WILLIAM WHITE of St. Joseph Township, has distinguished himself as one of the most energetic and successful farmers and stock-raisers of that region, where he is the owner of 300 acres of valuable land, a commodious and substantial residence, good barns and out-buildings, and everything required by the progressive and intelligent agriculturist. The dwelling stands upon a gentle elevation, and commands a fine view of the surrounding country. The eye of the passer-by is invariably attracted to the neatness and good order of the entire premises, and the spirit of thrift which is one of its prevailing elements.
The master spirit which has presided over the homestead which we have described, was first introduced to the responsibilities of life in Greenbrier County, W. Va., on the 3d of June 1832. His parents, David and Elizabeth (REYNOLDS) WHITE, were also natives of the Old Dominion, where they were married and remained until removing to Ross County, Ohio, where the death of both parents took place, the father dying in 1847, and the mother in 1860. They reared a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters, who, with one exception, were all married, and all but two remained residents of the Buckeye State. One brother is a resident of this county, another was accidentally killed by a mowing-machine in Ohio.
The subject of this sketch, who was the third child and son of his parents, spent his earliest years in his native State, but completed his education in the district schools of Ross County, Ohio. He was but sixteen years old when his father died, and remained with his mother three years afterward, then began life on his own account, by laboring on a farm at $15 per month for three months. He was afterward proffered larger wages from another party, which he accepted, and remained in that vicinity until the fall of 1856. His attention was then attracted by the reports coming from the rapidly growing State of Illinois, and he resolved to investigate. He spent his first winter in Moultrie County, and in the spring of 1863 came to this county and commenced operating on a rented farm, of which he remained in possession as a tenant for five years. He then purchased eight acres from the railroad company on section 30, in St. Joseph Township, upon which there were no improvements. He first put up a small log house which is still standing, and proceeded with the cultivation of his land, meeting with success in his labors. He invested his surplus capital in additional real estate, and is now the owner of 300 acres, most of which is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced and thoroughly drained with about 23,000 rods of tile. He has also added to his annual income by fattening each year numbers of cattle, usually shipping two carloads to the Eastern markets. He has attained quite a reputation also as a breeder of Belgian horses, and exhibits some fine draft animals and roadsters.
While energetically engaged in the labors and cares of farming, Mr. White, with a due appreciation of the value of the home circle and domestic ties, was married, after reaching his majority, to Miss Mary PENIWILL, and they commenced housekeeping in the humble dwelling which our subject had erected when taking possession of his first purchase. His early hopes, however, were destined to disappointment, as his young wife died eleven months after her marriage. The thread of his life thus broken was again taken up in 1865, when he was united to Miss Mahala F., daughter of Lewis and Sarah JONES, who had become residents of St. Joseph Township in 1835. Of this union there were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, viz., Marion E., Leona, Isaac, Sarah E., Bertha, Homer R. and Frederick.
Mrs. White is a member in good standing of the United Brethren Church, in which Mr. White has been Trustee, and is one of its most valued supporters. He has never been backward in any enterprise calculated for the welfare of the community when called upon for assistance, and is one of the Trustees of Huss Cemetery, which was laid out and devoted to burial purposes in about 1880. Politically he is stanch Republican, and one of the strongest advocates of law and good order in these times when so many subjects tend to agitate and unsettle the people.
In the career of Mr. White, who commenced the battle of life dependent entirely upon his own resources, we find a striking example of the results of an upright course and persevering industry. His possessions have been but the just reward of a man who has labored faithfully, been prompt to meet his obligations, and who has built up a record of which his children may well be proud.
The master spirit which has presided over the homestead which we have described, was first introduced to the responsibilities of life in Greenbrier County, W. Va., on the 3d of June 1832. His parents, David and Elizabeth (REYNOLDS) WHITE, were also natives of the Old Dominion, where they were married and remained until removing to Ross County, Ohio, where the death of both parents took place, the father dying in 1847, and the mother in 1860. They reared a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters, who, with one exception, were all married, and all but two remained residents of the Buckeye State. One brother is a resident of this county, another was accidentally killed by a mowing-machine in Ohio.
The subject of this sketch, who was the third child and son of his parents, spent his earliest years in his native State, but completed his education in the district schools of Ross County, Ohio. He was but sixteen years old when his father died, and remained with his mother three years afterward, then began life on his own account, by laboring on a farm at $15 per month for three months. He was afterward proffered larger wages from another party, which he accepted, and remained in that vicinity until the fall of 1856. His attention was then attracted by the reports coming from the rapidly growing State of Illinois, and he resolved to investigate. He spent his first winter in Moultrie County, and in the spring of 1863 came to this county and commenced operating on a rented farm, of which he remained in possession as a tenant for five years. He then purchased eight acres from the railroad company on section 30, in St. Joseph Township, upon which there were no improvements. He first put up a small log house which is still standing, and proceeded with the cultivation of his land, meeting with success in his labors. He invested his surplus capital in additional real estate, and is now the owner of 300 acres, most of which is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced and thoroughly drained with about 23,000 rods of tile. He has also added to his annual income by fattening each year numbers of cattle, usually shipping two carloads to the Eastern markets. He has attained quite a reputation also as a breeder of Belgian horses, and exhibits some fine draft animals and roadsters.
While energetically engaged in the labors and cares of farming, Mr. White, with a due appreciation of the value of the home circle and domestic ties, was married, after reaching his majority, to Miss Mary PENIWILL, and they commenced housekeeping in the humble dwelling which our subject had erected when taking possession of his first purchase. His early hopes, however, were destined to disappointment, as his young wife died eleven months after her marriage. The thread of his life thus broken was again taken up in 1865, when he was united to Miss Mahala F., daughter of Lewis and Sarah JONES, who had become residents of St. Joseph Township in 1835. Of this union there were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, viz., Marion E., Leona, Isaac, Sarah E., Bertha, Homer R. and Frederick.
Mrs. White is a member in good standing of the United Brethren Church, in which Mr. White has been Trustee, and is one of its most valued supporters. He has never been backward in any enterprise calculated for the welfare of the community when called upon for assistance, and is one of the Trustees of Huss Cemetery, which was laid out and devoted to burial purposes in about 1880. Politically he is stanch Republican, and one of the strongest advocates of law and good order in these times when so many subjects tend to agitate and unsettle the people.
In the career of Mr. White, who commenced the battle of life dependent entirely upon his own resources, we find a striking example of the results of an upright course and persevering industry. His possessions have been but the just reward of a man who has labored faithfully, been prompt to meet his obligations, and who has built up a record of which his children may well be proud.
WILLIAM WHITE of St. Joseph Township, has distinguished himself as one of the most energetic and successful farmers and stock-raisers of that region, where he is the owner of 300 acres of valuable land, a commodious and substantial residence, good barns and out-buildings, and everything required by the progressive and intelligent agriculturist. The dwelling stands upon a gentle elevation, and commands a fine view of the surrounding country. The eye of the passer-by is invariably attracted to the neatness and good order of the entire premises, and the spirit of thrift which is one of its prevailing elements.
The master spirit which has presided over the homestead which we have described, was first introduced to the responsibilities of life in Greenbrier County, W. Va., on the 3d of June 1832. His parents, David and Elizabeth (REYNOLDS) WHITE, were also natives of the Old Dominion, where they were married and remained until removing to Ross County, Ohio, where the death of both parents took place, the father dying in 1847, and the mother in 1860. They reared a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters, who, with one exception, were all married, and all but two remained residents of the Buckeye State. One brother is a resident of this county, another was accidentally killed by a mowing-machine in Ohio.
The subject of this sketch, who was the third child and son of his parents, spent his earliest years in his native State, but completed his education in the district schools of Ross County, Ohio. He was but sixteen years old when his father died, and remained with his mother three years afterward, then began life on his own account, by laboring on a farm at $15 per month for three months. He was afterward proffered larger wages from another party, which he accepted, and remained in that vicinity until the fall of 1856. His attention was then attracted by the reports coming from the rapidly growing State of Illinois, and he resolved to investigate. He spent his first winter in Moultrie County, and in the spring of 1863 came to this county and commenced operating on a rented farm, of which he remained in possession as a tenant for five years. He then purchased eight acres from the railroad company on section 30, in St. Joseph Township, upon which there were no improvements. He first put up a small log house which is still standing, and proceeded with the cultivation of his land, meeting with success in his labors. He invested his surplus capital in additional real estate, and is now the owner of 300 acres, most of which is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced and thoroughly drained with about 23,000 rods of tile. He has also added to his annual income by fattening each year numbers of cattle, usually shipping two carloads to the Eastern markets. He has attained quite a reputation also as a breeder of Belgian horses, and exhibits some fine draft animals and roadsters.
While energetically engaged in the labors and cares of farming, Mr. White, with a due appreciation of the value of the home circle and domestic ties, was married, after reaching his majority, to Miss Mary PENIWILL, and they commenced housekeeping in the humble dwelling which our subject had erected when taking possession of his first purchase. His early hopes, however, were destined to disappointment, as his young wife died eleven months after her marriage. The thread of his life thus broken was again taken up in 1865, when he was united to Miss Mahala F., daughter of Lewis and Sarah JONES, who had become residents of St. Joseph Township in 1835. Of this union there were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, viz., Marion E., Leona, Isaac, Sarah E., Bertha, Homer R. and Frederick.
Mrs. White is a member in good standing of the United Brethren Church, in which Mr. White has been Trustee, and is one of its most valued supporters. He has never been backward in any enterprise calculated for the welfare of the community when called upon for assistance, and is one of the Trustees of Huss Cemetery, which was laid out and devoted to burial purposes in about 1880. Politically he is stanch Republican, and one of the strongest advocates of law and good order in these times when so many subjects tend to agitate and unsettle the people.
In the career of Mr. White, who commenced the battle of life dependent entirely upon his own resources, we find a striking example of the results of an upright course and persevering industry. His possessions have been but the just reward of a man who has labored faithfully, been prompt to meet his obligations, and who has built up a record of which his children may well be proud.
The master spirit which has presided over the homestead which we have described, was first introduced to the responsibilities of life in Greenbrier County, W. Va., on the 3d of June 1832. His parents, David and Elizabeth (REYNOLDS) WHITE, were also natives of the Old Dominion, where they were married and remained until removing to Ross County, Ohio, where the death of both parents took place, the father dying in 1847, and the mother in 1860. They reared a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters, who, with one exception, were all married, and all but two remained residents of the Buckeye State. One brother is a resident of this county, another was accidentally killed by a mowing-machine in Ohio.
The subject of this sketch, who was the third child and son of his parents, spent his earliest years in his native State, but completed his education in the district schools of Ross County, Ohio. He was but sixteen years old when his father died, and remained with his mother three years afterward, then began life on his own account, by laboring on a farm at $15 per month for three months. He was afterward proffered larger wages from another party, which he accepted, and remained in that vicinity until the fall of 1856. His attention was then attracted by the reports coming from the rapidly growing State of Illinois, and he resolved to investigate. He spent his first winter in Moultrie County, and in the spring of 1863 came to this county and commenced operating on a rented farm, of which he remained in possession as a tenant for five years. He then purchased eight acres from the railroad company on section 30, in St. Joseph Township, upon which there were no improvements. He first put up a small log house which is still standing, and proceeded with the cultivation of his land, meeting with success in his labors. He invested his surplus capital in additional real estate, and is now the owner of 300 acres, most of which is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced and thoroughly drained with about 23,000 rods of tile. He has also added to his annual income by fattening each year numbers of cattle, usually shipping two carloads to the Eastern markets. He has attained quite a reputation also as a breeder of Belgian horses, and exhibits some fine draft animals and roadsters.
While energetically engaged in the labors and cares of farming, Mr. White, with a due appreciation of the value of the home circle and domestic ties, was married, after reaching his majority, to Miss Mary PENIWILL, and they commenced housekeeping in the humble dwelling which our subject had erected when taking possession of his first purchase. His early hopes, however, were destined to disappointment, as his young wife died eleven months after her marriage. The thread of his life thus broken was again taken up in 1865, when he was united to Miss Mahala F., daughter of Lewis and Sarah JONES, who had become residents of St. Joseph Township in 1835. Of this union there were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, viz., Marion E., Leona, Isaac, Sarah E., Bertha, Homer R. and Frederick.
Mrs. White is a member in good standing of the United Brethren Church, in which Mr. White has been Trustee, and is one of its most valued supporters. He has never been backward in any enterprise calculated for the welfare of the community when called upon for assistance, and is one of the Trustees of Huss Cemetery, which was laid out and devoted to burial purposes in about 1880. Politically he is stanch Republican, and one of the strongest advocates of law and good order in these times when so many subjects tend to agitate and unsettle the people.
In the career of Mr. White, who commenced the battle of life dependent entirely upon his own resources, we find a striking example of the results of an upright course and persevering industry. His possessions have been but the just reward of a man who has labored faithfully, been prompt to meet his obligations, and who has built up a record of which his children may well be proud.
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