With that came the opening of the Logan (WV) Coalfield. And, mining in almost unheard of proportions, literally consuming the county.
Salt was also another product that increased its output after the Civil War. West Virginia's salt is estimated as enough to supply the nation for 2000 years.
Allen White married Minerva Smoot White, a second cousin, when she was 15 years old. They were married for nearly 50 years when Allen died in 1928.
Known children of Allen and Minerva:
• Cara White (1869-• Mary White (1878-1938)
• Melvin (Reverend) White (1881-1956)
• Flora White (1883-1907)
The same year Allen died, Minerva remarried. Her groom was Henry Mitchell, a widower. He died in 1934. Minerva, the next year.
With that came the opening of the Logan (WV) Coalfield. And, mining in almost unheard of proportions, literally consuming the county.
Salt was also another product that increased its output after the Civil War. West Virginia's salt is estimated as enough to supply the nation for 2000 years.
Allen White married Minerva Smoot White, a second cousin, when she was 15 years old. They were married for nearly 50 years when Allen died in 1928.
Known children of Allen and Minerva:
• Cara White (1869-• Mary White (1878-1938)
• Melvin (Reverend) White (1881-1956)
• Flora White (1883-1907)
The same year Allen died, Minerva remarried. Her groom was Henry Mitchell, a widower. He died in 1934. Minerva, the next year.
Gravesite Details
He was buried in Logan, WV; not sure where.
Family Members
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Luemma "Lou Emma" White McNeely
1848–1929
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Amanda P. "Mandy" White Stollings
1850–1912
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Lewis Wade White
1852–1921
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Albert Penston White
1854–1917
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Martha Ann "Patsy" White Stowers
1858–1886
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Henry Scott White
1860–1949
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Richard White
1863–1935
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Rhoda Jane White Bell
1868–1952
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Mary C. "Mollie" White Bias
1869–1942
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Harriet White Stanley
1869–1916
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