Born On Buffalo Marsh Run

Partial portion of a *Plat Map With Elizabeth Colville Black, Newells, Etc. (Cecil O’Dells Old Frederick County Virginia Map 8 annotated)

"*Joseph Black was born 22 Feb 1747 on Buffalo Marsh Run (or at Joseph Colville, his grandfather’s house on Opequon Creek nearby). He was the first son of John and Elizabeth Colville Black. His father died later that year before the birth of his younger sister, Elizabeth."

Present Day Location Of Buffalo Marsh Run Courtesy Of Google Maps