[p. 681] who owns a farm of fifty acres in Slippery Rock Township, located about seven miles southeast of New Castle, is engaged in general farming and is one of the substantial citizens of that community. He was born on the old Black homestead, about one-half mile from his present residence, is a son of Joseph and Lavina (Houk) Black, and a grandson of Alexander Black.
Alexander Black was born in Ireland, and at an early date emigrated to America, settling in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in farming during the remainder of his life. Joseph Black was born in Allegheny County, and after arriving at maturity, moved to Lawrence County, locating on what has since been known as the old Black homestead, in Slippery Rock Township. He was united in marriage with Lavina Houk, a daughter of David Houk, who lived near the present home of L. A. Black. Mr. Black died in 1890, and his widow two years later, the home place being now occupied by two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Hogue and Louisa. Thirteen children were born to bless their union, six of whom are living, namely: Nancy (Hogue), Narcissa, Louisa, Firzah (Flack), Luther A. and Ida M. (Carr). Those deceased were: David H., Joseph K., Margaret, Celeste J., Calvin LeRoy, Esli L. and Mary.
Luther A. Black received his early education in the Rural Hill school, and continued at work on the home place until 1879, at which time he was married. For three years he resided near the Lawrence Furnace, but in 1882 moved to his present place, there erecting the fine buildings which now adorn the property. He follows general farming according to the most approved methods, and has met with much success.
Mr. Black was joined in marriage with Matilda Dindinger, a daughter of Jacob Dindinger, of Wampum, and they became parents of seven children, namely: Robert, who married Myrtle Shaffer, a daughter of James Shaffer, has two children; Lawrence and Raymond; Samuel M., married Adda White, a daughter of Samuel White; Lavina is the wife of Terry Hoover, son of James Hoover; Ira; Esli; Clarence and Agnes. Politically, Mr. Black is a Republican. In religious attachment he is a member of the Presbyterian Church, to which his family also belongs.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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