Who was Benjamin White?

Benjamin White (1762–1850) was born in Amherst County, VA and died in Boone County, VA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Harrison (Chickasaw Ben) White 1762–1850

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1762 · Amherst County, VA

Died 18 Oct 1850 · Boone County, VA

Father John Wesley White

Mother Mary Harrison

Spouse Nancy Ann Goodwin

Children Benjamin Wesley White, Cornelius White, Editha White, Elijah White, Elizabeth Jane White, James Perry White, John White, Louisa T White, Micajah Goodwin White, Paulina White, Sally White, Virginia White, William White

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Wesley White

Mary Harrison

Spouse(s)

Nancy Ann Goodwin

Children

Benjamin Wesley White

Micajah Goodwin White

Biography

The story of Benjamin Harrison (Chickasaw Ben) White began in 1762 in Amherst County, VA. Benjamin Harrison (Chickasaw Ben) White married nancy ann goodwin, and had children including benjamin wesley white, cornelius white, editha white, elijah white, elizabeth jane white, james perry white, john white, louisa t white, micajah goodwin white, paulina white, sally white, virginia white, william white. Benjamin Harrison (Chickasaw Ben) White passed away in 1850 in Boone County, VA.

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1762

Birth of Benjamin Harrison (Chickasaw Ben) White in Amherst County, VA

Birth

1850

Death of Benjamin Harrison (Chickasaw Ben) White in Boone County, VA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin White

This ancestor line traces from England (1320) to Amherst County, VA (1762) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin White (1762–1850) was born in Amherst County, VA and died in Boone County, VA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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