Jack County, TX - Obituaries - S.M. Black and son ************************************************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************************* The Rural Citizen Jacksboro, Jack county, Texas Thursday, May 22, 1884 S.M. Black and little boy, seven or eight years old were instantly killed by lightning last Friday at the residence of Mr. Ford in the northeast part of Jack County. Mr. Ford and family were also in the house and all, except a little girl who was sick, and lying on a feather bed, were severely shocked but not seriously hurt. The little boy was a relative of Mrs. Ford. Mr. Black was a highly respected citizen and was secretary of the Post Oak Lodge No. 545 A.F. and A.M. The Rural Citizen Jacksboro, Jack county, Texas Thursday, July 19, 1884 In Memoriam Our brother S.M. Black, a member of Post Oak Lodge No. 545. [no burial location could be found]