OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, May 22, 1919
JAMES W. WHITE
The venerable James W. White passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. America Gillham, in Russell, Ia., on Tuesday night, May 20, 1919, at the age of 91 years and 4 months.
Funeral services were held in Russell on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, followed by interment in the Salem cemetery.
James White, son of John and Sylvia White, was born in Monroe county, Indiana, on January 22, 1828. He grew to manhood in that place where he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Bowen, who preceded him in death on November 25th, 1881.
To this union twelve children were born, eight of whom are living. They are Mrs. Frances King, of Chariton; Mrs. Hannah Quinn, of Webster City; John J. White, of Maybell, Colo.; Mrs. Delia Hepenstall and Mrs. America Gillham, of Russell; Mrs. Rilla Brown, of Otis, Colo.; Grover White, of Chariton. A daughter, Mrs. Ella Linebaugh, died in 1884 and three children died in infancy. Twenty-one grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother, Mesdames Mary and Sarah Keller and Marion White, of this county, are also living.
Deceased had lived in this county for many years and during his long residence here had won the high regard of all with whom he had come in contact. His many sterling traits of character are worthy of emulation. His passing away has brought sadness to the hearts of many friends, who will extend profound sympathy to the sorrowing children and other relatives who survive.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, May 22, 1919
JAMES W. WHITE
The venerable James W. White passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. America Gillham, in Russell, Ia., on Tuesday night, May 20, 1919, at the age of 91 years and 4 months.
Funeral services were held in Russell on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, followed by interment in the Salem cemetery.
James White, son of John and Sylvia White, was born in Monroe county, Indiana, on January 22, 1828. He grew to manhood in that place where he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Bowen, who preceded him in death on November 25th, 1881.
To this union twelve children were born, eight of whom are living. They are Mrs. Frances King, of Chariton; Mrs. Hannah Quinn, of Webster City; John J. White, of Maybell, Colo.; Mrs. Delia Hepenstall and Mrs. America Gillham, of Russell; Mrs. Rilla Brown, of Otis, Colo.; Grover White, of Chariton. A daughter, Mrs. Ella Linebaugh, died in 1884 and three children died in infancy. Twenty-one grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother, Mesdames Mary and Sarah Keller and Marion White, of this county, are also living.
Deceased had lived in this county for many years and during his long residence here had won the high regard of all with whom he had come in contact. His many sterling traits of character are worthy of emulation. His passing away has brought sadness to the hearts of many friends, who will extend profound sympathy to the sorrowing children and other relatives who survive.
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