BIO: Alfred T. BLACK, Dauphin County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, 
Containing Sketches of Representative Citizens, and Many of the 
Early Scotch-Irish and German Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: 
J. M. Runk & Company, 1896, page 329.
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  BLACK, ALFRED T., ex-treasurer of the city of Harrisburg, Pa., was 
born in Harrisburg, October 26, 1856.  He is a son of Abraham K. and 
Rebecca (Clark) Black.  He received his education in the public schools 
and the Harrisburg Academy.  He learned brick-laying of his father and 
uncle, and followed this business from 1872 to 1885, when he was 
elected to the office of city treasurer.  He was re-elected for four 
successive terms, and performed the duties of the office with great 
credit to himself and with the utmost satisfaction to the public.
  In 1877 Mr. Black joined the Hope Fire Engine Company, and has since 
taken an active interest in the fire department of the city.  In 1886 
he was elected president of the company.  In 1890 he was elected 
president of the State Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania, and 
represented the State association in the National convention of 
Firemen, at Louisville, Ky., in 1892.  In politics he is an active 
Republican, and takes a great interest in all matters pertaining to the 
party.  He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Chapter, Commandery, 
and Consistory, and Lulu Temple of the Mystic Shrine; of the 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of the Junior Order of United 
American Mechanics, the Knights of Honor, Red Men, etc.
  Alfred T. Black was married in January, 1877, to Miss Mary E. Fager, 
daughter of Albert J. Fager, of Harrisburg, by whom he has three 
children:  Andrew K., Alexander Ramsey Speel, and Robert Fager.
  Mr. Black is a member and one of the organizers of "The Club," and is 
on the governing committee of the same.  He and his wife attend the M. 
E. church.