From Biographical History of Northeastern Ohio, Embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake: The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, IL 1893: "DR. WALZO A. WHITE, resident dentist of Orwell, Ohio, although recently settled in that city has already built up an extensive practice and acquired a reputation for skill and thoroughness in his profession that an older practitioner than himself might well envy.
"He comes of good old American stock, both parents having belonged to ancient and honored families long resident of America. . . Dr. White was born in Middlefield, Ohio, February 17, 1861, and was reared on a farm, with only the ordinary advantages for securing an education, such as are afforded by the country schools. What these lacked in variety, however, they made up in thoroughness, and he became well grounded in the essentials of an English education. Until he was twenty years of age, he followed the occupation of a nurseryman, acquiring in outdoor exercise and persistent labor that rugged health and those habits of industry and perseverance, which are now such distinguishing characteristics of his nature. Shortly after he attained that age, he learned telegraphy and entered the employ of the Pittsburg & Western Railway as ticket agent and telegraph operator, being first stationed at Niles, Ohio, and afterward in Middlefield, the same State. In 1889, Mr. White resigned his position as railway agent on account of his ill health, and some time later commenced the study of dentistry with his brother-in-law, Dr. Jaques, of Burton, Ohio. After pursuing his studies there two years, Mr. White went to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he became a pupil of Dr. F. H. Lawrence, celebrated for his skill in crown and bridge work and also in porcelain work in dentistry. Dr. White acquired the skill of his instructor in these and other branches of his profession, and is particularly proud of his knowledge and efficiency in that difficult work. On finishing his course in Erie, the Doctor returned to Burton and entered into partnership with his former tutor, Dr. Jaques, with whom he remained until October, 1892. He then removed to Orwell, his present home, where he has gained, by careful and painstaking work, the confidence of a large patronage, and is now in the enjoyment of that success which is the reward of persistent and conscientious effort.
"The Doctor was first married, December 11, 1880, to MISS LILLIE HUGHES, an estimable lady, daughter of ISRAEL HUGHES, a wealthy farmer of Huntsburg, Ohio, and they had one child, MABEL C., born June 17, 1884. This happy union was terminated by the death, January 26, 1889, of the devoted wife and mother, who expired suddenly and unexpectedly while on a visit with her child at the home of her parents. She was stricken with unconsciousness, and before the Doctor could reach her side she had lost the power to recognize him.
She was a woman of the highest Christian character, and died in the hope of a future world. Their daughter still resides with Mrs. White's parents. Thus bereaved of his wife's society and consolation, the Doctor sought diversion in study and change of scene, the few succeeding years of his life being passed in Burton, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania. December 31, 1891, Dr. White was married to Miss Millie Leggett, a lady of domestic tastes, daughter of James Leggett, a prominent citizen of Montville, Ohio, and they have an interesting baby girl, Myrtle B., born February 7, 1893. Mrs. White is one of twelve children and has a twin brother, Milton, the date of their birth being November 22, 1866.
"Politically, the Doctor is a Republican. He is an active member of the Congregational Church, while his wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal denomination. The Doctor is kindly and obliging, well adapted by skill and social traits to gain prominence as a professional man and citizen, and enjoys the respect of all who know him." ([email protected])
His obituary reprinted with permission of CPL:
Id#: 0389256
Name: White, Dr. Walzo A.
Date: Aug 25 1936
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #085.
Notes: "White: Dr. Walzo A., age 75 years, beloved husband of Millie (nee Leggett), father of Mrs. F. E. Wilmot, Mrs. E. M. Darms, Columbus; Harold J., Wayne A. and Mrs. T. J. Robson, brother of Albert A., Painesville; Mrs. Rose Taft, Middlefield; grandfather and great-grandfather, Sunday, Aug. 23. Funeral Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 2:30 p. m., at Middlefield, O." ([email protected])
"He comes of good old American stock, both parents having belonged to ancient and honored families long resident of America. . . Dr. White was born in Middlefield, Ohio, February 17, 1861, and was reared on a farm, with only the ordinary advantages for securing an education, such as are afforded by the country schools. What these lacked in variety, however, they made up in thoroughness, and he became well grounded in the essentials of an English education. Until he was twenty years of age, he followed the occupation of a nurseryman, acquiring in outdoor exercise and persistent labor that rugged health and those habits of industry and perseverance, which are now such distinguishing characteristics of his nature. Shortly after he attained that age, he learned telegraphy and entered the employ of the Pittsburg & Western Railway as ticket agent and telegraph operator, being first stationed at Niles, Ohio, and afterward in Middlefield, the same State. In 1889, Mr. White resigned his position as railway agent on account of his ill health, and some time later commenced the study of dentistry with his brother-in-law, Dr. Jaques, of Burton, Ohio. After pursuing his studies there two years, Mr. White went to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he became a pupil of Dr. F. H. Lawrence, celebrated for his skill in crown and bridge work and also in porcelain work in dentistry. Dr. White acquired the skill of his instructor in these and other branches of his profession, and is particularly proud of his knowledge and efficiency in that difficult work. On finishing his course in Erie, the Doctor returned to Burton and entered into partnership with his former tutor, Dr. Jaques, with whom he remained until October, 1892. He then removed to Orwell, his present home, where he has gained, by careful and painstaking work, the confidence of a large patronage, and is now in the enjoyment of that success which is the reward of persistent and conscientious effort.
"The Doctor was first married, December 11, 1880, to MISS LILLIE HUGHES, an estimable lady, daughter of ISRAEL HUGHES, a wealthy farmer of Huntsburg, Ohio, and they had one child, MABEL C., born June 17, 1884. This happy union was terminated by the death, January 26, 1889, of the devoted wife and mother, who expired suddenly and unexpectedly while on a visit with her child at the home of her parents. She was stricken with unconsciousness, and before the Doctor could reach her side she had lost the power to recognize him.
She was a woman of the highest Christian character, and died in the hope of a future world. Their daughter still resides with Mrs. White's parents. Thus bereaved of his wife's society and consolation, the Doctor sought diversion in study and change of scene, the few succeeding years of his life being passed in Burton, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania. December 31, 1891, Dr. White was married to Miss Millie Leggett, a lady of domestic tastes, daughter of James Leggett, a prominent citizen of Montville, Ohio, and they have an interesting baby girl, Myrtle B., born February 7, 1893. Mrs. White is one of twelve children and has a twin brother, Milton, the date of their birth being November 22, 1866.
"Politically, the Doctor is a Republican. He is an active member of the Congregational Church, while his wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal denomination. The Doctor is kindly and obliging, well adapted by skill and social traits to gain prominence as a professional man and citizen, and enjoys the respect of all who know him." ([email protected])
His obituary reprinted with permission of CPL:
Id#: 0389256
Name: White, Dr. Walzo A.
Date: Aug 25 1936
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #085.
Notes: "White: Dr. Walzo A., age 75 years, beloved husband of Millie (nee Leggett), father of Mrs. F. E. Wilmot, Mrs. E. M. Darms, Columbus; Harold J., Wayne A. and Mrs. T. J. Robson, brother of Albert A., Painesville; Mrs. Rose Taft, Middlefield; grandfather and great-grandfather, Sunday, Aug. 23. Funeral Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 2:30 p. m., at Middlefield, O." ([email protected])
From Biographical History of Northeastern Ohio, Embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake: The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, IL 1893: "DR. WALZO A. WHITE, resident dentist of Orwell, Ohio, although recently settled in that city has already built up an extensive practice and acquired a reputation for skill and thoroughness in his profession that an older practitioner than himself might well envy.
"He comes of good old American stock, both parents having belonged to ancient and honored families long resident of America. . . Dr. White was born in Middlefield, Ohio, February 17, 1861, and was reared on a farm, with only the ordinary advantages for securing an education, such as are afforded by the country schools. What these lacked in variety, however, they made up in thoroughness, and he became well grounded in the essentials of an English education. Until he was twenty years of age, he followed the occupation of a nurseryman, acquiring in outdoor exercise and persistent labor that rugged health and those habits of industry and perseverance, which are now such distinguishing characteristics of his nature. Shortly after he attained that age, he learned telegraphy and entered the employ of the Pittsburg & Western Railway as ticket agent and telegraph operator, being first stationed at Niles, Ohio, and afterward in Middlefield, the same State. In 1889, Mr. White resigned his position as railway agent on account of his ill health, and some time later commenced the study of dentistry with his brother-in-law, Dr. Jaques, of Burton, Ohio. After pursuing his studies there two years, Mr. White went to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he became a pupil of Dr. F. H. Lawrence, celebrated for his skill in crown and bridge work and also in porcelain work in dentistry. Dr. White acquired the skill of his instructor in these and other branches of his profession, and is particularly proud of his knowledge and efficiency in that difficult work. On finishing his course in Erie, the Doctor returned to Burton and entered into partnership with his former tutor, Dr. Jaques, with whom he remained until October, 1892. He then removed to Orwell, his present home, where he has gained, by careful and painstaking work, the confidence of a large patronage, and is now in the enjoyment of that success which is the reward of persistent and conscientious effort.
"The Doctor was first married, December 11, 1880, to MISS LILLIE HUGHES, an estimable lady, daughter of ISRAEL HUGHES, a wealthy farmer of Huntsburg, Ohio, and they had one child, MABEL C., born June 17, 1884. This happy union was terminated by the death, January 26, 1889, of the devoted wife and mother, who expired suddenly and unexpectedly while on a visit with her child at the home of her parents. She was stricken with unconsciousness, and before the Doctor could reach her side she had lost the power to recognize him.
She was a woman of the highest Christian character, and died in the hope of a future world. Their daughter still resides with Mrs. White's parents. Thus bereaved of his wife's society and consolation, the Doctor sought diversion in study and change of scene, the few succeeding years of his life being passed in Burton, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania. December 31, 1891, Dr. White was married to Miss Millie Leggett, a lady of domestic tastes, daughter of James Leggett, a prominent citizen of Montville, Ohio, and they have an interesting baby girl, Myrtle B., born February 7, 1893. Mrs. White is one of twelve children and has a twin brother, Milton, the date of their birth being November 22, 1866.
"Politically, the Doctor is a Republican. He is an active member of the Congregational Church, while his wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal denomination. The Doctor is kindly and obliging, well adapted by skill and social traits to gain prominence as a professional man and citizen, and enjoys the respect of all who know him." ([email protected])
His obituary reprinted with permission of CPL:
Id#: 0389256
Name: White, Dr. Walzo A.
Date: Aug 25 1936
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #085.
Notes: "White: Dr. Walzo A., age 75 years, beloved husband of Millie (nee Leggett), father of Mrs. F. E. Wilmot, Mrs. E. M. Darms, Columbus; Harold J., Wayne A. and Mrs. T. J. Robson, brother of Albert A., Painesville; Mrs. Rose Taft, Middlefield; grandfather and great-grandfather, Sunday, Aug. 23. Funeral Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 2:30 p. m., at Middlefield, O." ([email protected])
"He comes of good old American stock, both parents having belonged to ancient and honored families long resident of America. . . Dr. White was born in Middlefield, Ohio, February 17, 1861, and was reared on a farm, with only the ordinary advantages for securing an education, such as are afforded by the country schools. What these lacked in variety, however, they made up in thoroughness, and he became well grounded in the essentials of an English education. Until he was twenty years of age, he followed the occupation of a nurseryman, acquiring in outdoor exercise and persistent labor that rugged health and those habits of industry and perseverance, which are now such distinguishing characteristics of his nature. Shortly after he attained that age, he learned telegraphy and entered the employ of the Pittsburg & Western Railway as ticket agent and telegraph operator, being first stationed at Niles, Ohio, and afterward in Middlefield, the same State. In 1889, Mr. White resigned his position as railway agent on account of his ill health, and some time later commenced the study of dentistry with his brother-in-law, Dr. Jaques, of Burton, Ohio. After pursuing his studies there two years, Mr. White went to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he became a pupil of Dr. F. H. Lawrence, celebrated for his skill in crown and bridge work and also in porcelain work in dentistry. Dr. White acquired the skill of his instructor in these and other branches of his profession, and is particularly proud of his knowledge and efficiency in that difficult work. On finishing his course in Erie, the Doctor returned to Burton and entered into partnership with his former tutor, Dr. Jaques, with whom he remained until October, 1892. He then removed to Orwell, his present home, where he has gained, by careful and painstaking work, the confidence of a large patronage, and is now in the enjoyment of that success which is the reward of persistent and conscientious effort.
"The Doctor was first married, December 11, 1880, to MISS LILLIE HUGHES, an estimable lady, daughter of ISRAEL HUGHES, a wealthy farmer of Huntsburg, Ohio, and they had one child, MABEL C., born June 17, 1884. This happy union was terminated by the death, January 26, 1889, of the devoted wife and mother, who expired suddenly and unexpectedly while on a visit with her child at the home of her parents. She was stricken with unconsciousness, and before the Doctor could reach her side she had lost the power to recognize him.
She was a woman of the highest Christian character, and died in the hope of a future world. Their daughter still resides with Mrs. White's parents. Thus bereaved of his wife's society and consolation, the Doctor sought diversion in study and change of scene, the few succeeding years of his life being passed in Burton, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania. December 31, 1891, Dr. White was married to Miss Millie Leggett, a lady of domestic tastes, daughter of James Leggett, a prominent citizen of Montville, Ohio, and they have an interesting baby girl, Myrtle B., born February 7, 1893. Mrs. White is one of twelve children and has a twin brother, Milton, the date of their birth being November 22, 1866.
"Politically, the Doctor is a Republican. He is an active member of the Congregational Church, while his wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal denomination. The Doctor is kindly and obliging, well adapted by skill and social traits to gain prominence as a professional man and citizen, and enjoys the respect of all who know him." ([email protected])
His obituary reprinted with permission of CPL:
Id#: 0389256
Name: White, Dr. Walzo A.
Date: Aug 25 1936
Source: Source unknown; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #085.
Notes: "White: Dr. Walzo A., age 75 years, beloved husband of Millie (nee Leggett), father of Mrs. F. E. Wilmot, Mrs. E. M. Darms, Columbus; Harold J., Wayne A. and Mrs. T. J. Robson, brother of Albert A., Painesville; Mrs. Rose Taft, Middlefield; grandfather and great-grandfather, Sunday, Aug. 23. Funeral Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 2:30 p. m., at Middlefield, O." ([email protected])
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Father Walzo Allen White (1862-1936)
Gravesite Details
A biographical sketch in the County history, as well as his obituary, indicate his year of birth was 1861.
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