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Viola Lee White 1863–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1863

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 26 Apr 1937

Death Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: William White

Mother: Emily Forrest

Spouse(s): Andrew Diggs

Children(s): Andrew Jr, Elmer Diggs, Curtis Diggs, Linda Diggs

In 1863, Viola Lee White entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to William Henry White And Emily Jane Polly Forrest. In 1870, Viola Lee White resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1880, Viola Lee White resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Viola Lee White married Andrew Jackson Diggs, and had children including Andrew Jackson Little Andy Diggs Jr, Curtis White Diggs, Elmer Bernard Diggs, Linda Morse Diggs. Viola Lee White passed away in 1937 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Viola Lee White entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to William Henry White And Emily Jane Polly Forrest.
  • In 1870, Viola Lee White resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1880, Viola Lee White resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Viola Lee White married Andrew Jackson Diggs, and had children including Andrew Jackson Little Andy Diggs Jr, Curtis White Diggs, Elmer Bernard Diggs, Linda Morse Diggs.
  • Viola Lee White passed away in 1937 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William White
1816–1890
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Emily Forrest
1821–1905
Birth Location: Haven, Mathews, Virginia, USA
EF

Spouses(s)

Andrew Diggs
1862–1935
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
AD

Children(s)

Andrew Jr
1898–1978
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
AJ
Elmer Diggs
1890–1969
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
ED
Curtis Diggs
1894–1975
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
CD
Linda Diggs
1899–1992
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
LD

Viola White's Ancestors

Self
Viola White
1863–1937
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Henry White
1816–1890
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Emily (Jane "Polly") Forrest
1821–1905
Haven, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Thomas "Jacky") Forrest
1786–1857
Kingston Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, British Colonial America
Harriet Morgan
1793–1830
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Viola White's Descendants

1.
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Viola (Lee) White (25 Apr 1863–26 Apr 1937) m. Andrew (Jackson) Diggs (12 Jul 1862–02 Mar 1935)
  1. 1. Andrew (Jackson "Little Andy" Diggs) Jr 1898–1978 m. Elsie (Mae) Brooks 1906–1992
    1. 1. Oneida (Van) Diggs 1925–2015 m. John (Fiske Kegebein) Jr 1917–1970
      1. 1. John (Fiske Kegebein) III 1949–2012
    2. 2. Andrew (Jackson "Drew" Diggs) III 1927–1960
    3. 3. James (Perrin "Jimmy" Diggs) Sr. 1939–1964
    4. 4. Jane (Brooks) Diggs 1931–2016 m. John (Edmond Curfman) Jr. 1929–2020
    5. 5. Frances (Marie) Diggs 1935–2013 m. Wallace (Lombardi) Miller 1933–2008
    6. 6. Billy (Brent) Diggs 1943–1981
    7. 7. Baby (Boy) Diggs 1937–1937
  2. 2. Elmer (Bernard) Diggs 1890–1969 m. Nettie (Eliza) Munden 1893–1971
  3. 3. Curtis (White) Diggs 1894–1975 m. Sarah (Frances) Anderson 1900–1985
    1. 1. Jean (Ann) Diggs 1926–2002 m. Murray (Garrison Yeates) Sr. 1924–1993
    2. 2. Virginia (Curtis "Curyle") Diggs 1928–2015 m. James (Whipple Lane) Sr 1924–2009
      1. 1. Curtis (Diggs) Lane 1951–1964
  4. 4. Linda (Morse) Diggs 1899–1992 m. Wilton (Deshazo Moore) Sr 1895–1977

Viola White's Timeline

9 Records

1863
25 Apr 1863
Birth of Viola Lee White in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
Viola Lee White resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
Viola Lee White resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Viola Lee White resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Viola Lee White resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 67
Viola Lee White resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 72
Viola Lee White resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1937
24 Apr 1937
Age 74
Death of Viola Lee White in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1937
26 Apr 1937
Age 74
Burial of Viola Lee White in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1863
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 83B; Enumeration District: 73
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 537A; Enumeration District: 048
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M593_1662; Page: 160A; Family History Library Film: 553161
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 62; Family History Library Film: 805362
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 27 Apr 1937; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.376985,0.61595976,0.4637539

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M593_1662; Page: 160A; Family History Library Film: 553161

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 537A; Enumeration District: 048

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 83B; Enumeration District: 73

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1937
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 27 Apr 1937; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.376985,0.61595976,0.4637539

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1937
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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