Census: 1910, age 64 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with wife & her mother.
Census: 1930, age 83 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with with and son Sam, at 705 south Main. (son salesman in clothing store)
William H. Black resided at 705 Main Street across street west from 1904 built high school building, with his wife America Brown Black. He was a retired capitialist who was always a public spirited individual serving on city council and varies boards serving Carthage, had started an insurance agency in 1872 known as Black Agency which evolved over 66 years into The Boggess Agency in 1938 which in 1980s was sold to Beimdiek Agency (wsb).
His death was partly due to epileptic attacks and senility, but he actually died from complications of an accident he suffered on December 17, 1931. Mr. Black was struck by a run-away automobile, knocked down, suffered shock and sustained injuries to his left hip at age 86.
s/o Samuel Black & Margaret Foos
both bp. Ohio
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
Informant: Mrs. W. H. Black
705 South Main St.
Carthage, MO
____________________
Known Children
William Harrison Black b: FEB 1882 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Samuel Black b: FEB 1884 Indiana.
Olive Black b: 1886 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Edith L Black b: APR 1887 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
MARCH 14, 1932
W. H. BLACK, 86, FORMER MAYOR,
IS CALLED BY DEATH LONG PROMINENT
IN CITY'S BUSINESS AND CIVIC LIFE
FUNERAL TO BE TOMORROW
He Had Been Critically Ill Since Dec.17 When Hit by Runaway Motor Car
William Harrison Black, 86, prominent Carthage business man for many years and former mayor of Carthage, passed away at 3 o'clock yesterday morning at the Black home, 705 S. Main street.
Mr. Black had been critically ill since December 17 when he suffered injuries when he was knocked down by a runaway motor which backed over the curb in front of the Platt-Porter Wholesale Grocery at Main and Sixth streets.
A Native of Indiana
Mr. Black was born in Cass county, Indiana April 18, 1845. He attended the schools of Cass county and later was a student in the high school at Logansport, Ind., for a period of three years. He left school at the age of 18 years and for the next six years he taught school during the winter months and in the summer seasons engaged in farming. In 1874 he accepted a position in the county auditor's office at Logansport, doing clerical work for a period of two years, at the expiration of which he moved to Carthage. He procured a position in the post office here as assistant postmaster. He continued in the government service until the spring of 1879, when he returned to Indiana and resided on the old homestead farm until September 1884.
Upon his return to Carthage to make his home he engaged in the real estate and insurance business. The insurance business was conducted under the firm name Black & Chase, his partner being Miss May Chase, now Mrs. May Jacobs. She later sold her interest to F. H. Wyatt, the firm taking the name of Black & Wyatt. Mr. Black conducted his real estate business separately from the insurance.
Four Terms on Council
He achieved marked success in the business world and in addition to his various interests he also took an active part in the political affairs of the city. He was a staunch member of the Republican party and served as an efficient member of the city council on four different occasions and as a member of the board of public works. Mr. Black served as mayor of Carthage for a term of two years, being elected to that office on April 8, 1912. He also served as a member of the school board for one term.
Mr. Black had served as a director of both the Jasper county and the Marion Building and Loan Associations since their organization and was vice president of the Jasper county association board at the time of his death. The Jasper county association was organized in 1887 and the Marion in 1889
On June 29, 1910 Mr. Black was elected as a director on the board of the Carthage Hospital Association to succeed W. W. Calhoon, in which capacity he served until the new hospital board was formed in 1928. He also served as secretary of the board during that time. He asked to be relieved from the board in 1928 on account of his hearing, which had begun to fail him.
On December 10, 1879 Mr. Black was married here to Miss America Brown of Carthage, who survives. Four children were born to the couple, all of whom survive. They are William H. Black, Jr., and Samuel Black both of Carthage. Mrs. Olive McKeehan of Galena, MO., and Mrs. Edith Scott of Dallas, Texas. The two daughters have been here several weeks. Mrs. McKeehan's husband, Dr. A. B. McKeehan, arrived here from Galena.
Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Morris of Kansas City, Mrs. George Lease and Mrs. John Garrett both of Lamar, MO., and two grandchildren, Allen and Evelyn Black of Tulsa, OKla. Mrs. Lease and Mrs. Garrett are expected here for the services. Mrs. Morris is ill and is unable to attend.
Mr. Black played an important part in the business life of Carthage and was regarded very highly for his clear thinking and integrity, which not only contributed to his individual success but which has been of marked value to the community where he has made his home so many years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Knell service home. Dr. Fred M. Bailey, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Black was a member, will be in charge.
Judge Howard Gray will give a brief history of Mr. Black's life. Burial will be in Park Cemetery. (bio by NJBrewer)
Census: 1930, age 83 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with with and son Sam, at 705 south Main. (son salesman in clothing store)
William H. Black resided at 705 Main Street across street west from 1904 built high school building, with his wife America Brown Black. He was a retired capitialist who was always a public spirited individual serving on city council and varies boards serving Carthage, had started an insurance agency in 1872 known as Black Agency which evolved over 66 years into The Boggess Agency in 1938 which in 1980s was sold to Beimdiek Agency (wsb).
His death was partly due to epileptic attacks and senility, but he actually died from complications of an accident he suffered on December 17, 1931. Mr. Black was struck by a run-away automobile, knocked down, suffered shock and sustained injuries to his left hip at age 86.
s/o Samuel Black & Margaret Foos
both bp. Ohio
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
Informant: Mrs. W. H. Black
705 South Main St.
Carthage, MO
____________________
Known Children
William Harrison Black b: FEB 1882 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Samuel Black b: FEB 1884 Indiana.
Olive Black b: 1886 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Edith L Black b: APR 1887 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
MARCH 14, 1932
W. H. BLACK, 86, FORMER MAYOR,
IS CALLED BY DEATH LONG PROMINENT
IN CITY'S BUSINESS AND CIVIC LIFE
FUNERAL TO BE TOMORROW
He Had Been Critically Ill Since Dec.17 When Hit by Runaway Motor Car
William Harrison Black, 86, prominent Carthage business man for many years and former mayor of Carthage, passed away at 3 o'clock yesterday morning at the Black home, 705 S. Main street.
Mr. Black had been critically ill since December 17 when he suffered injuries when he was knocked down by a runaway motor which backed over the curb in front of the Platt-Porter Wholesale Grocery at Main and Sixth streets.
A Native of Indiana
Mr. Black was born in Cass county, Indiana April 18, 1845. He attended the schools of Cass county and later was a student in the high school at Logansport, Ind., for a period of three years. He left school at the age of 18 years and for the next six years he taught school during the winter months and in the summer seasons engaged in farming. In 1874 he accepted a position in the county auditor's office at Logansport, doing clerical work for a period of two years, at the expiration of which he moved to Carthage. He procured a position in the post office here as assistant postmaster. He continued in the government service until the spring of 1879, when he returned to Indiana and resided on the old homestead farm until September 1884.
Upon his return to Carthage to make his home he engaged in the real estate and insurance business. The insurance business was conducted under the firm name Black & Chase, his partner being Miss May Chase, now Mrs. May Jacobs. She later sold her interest to F. H. Wyatt, the firm taking the name of Black & Wyatt. Mr. Black conducted his real estate business separately from the insurance.
Four Terms on Council
He achieved marked success in the business world and in addition to his various interests he also took an active part in the political affairs of the city. He was a staunch member of the Republican party and served as an efficient member of the city council on four different occasions and as a member of the board of public works. Mr. Black served as mayor of Carthage for a term of two years, being elected to that office on April 8, 1912. He also served as a member of the school board for one term.
Mr. Black had served as a director of both the Jasper county and the Marion Building and Loan Associations since their organization and was vice president of the Jasper county association board at the time of his death. The Jasper county association was organized in 1887 and the Marion in 1889
On June 29, 1910 Mr. Black was elected as a director on the board of the Carthage Hospital Association to succeed W. W. Calhoon, in which capacity he served until the new hospital board was formed in 1928. He also served as secretary of the board during that time. He asked to be relieved from the board in 1928 on account of his hearing, which had begun to fail him.
On December 10, 1879 Mr. Black was married here to Miss America Brown of Carthage, who survives. Four children were born to the couple, all of whom survive. They are William H. Black, Jr., and Samuel Black both of Carthage. Mrs. Olive McKeehan of Galena, MO., and Mrs. Edith Scott of Dallas, Texas. The two daughters have been here several weeks. Mrs. McKeehan's husband, Dr. A. B. McKeehan, arrived here from Galena.
Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Morris of Kansas City, Mrs. George Lease and Mrs. John Garrett both of Lamar, MO., and two grandchildren, Allen and Evelyn Black of Tulsa, OKla. Mrs. Lease and Mrs. Garrett are expected here for the services. Mrs. Morris is ill and is unable to attend.
Mr. Black played an important part in the business life of Carthage and was regarded very highly for his clear thinking and integrity, which not only contributed to his individual success but which has been of marked value to the community where he has made his home so many years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Knell service home. Dr. Fred M. Bailey, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Black was a member, will be in charge.
Judge Howard Gray will give a brief history of Mr. Black's life. Burial will be in Park Cemetery. (bio by NJBrewer)
Census: 1910, age 64 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with wife & her mother.
Census: 1930, age 83 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with with and son Sam, at 705 south Main. (son salesman in clothing store)
William H. Black resided at 705 Main Street across street west from 1904 built high school building, with his wife America Brown Black. He was a retired capitialist who was always a public spirited individual serving on city council and varies boards serving Carthage, had started an insurance agency in 1872 known as Black Agency which evolved over 66 years into The Boggess Agency in 1938 which in 1980s was sold to Beimdiek Agency (wsb).
His death was partly due to epileptic attacks and senility, but he actually died from complications of an accident he suffered on December 17, 1931. Mr. Black was struck by a run-away automobile, knocked down, suffered shock and sustained injuries to his left hip at age 86.
s/o Samuel Black & Margaret Foos
both bp. Ohio
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
Informant: Mrs. W. H. Black
705 South Main St.
Carthage, MO
____________________
Known Children
William Harrison Black b: FEB 1882 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Samuel Black b: FEB 1884 Indiana.
Olive Black b: 1886 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Edith L Black b: APR 1887 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
MARCH 14, 1932
W. H. BLACK, 86, FORMER MAYOR,
IS CALLED BY DEATH LONG PROMINENT
IN CITY'S BUSINESS AND CIVIC LIFE
FUNERAL TO BE TOMORROW
He Had Been Critically Ill Since Dec.17 When Hit by Runaway Motor Car
William Harrison Black, 86, prominent Carthage business man for many years and former mayor of Carthage, passed away at 3 o'clock yesterday morning at the Black home, 705 S. Main street.
Mr. Black had been critically ill since December 17 when he suffered injuries when he was knocked down by a runaway motor which backed over the curb in front of the Platt-Porter Wholesale Grocery at Main and Sixth streets.
A Native of Indiana
Mr. Black was born in Cass county, Indiana April 18, 1845. He attended the schools of Cass county and later was a student in the high school at Logansport, Ind., for a period of three years. He left school at the age of 18 years and for the next six years he taught school during the winter months and in the summer seasons engaged in farming. In 1874 he accepted a position in the county auditor's office at Logansport, doing clerical work for a period of two years, at the expiration of which he moved to Carthage. He procured a position in the post office here as assistant postmaster. He continued in the government service until the spring of 1879, when he returned to Indiana and resided on the old homestead farm until September 1884.
Upon his return to Carthage to make his home he engaged in the real estate and insurance business. The insurance business was conducted under the firm name Black & Chase, his partner being Miss May Chase, now Mrs. May Jacobs. She later sold her interest to F. H. Wyatt, the firm taking the name of Black & Wyatt. Mr. Black conducted his real estate business separately from the insurance.
Four Terms on Council
He achieved marked success in the business world and in addition to his various interests he also took an active part in the political affairs of the city. He was a staunch member of the Republican party and served as an efficient member of the city council on four different occasions and as a member of the board of public works. Mr. Black served as mayor of Carthage for a term of two years, being elected to that office on April 8, 1912. He also served as a member of the school board for one term.
Mr. Black had served as a director of both the Jasper county and the Marion Building and Loan Associations since their organization and was vice president of the Jasper county association board at the time of his death. The Jasper county association was organized in 1887 and the Marion in 1889
On June 29, 1910 Mr. Black was elected as a director on the board of the Carthage Hospital Association to succeed W. W. Calhoon, in which capacity he served until the new hospital board was formed in 1928. He also served as secretary of the board during that time. He asked to be relieved from the board in 1928 on account of his hearing, which had begun to fail him.
On December 10, 1879 Mr. Black was married here to Miss America Brown of Carthage, who survives. Four children were born to the couple, all of whom survive. They are William H. Black, Jr., and Samuel Black both of Carthage. Mrs. Olive McKeehan of Galena, MO., and Mrs. Edith Scott of Dallas, Texas. The two daughters have been here several weeks. Mrs. McKeehan's husband, Dr. A. B. McKeehan, arrived here from Galena.
Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Morris of Kansas City, Mrs. George Lease and Mrs. John Garrett both of Lamar, MO., and two grandchildren, Allen and Evelyn Black of Tulsa, OKla. Mrs. Lease and Mrs. Garrett are expected here for the services. Mrs. Morris is ill and is unable to attend.
Mr. Black played an important part in the business life of Carthage and was regarded very highly for his clear thinking and integrity, which not only contributed to his individual success but which has been of marked value to the community where he has made his home so many years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Knell service home. Dr. Fred M. Bailey, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Black was a member, will be in charge.
Judge Howard Gray will give a brief history of Mr. Black's life. Burial will be in Park Cemetery. (bio by NJBrewer)
Census: 1930, age 83 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with with and son Sam, at 705 south Main. (son salesman in clothing store)
William H. Black resided at 705 Main Street across street west from 1904 built high school building, with his wife America Brown Black. He was a retired capitialist who was always a public spirited individual serving on city council and varies boards serving Carthage, had started an insurance agency in 1872 known as Black Agency which evolved over 66 years into The Boggess Agency in 1938 which in 1980s was sold to Beimdiek Agency (wsb).
His death was partly due to epileptic attacks and senility, but he actually died from complications of an accident he suffered on December 17, 1931. Mr. Black was struck by a run-away automobile, knocked down, suffered shock and sustained injuries to his left hip at age 86.
s/o Samuel Black & Margaret Foos
both bp. Ohio
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
Informant: Mrs. W. H. Black
705 South Main St.
Carthage, MO
____________________
Known Children
William Harrison Black b: FEB 1882 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Samuel Black b: FEB 1884 Indiana.
Olive Black b: 1886 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Edith L Black b: APR 1887 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
MARCH 14, 1932
W. H. BLACK, 86, FORMER MAYOR,
IS CALLED BY DEATH LONG PROMINENT
IN CITY'S BUSINESS AND CIVIC LIFE
FUNERAL TO BE TOMORROW
He Had Been Critically Ill Since Dec.17 When Hit by Runaway Motor Car
William Harrison Black, 86, prominent Carthage business man for many years and former mayor of Carthage, passed away at 3 o'clock yesterday morning at the Black home, 705 S. Main street.
Mr. Black had been critically ill since December 17 when he suffered injuries when he was knocked down by a runaway motor which backed over the curb in front of the Platt-Porter Wholesale Grocery at Main and Sixth streets.
A Native of Indiana
Mr. Black was born in Cass county, Indiana April 18, 1845. He attended the schools of Cass county and later was a student in the high school at Logansport, Ind., for a period of three years. He left school at the age of 18 years and for the next six years he taught school during the winter months and in the summer seasons engaged in farming. In 1874 he accepted a position in the county auditor's office at Logansport, doing clerical work for a period of two years, at the expiration of which he moved to Carthage. He procured a position in the post office here as assistant postmaster. He continued in the government service until the spring of 1879, when he returned to Indiana and resided on the old homestead farm until September 1884.
Upon his return to Carthage to make his home he engaged in the real estate and insurance business. The insurance business was conducted under the firm name Black & Chase, his partner being Miss May Chase, now Mrs. May Jacobs. She later sold her interest to F. H. Wyatt, the firm taking the name of Black & Wyatt. Mr. Black conducted his real estate business separately from the insurance.
Four Terms on Council
He achieved marked success in the business world and in addition to his various interests he also took an active part in the political affairs of the city. He was a staunch member of the Republican party and served as an efficient member of the city council on four different occasions and as a member of the board of public works. Mr. Black served as mayor of Carthage for a term of two years, being elected to that office on April 8, 1912. He also served as a member of the school board for one term.
Mr. Black had served as a director of both the Jasper county and the Marion Building and Loan Associations since their organization and was vice president of the Jasper county association board at the time of his death. The Jasper county association was organized in 1887 and the Marion in 1889
On June 29, 1910 Mr. Black was elected as a director on the board of the Carthage Hospital Association to succeed W. W. Calhoon, in which capacity he served until the new hospital board was formed in 1928. He also served as secretary of the board during that time. He asked to be relieved from the board in 1928 on account of his hearing, which had begun to fail him.
On December 10, 1879 Mr. Black was married here to Miss America Brown of Carthage, who survives. Four children were born to the couple, all of whom survive. They are William H. Black, Jr., and Samuel Black both of Carthage. Mrs. Olive McKeehan of Galena, MO., and Mrs. Edith Scott of Dallas, Texas. The two daughters have been here several weeks. Mrs. McKeehan's husband, Dr. A. B. McKeehan, arrived here from Galena.
Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Morris of Kansas City, Mrs. George Lease and Mrs. John Garrett both of Lamar, MO., and two grandchildren, Allen and Evelyn Black of Tulsa, OKla. Mrs. Lease and Mrs. Garrett are expected here for the services. Mrs. Morris is ill and is unable to attend.
Mr. Black played an important part in the business life of Carthage and was regarded very highly for his clear thinking and integrity, which not only contributed to his individual success but which has been of marked value to the community where he has made his home so many years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Knell service home. Dr. Fred M. Bailey, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Black was a member, will be in charge.
Judge Howard Gray will give a brief history of Mr. Black's life. Burial will be in Park Cemetery. (bio by NJBrewer)
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