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William Edward White 1860–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: October 1860

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

Death Date: 29 March 1937

Death Location: River Grove, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Andrew White

Mother: Hannah White

Spouse(s): Harriet Hill

Children(s): Gladys White, Vera White, J. White

In 1860, William Edward White entered the world in The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Andrew Jackson White And Hannah White. In 1870, William Edward White resided in Pike, Georgia, USA. In 1880, William Edward White resided in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. William Edward White married Harriet B Hattie Hill, and had children including Gladys H White, J Bernice White, Vera A White. William Edward White passed away in 1937 in River Grove, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1860, William Edward White entered the world in The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America, born to Andrew Jackson White And Hannah White.
  • In 1870, William Edward White resided in Pike, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1880, William Edward White resided in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • William Edward White married Harriet B Hattie Hill, and had children including Gladys H White, J Bernice White, Vera A White.
  • William Edward White passed away in 1937 in River Grove, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew White
1815–1888
Birth Location: Elbert, Georgia, United States
AW
Hannah White
1840–1931
Birth Location: Washington, DC
HW

Spouses(s)

Harriet Hill
1872–
Birth Location: Elgin, Cook County, Illinois
HH

Children(s)

Gladys White
1894–1926
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
GW
Vera White
1897–
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
VW
J. White
1908–1970
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
JW

William White's Ancestors

Self
William White
1860–1937
Birth Place: The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Andrew Jackson White
1815–1888
Elbert, Georgia, United States
Hannah White
1840–1931
Washington, DC
Grandparents
Reuben White
1776–1820
Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Head
1782–1848
Orange County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John White
1743–1833
Mildred Ballinger
1756–1840
Ensign Head
1755–1796
Elizabeth Kirtley)
1760–1826
2nd-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

William White's Descendants

1.
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William (Edward) White (October 1860–29 March 1937) m. Harriet (B. "Hattie") Hill (September 1872–)
  1. 1. Gladys (H.) White 1894–1926 m. Albert (E) Bierma 1893–
  2. 2. Vera (A.) White 1897–
    1. 1. Lucille (M.) Ryan 1911–1972
  3. 3. J. (Bernice) White 1908–1970

William White's Timeline

7 Records

1860
October 1860
Birth of William Edward White in The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 10
William Edward White resided here in Pike, Georgia, USA
Pike, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
William Edward White resided here in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
William Edward White resided here in Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
William Edward White resided here in Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
William Edward White resided here in Harvey Ward 1, Cook, Illinois, USA
Harvey Ward 1, Cook, Illinois, USA
1937
29 March 1937
Age 77
Death of William Edward White in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: October 1860
    Event Place: The Rock, Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harvey Ward 1, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T625_363; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 215
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1211; Page: 292B; Enumeration District: 017
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Georgia; Roll: M593_169; Page: 234A; Family History Library Film: 545668
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_255; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0672; FHL microfilm: 1374268
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pike, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Georgia; Roll: M593_169; Page: 234A; Family History Library Film: 545668

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1211; Page: 292B; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 289; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 1092; FHL microfilm: 1240289

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_255; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0672; FHL microfilm: 1374268

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harvey Ward 1, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harvey Ward 1, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T625_363; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 215

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 March 1937
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: River Grove, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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