ROBERT
G. BLACK, grocery and feed store, Grove City, is the eldest son of
Alexander and Elizabeth (Glenn) Black, and was born on the homestead,
in Springfield Township, March 2, 1821, where he was educated, and
followed farming for a number of years. In 1859 he was elected county
commissioner, which office he held for six years. In 1873 he moved to
this borough and established his present business. He was married in
1847 to Miss Mary Park, daughter of Joseph Park, of Pine Township, and
natives of York County, Penn. They have two children: Ada, Mrs. Dr.
Martin, of Grove City, and Laura, Mrs. J. P. Dougherty, of Omaha, Neb.
Mr. Black and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church of this
borough.
Source: History of
Mercer County, 1888, page 1026
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