JACOB BLACK, farmer, P. O. Adrian, was born in Clinton Township, this county, May 3, 1828; son of Jacob and Sarah Black, natives of Maryland, who were married and first settled in the East, thence in 1827 moving to Tiffin, this county, and from there to Wyandot County, Ohio, where Mrs. Black departed this life in 1863; Mr. Black lived among his children until his death which occurred in 1877. Our subject was united in marriage, November 11, 1852, with Elizabeth Miley, born in this county, March 8, 1838, daughter of John and Magdalena Miley, natives of Virginia, who settled in Seneca County, Ohio, about 1828, and here remained until their death, Mr. Miley dying in 1874 and his wife in 1856. Our subject and wife are the parents of four children, of whom two are now living: John H., born September 1, 1853, and Albert F., born September 28, 1862; the deceased are Emma A., wife of Frank Johnson, and an infant. Mr. Black owns 173 acres well improved land. Mrs. Black is a faithful and consistent member of the United Brethren Church.


Trancribed by Bonnie Walsh.
WARNER, BEERS & CO., 1886
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, Part IV, p.716
ADAMS TOWNSHIP