Person:Andrew Black (2)

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"Wm. Black and His Descendants" ANDREW BLACK was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky, July 1, 1807. He married Margaret Lockridge of the same County. They continued to live in Kentucky until the fall of 1851 when they moved to Putnam County, Indiana and settled on a farm about one mile west of Greencastle. In 1882 he moved to Greencastle where he died Oct. 9, 1885. In the obituary published in the Greencastle Banner it says "Mr. Black was born near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, being the youngest of seven children, all of whom preceded him in death, so that he was the last survivor of his father's family." His wife, Margaret, who was born August 2, 1811, died July 5, 1863. Both are buried in the Greencastle Cemetery. Ardena Jan. 14, 1830 Louisa Apr. 24, 1831 Mary Ann Dec. 4, 1833 Elizabeth Nov. 20, 1835 Margaret Oct. 25, 1837 Sarah A. Aug. 11, 1839 Amelia July 20, 1841

135 George W. born Sept. 27, 1843 136 Robert M. born Dec. 16, 1845 137 Janette born Nov. 2, 1847 138 Virginia born Jan 1, 1849 139 Andrew born Feb. 6, 1852 140 Edwin E. born Feb. 18, 1854 END

Lois Black's DAR papers show Andrew Black being born on July 1, 1809

All birth dates for the children of Andrew & Margaret are taken from Family Bible - Pub. 1826 Youngest son of Maj George Black, 1812 with Gen Harrison. George died at his son's house, Andrew.

Obituary Andrew Black Obituary 1 July 1807 – 10 Oct 1885 Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana

SUDDEN DEATH OF ANDREW BLACK, SR.

The city was startled Friday evening to hear that Andrew Black, Sr., so well known by everybody, had just suffered a stroke of apoplexy. He had spent the afternoon at the furniture store of his sons, Andrew and Edwin, and about five o’clock started home. At the American Express office he stopped and conceded to get weighed. It was found that his weight was 180 pounds, as much as he had weighed at any time for years. He then walked on homeward in company with G.H. Williamson, being unusually vivacious. Passing Mr. Burk’s he spoke of the improvements going on in the town, and then, soon reaching his gate. Mr. Williamson left him, and he entered his yard. He ascended the steps of his residence, and just as he reached the doorway felt that something was wrong. Passing through to the back porch he asked the hired girl for his daughter Jennie. She heard him and came at once.. He said that his throat was hurting him and asked for the medicine he was in the habit of using as a gargle, he having suffered from this trouble for a year or two. On attempting to take the bottle from her hand he found that he could not do so. He made a second effort, with the same result. The third, he took it, but it dropped from his hand to the floor. She then got the camphor bottle and he asked her to rub his throat with its contents, which she proceeded to do. In a moment his head fell back, and she then discovered that he was speechless. He tried to talk, but it was in vain. His daughter, greatly alarmed, sent messengers after Mrs. Fenwick and the other children living in town, and also Dr. Smythe, who all quickly arrived, and he was then placed upon his bed. He continued restless during the night, being unable to sleep, but at no time lost consciousness. His speech returning, he was able to answer such questions as were addressed to him, but manifested no interest in anything. The paralysis extended only to his left side, which for a time, at least, was completely disabled. The next morning he obtained a short nap, and after that was more quiet. His family remained by his side constantly, ministering to his comfort in every possible way. At 11:30 o’clock his son Andrew took him in his arms to turn him in the bed, when, looking in his face, he saw that he was dying, and at 1:35 his spirit passed away without a struggle, his age being 75 years, 3 months and 9 days.

At first it was arranged to have the funeral from Mr. Black’s home, the family much preferring this, but they were induced to change it to the Presbyterian church, in deference to the desire of the public to attend, and it accordingly took place there Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Dr. E.W. Fisk preaching the sermon, and being assisted in the services of Dr. G.W. Bainum. Only a part of those who came were able to gain admittance, owing to the number, and it was evident on every hand to the casual observer that an honored citizen had passed away. Mr. Black’s vacant seat and the window near it were draped in mourning – a sympathetic testimonial by the ladies of the church. It was the first time the seat had been vacant since Mr. Black removed to town, three years ago last June, and it had not often been so previous to that time, for he was always punctual in his attendance at divine worship, even while living in the country. The interment took place late in the afternoon in Forest Hill, 112 vehicles following the remains to the grave and 200 persons going out afoot. It was much the largest funeral that has ever occurred here. Mr. Black was known far and wide, and none knew but to respect him, as was manifest in this last sad ride.

Mr. Black was born near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, being the youngest of seven children, all of them preceded him in death, so that he was the last survivor of his father’s family. His father, Major George Black, was a soldier of the war of 1812, and died at the advanced age of 91 years. An uncle, Captain Aleck Black, removed from Kentucky to Ohio at an early day and was noted as an Indian fighter. Two of his brothers, Alexander and Miller, and a sister, Mrs. William M. Young, were for many years citizens of this county, previous to their deaths, and well-known to most of our readers. Of the other branches of the family, only one cousin, Asa Black, of Terre Haute, is living.

Mr. Black’s ancestors were of Scotch descent, and on his wife’s side there was a mixture of Scotch and German blood, making a sturdy race. He was married to Miss Margaret Lockridge, a sister of A.M. Lockridge, now citizens of this county. October 18, 1838. They continued to reside in Kentucky until the fall of 1851, when they removed to this county, settling on the farm one mile west of Greencastle, beyond Walnut Creek, which he bought from the late John Anderson, and where Mr. Black continued to reside until his removal to the city, the farm now being owned by his sons, George W. and Robert M. His wife died there July 5, 1863, and as soon thereafter as his daughter Jennie reached sufficient age she became his housekeeper, and continued such during the remainder of his life. Shortly after Mrs. Black’s death he joined the Presbyterian church, and was ever afterward recognized as one of its most substantial members – not in the sense of what is popularly known as a “worker,” but as one who could always be relied on to do his duty, and whose purse was ever open to the church or to charity.

All of Mr. Black’s brothers were Democrats, but although evincing great affection for them he acted separately in politics. From his earliest days he looked upon slavery as a great wrong, which should be abolished. First, he was a Whig, but upon the organization of the Republican party he allied himself with it, and has since been a staunch supporter of its principles, as have his sons, also. During the Rebellion there was no more ardent Union man than he. He was always for the Union soldier. No one who wore the uniform of his country ever appealed to him in vain. His house was regarded as headquarters for the soldiers, and when they reached there it seemed like getting home.

His devotion to his children was something beautiful to see. After his wife’s death his common remark was – “I am living now only for my family.” He had no favorites among them, but was always impartial and kind. Another admirable trait of character was his kindness to his employees. Patiently he bore with their short-comings and was ever considerate of their welfare. Equally praiseworthy was his conduct as a citizen, so much so that if all men had been like Andrew Black, laws and courts would have been unnecessary. Like all men of force he was firm in his ways, and of positive character. With him a thing was either right or wrong. He carefully considered all the facts, chose his position, and was then immovable. Manipulators, who unfortunately had so many men subject to their control, could not influence his judgment – he decided for himself. His deportment toward men, and his judgment of them did not depend upon their prominence or wealth, but of their conduct. The poorest and humblest received from him the same kindly consideration as the highest and the wealthiest, if worthy.

There were born to himself and wife thirteen children, eleven of whom are living. The eldest, Ardena, married William Whitsett in Kentucky, and came here in 1850. Eight years subsequently they removed to Pleasant Hill, Mo., where she died in 1878, leaving a family. The other deceased child was Mrs. Jennie Smythe, wife of Dr. G.C. Smythe, who died in 1873. The living children are all residents of Greencastle or its immediate vicinity. Mr. Black had wisely distributed the most of his property among his children before his death, rendering a will unnecessary, and he therefore left none. END

Andrew Black (b. 1807, Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY- d. 1885 in Greencastle) m. Margaret Lockridge in 1828. Children - Ardena (b 1830), Louisa, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Margaret, Sarah, Permelia, George Wm, Robert Miller (b 1845 - my great-grandfather), Lane, Virginia, Alexander & Edwin Ezra (b 1854).

Mount Sterling, the seat of Montgomery county, was settled in the late 1700s and was originally known as Little Mountain Town. It was renamed Mount Sterling in 1792 for Stirling, Scotland, the home of one of the town founders. The Montgomery Court House post office opened in 1801 and was renamed in 1807. The population in 1990 was 5,362. Mount Sterling was the western terminus of the Mount Sterling-Pound Gap road, the longest pre-Civil War state road. It was surveyed beginning in 1817 and extended to beyond Prestonsburg, a total of ninety four miles. It became the major overland route to Virginia and the east. Maintenance was a continuing problem and it was turned over to the counties in 1838 and fell into disrepair. The present highway US 460 follows the approximate route of the original road.

1850 KY Census (Aug., 1850) http://www.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/showimage.cgi?yr=1850&st=KY&rl=214&pg=69 Andrew 42 Margaret 39 Laura 18 Mary A. 16 Elizabeth 14 Margaret 12 Permelia 10 Sarah 8 George ? 6 R.M. 4 Lane 2 Virginia 6/12 (6 months?)

1860 Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana Census Name: Andrew Black Age in 1860: 52 Birth Year: abt 1808 Birthplace: Kentucky Gender: Male Post Office: Greencastle Household Members: Name Age Andrew Black 52 Margaret Black 48 Sarah Black 19 Permelia Black 18 George W Black 16 Robert M Black 14 Jane Black 12 Virginia Black 10 Andrew A Black 8 Edwin Black 6 Eli Barnes 19

Lived with brother, Alexander in 1870 Name: Alexander Black Estimated Birth Year: abt 1803 Age in 1870: 67 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Greencastle Family and neighbors: Alexander Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1803 KY White Male Martha Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1810 KY White Female Andrew Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1807 KY White Male Andrew Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1852 Indiana White Male Virginia Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1850 KY White Jane Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1849 KY White Female Sallie Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1851 Indiana White Female Asa Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1852 Indiana White Male Edwin Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN abt 1854 Indiana White Male

E-mail from http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Putnam?read=102810/16/99 Subject: Andrew Black Date: Oct 1999 Yes Andrew Black did live in Putnam Co. His land was west of Greencastle (the County Seat). He lived on West Walnut Road, in section 19. My maternal Grandmother was Alma "Olive" Estep Osborn, she was raised on the Andrew Black farm as I remember it. If you go west on W. Walnut to the bridge that goes over the railroad tracks. As you are on top of the bridge if you look to the north on the right side you over look the area where the house stood. I have a picture of the farm house someplace here. If you turn around at the next road & go back over the bridge towards Greencastle as you go down the hill there is a farm lane that goes back & under the railroad tracks. If you walk back through the lane you can see the hill where the house stood. I believe Andrew's Residence in the 1878 Atlas is shown on the south side of the road. He also owned land in Madison Twp. which is farther out on West Walnut. Now I may be wrong but I think there is house in Greencastle called the Andrew Black home. You may want to contact the Historical Society to find out about it. I think it was moved to Franklin street. Just not sure. I have a few of Mamma (Olive's) father's diaries, I will try to look & see if there is any mention of the Black family, if you would like. There probably is, if they cover the right time frame. As Great Grandfather, James Estep, worked the Black farm. This is all from my memory which is not great. Mama died in 95 at age 91. By the way when you get to Greencastle. Plan some time to go to the library. There is a wonderful Genealogical collection there called the Boatright files. Mr. Boatright may have done some work on your family. Let me know if you need further help in finding Andrew's land. If I can be of any further help just let me know. Candy Smothers, smothers@@ccrtc.com

NOTE: J. Scheutz says this house was actually Robert Miller's Home, rather than Andrew's. (2001)

Putnam County Historical Society (2000) Roy O West Library Greencastle, IN 46135 9/4/00 E-mail to PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO BOX 801 GREENCASTLE , IN 46135 PHONE: 765/658-4406 FAX: 765/658-4445 E-MAIL: shuber2@@indy.tds.net PRESIDENT: S. Huber

GREENCASTLE CITY OF FOREST HILL CEMETERY Phone: 765-653-3396, 2181 S. County Road 50 West, Forest Hill Cemetery Superintendent: R. Robinson 2181 S. County Road 50 W., 765-653-3396

Greencastle Listings; Greencastle, IN City Directory of 1895, Residence List (photocopy) Source: Frank Durham Black, Andrew A., Farmer, Res. 404 E. Washington Black, Andrew A. and Edwin E., Furniture Dealers and Undertakers, 17-19E. Washington Black, Edwin E., Furniture, 17-19 E. Washington, Res. 404 E. Washington Black, G.W., Sales Stable, 112 N. Jackson, Res. 102 W. Poplar Black, Miss Jennie, Res. 404 E. Washington Black, Robert M., Farmer, Res. 409 E. Washington

Mt. Sterling Home Page http://mountsterling.com/ Early History of Mount Sterling Mount Sterling is a small, friendly city steeped in the history of early Kentucky and proud of its heritage. Many sites and buildings in our town are found on state and national historic registers. Through almost 200 years of trial and endeavor, Mount Sterling has grown from an infant born in the wilderness into the progressive, mature city its citizens know today.

In the year 1775, Daniel Boone and four of his contemporaries: William Calk, Enoch Smith, Robert Whitledge, and Issac Davis, explored the untouched wilderness at this edge of Central Kentucky. Here, according to legend, bluegrass was first noticed at a salt spring. Because of its geographical location, this area became the Gateway to the Mountains and the Bluegrass. Thus, over a period of time, Mount Sterling was the commercial center for a vast portion of eastern Kentucky.

In those early days, hunters and surveyors traveling the Old Harper's Trace that led from Boonesborough to this part of the country, passed by a large mound about 125 feet high and covered with great trees like those in the surrounding forests. They called it The Little Mountain. Later excavations proved the mound to be a burial site of an ancient tribe of mound builders. This mound stood at what is now the intersection of Queen and Locust Streets in Mount Sterling.

The first cabin in the area was built in June of 1779 for John Kelly and was situated just east of the mound, near a large oak tree. After this at least one crude shelter for hunters was built, but no permanent settlement was made until about 1790. At this time Hugh Forbes, a Scotsman who held a land grant for the area adjoining the Little Mountain, laid off a strip (along what later became Locust Street) into lots to be sold to people who wanted to be near pasture land for their stock.

As the lots were sold and the settlement grew, the people met to decide on a formal name for the place, then called Little Mountain Town. Hugh Forbes, having started it, was allowed to name the town. He selected the name Mount Stirling, for the Little Mountain near which it was established, and Stirling for a town in his native Scotland. In December, 1792, the Kentucky Assembly passed an act establishing the town of Mount Sterling (a spelling inaccuracy which was retained) on 640 acres donated for that purpose by Hugh Forbes, John Judy, Enoch Smith, and Samuel Spurgin. The central part of the town was laid off in half-acre "in"lots; farther away, the "out" lots ranged from three to twelve acres. To speed the town's growth, purchasers of lots were required to build a shopor house "16 feet square, of brick, stone, 'hugged' logs, or frame,"within twelve months.

Sporadic Indian raids were a part of the area history for nearly twenty years. Ralph Morgan, a cousin of Daniel Boone, had built a fort a few miles east of Mt. Sterling. On April 1, 1793, while the men were working in the fields, Morgan's Station was assaulted. The Indians captured and carried away 19 women and children, killing some and selling a few as slaves. The remainder were released under General Anthony Wayne's Treaty of 1795. This was the last organized Indian raid in Kentucky. Eleven days before the Legislature's establishment of the town of Mt. Sterling, Clark County was created from parts of Fayette and Bourbon Counties. For four years, present-day Montgomery County thus was part of Clark County, whose magistrates soon built a passable wagon trail from Strode Station to the west to the iron works to the east. Wagon roads also were to be opened to Boonesborough and Paris.

In 1796, Montgomery became the 22nd county created by the Kentucky Legislature. It was named for General Richard Montgomery, an Irishman who was killed in the first volley of the attack on Quebec in 1775. In the beginning, Montgomery County stretched over unpopulated land all the way to the Virginia border. Within a few years, however, other counties had been formed from parts of Montgomery, and it is now one of the smallest of Kentucky's 120 counties.

A town street overseer was appointed to be assisted in repairs by male resident With the exception of the courthouse square, which was macadamized in 1835, the streets were for most of the 19th century merely graded dirt with some rock covering. They were a problem for several generations.

At the formation of the county, Mount Sterling became the county seat and the first courthouse was built. Mount Sterling has had six courthouses, all located at, or near, the present site, and possibly a seventh, a nearly log structure.

In 1797, its first year as a county seat, the town's tax lists mention 33town lots, four retail stores, and three taverns. By 1800, with a population of only 83, Mount Sterling ranked eighteenth in size among Kentucky towns. Ten years later, though the town itself was still small,the area equivalent to today's Montgomery County contained 7000 inhabitants, was agricultural and prosperous, and looked to Mount Sterling as its center.

The early years of Mount Sterling saw the establishment of a number of public facilities. A jail was built; a town pump was installed on Main Street just west of the present Catholic Church. Being an agricultural center, Mount Sterling profited from the establishment of a large, brick market house, where farm produce was bought and sold, adjoining the courthouse yard.

Early mail was carried "by favor" of travelers passing through the settlement. By 1802, post riders came to Mount Sterling twice a week,traveling from Lexington to Washington, Kentucky (near Maysville) via Winchester, Mt. Sterling, and Flemingsburg. The post rider left Lexington at the beginning of the week and returned by the same route at the end of the week. A mail stage began carrying the mail about 1828, and by 1830 a post office was in operation in a local store. Mount Sterling's earliest newspaper, the Kentucky Laurel, was established in 1818 and was published twice a week by John Spencer. Churches and schools were early additions to the community. Probably by 1793, the Baptists were meeting in a log building near the Old Mary Chiles Hospital, and in 1794 local Presbyterians were calling a minister and soon building a church (and school) on the land donated by Hugh Forbes on East High Street. the Methodists also had an early church at Grassy Lick, outside the town; this is a Methodist shrine, was founded before 1790, and is the oldest continuous Methodist church in Kentucky. The first school erected was the Montgomery Academy, established by the Kentucky Legislature in 1798 and located just west of the present Baptist Church. This school was succeeded by the Mt. Sterling Seminary in 1833.

Early Mount Sterling was the trading center for a vast part of Eastern Kentucky. It was the site of several prominent hotels and taverns which served as meeting places, entertainment sites, stagecoach stops, and mail depositories for post riders.

During the Civil War, the northern and southern forces took turns occupying Mount Sterling. The courthouse was finally burned by Confederate troops (with the loss of many early records), in a successful effort to rout out Northern troops who were using it as a fortress. On June 8th and 9th, 1864, General John Hunt Morgan's Calgary (many of whom were dismounted this late in the war) attacked Union forces guarding an important supply depot here. Known as the Battle of Mount Sterling, this conflict ebbed and flowed through the surrounding countryside, leaving a residue of mini balls, sabers, and other memorabilia which still turn up when fields are plowed. The battle ended with defeat of the outnumbered Confederates and this was the last of the actual fighting for Montgomery County. An interesting sidelight of this battle was the theft of about $72,000.00 from the Farmers Bank. Morgan and his men were accused of having taken the money. He denied that he had done so, but it was thought that some of his men might have. An officer in particular was suspected, but he disappeared and was never brought to trial. End

http://www.countyhistory.com/putnam/links.htm Putnam County Links, CountyHistory.com, Images of Putnam County, Topographic Map of Putnam Co.

1860 Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana Census Head of Household: Andrew Black Post Office: Greencastle Andrew Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 52 1807 Kentucky Male Margaret Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 48 1811 Kentucky Female Sarah Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 19 1840 Kentucky Female Permelia Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 18 1841 Kentucky Female George W Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 16 1843 Kentucky Male Robert M Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 14 1845 Kentucky Male Jane Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 12 1847 Kentucky Female Virginia Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 10 1849 Kentucky Female Andrew A Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 8 1851 Kentucky Male Edwin Black Greencastle, Putnam, IN 6 1853 Kentucky Male Eli Barnes Greencastle, Putnam, IN 19 1840 Illinois Male

1900 Putnam Co., Census http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/in/putnam/census/1900/indx-a-b.txt Black Andrew 48 IN Greencastle 263A Black Anna J. 54 KY Greencastle Twp. 218B Black Charles A. 40 IN Bainbridge 322A Black Charles E. 18 KY Greencastle Twp. 218B Black Edwin 46 IN Greencastle 263A Black Elijah J. 20 IN Bainbridge 325A Black Geo 24 IN Greencastle 242B Black George E. 22 IN Greencastle 247B Black George W. 56 KY Greencastle 231A Black Harry 20 IN Greencastle 242B Black Harvy W. 26 IN Bainbridge 325A Black James 50 KY Greencastle 242B Black James M. 37 IA Roachdale 194A Black John S. 49 IN Bainbridge 325A Black Lawrence E. 14 IN Greencastle 263A Black Robert 31 IN Bainbridge 322A Black Ruth A. 49 IN Greencastle 247B Black Sarah E. 21 IN Greencastle Twp. 218B Black Virginia 50 KY Greencastle 263A Black Harvy C. 77 KY Bainbridge 322A

1. ↑ Family Bible - Moore.
2. ↑ Lloyd D. Laughridge, Historian. Lockridge Association.
3. ↑ Compiled by John Gresham. Historical and Biographical Sketches of Douglas County Illinois. (June 1900)
   236.

   Included in bio of Robert Miller Black

4. ↑ DAR ID number 92046 - Lois Black.
5. ↑ Obituary.

   Obituary. Andrew Black (1807-1885), photocopy in possession of Janie Black Schuetz (2001)

6. ↑ Death Certificate.
7. ↑ Handwritten Note.

   Handwritten Note. Photocopy of note in Laura's Moore Black's handwriting, given to Brenda by Janie Black Scheutz (2001)

8. ↑ 1850 KY Census.
9. ↑ Rev. Joseph P. Howe. Howe, Rev. Joseph P. Howe Records in KY. (Montgomery Co., KY).
10. ↑ Raymond Finley Hughes and Howard Clift Black. William Black and his Descendents A Genealogy of the Descendents of William Black of Augusta County, VA and la. (Unpublished. Copyrighted 1973 by Hughes).
11. ↑ 1860 IN Census.