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Moses Black

Birth	:	25 Sep 1801 Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	1 May 1867 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5571594, -71.1607666
Plot	:	#172
Description	:	Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 538, Hon. Moses BLACK is numbered among the pioneer settlers of Jefferson County, of 1844, and from that time until his death was prominently identified with its history, growth and advancement. He was born in Adams County, Ohio, September 26, 1801, and was a son of Samuel and Jane (MAHAFFEY) BLACK. He was of Scotch-Irish (sic) descent, his paternal grandfather, James BLACK, having emigrated to America from the North of Ireland, and settled in Westmoreland County, Pa. He was born in... Read More	Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 538, Hon. Moses BLACK is numbered among the pioneer settlers of Jefferson County, of 1844, and from that time until his death was prominently identified with its history, growth and advancement. He was born in Adams County, Ohio, September 26, 1801, and was a son of Samuel and Jane (MAHAFFEY) BLACK. He was of Scotch-Irish (sic) descent, his paternal grandfather, James BLACK, having emigrated to America from the North of Ireland, and settled in Westmoreland County, Pa. He was born in Londonderry, of the Emerald Isle, in 1732, and wedded Sally WILLIAMSON. Their son Samuel BLACK married Jane MAHAFFEY and their union was blessed by the birth of Moses BLACK, the subject of this sketch. Having attained to mature years, our subject was joined in wedlock on the 30th of August, 1827, in Ohio, with Nancy GLASGOW, and during their residence in the Buckeye State, they became parents of six children, as follows: Sarah J., who is now the wife of C. W. GAGE, of Fairfield; William G., who married Rachel STEVER, and resides in Fairfield Township; Rhoda M., wife of J. G. BURKHART, of Locust Grove Township; Selina, who died at the age of two years; James Madison, who married Emeline RIDER, and is living in Fairfield; and Pauline, who died at the age of twenty years. After the birth of the last named daughter, the family removed to Jefferson County, and the following children were born: Catherine, who died at the age of twenty-two years; Susanna, who is the wife of George McREA, of Fairfield; Haddassah M., who is living in Fairfield; Francis, who died in infancy; Moses Walker, who married Catherine AVERILL, and resides in Fairfield; and Robert Theodore, who died at the age of twenty-two years. It was in 1841 that Mr. BLACK first left his native State; journeying Westward, he at length located in Brown County, Ill., where he remained until the spring of 1844, which witnessed his arrival in Jefferson County, Iowa. He made a settlement in Des Moines Township, and continued to own and operate that farm for nineteen years, when in 1863, he sold out and purchased a farm north of Fairfield, where he resided until his death May 1, 1867. In his early life he was a ship carpenter, but his later years he devoted exclusively to agricultural pursuits. His wife, who long survived him, died on the 14th of October, 1880, at the age of seventy-two years. During his entire residence in this community, Mr. BLACK was regarded as a prominent and influential citizen, highly esteemed for his sterling worth and strict integrity. In his early manhood he became a member of the United Presbyterian Church and continued one of its faithful workers for forty years or up to the time of his death. He was honored by being made the first County Judge of Jefferson County, under the system of county organization that went into effect in 1851. He was an anti-slavery Whig in early life, and while serving as County Judge, aided in the organization of the Republican party in Iowa, at Burlington, and was one of those who took part in the informal meeting in that city in 1863 for the purpose of organizing the party. He had little taste for public office, and accepted the County Judgeship with reluctance, but having been elected to the office, he displayed the same fidelity to duty which ever marked his career, whether as a public or private citizen. He was an industrious, upright, honorable man, enterprising and public-spirited, and was most highly respected by all who knew him. OBITUARY: Fairfield Ledger; Thursday May 9, 1867 Pg. 3 Col. 5 DIED - On Tuesday, May 1st, 1867, at his residence in Fairfield township, Jefferson County, Iowa, Moses BLACK, Esq., aged 65 years and over seven months. The deceased was one of the early settlers in this State, having resided here since 1844. He was born in Adams Co., Ohio, Sept. 25th, 1801, and came with his family first to Illinois and thence removed to this State. Having made a farm in the township of Desmoines (sic. Des Moines township) in this county, he reared up his family of twelve children, eight of whom with their mother still survive. He soon became known as an intelligent, judicious, trustworthy citizen, and was chosen to the office of County Judge, which he held for four years. In order to enjoy greater educational and religious advantages for himself and family, he removed to Fairfield in 1863, and made a new home and multiplied his friends until he closed his life. The disease which proved fatal was Lung Fever, terminating in Consumption. His death was remarkably easy, and his mind in a state of perfect peace. For more than forty years he had been a lover of the Bible, of the Sabbath and its holy worship, of secret and social prayer, and an established and consistent member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and had adorned the doctrine of the Gospel by an exemplary life. Of course death had no terror for him, and when the summons came he said he was ready to depart - his work was done, except to meet and triumph over his last enemy. And now let us study the lesson of his life, "for he being dead yet speaketh," and consider the importance of the legacy which he has left, not only to his family, but to the church and the world. To them it was not the riches of earth, but the legacy of a life of prayer for covenant blessings and the memory of his pious example. And to us he has left a religiously educated family, prepared to follow that example in the prosecution of every good work. Such a man has not lived in vain, and the memory of the just is blessed. NOTE: Many "Thanks" go to Richard K. Thompson of Fairfield, IA who was kind enough to send this bio and obituary to me so that I might share it with everyone.

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Where is Moses Black's memorial?
Moses Black's memorial is located at: Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, Middlesex County, USA.
When did Moses Black death?
Moses Black death on 1 May 1867 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Moses Black's memorial?
Latitude: 42.5571594
Longitude: -71.1607666

Family Members:

Spouse

Nancy Crockett Glasgow Black

(1809 - 1881)

Children

Sarah Jane Black Gage

(1828 - 1910)

William Glasgow Black

(1830 - 1892)

Rhoda Montgomery Black Burkhart

(1832 - 1912)

Catharine Black

(1838 - 1859)

Pauline Black

(1840 - 1865)

Susanna Barnett Black McCrea

(1843 - 1874)

Hadassah Mary Black King

(1845 - 1937)

Frances E Black

(1847 - 1848)

Walker Moses Black

(1849 - 1934)

Theodore Robert Black

(1852 - 1878)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wildwood Cemetery
Wilmington, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5571594, -71.1607666

2. Old Burial Ground
Wilmington, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5598450, -71.1628571

3. Frye - Travis - Foster Burial Ground
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5698800, -71.1310200

4. South Burying Grounds
Tewksbury, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5888405, -71.2027130

5. Wood End Cemetery
Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5534950, -71.0988650

6. Congregation Beth Israel of Malden Cemetery
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5896988, -71.1164322

7. Congregation Ahabat Shalom of Lynn City Lodge Ceme
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5897000, -71.1164300

8. Forest Glen Cemetery
Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5403300, -71.1019400

9. Charles Lawn Memorial Park
Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5353000, -71.0961700

10. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5258300, -71.1032400

11. Park Street Cemetery
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5741997, -71.0880966

12. Gould Family Cemetery
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6006960, -71.1105750

13. Harmony Vale Cemetery
North Reading, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5657400, -71.0822000

14. Second Parish Burial Ground
Burlington, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5050507, -71.1971130

15. Chestnut Hill Cemetery
Burlington, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5035286, -71.2080688

16. Pine Haven Cemetery
Burlington, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5053101, -71.2150116

17. Pine Hill Cemetery
Tewksbury, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5938797, -71.2361221

18. Tewksbury State Hospital Cemetery
Tewksbury, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6122665, -71.2114563

19. Oblate Fathers Cemetery
Tewksbury, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6023788, -71.2278824

20. Fox Hill Cemetery
Billerica, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5657234, -71.2533340

21. Woodbrook Cemetery
Woburn, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4874992, -71.1425018

22. Tewksbury Cemetery
Tewksbury, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6117439, -71.2267456

23. Old Center Burying Grounds
Tewksbury, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6112709, -71.2300491

24. Lakeside Cemetery
Wakefield, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5099983, -71.0808029