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Harold Humes "Rip" White 1928–2002

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Harold White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Jun 1928 · Giles, Tennessee
Died 29 Apr 2002 · Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
Father Robert Taylor Bob White
Mother Zona Ozella Price
Spouse Tessie Mae Kelley
Children Debra Ann White, Johnny White
Siblings Ruby Genell White

Researchers connected through Harold White 1928–2002

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Biography

The story of Harold Humes "Rip" White began in 1928 in Giles, Tennessee. In 1930, Harold Humes "Rip" White resided in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Harold Humes "Rip" White resided in Giles, Tennessee. Harold Humes "Rip" White married tessie mae kelley, and had children including debra ann white, johnny white. Harold Humes "Rip" White passed away in 2002 in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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    Newspaper Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

Life Timeline

1928
Birth of Harold Humes "Rip" White in Giles, Tennessee
Birth
1930
Harold Humes "Rip" White resided here in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1935
Harold Humes "Rip" White resided here in Giles, Tennessee
Residence
1940
Harold Humes "Rip" White resided here in Giles, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1946
Harold Humes "Rip" White resided here in Minor Hill, Giles, Tennessee
Residence
1950
Harold Humes "Rip" White resided here in Giles, Tennessee, USA
Residence
2002
Death of Harold Humes "Rip" White in PULASKI, GILES CO., TN
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Harold White

This ancestor line traces from Georgia (1823) to Giles, Tennessee (1928) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harold White (1928–2002) was born in Giles, Tennessee and died in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Harold 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 5 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Harold White's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Harold Humes "Rip" White PTP
1928–2002
Giles, Tennessee
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Harold White's Descendants

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Harold Humes "Rip" White PTP 1928–2002