Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Black, John R.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Doylestown A-L


JOHN R. BLACK farmer, P.O. New Britain, was born in 
Doylestown township on the old homestead where he now lives, 
in August, 1834, and is a son of Elias and Cynthia (James) 
Black, natives of Bucks county.  His paternal ancestors came 
from Wales and settled in this county.  The farm now owned 
by our subject has been in the family for about one hundred 
and fifty years, or for three generations.  It is a 
beautifully located place, and is one of the finest farms in 
this section of the county.  It is well improved, the Black 
family all being enterprising and progressive.  Elias Black 
was the father of nine children, four of whom are now 
living:  Enos J., Margaret, Elmira, and John R., our 
subject, who has lived all his life at his present location. 
 He was married January 3, 1881, to Lizzie Dearie, of 
Philadelphia, whose parents came from Scotland.  Mrs. Black 
is a member of the Baptist church.