Hit# 9
Acsn# 25203
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: Car Crashed Tree Causing Death of James Drake Black / Auto Skidded When He Was Driving Alone; Well Known Gentleman Farmer / Known as a World Traveler
Date: January 5, 1938
Page: 1
Column: 7
Summary: James Drake Black, 66, was killed when his car skidded on the Monmouth road, about a mile from his home near Jobstown, on New Year's day, ran into a ditch and crashed against a tree. His skull was badly fractured and his chest was crushed. Taken to the Burlington County Hospital by Frank Dunphey, a neighbor, who heard the crash, Mr. Black was pronounced dead. Mr. Black, accompanied by Thomas Nelson, an employe(sic), had just returned from a trip to Rancocas. Nelson stopped off at Jobstown and Mr. Black continued toward home alone. The car, only about a month old, was wrecked. Deceased was the son of the late Charles Newbold Black and Mary K. Black, who lived on the farm occupied by James. At the age of about three years, James inherited about a quarter million dollars, which was held in trust for him until he reached the age of 21. Mr. Black, a farmer, was known as a world traveler and had just returned from a hunting trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Deceased was a graduate of Princeton University, class of 1893, and of Columbia Law School. He was a member of the Princeton Club, the Turf and Field and University Clubs, of New York, and was a former director of the Farmers' Trust Company, Mount Holly. Although he graduated from a law school, he never practiced as a lawyer, but devoted his time to his farm and to sports. He was a bachelor. Coroner John N. Swartz, of Palmyra, issued a burial certificate. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at his late home. His remains will be cremated.
Acsn# 25203
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: Car Crashed Tree Causing Death of James Drake Black / Auto Skidded When He Was Driving Alone; Well Known Gentleman Farmer / Known as a World Traveler
Date: January 5, 1938
Page: 1
Column: 7
Summary: James Drake Black, 66, was killed when his car skidded on the Monmouth road, about a mile from his home near Jobstown, on New Year's day, ran into a ditch and crashed against a tree. His skull was badly fractured and his chest was crushed. Taken to the Burlington County Hospital by Frank Dunphey, a neighbor, who heard the crash, Mr. Black was pronounced dead. Mr. Black, accompanied by Thomas Nelson, an employe(sic), had just returned from a trip to Rancocas. Nelson stopped off at Jobstown and Mr. Black continued toward home alone. The car, only about a month old, was wrecked. Deceased was the son of the late Charles Newbold Black and Mary K. Black, who lived on the farm occupied by James. At the age of about three years, James inherited about a quarter million dollars, which was held in trust for him until he reached the age of 21. Mr. Black, a farmer, was known as a world traveler and had just returned from a hunting trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Deceased was a graduate of Princeton University, class of 1893, and of Columbia Law School. He was a member of the Princeton Club, the Turf and Field and University Clubs, of New York, and was a former director of the Farmers' Trust Company, Mount Holly. Although he graduated from a law school, he never practiced as a lawyer, but devoted his time to his farm and to sports. He was a bachelor. Coroner John N. Swartz, of Palmyra, issued a burial certificate. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at his late home. His remains will be cremated.
Hit# 9
Acsn# 25203
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: Car Crashed Tree Causing Death of James Drake Black / Auto Skidded When He Was Driving Alone; Well Known Gentleman Farmer / Known as a World Traveler
Date: January 5, 1938
Page: 1
Column: 7
Summary: James Drake Black, 66, was killed when his car skidded on the Monmouth road, about a mile from his home near Jobstown, on New Year's day, ran into a ditch and crashed against a tree. His skull was badly fractured and his chest was crushed. Taken to the Burlington County Hospital by Frank Dunphey, a neighbor, who heard the crash, Mr. Black was pronounced dead. Mr. Black, accompanied by Thomas Nelson, an employe(sic), had just returned from a trip to Rancocas. Nelson stopped off at Jobstown and Mr. Black continued toward home alone. The car, only about a month old, was wrecked. Deceased was the son of the late Charles Newbold Black and Mary K. Black, who lived on the farm occupied by James. At the age of about three years, James inherited about a quarter million dollars, which was held in trust for him until he reached the age of 21. Mr. Black, a farmer, was known as a world traveler and had just returned from a hunting trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Deceased was a graduate of Princeton University, class of 1893, and of Columbia Law School. He was a member of the Princeton Club, the Turf and Field and University Clubs, of New York, and was a former director of the Farmers' Trust Company, Mount Holly. Although he graduated from a law school, he never practiced as a lawyer, but devoted his time to his farm and to sports. He was a bachelor. Coroner John N. Swartz, of Palmyra, issued a burial certificate. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at his late home. His remains will be cremated.
Acsn# 25203
Category: OBITUARIES
Headline: Car Crashed Tree Causing Death of James Drake Black / Auto Skidded When He Was Driving Alone; Well Known Gentleman Farmer / Known as a World Traveler
Date: January 5, 1938
Page: 1
Column: 7
Summary: James Drake Black, 66, was killed when his car skidded on the Monmouth road, about a mile from his home near Jobstown, on New Year's day, ran into a ditch and crashed against a tree. His skull was badly fractured and his chest was crushed. Taken to the Burlington County Hospital by Frank Dunphey, a neighbor, who heard the crash, Mr. Black was pronounced dead. Mr. Black, accompanied by Thomas Nelson, an employe(sic), had just returned from a trip to Rancocas. Nelson stopped off at Jobstown and Mr. Black continued toward home alone. The car, only about a month old, was wrecked. Deceased was the son of the late Charles Newbold Black and Mary K. Black, who lived on the farm occupied by James. At the age of about three years, James inherited about a quarter million dollars, which was held in trust for him until he reached the age of 21. Mr. Black, a farmer, was known as a world traveler and had just returned from a hunting trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Deceased was a graduate of Princeton University, class of 1893, and of Columbia Law School. He was a member of the Princeton Club, the Turf and Field and University Clubs, of New York, and was a former director of the Farmers' Trust Company, Mount Holly. Although he graduated from a law school, he never practiced as a lawyer, but devoted his time to his farm and to sports. He was a bachelor. Coroner John N. Swartz, of Palmyra, issued a burial certificate. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at his late home. His remains will be cremated.
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Date of birth estimated from age at death. Photo provided by his cousin. Thank you Mr. Phillips!
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1920 United States Federal Census
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U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925
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New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
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New Jersey, U.S., State Census, 1915
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