Edmund D. Black Family

MARRIAGE RECORDS

TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS

CENSUS RECORDS

MILITARY RECORDS

I am researching the family of EDMOND D. BLACK, born about 1804, died between 29 Jan 1856 and 04 Aug 1857 in Sumter County, Florida. He was married to married to Edith. She was born about 1803, and died after 1860, probably in Sumter County, Florida. Edmond D. Black was the son of Henry Black and Nancy Danner.

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Children of Edmond & Edith:

	John A. J. Black, Born 1828 (see notes below). Moved to Texas.
	Sarah Ann "Rannie" Black, Born 1833
	George Elan Black, Born 25 Jun 1836, Died 07 Dec. 1906 in Sumter County, Florida
	Felson Black, Born 1839, died before 1860
	N.A.J. Black, born 1840; Enlisted Company E, 10th Florida Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. on 14 Sep 1861, Sumterville, Florida; died 04 Jun 1864, Gaines Farm, Cold Harbor, Virginia
	Narcissa Black, born 05 Feb 1842 in Alabama, died 29 Jan 1925 in Auburndale, Polk County, Florida. She married George W. Griffin on 10 February 1865 in Sumter County, Florida. George was born 7 January, 1844 in Georgia, and died 21 April 1906 near Auburndale, Polk County, Florida. Narcissa and George are buried in Collins Cemetery near Auburndale, Polk County, Florida
	Adam B. P. (Bonaparte) Black, Born 1846, died after 1900.
	James K. P. Black, Born 1847
	Dora A. M. J. Black, Born 1849

Letter from John A. J. Black to Narcissa Griffin dated 03 Nov 1888 at Caledonia, Rusk County, Texas confirms that John A. J. Black is Narcissa's brother. He addresses the letter to G. W. & Narcissa Griffin and calls them "dear Brother and Sister." He concludes his letter, "Well Sister, I will come to a close for this time by saying I remain your Brother until death."

In 1850, John A. J. Black, age 22, and William M. Black, age 21, were living next to each other in Dale County, Alabama. Relationship of William M. Black to Edmund is not known. See census records below.

Occupation:

17 April 1844 - Postmaster, Scoggin's Mill, Dale County, Alabama

Probate Records:

George E. Black was named as Administrator of the Estate of Edmund D. Black on 04 August 1857 in Sumter County, Florida Probate Book A, page 21 and 22

Census Records:

1840 Dale Co. AL	1850 Coffee Co. AL	1860 Sumter Co. FL
Edmund Black, Head (Male 30-40)	Edmund Black, Age 46, Born in GA	(Died bet Jan 1856 & Aug 1857)
Female 30-40	Edith, age 47, Born in NC	Edith Black, age 53, Born in NC
Male 10-15 (John A. J. Black)	[Own Household]
Male 10-15 (William M. Black??)	[Own Household]
Female 5-10	Sarah Ann, age 17, Born in AL	S. A., age 26, Born in AL
Male Under 5	George E., age 14, Born in AL	G. E. , age 23, Born in AL
Male Under 5	Fellson A., age 11, Born in AL
Male Under 5	N.A.J., age 10, Born in AL	N.A.J., age 20, Born in AL
	Narcissa, age 8, Born in AL	Narcissa, age 16, Born in AL
	Adam B. P., age 6, Born in AL	A.B., age 14, Born in AL
	James K. P., age 5, Born in AL	J. K. P., age 13, Born in AL
	Dora A. M. J., age 1, Born in AL	D. M., age 11, Born in AL

Historical Marker - Dale County, Alabama - Site of Grist Mill owned by Henry Black

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