White - William S.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 19 May 1899
William S. White was born near Bellbrook, Ohio, March 6, 1817, died May 12, 1899, aged 82 years, 2 months and 6 days. He was married to Amy Watkins Dec. 29, 1836. To this union was born twelve children, eight of whom have passed away before him. Amy White, his wife, died April 24, 1897, two years and eighteen days before him.
He, with his parents, came to Indiana in 1832, settled in Montgomery County, spending their first night in the old log courthouse in Crawfordsville. He settled on his present farm over sixty two years ago and lived there till the time of his death. He was a carpenter by trade and one of the best barn and bridge builders in Montgomery County. By hard work and close economy he has accumulated considerable property. He joined the Methodist Church in boyhood and always contributed liberally to the support of the church. He was a man of few words but ended with a good purpose.
He leaves four children, twenty one grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one brother and one sister to mourn his loss. Always loyal to his government and in politics he was a Republican. Funeral services will be held at his old homestead Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. H. S. Buckles. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. -s
Source: Weekly Argus News May 20, 1899 p 7
William S. White was born near Bellbrook, Ohio March 6, 1817 died May 12, 1899 age 82 years 1 month 6 days. He was married to Amy Watkins Dec 29, 1836. To them were born 12 children 8 of whom have passed away before him. Amy White, his wife died April 24, 1897, 2 years and 18 days before him. He with his parents came to Indiana in 1832, settled in Montgomery County, spending their first night in the old log court house in Crawfordsville. He settled on his present farm over 62 years ago and lived there till the time of his death. He was a carpenter by trade and one of the best barn and bridge builders in Montgomery County. By hard work and close economy he has accumulated considerable property. He joined the Methodist Church in his boyhood and always contributed liberally to the support of the church. He was a man of a few words but ended with a good purpose. He leaves 4 children, 21 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one brother, one sister to mourn his loss. Always loyal to his government and in politics he was a republican. - transcribed by kbz