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From: Karen Diard <>
Subject: [BLACK-L] BLACKS of ALABAMA
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 15:47:10 -0500


Hello All.

My line of Blacks came from South Carolina to Butler County, Alabama
sometime before est. 1833. My ancestor UNKNOWN NAMED BLACK died soon
after arriving in Butler County, Alabama (I am told) and he was the
first person buried in Ebenezer Cemetary.

His wife Mary (b. est 1802 - d. 1870-1880)
Children: James M. Black (b. est 1819 - d. unknown) m. Mary Burkett
Sarah Eleanor Black (b. est 1825 - unknown)Unmarried
Susan Julia Black (b. est. 1827 - 1903) Unmarried
Hugh L. Black (b. 1828 - d. Nov. 9, 1888) m. Elizabeth Riley
Elizabeth Bethena Black (b. est 1830 - d. 1906)Unmarried
Robert L. Black (b. est. 1831 - d. est. 1865) Believed to have died in
Civil War
Lytle L. Black (b. abt. 1833 - d. March 27, 1910) m. Mary Ann Sims

The above mentioned Unnamed Black is believed to be related to Hugh
Black who is listed on the 1850 Butler County Census and is also from
South Carolina.

If your researching these families or have any information regarding
these families, please let me know. WE NEED HELP!!! Thanks.

Karen - Fairhope, Alabama

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