White - William S.
Source: H. W. Beckwith, 1881 History of Montgomery County, Indiana
(Chicago: Beers) p 419
Wm. S. White, farmer and stock raiser, Ladoga, whose name
stands among the leading agriculturists and stock raisers of
Scott township, is one of that class of men possessed of a high
sense of honor, and a friend to all enterprises pertaining to the
good of the public. He traces his genealogy back to his
grandfather, Thomas White, who was native of Ireland, his
birthplace being near the line of Scotland. He emigrated to the
United States and reared a family, among whom was Benjamin White,
native of Pennsylvania, and father of our subject, who also
reared a family of twelve children, and for many years was a
resident of Greene County, Ohio, and the native place of Wm. S.,
who was born March 6, 1817, and migrated to Indiana in 1831 with
his parents, and settled in Clarke Township, Montgomery County.
His father there entered land from the government, and became one
of the successful and respected farmers of the County. The early
advantages of Wm. S., so far as education was concerned, were
limited to sixteen days of schooling. Early in life he began
learning the trade of a carpenter from his father, and has since,
in connection with farming, done about $25,000 of business in
this line. In 1838 Mr. White bought his present farm which was
then a piece of wild timber land, and which he has since
converted into one of the best 360-acre farms in Scott township.
December 24, 1836, Mr. White was married to Miss Amy, daughter of
George WATKINS, one of the old and prominent pioneers of the
County. They have reared a family of twelve children, seven of
whom are living: Israel H., Elizabeth J., Geo. W., Susanna M.,
Alice, John B. and Emma C. Benj. F. died in the service of his
country at Smoky Town, Maryland, his body being brought home for
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Harry L Bounnell
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Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, May 19, 1899
William S. White, was born near Bellbrook, Ohio March 6, 1817
died May 12, 1899, aged 82 years, 2 months and six days. He was
married to Amy WATKINS Dec 29, 1836. To this union was born 12
children, 8 of whom have passed away before him. Amy White, his
wife, died April 24, 1897, two years and 18 days before him. He,
with his parents came to Indiana in 1832, settled in Montgomery
County, spending their first night in the old log courthouse in
Crawfordsville. He settled on his present farm over 62 years ago
and lived there till the time of his death. He was a carpenter
by trade and one of the best barn and bridge builders in
Montgomery County. By hard work and close economy he has
accumulated considerable property. He joined the Methodist
Church in boyhood and always contributed liberally to the support
of the Church. He was a man of few words but ended with a good
purpose. He leaves four children, 21 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one brother and one sister to mourn his loss. Always loyal
to his government an din politics he was a Republican. Funeral
services will be held at his old homestead Sunday morning at 10
o'clock, conducted by Rev. HS Buckles. Interment at Oak Hill
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