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Thomas White (1883–1940) was born in Rigolet, LA and died in Mansfield, DeSoto, LA, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Wesley White 1883–1940

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Born 16 Jul 1883 · Rigolet, LA

Died 26 Nov 1940 · Mansfield, DeSoto, LA, USA

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1930 United States Federal Census

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The story of Thomas Wesley White began in 1883 in Rigolet, LA. Thomas Wesley White passed away in 1940 in Mansfield, DeSoto, LA, USA.

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Birth of Thomas Wesley White in Rigolet, LA

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Death of Thomas Wesley White in Mansfield, DeSoto, LA, USA

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: Thomas White (1883–1940) was born in Rigolet, LA and died in Mansfield, DeSoto, LA, USA. 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 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Thomas Wesley White PTP

1883–1940

Rigolet, LA