William Black (methodist)
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Black's daughter married the merchant and politician John Alexander Barry
John Alexander Barry
John Alexander Barry was born in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia and was the son of Robert Barry, a loyalist who came to Shelburne in 1773. His first wife was the daughter of the Reverend William Black, a Methodist minister....
, who was the son of Robert Barry
Robert Barry (merchant)
Robert Barry was a teacher and merchant, among other pursuits, who became an important figure in Nova Scotia.Barry was born in Scotland, raised in England and came to North America as an impressed sailor who escaped his ship in New York in about 1774...
, a prominent businessman and Methodist. His son, Martin Gay Black
Martin Gay Black
Martin Gay Black was the son of William Black, who was the founder of the Methodist congregation in Nova Scotia....
, became a prominent businessman and also furthered the Methodist cause in Nova Scotia.