SAMUEL CALVIN BLACK, one of the substantial and representative citizens of
Logan Township, Blair County, Pa., is proprietor of a tannery, which he
operates in connection with farming. He was born August 14, 1845, on his
present place, a son of William and Mary (Pottsgrove) Black.
     William Black was born March 14, 1799, in Sinking Valley, Blair County,
Pa., and was a son of Christopher Black, who came to this county from
Cumberland County, Pa., and here operated a tannery for some years. William
Black was also a tanner and about 1844 came to Logan Township and located on
the farm now owned by our subject. This farm, consisting of 40 acres, of
which ten acres were timber, is located on the Greenwood road, and was bought
by our subject's father from a Mr. Green. He erected a barn and stone house,
and died here in the fall of 1867.
     Samuel C. Black was reared on his present farm and educated in the local
schools. He learned the tanners' trade under his father, and has always
conducted a tannery in connection with general farming. His residence, which
was built by his father in 1859, has been remodeled and equipped with modern
conveniences, including running hot and cold water. Mr. Black is actively
identified with the Republican party in politics, and has served for 23 years
as a member of the school board, of which he is now president. He has been
largely instrumental in obtaining fine schools for the township, and has
otherwise been prominent in affairs pertaining to the welfare of Logan
Township. He is president of the road supervisors of this township.