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James B. White 1806 – 1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 August 1806

Birth Location: Wellow, Hampshire, England ???

Death Date: 5 July 1873

Death Location: Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Thomas White

Mother: Sarah Boulton

Spouse(s): Jane Boyd, Catherine Marshall

Children(s): John White, Sara White, Joseph White, James White, Robert White, Elizabeth White, Henry White, Mary Britton, William White, Hiram White, Anna Rousher

The story of James B. White began in 1806 in Wellow, Hampshire, England ???. James B. White married Jane Boyd, Catherine Marshall, and had children including John Marshall White, Sara White, Joseph Marshall White, James White, Robert White, Elizabeth White, Henry C White, Mary Marshall White Britton, William Whitey White, Hiram White, Anna Marshall White Rousher. James B. White passed away in 1873 in Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James B. White began in 1806 in Wellow, Hampshire, England ???.
  • James B. White married Jane Boyd, Catherine Marshall, and had children including John Marshall White, Sara White, Joseph Marshall White, James White, Robert White, Elizabeth White, Henry C White, Mary Marshall White Britton, William Whitey White, Hiram White, Anna Marshall White Rousher.
  • James B. White passed away in 1873 in Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas White
1765 – 1840
Birth Location: Leicestershire, England
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Sarah Boulton
1768 – 1817
Birth Location: Hinckley, Leicester, Leicester.
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Spouses(s)

Jane Boyd
1822 – 1888
Birth Location: Ireland
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Catherine Marshall
1812 – 1865
Birth Location: Maryland
CM

Children(s)

John White
1834 – 1880
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Sara White
1840 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SW
Joseph White
1840 – 1896
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
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James White
1841 – 1880
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Robert White
1839 – 1861
Birth Location: Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Elizabeth White
1845 –
Birth Location: Lambeth, London, England
EW
Henry White
1847 – 1929
Birth Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
HW
Mary Britton
1848 – 1906
Birth Location: Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
MB
William White
1848 – 1916
Birth Location: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
WW
Hiram White
1851 – 1929
Birth Location: England
HW
Anna Rousher
1853 – 1917
Birth Location: Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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James White's Ancestors

Self
James White
1806 – 1873
Birth Place: Wellow, Hampshire, England ???
Parents
Thomas White
1765 – 1840
Leicestershire, England
Sarah Boulton
1768 – 1817
Hinckley, Leicester, Leicester.
Grandparents
Thosmas White
1738 – 1823
Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire, England
Ann (Allen or) Swinton
1740 – 1823
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Joseph Boulton
Jane
Great-Grandparents
John White
1699 – 1766
Elizabeth Clarke
1702 – 1780
Willm Allen
1707 – 1777
Mary Crane
1717 – 1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John White
1660 – 1727
Mary UNKNOWN
1670 – 1716
John Clarke
1668 – 1728
Sarah Titherton
1673 – 1709
Thomas Allen
1672 – 1730
Ann Barnes
1681 – 1737
Andrew Crane
1690 – 1738
Elizabeth Shearsby
1690 – 1750

James White's Descendants

1.
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James (B.) White (21 August 1806 – 5 July 1873) m. Jane Boyd (1822 – 7 October 1888) m. Catherine Marshall (1812 – November 1865)
  1. 1. John (Marshall) White (abt 1834 – 21 Apr 1880) m. Martha (Hess) Toy (abt 1835 – 17 Feb 1910) m. Martha (Jane) Confer (11 Sep 1833 – 26 05 1911)
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Valintino) White (16 December 1855 – 27 Aug 1932) m. George (Washington) Lawson (17 June 1855 – 30 June 1924) m. John Young
      1. 1. Bertha (B.) Lawson (Abt 1879 – )
      2. 2. John (M) Lawson (abt 1879 – 26 June 1881)
      3. 3. Mary Lawson (Nov 1881 – )
      4. 4. Ida Lawson (23 Aug 1882 – 6 August 1965) m. John (Horton) Davis (abt 1875 – 4 November 1936)
        1. 1. Adelaide Davis (13 Aug 1912 – 3 October 1997) m. Wilmer (M.) Young (10 May 1909 – 15 September 1975)
        2. 2. Dorothy Davis (abt 1918 – )
      5. 5. Frances (E.) Lawson (Nov 1889 – 13 August 1953)
      6. 6. Annie (G) Lawson (10 November 1889 – 3 April 1891)
      7. 7. Elizabeth Lawson (abt 1893 – )
      8. 8. Lizzie Lawson (Feb 1893 – )
      9. 9. Jesse Lawson (Jun 1898 – )
      10. 10. Marion Lawson (abt 1902 – )
    2. 2. Mary (Hess) White (26 Aug 1861 – 15 Feb 1931) m. Franklin (Grabiel) Neumeyer (29 Apr 1863 – 19 November 1912)
      1. 1. M (Clelia) Neumyer (abt 1891 – )
      2. 2. Clara (Marie) Neumyer (28 May 1891 – 8 May 1972)
      3. 3. Francis (Xavier G) Neumyer (25 Jan 1892 – Sep 1964)
      4. 4. Frank (Gabriel) Neumyer (21 Jan 1893 – Sep 1964) m. Elsie (D) Tschirner (abt 1893 – before 1976)
        1. 1. Francis (E) Newmeyer (abt 1913 – )
        2. 2. Eldon (R) Newmeyer (abt 1916 – April 1987)
        3. 3. Doris (E) Newmeyer (11 Oct 1918 – 26 Dec 1963) m. Robert (S) Salmons
        4. 4. Russell (L) Newmeyer (abt 1923 – 1 May 1996)
      5. 5. Clara (Marie) Neumeyer (7 July 1875 – 25 June 1941)
      6. 6. Mary Newmeyer (14 August 1896 – Bef. 1900)
      7. 7. Emma Ludwig (abt 1898 – )
      8. 8. Edna (M) Newmyer (1900 – 4 JULY 1960) m. Samuel (Watterman) Ludwig (13 November 1893 – Mar 1974)
        1. 1. Edna (Mary) Ludwig (1918 – 22 Feb 2003) m. William (Walter) Bohanan (28 Feb 1916 – 2 Dec 1996) m. Ernest Milsop (29 August 1916 – 8 Jan 1976)
        2. 2. Kenneth (S) Ludwig (May 1919 – 22 Jun 1925)
        3. 3. Frank (Elgin Ludwig) Sr. (16 Aug 1921 – 16 Sep 1975)
        4. 4. Samuel (Waterman) Ludwig (15 May 1943 – 2012-11-02)
      9. 9. Anna Jones (abt 1902 – 05 Oct 1981)
      10. 10. Emma Neumyer (abt 1902 – 5 Oct 1981)
    3. 3. Marshall (J.) White (1862 – 18 June 1864)
    4. 4. John (Marshall) White (Jan 1862 – 18 June 1864)
    5. 5. Kate White (abt 1863 – )
    6. 6. Sarah White (1864 – )
      1. 1. Martha (W.) McAllister (1897 – 15 Apr 1958) m. Walter (Fredrick) Offenhauser (14 Nov 1885 – 21 May 1958)
        1. 1. Robert (Allen) Offenhauser (24 Apr 1921 – 05 Oct 2012) m. Julia (Eileen) Clark (28 Feb 1924 – 12 May 2012)
        2. 2. Phillip (Lee) Offenhauser (10 Aug 1924 – 20 Dec 1981)
    7. 7. Martha (Hess) White (1866 – 13 Nov 1891) m. Jordan Lawrence (14 Oct 1859 – 10 Apr 1944)
      1. 1. Julia Lawrence (27 Dec 1883 – 29 Aug 1884)
      2. 2. Martha Lawrence (16 Jan 1885 – 14 Jan 1979) m. Elmer (Percival) Rust (abt 1881 – 02 Apr 1963)
        1. 1. Natalie (Elaine) Rust (abt 1907 – Aug 1987) m. George (Peter) Lamb (9 Jul 1909 – Jul 1975)
        2. 2. Lawrence (Elmer) Rust (15 Nov 1909 – 03 May 1985) m. Charlotte (Marie) Buddensick (19 January 1923 – 6 November 2002)
      3. 3. Joseph (Schofield) Lawrence (1886 – 15 September 1968) m. Josephine (B) Carr (Apr 1892 – 17 Sep 1982)
        1. 1. Charles (Thomas) Lawrence (abt 1912 – 26 Oct 1987) m. Irene (Elizabeth) Nace (18 Jul 1913 – August 27, 1952) m. Lucretia (Millington Nace Bennett) Lawrence (May 8, 1923 – May 1977)
        2. 2. Jordan (White) Lawrence (29 June 1916 – 10 July 1996) m. Doris (Mae) Patchett (Oct 13, 1917 – Oct 1979)
        3. 3. Joseph (Schofield) Lawrence (18 Jul 1923 – 30 May 2001) m. Mary (Claire) Lilly (11 Apr 1921 – 18 Mar 1995) m. Dorothy (Evelyn) Devaull (23 Oct 1920 – 21 Sep 2004)
    8. 8. Mary White (abt 1867 – )
    9. 9. Thomas (Toy) White (11 August 1868 – 9 December 1957)
    10. 10. Amanda White (abt 1869 – )
    11. 11. Charlie (R.) White (abt 1874 – )
  2. 2. Sara White (1840 – )
  3. 3. Joseph (Marshall) White (1840 – 29 May 1896)
  4. 4. James White (1841 – 24 April 1880)
  5. 5. Robert White (1839 – 21 October 1861)
  6. 6. Elizabeth White (1845 – )
  7. 7. Henry (C) White (21 October 1847 – 22 August 1929) m. Annie White (Jul 1857 – )
    1. 1. Walter White (Abt 1872 – )
    2. 2. Harry White (Aug 1880 – )
    3. 3. Katheren White (Jun 1883 – )
    4. 4. Ralph White (Aug 1889 – )
  8. 8. Mary (Marshall White) Britton (11 May 1848 – 17 January 1906)
  9. 9. William (Whitey) White (Dec 1848 – 26 May 1916)
  10. 10. Hiram White (1851 – 29 Aug 1929) m. Mary (Jane Miller) White (6 Jul 1856 – 19 Nov 1932)
    1. 1. Martha (M.) White (2 Aug 1876 – 9 Jul 1953)
    2. 2. James (N) White (14 Jan 1879 – 3 Dec 1931)
    3. 3. Anna (Jamison (Anne)) White (Nov 1880 – 1 September 1964) m. Harlan (L) Cloud
  11. 11. Anna (Marshall White) Rousher (29 December 1853 – 5 September 1917) m. Charles Rousher

James White's Timeline

12 Records

1805
22 Aug 1805
James B. White was christened in Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
1806
21 August 1806
Birth of James B. White in Leicestershire, England
Leicestershire, England
1806
21 August 1806
Birth of James B. White in Wellow, Hampshire, England ???
Wellow, Hampshire, England ???
1840
1840
Age 34
James B. White resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 44
James B. White resided here in Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
James B. White was employed in Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
James B. White resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
James B. White was employed in Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 64
James B. White resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21 District 70, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21 District 70, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1873
5 Jul 1873
Age 67
James B. White was employed in Manyunk, Phila. Penna
Manyunk, Phila. Penna
1873
5 July 1873
Age 67
Death of James B. White in Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1873
8 Jul 1873
Age 67
Burial of James B. White in Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 August 1806
    Event Place: Leicestershire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 007001-010269
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 081001-084000
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 70, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1409; Page: 388A; Family History Library Film: 552908
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1172; Page: 640; Family History Library Film: 805172
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_820; Page: 266B; Image: 541
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 August 1806
    Event Place: Wellow, Hampshire, England ???

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1805
    Event Place: Leicester, Leicestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 May 1817
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1948

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 491; Page: 214; Image: 978; Family History Library Film: 0020556

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_820; Page: 266B; Image: 541

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1172; Page: 640; Family History Library Film: 805172

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 70, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 70, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1409; Page: 388A; Family History Library Film: 552908

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1873
    Event Place: Manyunk, Phila. Penna

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 July 1873
    Event Place: Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1873
    Event Place: Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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