kneisley are: 62 i. Jefferson4 Kneisley. 63 ii. Mary Elizabeth Kneisley, born 06-January-1847 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 22-July-1861 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Notes for Mary Elizabeth Kneisley: Burial: bethel Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. 64 iii. Amos Kneisley, born 07-July-1849 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio; died 13-August-1860 in Wayne Twp., Mont. Co. Ohio. Notes for Amos Kneisley: Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Miami Co. Ohio. Michael Reck / 2434 Forest Home Avenue / Riverside, Ohio 45404-2410 E-mail: moreck@juno.com Researching: BAIR - BIRT - BOYD - BRANDON - CONNER - CURTIS - DAVIDISON - FRANTZ - GRIBBLE - HENNING - HINER - HITESHUE - HOWE - JAYNE - KOHR - LESHER - McCLURE - McGREW - MUNCY - NULL - PEARSON - PONTIOUS - RECK - REIGLE - ROBBINS - ROSE - SHAFFER -SHOOK