About William Black
Lived 1760 – 1834 (aged 73). William Black was a businessperson.
William Black (November 10, 1760 – September 8, 1834) was a Yorkshireman and founder of the Methodist congregation in colonial Nova Scotia.
Black's daughter married the merchant and politician John Alexander Barry, who was the son of Robert Barry, a prominent businessman and Methodist. His son, Martin Gay Black, became a prominent businessman and also furthered the Methodist cause in Nova Scotia.
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Who was William Black?
Anglo-Canadian minister
When was William Black born?
William Black was born on 10 November 1760.
When did William Black die?
William Black died on 8 September 1834.
What was William Black's occupation?
William Black was a businessperson.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Black (Methodist)
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