London, England

Emigrated to US: about 1883

Died: September 29, 1942

Denver, Colorado

"About 1936"

(James Black would have been approximately 69 years of age)

From Virginia Elkins reminiscences (page 43): "Then a sad turn of events in September. Uncle James went out to do his daily chores but came back into the house pale and out of breath. Mother had him lie down on the other twin bed in her sick room, and it soon was evident that he was in trouble. So a doctor was called who came right out. He gave him some medication and it seemed to revive him so that he felt much better and was seemingly alright. He played with baby Sandy that evening but Mother had him sleep downstairs so she could check on him. During the night she heard him sigh, and he quietly slipped away from us to go to his beloved Clara. (September 29, 1942). They took his body back to Hutchinson where he was laid to rest with the rest of the Black Family who had gone before him. He was a vital part of our lives and the source of many happy memories. He was only 75, which doesn't seem so old!"