1880 Nancy Hoffler was listed as the adopted daughter of Samuel Black of Fifth Street in the 1st Ward of McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PA. She was 8 years old, born in PA; her natural father was born in Germany and her natural mother was born in Scotland. [PA Roll 1088, ED 40, Sheet 3, Line 49]
Noted events in her life were:
• Adoption. Nancy listed as adopted daughter in 1880 Census.