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John Black

Birth	:	30 Sep 1811 Prospect, Blount County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	25 Aug 1896 Edgemoor, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Black Cemetery, Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.0116997, -84.1496964
Description	:	Relocated in 1962 by TVA,no headstone has been located. Husband of Elizabeth Early Black(b.1819) An interesting note is that he and his wife have the same dates of death. Grave relocation permission granted by Mrs Mary Jane McClellan- grand daughter of Tennessee Ave, Knoxville. ------------------------------------------- John Black, one of the oldest and most prominent farmers of Anderson County, was born in Blount County, September 30, 1811, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Henry) Black. The father was born in Virginia in 1781, the son of Joseph Black, who was also a native of Virginia, and at... Read More	Relocated in 1962 by TVA,no headstone has been located. Husband of Elizabeth Early Black(b.1819) An interesting note is that he and his wife have the same dates of death. Grave relocation permission granted by Mrs Mary Jane McClellan- grand daughter of Tennessee Ave, Knoxville. ------------------------------------------- John Black, one of the oldest and most prominent farmers of Anderson County, was born in Blount County, September 30, 1811, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Henry) Black. The father was born in Virginia in 1781, the son of Joseph Black, who was also a native of Virginia, and at an early date a pioneer of Blount County, Tenn. The father, a farmer, moved to Anderson Countyw hen our subject was a child. He served in the war of 1812, under Gen. Jackson, holding the position of lieutenant in one of the Anderson County companies. He died in 1864. The mother was born in Blount County, August 8, 1784, and died July 24, 1849. Our subject was reared on the farm, in Anderson County, and attended their schools, but finished his education at Clinton and Maryville. He lived with his parents until 1839, and has always been a most successful farmer. He took the census of Anderson County in 1850. In 1839 he married Elizabeth Earley, who was born in Knox County, in February, 1819, the daughter of John Earley, of that county. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and died August 25, 1886. Two of their eight children died young, and those living are Samuel, born March 29, 1840; Matilda, born October 7, 1842; Mary J., born March 23, 1848; Joseph, born May 17, 1851; James H., born April 14, 1854, and William C., born December 31, 1856, John Black is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. (Source: Goodspeed; 1897, A Tennessee History)

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Where is John Black's memorial?
John Black's memorial is located at: Black Cemetery, Claxton, Anderson County, USA.
When did John Black death?
John Black death on 25 Aug 1896 in Edgemoor, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Black's memorial?
Latitude: 36.0116997
Longitude: -84.1496964

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Black Jr.

(1781 - 1864)

Ruby Katherine Henry Black

(1784 - 1849)

Spouse

Elizabeth “Betsy” Earley Black

(1819 - 1886)

Siblings

James Henry Black

(1805 - 1875)

Mary Black Schultz

(1806 - 1883)

Samuel Black

(1816 - 1839)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

Matilda Black Coward

(1842 - 1931)

Mary J Black Conner Arnold

(1848 - 1906)

Joseph “Joe” Black

(1851 - 1922)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Black Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0116997, -84.1496964

2. Riverview Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0133018, -84.1466980

3. Cox Cemetery # 3
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0092010, -84.1453018

4. Valley View Methodist Cemetery
Edgemoor, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0280991, -84.1397018

5. Wilkerson
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0342900, -84.1306900

6. Braden Cemetery
Clinton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0386009, -84.1849976

7. Farmers Grove Cemetery
Clinton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0491982, -84.1658020

8. Grubbs Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0116997, -84.1006012

9. Grubb Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0116692, -84.1005630

10. Woodhaven Memorial Gardens
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0421982, -84.1177979

11. Farmer Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0532990, -84.1596985

12. Jennings Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0353012, -84.1016998

13. Cobb Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9806100, -84.1924100

14. Bethel El Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9934890, -84.2028707

15. Shelton Cemetery
Edgemoor, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0353920, -84.0984960

16. Cox View Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9968987, -84.0911026

17. County Farm Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0442009, -84.1971970

18. Herrell Family Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0592630, -84.1287790

19. Bradley Cemetery
Clinton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0449982, -84.1968994

20. Keisling Family Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0476070, -84.1054490

21. Branch Hill Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9666481, -84.1789703

22. Johnson Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0574989, -84.1821976

23. Lane Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0657997, -84.1549988

24. King Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0377998, -84.0849991