Individual Details
James A. BLACK
(10 Apr 1844 - 30 Apr 1920)
Events
| Birth | 10 Apr 1844 | Cabarrus County, NC | |||
| Death | 30 Apr 1920 | Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC |  |  | |
| Marriage | Sarah Jane "Sallie" CARRIKER | ||||
| Burial | Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC | |
Families
| Spouse | Sarah Jane "Sallie" CARRIKER (1852 - 1925) |
| Child | Carrie E. BLACK (1882 - 1969) |
Notes
Death
The funeral of James A. Black, Confederate soldier, who died at his home on North Davidson street early Friday morning, will be conducted from his home this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. A. L. Aycock, pastor of the Belmont Park Methodist church, in charge of the service. H. D. Duckworth, adjutant of the local camp of Confederate veterans, announced last night that the commander, J. W. Lewis, has asked all Confederate veterans to attend the funeral services, wearing the funeral badge. Mr. Black was 76 years of age, having been born in Cabarrus county April 10, 1844. He served throughout the war with Co. "K" 57th North Carolina regiment of the infantry. He is survived by his wife, 11 children, 56 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mr. Black was a member of the Methodist church.The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, May 1, 1920
Endnotes
1. The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina.
2. findagrave.com.