Facts and Events
Disambiguation
There were several men in Virginia named John Black during the mid 1700s and telling them apart is difficult.
- John (1751-?) of Albemarle County was s/o of Rev Samuel Black and Catherine Shaw
- John (~1752-1808) of Augusta County was s/o Anthony Black and Elizabeth
- John (1755-1849) of Blacksburg was s/o Samuel Black and Jean/Jane Porter
- John (1766-1844) was s/o James Black and Eleanor
- John (1750-1830) s/o James was mentioned by pension application of Millie (Norton) Black
Records for John Black
- 25 Jul 1770 - called son John by the will of Rev. Samuel Black and received half of his father's plantation Quantity and Quality and £50.
- 11 Apr 1783 - John Black and William Grayson were witnesses when the will of Thomas Stockton was proved at Albemarle County, VA.
- 1789 - John Black sold 130 acres adjoining the home place to Menan Mills.
- 5 Oct 1795 - John Black was named as one of the laboring tythes to provide hands for road repair at Albemarle County, VA.
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