Who was Thomas White?

Thomas White (1857–1931) was born in Alabama, United States and died in Albertville, De Kalb, Alabama, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas White 1857–1931

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Apr 1857 · Alabama, United States

Died 17 Feb 1931 · Albertville, De Kalb, Alabama, United States

Father Anderson White Jr

Mother Sophrona W Arnold

Siblings Amelia White, Andrew J White, Elijah H White, Eliza White, Elizabeth White, Isham White, James A White, James C White, John B White, John C White, Lucinda M White, Margaret White, Martha Louise White, Mary Jane Pricilla White, Nicholas White, Sarah F White

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Immediate Family

Parents

Anderson White Jr

Sophrona W Arnold

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Children

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Biography

In 1857, Thomas White entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to anderson white jr and sophrona w arnold. Thomas White passed away in 1931 in Albertville, De Kalb, Alabama, United States.

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1857

Birth of Thomas White in Alabama, United States

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1931

Death of Thomas White in Albertville, De Kalb, Alabama, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas White

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Alabama, United States (1857) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas White (1857–1931) was born in Alabama, United States and died in Albertville, De Kalb, Alabama, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 14 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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