Descendants of Joseph Black

Generation 1

1: Joseph Black1 born 1782 at Dunerean, Drummard, Armagh; married Mary Andy 1803 at Armagh, N.Ireland.

Joseph Black was listed as a tithe payer in Cloncore in 1833.

The valuation records of 1864 show that a Joseph and Mary Anne Black held a house and land in the townland of Cloncore (1 acre 35 perch), and in the nearby townland of Derrykerran (2acre 1roood 10perch), on which the total annual valuation of rateable property was £.2-10-0.

Children of Joseph Black and Mary Andy

  1. Thomas born 1804 at Drumcree, Armagh, N.Ireland; married Margaret Kingsborough.
  2. John born 03 Apr 1808 at Drumcree, Armagh.
  3. James born 25 Oct 1810 at Drumcree, Armagh.

Generation 2

2: Thomas Black2 (Joseph1) born 1804 at Drumcree, Armagh, N.Ireland; married Margaret Kingsborough 20 Oct 1824 at Drumcree, Armagh, N.Ireland; died 16 Jun 1869 at Allora; buried 17 Jun 1869 at Allora. Immigrated: 24 Jan 1856 to Moreton Bay aboard "James Fernie " from Dublin. .

Thomas worked on odd jobs including shepherding at Goomburra, and remained there for several years, prior to purchasing the first farm on Dalrymple Creek at Allora. In 1858 or 1859 the family moved to Westbrook, near Toowoomba.

Children of Thomas Black and Margaret Kingsborough

  1. Joseph born 08 Dec 1825; married Ellen Murphy 31 Jan 1850 at Drumcree, Armagh; married 2; Elizabeth Ann Pendleton 10 Jun 1852 at Drumcree, Armagh.
  2. Thomas born 05 Aug 1827 at Dunerean, Armagh; married Caroline Benson.
  3. Henry born 15 Aug 1829 at Tartaraghan parish, N.Ireland; married Elizabeth Platt.
  4. Margaret born 04 Sep 1832 at Cloncore Co Armagh; married Matthew Burrows 1854 at Ireland; married 2; John Herron 19 Aug 1864 at Allora.
  5. Anne born 01 Sep 1836 at Canagola, N.Ireland; married Johann Heinrich Saal.
  6. Esther born 15 Oct 1839 at Armagh, N.Ireland; married Archibald Muir.
  7. Robert born 25 Oct 1842 at Armagh, N.Ireland; married Mary Ann Crawford.
  8. Kingsborough born 23 Jun 1844 at Cloncore, Armagh, Ireland; married Abigail Ann Hall.

Generation 3

3: Joseph Black3 (Thomas2) (Joseph1) born 08 Dec 1825; married Ellen Murphy 31 Jan 1850 at Drumcree, Armagh; married 2: Elizabeth Ann Pendleton 10 Jun 1852 at Drumcree, Armagh; died 28 Nov 1914 at Creswick, Vic.. Immigrated: 18 Jan 1853 to Geelong aboard "Stebonheath " which sailed from Plymouth, 7 Oct 1852. .

Joseph mined and ran a store at Ballarat for ten years. Later he farmed in Victoria at Dean and Smeaton, before settling at Lake Rowan in 1878.

There were no children of Joseph Black and Ellen Murphy

Children of Joseph Black and Elizabeth Ann Pendleton

  1. Thomas Stebonheath born 13 Jan 1853 at at sea; died 29 Nov 1946 at Chatswood, NSW; married Elizabeth Holmes 29 Dec 1875 at Lake Rowan, Vic.
  2. Jane born 12 Nov 1855 at Black Hill, Ballarat; died 09 Jul 1938 at Creswick, Vic.; married Edward Charles Tank 1877.
  3. Eliza Ann born 1857 at Ballarat; died 1875.
  4. Margaret born 1859 at Ballarat; died 16 May 1934 at Surrey Hills; married Edward Bree 1878.
  5. Maria born 1861 at Ballarat; died c. 1908; married Antonio William Capuano 1882.
  6. Esther born 1864 at Smeaton; died c. 1928 at Melbourne; married Thomas Bullock 1883 at Creswick, Vic..
  7. Lucy born 1866; married Donald Charles Saunders 1890 at Dean, Vic..
  8. Robert born 23 Nov 1866 at Creswick; died 23 Feb 1940 at Sydney; married Lottie Riley 01 Mar 1902 at Richmond, NSW.
  9. George born 16 May 1870 at Dean, Creswick, Vic.; died 24 Jan 1913 at Germanton; buried 25 Jan 1913 at Germanton cemetery; married Sarah Ann Roberts 26 Mar 1895 at Yarrawonga, Vic..
  10. William Henry born 1873 at Bungaree; died 12 Jan 1921 at Waterfall Sanitarium, Sutherland Shire, NSW; buried 14 Jan 1921 at Waterfall.

4: Thomas Black3 (Thomas2) (Joseph1) born 05 Aug 1827 at Dunerean, Armagh; married Caroline Benson 04 Mar 1854 at Kingston, Ontario; died 1907. Emigrated: 1853 to Canada. .

51 Coyton, January 1st 1886.

Dear Brother and Sister
I Received Yours of april 22. 85 and was truly glad to Know that I had friends that feel it A dutia to inform A son of his loss of A mother in A distant land I hope that her last on this side of the darke river was a sin to tink of it in the way wee all have to go some time Dar Brother when it is well with you remember you have A friend though him you may never see Dar Sister I hope thies fue lines will find you and family well you do not Know the plasher that it is to your Brother to here from you Even the long Saparation there is som thing in working nature that wee cannot fothim I hope Yours is A happia Marriage And happie family that is what Makes life plasent I hope that your husband arm is got All right for or five yeres A go on of our horses was having A prahicte I happened to bee to Cloce to him he struck mee on the arm an Broke it So I ma have to feel for Brother. Hanry As for Carolin and mee wee have Seen our best days in regard to good halth in regard to this worlds gods wee are verry Camforble to wee have got two sones Ech am Sailas A vessel for which the get 3 dollars a day or 90 a month this is A good Contry for A man that will work I hope that your crops turned out good the gret troble here wee grow to much prices is low at the present I Received your 85 letter on 15 November Give our good wishes Ta All our friends It Seems hard Anne that you and me should bee So fare from Each other it is unesary for mee to Say that Mee and My Sisters was happy in ther fathers home I hope this will find it way to to that land where Brothers and Sisters dwell from Your Brother Tom from Varry depth of a lov hart I wish you All A Happy New Yer Eve your affect Brother
Thos Blak

Children of Thomas Black and Caroline Benson

  1. Henry born at Ontario, Canada.
  2. William born at Canada; died 10 Nov 1913 at Lake Huon.

    William went down with his ship, the "Charles S. Price " during a storm on Lake Huron.

  3. Bessie; married ? Welz .
  4. John Robert born c. 1859 at Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1925 at Grindstone Island; married Etta Hutchinson .
  5. George born Dec 1870.

    George was a shipping Clerk in a Cleveland wholesale house, and later owned a small market supplies business.

  6. Thomas Wellington born 1871 at Jefferson Co., New York; married Eva ? .
  7. Florence born Jan 1875 at Grindstone Island, Jefferson Co., New York; died 10 Jul 1934; married Hiram C. Russell 04 Jan 1892 at Clayton, Jefferson Co, New York.

5: Henry Black3 (Thomas2) (Joseph1) born 15 Aug 1829 at Tartaraghan parish, N.Ireland; married Elizabeth Platt 21 Sep 1852 at Tartaraghan parish, N.Ireland; died 16 Jun 1911 at Allora. Immigrated: 11 Jun 1853 to Brisbane aboard "John Fielden ". .

Children of Henry Black and Elizabeth Platt

  1. Margaret born 25 May 1853; died 28 Apr 1904; married James Dougall 14 Jul 1871 at Allora.
  2. Elizabeth Florence born 15 Oct 1855 at Warwick; died 27 Oct 1939 at Allora; married Andrew Gordon 27 Oct 1874 at Allora.
  3. Ann born 29 Dec 1857 at Goomburra; died 17 May 1925; married Wilhelm Henry McGuire 06 Dec 1876 at Goomburra; married 2: John Bell 20 Aug 1889 at Allora; married 3: Robert Samuel Thompson 01 Jul 1903 at Warwick.
  4. Henry born 07 Dec 1859; died 02 Jan 1898 at Allora; buried 03 Jan 1898 at Allora; married Elizabeth Ann Tickle 01 Jan 1885 at Allora.
  5. William born 10 Feb 1862; died 17 Apr 1864.
  6. Thomas born 20 Sep 1864 at Allora; died 05 Dec 1936 at Toowoomba; married Annie Winifred O'Neil 1892.
  7. Robert Kingsborough born 21 Jun 1867 at Allora; died 14 Jul 1922 at Goomburra; married Marie Louise Barron 11 Oct 1899 at Allora.
  8. Joseph George born 07 May 1870 at Allora; died 29 Nov 1944 at Allora; married Jessie Olive Wright 22 Jan 1902 at Upper Caboolture.

6: Margaret Black3 (Thomas2) (Joseph1) born 04 Sep 1832 at Cloncore Co Armagh; married Matthew Burrows 1854 at Ireland; married 2: John Herron 19 Aug 1864 at Allora; died 08 Jun 1924 at Spring Creek, Clifton.

There were no children of Margaret Black and Matthew Burrows

Children of Margaret Black and John Herron

  1. William John born 24 May 1865; died 12 Aug 1943; married Mary Wilson 30 May 1894 at Brisbane.
  2. Thomas Henry born 13 Jul 1868; died 23 Apr 1933 at Brisbane; married Elizabeth Hannah Cutmore 26 Jul 1906.
  3. David born 07 Dec 1869 at Spring Creek, Clifton; died 28 Dec 1945 at Southport; married Edith Amy Clark 11 Feb 1897 at Toowoomba.
  4. Margaret born 04 Dec 1871; died 04 Oct 1922; married John Wilson 03 Jun 1891.
  5. Mary Jane born c. 1874 at Spring Creek, Clifton; died 03 Dec 1875 at Clifton.
  6. Elizabeth born 16 Mar 1877 at Spring Creek, Clifton; died 03 Feb 1954 at Toowoomba; married Henry William Hall 18 Oct 1905.

7: Anne Black3 (Thomas2) (Joseph1) born 01 Sep 1836 at Canagola, N.Ireland; married Johann Heinrich Saal 11 Jul 1857 at Goomburra; died 24 Jul 1923 at Crows Nest.

Obituary from the Chronicle
There passed away at her late residence at Crows Nest on Tuesday last Mrs. Anne Saal; a well known resident of Clifton and district and one of the oldest pioneers of the Spring Creek farming industry. The late Mrs. Saal was 86 years of age at time of death; the primary cause of her demise being influenza. The mortal remains were conveyed to Clifton for interrment; the cortege leaving the Clifton railway station shortly after the arrival of the sweeper from Toowoomba on Wednesday afternoon for the Clifton cemetery. Notwithstanding the shortness of the notice, the funeral was a very representative one; many old residents of the Spring Creek district being noticed at the graveside where the Reverend J.Hope (C of E) performed the last rites.

The late Mrs. Anne Saal was born at Canagola, north of Ireland, on Septemper 1st 1836. With her parents the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Black, four brothers and two sisters, she sailed from Dublin in 1855. They landed in Brisbane and travelled by bullock wagon to Goomburra. Two years later she was married to the late Henry Saal and lived for a time in Warwick. In 1860 she, with her late husband, returned to the Allora district and took up a small farm, which was worked until 1866 when land was selected at Spring Creek. The late Mr. Saal was the first farmer to plough a furrow in that district. Spring Creek was the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Saal until September 1913 when the death of Mr. Saal occurred. Since that time the late Mrs. Saal had lived with her daughters and it was at the home of her eldest daughter, Mrs. Shannon, of Taylor, Crows Nest that the end came peacefully on Tuesday morning last. The deceased will long be remembered by the people of Spring Creek and district by her many acts of kindness. There were ten children in the family, three having predeceased her. There were 58 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Herron of Spring Creek and Mrs. Muir, late of Allora.

Children of Anne Black and Johann Heinrich Saal

  1. Margret Ann born 11 Jul 1858 at Goomburra; died 15 Oct 1893 at Allora; married David Sinclair 28 Feb 1877 at Spring Creek.
  2. Ernest born 04 Dec 1859 at Allora; died Dec 1859 at Allora.
  3. Caroline Elizabeth born 10 Nov 1860 at Allora; died 17 Sep 1951 at Toowoomba; married Thomas Shannon 01 Jun 1882 at Toowoomba.
  4. Sarah Catherine born 29 Nov 1862 at Allora; died 22 Dec 1957 at Clifton; married Emanuel Marshall 29 Nov 1881 at Spring Creek.
  5. Thomas Henry born 25 Nov 1864 at Allora; died 04 Aug 1941 at Toowoomba; married Hester Booth Barkman 01 Jun 1891 at Spring Creek.
  6. John Robert born 02 Aug 1866 at Allora; died 02 Aug 1964 at Toowoomba; married Elizabeth Muller 20 Jan 1890 at Allora.
  7. Martha Esther born 17 Feb 1869 at Spring Creek; died 21 Nov 1969 at Chermside; married Francis T. Grayson 17 Jan 1888 at Allora.
  8. Joseph George born 31 Jan 1871 at Spring Creek; died 19 Mar 1927 at Spring Creek; married Joanna Agnes Byron 04 Dec 1893 at Warwick.
  9. Mary Jemima born 01 Jul 1873 at Spring Creek, Clifton; died 14 May 1940 at Collie, WA.; married Andreas Johan Surawski 10 Nov 1898 at Warwick.
  10. David Kingsborough born 30 Aug 1875 at Spring Creek; died 30 Mar 1927 at Toowoomba.

8: Esther Black3 (Thomas2) (Joseph1) born 15 Oct 1839 at Armagh, N.Ireland; married Archibald Muir 27 Jul 1860 at Toowoomba; died 02 Jul 1928 at Pittsworth.

Children of Esther Black and Archibald Muir

  1. Thomas born 06 May 1861 at Toowoomba; died 19 May 1945 at Allora; married Catherine Cameron 03 Jul 1889 at Allora.
  2. Cursty born 25 May 1863 at Felton; died 17 Jul 1951 at Redcliffe; married John Joseph Daniel 01 Jan 1884 at Allora.
  3. Archibald born 23 Dec 1864 at Allora; died 17 Mar 1950 at Maryborough; married Ruth Gertrude Dunne 01 Sep 1909.
  4. Robert John born 04 Jun 1867.
  5. Martha Mary born 01 Sep 1869 at Allora; died 14 Sep 1914 at Brisbane; married Arthur Ernest Marshall 23 Feb 1898 at Allora.

9: Robert Black3 (Thomas2) (Joseph1) born 25 Oct 1842 at Armagh, N.Ireland; married Mary Ann Crawford 09 Feb 1866 at Drayton; died 11 Aug 1872 at Allora; buried 13 Aug 1872 at Allora.

Robert was accidentally killed by a fall from a horse.

Children of Robert Black and Mary Ann Crawford

  1. Thomas William born 09 Jan 1867 at Spring Creek; died 30 Jun 1930 at Brisbane buried at Nundah, Brisbane; married Ellen Frazer Campbell 10 Jan 1891.
  2. Robert Henry born 13 Feb 1868 at Spring Creek; died Aft 1954 at Wandoan; married Eugenie Maude Chapman 23 Dec 1890 at Maryborough.
  3. Jeannie Matilda born 28 Jul 1870 at Spring Creek; died 03 Sep 1955 at Walcha; married Henry Charles Erratt 11 Oct 1905 at Toowoomba.
  4. John Crawford born 10 Aug 1872 at Spring Creek; died 24 Feb 1924 at Toowoomba; married Anna Matilda Munro 25 Apr 1906 at "Ben Lomond ", Toowoomba.

    John was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church, foreman and Shire Clerk of the Highlands Shire Council and Secretary of the Toowoomba Permanent Building Society. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant on 29 Nov 1901. His commission is dated 27 Mar 1905 (Register of Patents No. 1, page 414). He was promoted to Captain 2 Apr 1906, and Major, 10 Jun 1912 and then as Lieutenant-Colonel became Officer in Command of the Toowoomba District.

    Obituary
    Mr J.C. Black

    It is with the deepest regret that the death is recorded of Mr. J.C. Black, who passed away yesterday morning about 8 o'clock. About three years ago, Mr. Black had a serious illness and although he recovered after some months and was able to discharge his duties with ability, he was permanently weakened. The trouble returned yesterday morning and he passed away very suddenly. He was milking a cow at the time and a daughter, who was picking flowers, noticed her father collapse. Assistance was called but he was beyond earthly aid. On the previous morning he had been at work at the office of the Toowoomba Permanent Benefit Building Society, of which he was secretary, and in the afternoon he took part in competitions at the Toowoomba Bowling Club, of which he was a member.

    The late Mr. Black was 52 years of age. He was born at Allora, and at the age of about 17 years, just after he left school, he became clerk of the Highfields Shire Council, retaining that position up to about 18 months ago, when he was appointed to his last position. He was thus about 33 years clerk of Highfields Shire Council and he was exceedingly popular in that district. His knowledge of local government was very complete and his experience perhaps a record in Queensland. When he left Cabarlah for Toowoomba, he received notable tributes from councillors and residents and was presented with handsome tokens of esteem. During his residence in Toowoomba he continued to be actively associated with Church matters, and only last Wednesday evening, at the annual meeting of the congregation of St Stephen's Presbyterian church, he was elected a member of the committee of management, and tributes were then paid to the thoroughness with which he performed every task entrusted to him. From his earliest years, the late Mr. Black was associated with Defence matters. He was connected with the old Defence Force. He rose to the rank of Lieut.-Colonel, and during the war, he was in charge of the training of the Light Horse at Enoggera Camp.

    Deceased leaves a widow (daughter of Mr. John Munro, of "Ben Lomond " (Toowoomba) and four children. The eldest, Archie, aged 17, is in the service of the Bank of New South Wales at Barcaldine, for which place he left about a fortnight ago. Mrs Black returned only last week from that centre. Jack is a student at the Grammar School. There are two little daughters, Mary and Marjorie. He also leaves an aged mother to mourn his loss. The relatives have the deepest sympathy of the community. The late Mr. Black was known far and wide for his extremely sympathetic nature, and he was always willing to go out of his way to go a good turn wherever he could. He will be sadly missed in the life of the city. Last night the remains were taken to the church. After a short service there, the funeral will leave at 3.15 today for the Toowoomba cemetery.

10: Kingsborough Black3 (Thomas2) (Joseph1) born 23 Jun 1844 at Cloncore, Armagh, Ireland; married Abigail Ann Hall 20 Sep 1866 at Warwick; died 06 Jan 1903 at Killarney, Qld.

Children of Kingsborough Black and Abigail Ann Hall

  1. Margaret Jane born 28 Jan 1869 at Brisbane; died 30 Oct 1924 at Toowoomba; married Samuel Wright 06 Jun 1894 at Warwick.
  2. Martha Jane born 28 Mar 1871 at Toowoomba; died 23 Nov 1938 at Yangan; married William John McDonald 02 Jul 1896 at Yangan.
  3. Thomas John born 10 Jun 1873 at Ipswich; died 04 Aug 1925 at Toowoomba; married Elizabeth Smith 02 Sep 1908 at Herberton.
  4. Kingsborough born 24 Nov 1875 at Brisbane; died 02 Feb 1929 at Manly, Sydney, NSW.
  5. Harriet Maria Maud born 16 Aug 1877 at Rosewood; died 21 Jul 1960 at Chatswood; married George Dumigan 22 Mar 1904 at Killarney.
  6. Amelia Adelyn born 1881 at Rosewood; died 26 Jan 1926 at Warwick; married John Grayson Spreadborough 06 Oct 1909 at Killarney.
  7. Ada Adeline born 21 Jun 1882 at Warwick; died 01 Oct 1929 at Brisbane buried at Killarney, Qld.
  8. Sydney Henry Robert born 07 Oct 1887 at Brisbane; died 01 Apr 1943 at Sydney, NSW; married Margaret Eileen Bailie 10 Dec 1931 at Sydney.
  9. Victor Clement born 20 Oct 1887 at Brisbane; died 07 Feb 1935 at Waverton; married Ada Goodsell 1913 at Sydney.

51. Thomas Black, Black Letter, Recipient: Johan Heinrich and Anne Saal, 1 Jan 1886