Jul. 29, 1930 Charlotte Mecklenburg County North Carolina, USA
--Son of Thomas Black & wife Margaret Hutchison. --Occupation: He was a farmer until retirement. --He married #1 Alice Owens in 1890. They had 6 children, but 4 died before 1900. The surviving 2 were Wilder and Nannie Black. --Following the death of Alice, John married #2 Mittie Griffin in 1909. They had 10 children (names listed in wife's memorial).