"The LaFayette Sun" - August 24, 1898:
Prof. Black Goes to Roanoke.
Prof. Robt. E. Black has decided to move to Roanoke where he has been offered a most desirable position in the college. When the fact became known, surprise and regret
were expressed by the many friends of this gentleman. He has been so long a time connected with the college here, and has been prominent in musical circles, that to think of these things without Prof. Black being a part and parcel of them seems incredible. His record, not only in this place, but in Marion, where he taught successfully for years, and also in Rome, Ga., where he attained a wide reputation, has placed him among the leading musicians and instructors in this county.
In addition to his ability as a performer he is well known as a composer. For years he has labored faithfully in the position of musical director in LaFayette College, holding the position under the management of various teachers. He has also been most faithful as organist at the Baptist church, and it is here that his work doubtless is best known, for he has put forth every effort to give the worshippers at this church a class of sacred music equal to that given in the largest cities. A lady, now deceased, once said, "Prof. Black has that way of serving the Master," referring to his beautiful decorations and sweet music. To say that he will be missed in LaFayette but feebly expresses the feelings of his many friends and admirers. In leaving LaFayette and going to Roanoke he carries with him the best wishes and heartfelt prayers for a successful career in his new field. The Sun, on behalf of its readers, desires to join in the well wishes, and bespeaks for Prof. Black that cordial reception, hearty co-operation and loyal support which he so much merits.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - June 1, 1921:
Prof. R. E. Black.
News was received here last Wednesday of the death of Prof. R. E. Black, a former citizen of LaFayette, which occurred at the home of his nephew, Mr. W. R. McDaniel, of Milford, Texas, on May 23.
Prof. Black was born and reared in LaFayette, removing to Milford, Texas, in 1912, where he resided at the time of his death. For a number of years he was the director of music at the old Judson College, Marion, Ala., and later held the same position at Shorter College, Rome, Ga. He also had charge of the music department of the LaFayette College for a number of years.
The deceased was about 72 years old. He is survived by two nieces - Misses Mary Jim and Hattie Black, of this city, and one nephew - W. R. McDaniel, of Milford, Texas, with whom he had made his home since 1912.
Funeral services were held at Mr. McDaniel's home on May 25, and the remains interred in the Milford Cemetery.
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1850 Chambers County, (Dist. 19) AL Census:
#H1618
Robert Black 38M Merchant R$900 (6-Slaves, 4 runaways) Born Ireland
Mary A. Black 35F Born Ireland
Harriett M. Black 15F Born Ireland
George H. Black 13M Born Ireland
Julia Black 11F Born AL
Caroline Black 9F Born AL
Ann M. Black 7F Born AL
Mary A. Black 5F Born AL
ROBERT BLACK 2M Born AL
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1860 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H22
Robert Black 47M Dry Goods Merchant R$1,500 P$10,000 (8-Slaves) Born Ireland
Mary A. Black 40F Born Ireland
George H. Black 22M Clerk Born Ireland
Julia Black 18F Music Teacher Born AL
Caroline Black 16F Music Teacher Born AL
Anna Black 15F Born AL
Mary A. Black 12F Born AL
ROBERT BLACK 10M Born AL
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1870 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H78
M. A. Black 52F Keeping House P$400 Born Ireland
Julia E. Black 26F At Home Born AL
Mary A. Black 21F At Home Born AL
ROBT. E. BLACK 19M Clerk in Store Born AL
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1880 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H91
Robt E. Black 29M Music Teacher Born AL
Julia F. Black 38F Sister Keeping House Born AL
Mary Black 35F Sister Born AL
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1900 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H180
George H. Black 62M Landlord Born Sept. 1837 in Ireland (Widowed)
George A. Black 26M Son Railroad Depot Agent Born April 1874 in AL
Mary J. Black 22F Daughter Born Jan. 1878 in AL
Harriet E. Black 19F Daughter At School Born Sept. 1880 in AL
Julia E. Black 42F Sister Born May 1858 in AL
ROBERT E. BLACK 49M Brother Music Teacher Born Sept. 1850 in AL
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1920 Ellis County, (Milford-Main St.) TX Census:
#H64
William R. McDaniel 65M Bank President Born TX (Both parents Born AL)
ROBERT E. BLACK 72M Uncle-in-law Born AL (Both parents Born Ireland)
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Prof. Black Goes to Roanoke.
Prof. Robt. E. Black has decided to move to Roanoke where he has been offered a most desirable position in the college. When the fact became known, surprise and regret
were expressed by the many friends of this gentleman. He has been so long a time connected with the college here, and has been prominent in musical circles, that to think of these things without Prof. Black being a part and parcel of them seems incredible. His record, not only in this place, but in Marion, where he taught successfully for years, and also in Rome, Ga., where he attained a wide reputation, has placed him among the leading musicians and instructors in this county.
In addition to his ability as a performer he is well known as a composer. For years he has labored faithfully in the position of musical director in LaFayette College, holding the position under the management of various teachers. He has also been most faithful as organist at the Baptist church, and it is here that his work doubtless is best known, for he has put forth every effort to give the worshippers at this church a class of sacred music equal to that given in the largest cities. A lady, now deceased, once said, "Prof. Black has that way of serving the Master," referring to his beautiful decorations and sweet music. To say that he will be missed in LaFayette but feebly expresses the feelings of his many friends and admirers. In leaving LaFayette and going to Roanoke he carries with him the best wishes and heartfelt prayers for a successful career in his new field. The Sun, on behalf of its readers, desires to join in the well wishes, and bespeaks for Prof. Black that cordial reception, hearty co-operation and loyal support which he so much merits.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - June 1, 1921:
Prof. R. E. Black.
News was received here last Wednesday of the death of Prof. R. E. Black, a former citizen of LaFayette, which occurred at the home of his nephew, Mr. W. R. McDaniel, of Milford, Texas, on May 23.
Prof. Black was born and reared in LaFayette, removing to Milford, Texas, in 1912, where he resided at the time of his death. For a number of years he was the director of music at the old Judson College, Marion, Ala., and later held the same position at Shorter College, Rome, Ga. He also had charge of the music department of the LaFayette College for a number of years.
The deceased was about 72 years old. He is survived by two nieces - Misses Mary Jim and Hattie Black, of this city, and one nephew - W. R. McDaniel, of Milford, Texas, with whom he had made his home since 1912.
Funeral services were held at Mr. McDaniel's home on May 25, and the remains interred in the Milford Cemetery.
==========
1850 Chambers County, (Dist. 19) AL Census:
#H1618
Robert Black 38M Merchant R$900 (6-Slaves, 4 runaways) Born Ireland
Mary A. Black 35F Born Ireland
Harriett M. Black 15F Born Ireland
George H. Black 13M Born Ireland
Julia Black 11F Born AL
Caroline Black 9F Born AL
Ann M. Black 7F Born AL
Mary A. Black 5F Born AL
ROBERT BLACK 2M Born AL
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1860 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H22
Robert Black 47M Dry Goods Merchant R$1,500 P$10,000 (8-Slaves) Born Ireland
Mary A. Black 40F Born Ireland
George H. Black 22M Clerk Born Ireland
Julia Black 18F Music Teacher Born AL
Caroline Black 16F Music Teacher Born AL
Anna Black 15F Born AL
Mary A. Black 12F Born AL
ROBERT BLACK 10M Born AL
==========
1870 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H78
M. A. Black 52F Keeping House P$400 Born Ireland
Julia E. Black 26F At Home Born AL
Mary A. Black 21F At Home Born AL
ROBT. E. BLACK 19M Clerk in Store Born AL
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1880 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H91
Robt E. Black 29M Music Teacher Born AL
Julia F. Black 38F Sister Keeping House Born AL
Mary Black 35F Sister Born AL
==========
1900 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H180
George H. Black 62M Landlord Born Sept. 1837 in Ireland (Widowed)
George A. Black 26M Son Railroad Depot Agent Born April 1874 in AL
Mary J. Black 22F Daughter Born Jan. 1878 in AL
Harriet E. Black 19F Daughter At School Born Sept. 1880 in AL
Julia E. Black 42F Sister Born May 1858 in AL
ROBERT E. BLACK 49M Brother Music Teacher Born Sept. 1850 in AL
==========
1920 Ellis County, (Milford-Main St.) TX Census:
#H64
William R. McDaniel 65M Bank President Born TX (Both parents Born AL)
ROBERT E. BLACK 72M Uncle-in-law Born AL (Both parents Born Ireland)
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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 24, 1898:
Prof. Black Goes to Roanoke.
Prof. Robt. E. Black has decided to move to Roanoke where he has been offered a most desirable position in the college. When the fact became known, surprise and regret
were expressed by the many friends of this gentleman. He has been so long a time connected with the college here, and has been prominent in musical circles, that to think of these things without Prof. Black being a part and parcel of them seems incredible. His record, not only in this place, but in Marion, where he taught successfully for years, and also in Rome, Ga., where he attained a wide reputation, has placed him among the leading musicians and instructors in this county.
In addition to his ability as a performer he is well known as a composer. For years he has labored faithfully in the position of musical director in LaFayette College, holding the position under the management of various teachers. He has also been most faithful as organist at the Baptist church, and it is here that his work doubtless is best known, for he has put forth every effort to give the worshippers at this church a class of sacred music equal to that given in the largest cities. A lady, now deceased, once said, "Prof. Black has that way of serving the Master," referring to his beautiful decorations and sweet music. To say that he will be missed in LaFayette but feebly expresses the feelings of his many friends and admirers. In leaving LaFayette and going to Roanoke he carries with him the best wishes and heartfelt prayers for a successful career in his new field. The Sun, on behalf of its readers, desires to join in the well wishes, and bespeaks for Prof. Black that cordial reception, hearty co-operation and loyal support which he so much merits.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - June 1, 1921:
Prof. R. E. Black.
News was received here last Wednesday of the death of Prof. R. E. Black, a former citizen of LaFayette, which occurred at the home of his nephew, Mr. W. R. McDaniel, of Milford, Texas, on May 23.
Prof. Black was born and reared in LaFayette, removing to Milford, Texas, in 1912, where he resided at the time of his death. For a number of years he was the director of music at the old Judson College, Marion, Ala., and later held the same position at Shorter College, Rome, Ga. He also had charge of the music department of the LaFayette College for a number of years.
The deceased was about 72 years old. He is survived by two nieces - Misses Mary Jim and Hattie Black, of this city, and one nephew - W. R. McDaniel, of Milford, Texas, with whom he had made his home since 1912.
Funeral services were held at Mr. McDaniel's home on May 25, and the remains interred in the Milford Cemetery.
==========
1850 Chambers County, (Dist. 19) AL Census:
#H1618
Robert Black 38M Merchant R$900 (6-Slaves, 4 runaways) Born Ireland
Mary A. Black 35F Born Ireland
Harriett M. Black 15F Born Ireland
George H. Black 13M Born Ireland
Julia Black 11F Born AL
Caroline Black 9F Born AL
Ann M. Black 7F Born AL
Mary A. Black 5F Born AL
ROBERT BLACK 2M Born AL
==========
1860 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H22
Robert Black 47M Dry Goods Merchant R$1,500 P$10,000 (8-Slaves) Born Ireland
Mary A. Black 40F Born Ireland
George H. Black 22M Clerk Born Ireland
Julia Black 18F Music Teacher Born AL
Caroline Black 16F Music Teacher Born AL
Anna Black 15F Born AL
Mary A. Black 12F Born AL
ROBERT BLACK 10M Born AL
==========
1870 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H78
M. A. Black 52F Keeping House P$400 Born Ireland
Julia E. Black 26F At Home Born AL
Mary A. Black 21F At Home Born AL
ROBT. E. BLACK 19M Clerk in Store Born AL
==========
1880 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H91
Robt E. Black 29M Music Teacher Born AL
Julia F. Black 38F Sister Keeping House Born AL
Mary Black 35F Sister Born AL
==========
1900 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H180
George H. Black 62M Landlord Born Sept. 1837 in Ireland (Widowed)
George A. Black 26M Son Railroad Depot Agent Born April 1874 in AL
Mary J. Black 22F Daughter Born Jan. 1878 in AL
Harriet E. Black 19F Daughter At School Born Sept. 1880 in AL
Julia E. Black 42F Sister Born May 1858 in AL
ROBERT E. BLACK 49M Brother Music Teacher Born Sept. 1850 in AL
==========
1920 Ellis County, (Milford-Main St.) TX Census:
#H64
William R. McDaniel 65M Bank President Born TX (Both parents Born AL)
ROBERT E. BLACK 72M Uncle-in-law Born AL (Both parents Born Ireland)
==========
Prof. Black Goes to Roanoke.
Prof. Robt. E. Black has decided to move to Roanoke where he has been offered a most desirable position in the college. When the fact became known, surprise and regret
were expressed by the many friends of this gentleman. He has been so long a time connected with the college here, and has been prominent in musical circles, that to think of these things without Prof. Black being a part and parcel of them seems incredible. His record, not only in this place, but in Marion, where he taught successfully for years, and also in Rome, Ga., where he attained a wide reputation, has placed him among the leading musicians and instructors in this county.
In addition to his ability as a performer he is well known as a composer. For years he has labored faithfully in the position of musical director in LaFayette College, holding the position under the management of various teachers. He has also been most faithful as organist at the Baptist church, and it is here that his work doubtless is best known, for he has put forth every effort to give the worshippers at this church a class of sacred music equal to that given in the largest cities. A lady, now deceased, once said, "Prof. Black has that way of serving the Master," referring to his beautiful decorations and sweet music. To say that he will be missed in LaFayette but feebly expresses the feelings of his many friends and admirers. In leaving LaFayette and going to Roanoke he carries with him the best wishes and heartfelt prayers for a successful career in his new field. The Sun, on behalf of its readers, desires to join in the well wishes, and bespeaks for Prof. Black that cordial reception, hearty co-operation and loyal support which he so much merits.
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - June 1, 1921:
Prof. R. E. Black.
News was received here last Wednesday of the death of Prof. R. E. Black, a former citizen of LaFayette, which occurred at the home of his nephew, Mr. W. R. McDaniel, of Milford, Texas, on May 23.
Prof. Black was born and reared in LaFayette, removing to Milford, Texas, in 1912, where he resided at the time of his death. For a number of years he was the director of music at the old Judson College, Marion, Ala., and later held the same position at Shorter College, Rome, Ga. He also had charge of the music department of the LaFayette College for a number of years.
The deceased was about 72 years old. He is survived by two nieces - Misses Mary Jim and Hattie Black, of this city, and one nephew - W. R. McDaniel, of Milford, Texas, with whom he had made his home since 1912.
Funeral services were held at Mr. McDaniel's home on May 25, and the remains interred in the Milford Cemetery.
==========
1850 Chambers County, (Dist. 19) AL Census:
#H1618
Robert Black 38M Merchant R$900 (6-Slaves, 4 runaways) Born Ireland
Mary A. Black 35F Born Ireland
Harriett M. Black 15F Born Ireland
George H. Black 13M Born Ireland
Julia Black 11F Born AL
Caroline Black 9F Born AL
Ann M. Black 7F Born AL
Mary A. Black 5F Born AL
ROBERT BLACK 2M Born AL
==========
1860 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H22
Robert Black 47M Dry Goods Merchant R$1,500 P$10,000 (8-Slaves) Born Ireland
Mary A. Black 40F Born Ireland
George H. Black 22M Clerk Born Ireland
Julia Black 18F Music Teacher Born AL
Caroline Black 16F Music Teacher Born AL
Anna Black 15F Born AL
Mary A. Black 12F Born AL
ROBERT BLACK 10M Born AL
==========
1870 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H78
M. A. Black 52F Keeping House P$400 Born Ireland
Julia E. Black 26F At Home Born AL
Mary A. Black 21F At Home Born AL
ROBT. E. BLACK 19M Clerk in Store Born AL
==========
1880 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H91
Robt E. Black 29M Music Teacher Born AL
Julia F. Black 38F Sister Keeping House Born AL
Mary Black 35F Sister Born AL
==========
1900 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:
#H180
George H. Black 62M Landlord Born Sept. 1837 in Ireland (Widowed)
George A. Black 26M Son Railroad Depot Agent Born April 1874 in AL
Mary J. Black 22F Daughter Born Jan. 1878 in AL
Harriet E. Black 19F Daughter At School Born Sept. 1880 in AL
Julia E. Black 42F Sister Born May 1858 in AL
ROBERT E. BLACK 49M Brother Music Teacher Born Sept. 1850 in AL
==========
1920 Ellis County, (Milford-Main St.) TX Census:
#H64
William R. McDaniel 65M Bank President Born TX (Both parents Born AL)
ROBERT E. BLACK 72M Uncle-in-law Born AL (Both parents Born Ireland)
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