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John Martin White 1806–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1806

Birth Location: , Elbert, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 22 Aug 1850

Death Location: The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Reuben White

Mother: Elizabeth Head

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hightower

Children(s): Mary White, Rev White, Charles White, James White

John Martin White was born in 1806 in , Elbert, Georgia, USA, the child of Reuben White And Elizabeth Betsy Head. In 1820, John Martin White resided in Whites, Elbert, Georgia, United States. In 1830, John Martin White resided in Upson, Georgia, USA. John Martin White married Elizabeth Leggett Hightower, and had children including Charles Hardy White, James Franklin White, Mary Antoinette White, Rev John Martin White. John Martin White passed away in 1850 in The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Martin White was born in 1806 in , Elbert, Georgia, USA, the child of Reuben White And Elizabeth Betsy Head.
  • In 1820, John Martin White resided in Whites, Elbert, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1830, John Martin White resided in Upson, Georgia, USA.
  • John Martin White married Elizabeth Leggett Hightower, and had children including Charles Hardy White, James Franklin White, Mary Antoinette White, Rev John Martin White.
  • John Martin White passed away in 1850 in The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben White
1776–1820
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Elizabeth Head
1782–1848
Birth Location: Orange County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Hightower
1816–1886
Birth Location: Putnam, Georgia, United States
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Children(s)

Mary White
1835–1912
Birth Location: Upson, Georgia, United States
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Rev White
1841–1911
Birth Location: Upson, Georgia, United States
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Charles White
1844–1922
Birth Location: Upson, Georgia, United States
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James White
1837–
Birth Location: Upson, Georgia, United States
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John White's Ancestors

Self
John White
1806–1850
Birth Place: , Elbert, Georgia, USA
Parents
Reuben White
1776–1820
Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Head
1782–1848
Orange County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Martin) White
1743–1833
Virginia
Mildred (Thornton) Ballinger
1756–1840
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Ensign (James) Head
1755–1796
Orange County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Janet Powel () Kirtley)
1760–1826
Bromfield Parish, Orange, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah White
1695–1776
Mary Martin
1709–1796
Joseph Jr.
1733–1802
Sarah Franklin
1737–1777
Benjamin GGF
1731–1803
Martha GGM
1734–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN COL
1662–1781
MARY Elbert
1675–1733
John Martin
1685–1756
Letitia Lewis
1687–1716
Joseph (Slaveholder)
1691–1744
Charity Wade
1694–1744
Henry Head
1695–1765

John White's Descendants

1.
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John (Martin) White (28 Sep 1806–22 Aug 1850) m. Elizabeth (Leggett) Hightower (1816–17 Oct 1886)
  1. 1. Mary (Antoinette) White 1835–1912
  2. 2. Rev (John Martin) White 1841–1911 m. Fannie White 1844–1921
    1. 1. Epptha (Electra (Eppie)) WHITE 1869–1943
    2. 2. Lillie White 1865–1945
    3. 3. Anna White 1863–1936
    4. 4. Marvin (Capers) White 1869–1931
    5. 5. Mary White 1872–
    6. 6. Nora (Belle or Norabelle) White 1874–1967
  3. 3. Charles (Hardy) White 1844–1922 m. Susan (T "Willie") Murphey 1844–1931
    1. 1. Essie White 1872–1890
    2. 2. Leigh (M) White 1868–1940
    3. 3. Myrtis (Hardy) White 1877–1947
    4. 4. Charles (Hardy) White 1887–1969
  4. 4. James (Franklin) White 1837–

John White's Timeline

8 Records

1806
28 Sep 1806
Birth of John Martin White in , Elbert, Georgia, USA
, Elbert, Georgia, USA
1820
1820
Age 14
John Martin White resided here in Whites, Elbert, Georgia, United States
Whites, Elbert, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 24
John Martin White resided here in Upson, Georgia, USA
Upson, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 34
John Martin White resided here in District 587, Upson, Georgia, USA
District 587, Upson, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
John Martin White resided here in District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA
District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA
1850
22 Aug 1850
Age 44
Death of John Martin White in , Upson, Georgia, USA
, Upson, Georgia, USA
1850
10 Jan 1850
Age 44
John Martin White - Probate in Upson, Georgia, USA
Upson, Georgia, USA
1855
1855
Age 49
John Martin White resided here in New York City, Ward 1, New York, New York, USA
New York City, Ward 1, New York, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1806
    Event Place: , Elbert, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1855
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 86, Upson, Georgia; Roll: 85; Page: 303a
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Whites, Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Whites, Elbert, Georgia; Page: 177; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Upson, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 21; Page: 117; Family History Library Film: 0007041
    [3] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Elbert, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 17; Page: 131; Family History Library Film: 0007037

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 587, Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 587, Upson, Georgia; Roll: 52; Page: 28; Image: 60; Family History Library Film: 0007048

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 86, Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 86, Upson, Georgia; Roll: 85; Page: 303a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: New York City, Ward 1, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1850
    Event Place: , Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Upson County); Probate Place: Upson, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1850
    Event Place: Upson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Upson County); Probate Place: Upson, Georgia
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