Dr. Charles Holmes Black 1,2,3,4
- Born: Dec 1848, PA 2,3,4
- Marriage: Mary Jane Hodgson
- Died: 4 Jan 1903, at age 54 1,2,3,4
- Buried: McKeesport Versailles Cemetery, Lot B Sec 84 1
 Another name for Charles was Charles H. Black.
General Notes:
Birth Age in the 1860 U.S. Census was 12 yrs. [Tarentum Times, vol.2, No.9, 207 (1980)]
Death Birth year and Death year were found in "McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery 1856-1971, Allegheny County, PA," p.27
Census Information
1850 (Tarentum, PA, written page - 100, printed page - 50) Charles Black was listed in the family of Samuel Black. His age is 1 year and he was born in Pennsylvania.
1860 Charles is listed in the family of Samuel Black of Tarentum. He was 12 years old and in school. He was born in PA. [PA Roll 1062, Page 490, Family 378]
1870 Charles was listed in the Samuel Black family of Harrison Twp., Allegheny Co., PA. He was 20 years old, born in PA. He was a student. [PA Roll 1292, printed page 134]
1880 Charles is listed as the head of the Black family of Fifth Street in the 1st Ward of McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PA. He is 31 years old, born in PA. His occupation was listed as a physician and surgeon. [PA Roll 1088, ED 40, Sheet 3, Line 40]
1900 Charles was listed as the head of the Black family of 429 Fift Ave., McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PA. He was 51 years old, born Dec 1848 in PA. He was a physician. [PA Roll ?, ED 425, Sheet 4, Line 60]
Will No will was found but a Petition of Emmett Black for Jennie and Charles Black was found (OC Vol 142, p.93)
No. 199 Emmett Black et al., minors
Petition of Emmett Black, Jennie Black and Charles Black respectfully represents:
That they are minor children of Charles H. Black late of said County, dec'd, above the age of 14 years, and have no Grd for their estate. Said minors are entitled to personal estate amounting to $1285. Your petitioners therfore pray your Honors to admit them to make choice of some suitable person as Grd for that purpose.
Emmett Black
Jennie Black
Charles Black
January 17, 1903, the foregoing petition presented and petitioners appealing in open Court make choice of McKeesport Title & Trust Co. as their Guardian, and upon consideration therof, said Trust Co. is appointed Grd. of the estate of said minors
Per. Curiam ======
(from McKeesport Daily News)
Death's Call Dr. Charles Black Passed Away at His Home in Turtle Creek
Dr. Charles Homer Black, of Turtle Creek, brother of mayor Robert J. Black of this city, died suddenly last evening at 6 o'clock at his home after a two months' illness from lung trouble. His death was unexpected, as on New Year's Day he showed decided improvement.
Dr. black was born in 1847, at Tarentum, PA. With his two brothers, John and R. J., he studied medicine and built up an extensive practice in McKeesport, where he lived for about 30 years. Two years ago he removed to Turtle Creek. With his brother, the mayor, he was among the first gas and oil operators in the Monongahela valley. They sank $50,000 in oil and Charles is the second of the trio of brothers to die in a little more than a year, John the eldest, having died at Duquesne.
Dr. Black was a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, and immediately after receiving his diploma, he opened his office in Elizabeth. Later he came to McKeesport. He remained here until two years ago, when he removed his family to Turtle Creek, attending to what practice his health would permit.
Dr. Black is survived by his wife and five children: Samuel H., employed by the Monongahela Light company; Emmett, Charles, Stella and Jennie, all but Samuel residing at home. His father, Samuel Black, 82 years old, also survives and makes his home with the mayor. Dr. Black was a member of the Masonic lodge of Elizabeth, the Heptasophs and Maccabees.
Mayor and Mrs. Black went to Turtle Creek immediately on the receipt of Dr. Black's death. The funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock p.m. at the late residence at Turtle Creek, and the remains will be interred in Versailles cemetery, this city. McKeesport friends desiring to attend the funeral can go to Wilmerding by trolley and change cars on the Turtle Creek branch. The cars pass the house. --
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 1849, Monongahela, Washington, PA. 1
• Occupation: Doctor. 1
Charles married Mary Jane Hodgson, daughter of William Hodgson and Charlotte Watson. (Mary Jane Hodgson was born in Dec 1849 2,3,4, died on 4 Sep 1916 1,2,3,4 and was buried in McKeesport Versailles Cemetery 1.)
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