Gertrude Black (Gamble)

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**WILLIAM... Born at Lancaster, PA. In November 1898, transferred to temporary duty in the Office of the Chief of Engineers, Washington D.C. and in December 1898, ordered to Havana, Cuba as Chief Engineer, Department of Havana on the staff of General Ludlow. In January 1900, made Chief Engineer, Division of Cuba, on staff of General Wood. Had charge of the work cleaning Havana and of organizing a modern department of public works for that city. He was Chief of Engineers from 1917 to 1919. **His WIVES: Daisy Peyton Derby Black (1854-1889) Gertrude Totten Gamble Black (1866-1934). NOTE: Obit and photo of William can be seen at Findagrave Website.

, **DAISY...1st wife of Maj General William Black: Corps of Engineers, US Army. Daughter of Capt George & Mary Derby.