This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2293 Message Board Post: The Rural Citizen Jacksboro, Jack county, Texas Thursday, May 22, 1884 S.M. Black and little boy, seven or eight years old were instantly killed by lightning last Friday at the residence of Mr. Ford in the northeast part of Jack County. Mr. Ford and family were also in the house and all, except a little girl who was sick, and lying on a feather bed, were severely shocked but not seriously hurt. The little boy was a relative of Mrs. Ford. Mr. Black was a highly respected citizen and was secretary of the Post Oak Lodge No. 545 A.F. and A.M.