A policeman; killed in the line of duty.
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Below account courtesy of findAGrave member: Amy Caddell
Patrolman Robert Black
Andover Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, November 27, 1925
Age: 29
Patrolman Black was shot and killed without warning while standing on a city street. A suspect was fleeing the scene of a bank robbery in Lawrence, Massachusetts, when he encountered Patrolman Black and shot him. [odmp.org]
Andover Townsman Obituary, December 4, 1925
ROBERT T. BLACK
The funeral of Robert T. Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Black, who was shot Friday evening while in the discharge of his duties as a police officer, was held Tuesday afternoon from the late home at 3 Brechin terrace, where prayers were read by Rev. Alfred C. Church, pastor of the Free church, assisted by Dr. F. A. Wilson. The funeral cortege, headed by a squad of Andover police officers, led by Chief Frank M. Smith, then proceeded to the chapel in West Parish cemetery, where simple, but impressive public services were held. The flag-draped casket was home into the chapel by six brother officers between ranks jo police-officers standing at attention. Hundreds of relatives, friends, and towns- people assembled to pay their last respects to the young officer, many of whom were unable to gain admission to the chapel. Passages of Scripture were read by Dr. Wilson, after which Rev. Alfred C. Church delivered a eulogy, speaking of the unselfish sacrifice the officer had made in giving his life that others might live in peace. Not had he performed his duties as an officer of the law but also showed his patriotism in time of war, fulfilling his duties as a citizen to his town and his country. The committal services, performed by St. Matthews Lodge, A. F. and A. M., were then conducted at the grave which is situated on the side of a knoll only a short distance from the chapel. The service was read by Worshipful Master Harry Sellars, assisted by Chaplain Edmond E. Hammond. The bearers were Leonard Saunders, William Frye, James Walker, Thomas Daley, John Deyermond and David Gillespie. Town officials were represented by the members of the Board of Selectmen, Frank H. Hardy, Andrew McTernen and Charles Bowman, together with Town Clerk George A. Higgins and Henry C. Sanborn, super intendent of schools, and Andover's entire police force. Other delegations were present as follows: Andover Fire Department, Chief Charles F. Emerson; Post 8, American Legion, Commander Pearl E. Wilson; St. Matthew's lodge, A. F. and A. M., Worshipful Master Harry Sellars; ladies' Auxiliary to Post 8, American Legion, Mrs. Harry Gouck, president; Phillips Academy, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, and members of the student council; Sergeant Daniel Kiley, and fifteen officers of the Lawrence police department; Chief of Police Frank M. Seiferth and Captain William Oliver of Methuen. Winthrop White and William Shaw, special officers of the Andover department, acted as ushers at the chapel. More than 100 members of St. Matthew's lodge, A. F. and A. M., were in line leading the flag-draped casket into the chapel. Robert Black was horn December 24, 1806, in Arbroath, Scotland. His parents moved to Andover when he was but a youngster, and he received his education in the public school of this town. Officer Black enlisted on September 3, 1918, as a first class private in the medical department of the General Hospital, No. 41, Fox Mills, Staten Island. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant July 1919. He received his honor able discharge December 13, 1920. He was appointed to the Andover police force in May of 1924 and made good from the start, showing both initiative and courage on many occasions. Previous to becoming a member of the Andover police force, he was employed as a foreman by the Boston Construction Company in Shawsheen. He was affiliated with the Andover Square and Compass club and Andover Post 8, American Legion. He attended the Free church. Flags were placed at half-mast on public buildings in his honor and all business houses were closed out of respect during the hour of the funeral. The deceased is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Black of 3 Brechin terrace; two brothers, Alexander and David; and four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Eldridge of Haverhill and Mrs. Alfred Robb, Christine and Helen of this town.
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Below account courtesy of findAGrave member: Amy Caddell
Patrolman Robert Black
Andover Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, November 27, 1925
Age: 29
Patrolman Black was shot and killed without warning while standing on a city street. A suspect was fleeing the scene of a bank robbery in Lawrence, Massachusetts, when he encountered Patrolman Black and shot him. [odmp.org]
Andover Townsman Obituary, December 4, 1925
ROBERT T. BLACK
The funeral of Robert T. Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Black, who was shot Friday evening while in the discharge of his duties as a police officer, was held Tuesday afternoon from the late home at 3 Brechin terrace, where prayers were read by Rev. Alfred C. Church, pastor of the Free church, assisted by Dr. F. A. Wilson. The funeral cortege, headed by a squad of Andover police officers, led by Chief Frank M. Smith, then proceeded to the chapel in West Parish cemetery, where simple, but impressive public services were held. The flag-draped casket was home into the chapel by six brother officers between ranks jo police-officers standing at attention. Hundreds of relatives, friends, and towns- people assembled to pay their last respects to the young officer, many of whom were unable to gain admission to the chapel. Passages of Scripture were read by Dr. Wilson, after which Rev. Alfred C. Church delivered a eulogy, speaking of the unselfish sacrifice the officer had made in giving his life that others might live in peace. Not had he performed his duties as an officer of the law but also showed his patriotism in time of war, fulfilling his duties as a citizen to his town and his country. The committal services, performed by St. Matthews Lodge, A. F. and A. M., were then conducted at the grave which is situated on the side of a knoll only a short distance from the chapel. The service was read by Worshipful Master Harry Sellars, assisted by Chaplain Edmond E. Hammond. The bearers were Leonard Saunders, William Frye, James Walker, Thomas Daley, John Deyermond and David Gillespie. Town officials were represented by the members of the Board of Selectmen, Frank H. Hardy, Andrew McTernen and Charles Bowman, together with Town Clerk George A. Higgins and Henry C. Sanborn, super intendent of schools, and Andover's entire police force. Other delegations were present as follows: Andover Fire Department, Chief Charles F. Emerson; Post 8, American Legion, Commander Pearl E. Wilson; St. Matthew's lodge, A. F. and A. M., Worshipful Master Harry Sellars; ladies' Auxiliary to Post 8, American Legion, Mrs. Harry Gouck, president; Phillips Academy, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, and members of the student council; Sergeant Daniel Kiley, and fifteen officers of the Lawrence police department; Chief of Police Frank M. Seiferth and Captain William Oliver of Methuen. Winthrop White and William Shaw, special officers of the Andover department, acted as ushers at the chapel. More than 100 members of St. Matthew's lodge, A. F. and A. M., were in line leading the flag-draped casket into the chapel. Robert Black was horn December 24, 1806, in Arbroath, Scotland. His parents moved to Andover when he was but a youngster, and he received his education in the public school of this town. Officer Black enlisted on September 3, 1918, as a first class private in the medical department of the General Hospital, No. 41, Fox Mills, Staten Island. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant July 1919. He received his honor able discharge December 13, 1920. He was appointed to the Andover police force in May of 1924 and made good from the start, showing both initiative and courage on many occasions. Previous to becoming a member of the Andover police force, he was employed as a foreman by the Boston Construction Company in Shawsheen. He was affiliated with the Andover Square and Compass club and Andover Post 8, American Legion. He attended the Free church. Flags were placed at half-mast on public buildings in his honor and all business houses were closed out of respect during the hour of the funeral. The deceased is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Black of 3 Brechin terrace; two brothers, Alexander and David; and four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Eldridge of Haverhill and Mrs. Alfred Robb, Christine and Helen of this town.
A policeman; killed in the line of duty.
...
Below account courtesy of findAGrave member: Amy Caddell
Patrolman Robert Black
Andover Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, November 27, 1925
Age: 29
Patrolman Black was shot and killed without warning while standing on a city street. A suspect was fleeing the scene of a bank robbery in Lawrence, Massachusetts, when he encountered Patrolman Black and shot him. [odmp.org]
Andover Townsman Obituary, December 4, 1925
ROBERT T. BLACK
The funeral of Robert T. Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Black, who was shot Friday evening while in the discharge of his duties as a police officer, was held Tuesday afternoon from the late home at 3 Brechin terrace, where prayers were read by Rev. Alfred C. Church, pastor of the Free church, assisted by Dr. F. A. Wilson. The funeral cortege, headed by a squad of Andover police officers, led by Chief Frank M. Smith, then proceeded to the chapel in West Parish cemetery, where simple, but impressive public services were held. The flag-draped casket was home into the chapel by six brother officers between ranks jo police-officers standing at attention. Hundreds of relatives, friends, and towns- people assembled to pay their last respects to the young officer, many of whom were unable to gain admission to the chapel. Passages of Scripture were read by Dr. Wilson, after which Rev. Alfred C. Church delivered a eulogy, speaking of the unselfish sacrifice the officer had made in giving his life that others might live in peace. Not had he performed his duties as an officer of the law but also showed his patriotism in time of war, fulfilling his duties as a citizen to his town and his country. The committal services, performed by St. Matthews Lodge, A. F. and A. M., were then conducted at the grave which is situated on the side of a knoll only a short distance from the chapel. The service was read by Worshipful Master Harry Sellars, assisted by Chaplain Edmond E. Hammond. The bearers were Leonard Saunders, William Frye, James Walker, Thomas Daley, John Deyermond and David Gillespie. Town officials were represented by the members of the Board of Selectmen, Frank H. Hardy, Andrew McTernen and Charles Bowman, together with Town Clerk George A. Higgins and Henry C. Sanborn, super intendent of schools, and Andover's entire police force. Other delegations were present as follows: Andover Fire Department, Chief Charles F. Emerson; Post 8, American Legion, Commander Pearl E. Wilson; St. Matthew's lodge, A. F. and A. M., Worshipful Master Harry Sellars; ladies' Auxiliary to Post 8, American Legion, Mrs. Harry Gouck, president; Phillips Academy, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, and members of the student council; Sergeant Daniel Kiley, and fifteen officers of the Lawrence police department; Chief of Police Frank M. Seiferth and Captain William Oliver of Methuen. Winthrop White and William Shaw, special officers of the Andover department, acted as ushers at the chapel. More than 100 members of St. Matthew's lodge, A. F. and A. M., were in line leading the flag-draped casket into the chapel. Robert Black was horn December 24, 1806, in Arbroath, Scotland. His parents moved to Andover when he was but a youngster, and he received his education in the public school of this town. Officer Black enlisted on September 3, 1918, as a first class private in the medical department of the General Hospital, No. 41, Fox Mills, Staten Island. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant July 1919. He received his honor able discharge December 13, 1920. He was appointed to the Andover police force in May of 1924 and made good from the start, showing both initiative and courage on many occasions. Previous to becoming a member of the Andover police force, he was employed as a foreman by the Boston Construction Company in Shawsheen. He was affiliated with the Andover Square and Compass club and Andover Post 8, American Legion. He attended the Free church. Flags were placed at half-mast on public buildings in his honor and all business houses were closed out of respect during the hour of the funeral. The deceased is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Black of 3 Brechin terrace; two brothers, Alexander and David; and four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Eldridge of Haverhill and Mrs. Alfred Robb, Christine and Helen of this town.
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Below account courtesy of findAGrave member: Amy Caddell
Patrolman Robert Black
Andover Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, November 27, 1925
Age: 29
Patrolman Black was shot and killed without warning while standing on a city street. A suspect was fleeing the scene of a bank robbery in Lawrence, Massachusetts, when he encountered Patrolman Black and shot him. [odmp.org]
Andover Townsman Obituary, December 4, 1925
ROBERT T. BLACK
The funeral of Robert T. Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Black, who was shot Friday evening while in the discharge of his duties as a police officer, was held Tuesday afternoon from the late home at 3 Brechin terrace, where prayers were read by Rev. Alfred C. Church, pastor of the Free church, assisted by Dr. F. A. Wilson. The funeral cortege, headed by a squad of Andover police officers, led by Chief Frank M. Smith, then proceeded to the chapel in West Parish cemetery, where simple, but impressive public services were held. The flag-draped casket was home into the chapel by six brother officers between ranks jo police-officers standing at attention. Hundreds of relatives, friends, and towns- people assembled to pay their last respects to the young officer, many of whom were unable to gain admission to the chapel. Passages of Scripture were read by Dr. Wilson, after which Rev. Alfred C. Church delivered a eulogy, speaking of the unselfish sacrifice the officer had made in giving his life that others might live in peace. Not had he performed his duties as an officer of the law but also showed his patriotism in time of war, fulfilling his duties as a citizen to his town and his country. The committal services, performed by St. Matthews Lodge, A. F. and A. M., were then conducted at the grave which is situated on the side of a knoll only a short distance from the chapel. The service was read by Worshipful Master Harry Sellars, assisted by Chaplain Edmond E. Hammond. The bearers were Leonard Saunders, William Frye, James Walker, Thomas Daley, John Deyermond and David Gillespie. Town officials were represented by the members of the Board of Selectmen, Frank H. Hardy, Andrew McTernen and Charles Bowman, together with Town Clerk George A. Higgins and Henry C. Sanborn, super intendent of schools, and Andover's entire police force. Other delegations were present as follows: Andover Fire Department, Chief Charles F. Emerson; Post 8, American Legion, Commander Pearl E. Wilson; St. Matthew's lodge, A. F. and A. M., Worshipful Master Harry Sellars; ladies' Auxiliary to Post 8, American Legion, Mrs. Harry Gouck, president; Phillips Academy, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, and members of the student council; Sergeant Daniel Kiley, and fifteen officers of the Lawrence police department; Chief of Police Frank M. Seiferth and Captain William Oliver of Methuen. Winthrop White and William Shaw, special officers of the Andover department, acted as ushers at the chapel. More than 100 members of St. Matthew's lodge, A. F. and A. M., were in line leading the flag-draped casket into the chapel. Robert Black was horn December 24, 1806, in Arbroath, Scotland. His parents moved to Andover when he was but a youngster, and he received his education in the public school of this town. Officer Black enlisted on September 3, 1918, as a first class private in the medical department of the General Hospital, No. 41, Fox Mills, Staten Island. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant July 1919. He received his honor able discharge December 13, 1920. He was appointed to the Andover police force in May of 1924 and made good from the start, showing both initiative and courage on many occasions. Previous to becoming a member of the Andover police force, he was employed as a foreman by the Boston Construction Company in Shawsheen. He was affiliated with the Andover Square and Compass club and Andover Post 8, American Legion. He attended the Free church. Flags were placed at half-mast on public buildings in his honor and all business houses were closed out of respect during the hour of the funeral. The deceased is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Black of 3 Brechin terrace; two brothers, Alexander and David; and four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Eldridge of Haverhill and Mrs. Alfred Robb, Christine and Helen of this town.
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