James Black was baptized on 1 May 1737 at the Church of Saint Cuthbert in East Calder, Midlothian (present-day West Lothian), Scotland, a son of Alexander Black and Rachel Aikman.
According to family tradition, he emigrated to America as a British soldier during the French and Indian War (1754–1763) in hope of being granted a military bounty land patent for his service. He reportedly served under Captain James Abercrombie in the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot ("Black Watch") from 25 April 1763 through 24 October 1763, and also under Captain Thomas Stirling for 183 days. In 1766, he was selected for special service to Fort Pitt (present-day Pittsburgh) from Philadelphia.
He married Abigail Bush on 13 July 1769 at the Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.
James Black fled to Connecticut with his wife and children during the British occupation of New York City from 1776 to 1783.
After returning to Manhattan in 1783, he worked as a cartman (a person who transported goods with a horse and cart).
On 25 March 1784, James Black, cartman, was admitted and sworn a Freeman of the City of New York by the Common Council.
On 8 July 1786, James Black, cartman of the City of New York was granted the administration of the estate of Jane Downie, widow, as her principal creditor.
Cartman living at 75 William Street in 1787.
Cartman living at 75 Beekman Street from 1789 to 1791 in the Montgomery Ward of New York City.
Cartman living at 5 Beekman Street in 1792 and 1793.
Cartman living at 95 Beekman Street from 1795 to 1798. In 1795 and 1796, as a cartman eleventh class, he used cart Number 501 of the carts belonging to the City of New York.
On 22 October 1798, James Black was appointed inspector of firewood at Peck Slip on the East River by the Common Council on the City of New York. He was reappointed on 3 March 1801.
Wood inspector living at 95 Beekman Street in the Third Ward of New York City from 1799 to 1803.
He died of a febrile illness on 21 July 1803 and he was buried at the Old Brick Presbyterian Church on Beekman Street. The cause of his demise may have been yellow fever, of which Manhattan suffered an epidemic in the summer of 1803.
His remains were reinterred in the family plot at Green-Wood Cemetery on 30 March 1857.
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James Black and Abigail Bush were the parents of the following children.
1. Elizabeth Black, b. 21 November 1770.
2. James Black, b. 28 September 1772.
3. Mary Black, b. 28 February 1775.
4. Jane Black, b. 12 February 1777.
5. John Black, b. 21 February 1779.
6. William Black, b. 21 June 1781.
7. Janet Black, b. 12 November 1783.
8. Robert Black, b. 15 April 1787.
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Grandfather of Philip Black.
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According to family tradition, he emigrated to America as a British soldier during the French and Indian War (1754–1763) in hope of being granted a military bounty land patent for his service. He reportedly served under Captain James Abercrombie in the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot ("Black Watch") from 25 April 1763 through 24 October 1763, and also under Captain Thomas Stirling for 183 days. In 1766, he was selected for special service to Fort Pitt (present-day Pittsburgh) from Philadelphia.
He married Abigail Bush on 13 July 1769 at the Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.
James Black fled to Connecticut with his wife and children during the British occupation of New York City from 1776 to 1783.
After returning to Manhattan in 1783, he worked as a cartman (a person who transported goods with a horse and cart).
On 25 March 1784, James Black, cartman, was admitted and sworn a Freeman of the City of New York by the Common Council.
On 8 July 1786, James Black, cartman of the City of New York was granted the administration of the estate of Jane Downie, widow, as her principal creditor.
Cartman living at 75 William Street in 1787.
Cartman living at 75 Beekman Street from 1789 to 1791 in the Montgomery Ward of New York City.
Cartman living at 5 Beekman Street in 1792 and 1793.
Cartman living at 95 Beekman Street from 1795 to 1798. In 1795 and 1796, as a cartman eleventh class, he used cart Number 501 of the carts belonging to the City of New York.
On 22 October 1798, James Black was appointed inspector of firewood at Peck Slip on the East River by the Common Council on the City of New York. He was reappointed on 3 March 1801.
Wood inspector living at 95 Beekman Street in the Third Ward of New York City from 1799 to 1803.
He died of a febrile illness on 21 July 1803 and he was buried at the Old Brick Presbyterian Church on Beekman Street. The cause of his demise may have been yellow fever, of which Manhattan suffered an epidemic in the summer of 1803.
His remains were reinterred in the family plot at Green-Wood Cemetery on 30 March 1857.
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James Black and Abigail Bush were the parents of the following children.
1. Elizabeth Black, b. 21 November 1770.
2. James Black, b. 28 September 1772.
3. Mary Black, b. 28 February 1775.
4. Jane Black, b. 12 February 1777.
5. John Black, b. 21 February 1779.
6. William Black, b. 21 June 1781.
7. Janet Black, b. 12 November 1783.
8. Robert Black, b. 15 April 1787.
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Grandfather of Philip Black.
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James Black was baptized on 1 May 1737 at the Church of Saint Cuthbert in East Calder, Midlothian (present-day West Lothian), Scotland, a son of Alexander Black and Rachel Aikman.
According to family tradition, he emigrated to America as a British soldier during the French and Indian War (1754–1763) in hope of being granted a military bounty land patent for his service. He reportedly served under Captain James Abercrombie in the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot ("Black Watch") from 25 April 1763 through 24 October 1763, and also under Captain Thomas Stirling for 183 days. In 1766, he was selected for special service to Fort Pitt (present-day Pittsburgh) from Philadelphia.
He married Abigail Bush on 13 July 1769 at the Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.
James Black fled to Connecticut with his wife and children during the British occupation of New York City from 1776 to 1783.
After returning to Manhattan in 1783, he worked as a cartman (a person who transported goods with a horse and cart).
On 25 March 1784, James Black, cartman, was admitted and sworn a Freeman of the City of New York by the Common Council.
On 8 July 1786, James Black, cartman of the City of New York was granted the administration of the estate of Jane Downie, widow, as her principal creditor.
Cartman living at 75 William Street in 1787.
Cartman living at 75 Beekman Street from 1789 to 1791 in the Montgomery Ward of New York City.
Cartman living at 5 Beekman Street in 1792 and 1793.
Cartman living at 95 Beekman Street from 1795 to 1798. In 1795 and 1796, as a cartman eleventh class, he used cart Number 501 of the carts belonging to the City of New York.
On 22 October 1798, James Black was appointed inspector of firewood at Peck Slip on the East River by the Common Council on the City of New York. He was reappointed on 3 March 1801.
Wood inspector living at 95 Beekman Street in the Third Ward of New York City from 1799 to 1803.
He died of a febrile illness on 21 July 1803 and he was buried at the Old Brick Presbyterian Church on Beekman Street. The cause of his demise may have been yellow fever, of which Manhattan suffered an epidemic in the summer of 1803.
His remains were reinterred in the family plot at Green-Wood Cemetery on 30 March 1857.
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James Black and Abigail Bush were the parents of the following children.
1. Elizabeth Black, b. 21 November 1770.
2. James Black, b. 28 September 1772.
3. Mary Black, b. 28 February 1775.
4. Jane Black, b. 12 February 1777.
5. John Black, b. 21 February 1779.
6. William Black, b. 21 June 1781.
7. Janet Black, b. 12 November 1783.
8. Robert Black, b. 15 April 1787.
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Grandfather of Philip Black.
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According to family tradition, he emigrated to America as a British soldier during the French and Indian War (1754–1763) in hope of being granted a military bounty land patent for his service. He reportedly served under Captain James Abercrombie in the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot ("Black Watch") from 25 April 1763 through 24 October 1763, and also under Captain Thomas Stirling for 183 days. In 1766, he was selected for special service to Fort Pitt (present-day Pittsburgh) from Philadelphia.
He married Abigail Bush on 13 July 1769 at the Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.
James Black fled to Connecticut with his wife and children during the British occupation of New York City from 1776 to 1783.
After returning to Manhattan in 1783, he worked as a cartman (a person who transported goods with a horse and cart).
On 25 March 1784, James Black, cartman, was admitted and sworn a Freeman of the City of New York by the Common Council.
On 8 July 1786, James Black, cartman of the City of New York was granted the administration of the estate of Jane Downie, widow, as her principal creditor.
Cartman living at 75 William Street in 1787.
Cartman living at 75 Beekman Street from 1789 to 1791 in the Montgomery Ward of New York City.
Cartman living at 5 Beekman Street in 1792 and 1793.
Cartman living at 95 Beekman Street from 1795 to 1798. In 1795 and 1796, as a cartman eleventh class, he used cart Number 501 of the carts belonging to the City of New York.
On 22 October 1798, James Black was appointed inspector of firewood at Peck Slip on the East River by the Common Council on the City of New York. He was reappointed on 3 March 1801.
Wood inspector living at 95 Beekman Street in the Third Ward of New York City from 1799 to 1803.
He died of a febrile illness on 21 July 1803 and he was buried at the Old Brick Presbyterian Church on Beekman Street. The cause of his demise may have been yellow fever, of which Manhattan suffered an epidemic in the summer of 1803.
His remains were reinterred in the family plot at Green-Wood Cemetery on 30 March 1857.
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James Black and Abigail Bush were the parents of the following children.
1. Elizabeth Black, b. 21 November 1770.
2. James Black, b. 28 September 1772.
3. Mary Black, b. 28 February 1775.
4. Jane Black, b. 12 February 1777.
5. John Black, b. 21 February 1779.
6. William Black, b. 21 June 1781.
7. Janet Black, b. 12 November 1783.
8. Robert Black, b. 15 April 1787.
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Grandfather of Philip Black.
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Gravesite Details
Reinterred at Green-Wood Cemetery on 30 March 1857.
