The White Families of Linn County, Iowa

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Mr. White was born on the 18th day of June, 1819, in Stanstead, Upper Canada, but belonged to an old New England family and traced his ancestry back to William White, who came to this country in the Mayflower. They were among the early settlers of Vermont. Our subject's father, Hosea White, Sr., was a native of the Green Mountain State and a son of Caleb White.

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At West Point, December 28. 1847, Mr. White was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Green, a native of Washington county, Ohio. Her father, Eli Green, was born in New York in 1797, and in 1803 removed to Ohio with his parents. His father. Duty Green, who was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, cleared and improved a farm in 'washington county and upon his place planted apple seeds, from which have grown trees which are still bearing. There Eli Green grew to manhood and marrieil Elizabeth Stewart, who was born in Washington county in 1802. He followed the carpenter's and joiner's trade throughout the greater part of his active business life, and was also a boss ship carpenter at Marietta, Ohio, for some years. In 1846 he rein\eil to Lee county, b.nva, where he continued to work at his trade for some time, and then went to Butler, Bates county. Missouri, where Ins death occurred. His first wife had died in Ohio_ when Mrs. Wh'te was a child of three years, and he later married again. His second wife survived him some twenty years and spent her last days with her child-en in Linn county, Iowa, where she died in 1896.

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It was in April, 1849. that Mr. White came to Linn count)' and with a land warrant entered six hundred and forty acres of land east of Springville, which he divided with his brother and brother-in-law, retaining a tract of three hundred and sixty acres, which the family still own. His first home here was a log cabin, in which he lived for six years, while he devoted his attention to the development and cultivation of his farm. Later he erected a good set of farm IniiUlings, planted fruit and forest trees about his place and made it a very attractive and well-improved farm, on which he resided for thirty years. In 1880 he mo\ed on tne farm of one hundred and sixty acres which has since been the home of the family, which he had purchased some fifteen years before at nine dollars an acre. When this tract came into his possession it was principally covered with timber, but it was at length converted into a highly cultivated and ilesirable farm, with good buildings erected thereon. Mr. White laid off an addition to Springville and took a very active and important part in the development of this section of the county. As a progressive and energetic man, he took a commendable interest in public affairs and was called ujinn to fill various official positions of honor and trust. He served as supervisor during the trying days of the Civil war, and always faithfully discharged any duty which devolved upon him, whether public or private. He li\ed in comparative retirement for some years before.his death. i\Irs. White attends the Presbyterian Church of Springville, in which faith she was reared, and is a most estimable lady, who has a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the ciiunty.

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T. G. WHITE.

Among the prominent representatives of the business interests of the city of Marion, and one who is doing much to promote its leading enterprises is the subject of this sketch, the proprietor of the Steam Rolltr Mills, where are manufactured the various cereal specialties of Mr. White. He is a native of the Hawkeye state, born in Muscatine county, March Ji, 1861, and is a son of William G. and Sarah (Hopkinson) White, the former a native of Boston, Massachusetts, and the latter of Ohio. In his native city W'william G. White engaged in the mercantile business, and there remained until 1855, when he came west and located in:Muscatine, Iowa, where he was later married, and where the parents of his wife had located two years previously. On settling in Muscatine he engaged with G. A. Garretson, a wholesale grocer, and for some years was a traveling salesman. In 1862 he enlisted in Company A, Thirty-fifth Iowa Wolunteer Infantry, and with his regiment went south. Unfortunately he was captured by the enemy, and for a time was held a prisoner at Vicksburg, being later transferred to Libby prison, Richmond, Virginia, where he was confined for some time. His imprisonment ruined his health, and his death occurred at the military hospital, Annapolis, Maryland.

The subject of this.sketch was the only child born to William G. and Sarah White. His boyhood and youth were spent in his native county, and his education was obtained in the common schools and at Wilton Junction, where he was graduated in the class of 1879. At the age of nineteen years he went to Butte City, Montana, where for about a year he worked at the carpenter's trade, and for two years was employed in a figuring null. In 1883 he located in Marion, Iowa, where he has since made his home, and where he has met with success in a business way. On his arrival in Marion he rented a building and started the Steam

Grist Mill, and two years later purchased his present property. In due time he made an extensive addition to the plant, and changed the method of grinding to the roller process. Other improvements were made from time to time, until to-day it is one of the best equipped mills in this section of the state. For some years he has been engaged in the manufacture of various cereal specialties, among which are what is known to the trade and the general public as T. G. White's Wheat Flakes, an article of breakfast food made from wheat carefully selected for its nutritive (qualities, and which contain the fourteen necessary elements for health. This food is especially recommended by all reputable physicians, and it is favorite with all who have used the same. It can be prepared for table use in more ways than any other preparation on the market. Many who have discarded the use of oatmeal as manufactured by certain mills, and who became prejudiced against all cereal products, after a trial of the rolled wheat flakes manufactured by 'Mv. 'hite, became the most enthusiastic advocates of this ideal food, which is at the same time wholesome, nutritious, easy of preparation and very palatable. His trade extends as far west as Denver, Colorado, and east to Chicago.

In 1894 Mr. White took part in the organization of what is known as the W. W. Gray Creamery Company, of Marion, and became the owner of one-half the stock. With this company he retained his connection for four years, when he sold out that he might devote his entire time to his cereal products, the demand for which had been constantly increasing.

At Muscatine, Iowa, in 1883, Mr. White was united in marriage with Miss Qlara Tenney, and By this union four children have been born, namely: Helen, Muriel, Dorothy and Walter T., all of whom are at home. The family occupy a pleasant residence at No. 1555 Seventh avenue.

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pervision of the entire water supply of the road.

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HENRY F. WHITE, Chief Engineer of the B., C. R. & N. R. R. and the branch lines, and a resident of Cedar Rapids, is a native of Boston, Mass., and was born Oct. 14, He is the sou of Joseph A. and Jane E. (Fisher) White, also natives of the Bay State. He comes from an excellent family. In early manhood Mr. Joseph A. White was engaged in mercantile pursuits, and in 1858 retired upon a competency, and is now living at Framingham, twenty miles from Boston. He was the father of three sons: Henry F., our subject; Edward I., engaged in the plumbing business in Chicago, and Joseph A., a resident of Alexandria, Mo., and a successful lumber dealer at that point. The wife and mother passed from earth in March, 1809, leaving behind her a record of womanly virtues and kindly deeds. Henry F. White attended the district schools in his boyhood, and subsequently entered the High School at Framingham, from which he graduated at the age of seventeen years. In his earliest years he exhibited remarkable mechanical genius, and whenever possible was to be found around mills, factories and railroad depots, or wherever machinery was in operation. Soon after leaving school he made known his determination to his parents to puisne the calling of a practical machinist and engineer. With wise judgment they did not deter him, and he accordingly entered the employ of a practical engineer at Worcester, Mass., where he ftifffiffffiffii began the career which he has since followed with so much credit and in which lie has become so proficient. He remained there for two years, and in this short time had attained to considerable skill, and was possessed of valuable information concerning the operations of complicated machinery. lie then left" Worcester and proceeded to St. Louis, Mo., where he was given a position on the Cairo & Vincennes Railroad as Assistant Engineer on the Tunnel Division. This being his first experience in a position of responsibility, the result was naturally watched with great interest by his friends. He proved equal, to their anticipations and remained until this road was completed, in 1873. He then returned to St. Louis, and after remaining in the office of the company a few weeks was detailed as transit man on the Kansas, Brookfield & Chicago Railroad, and there remained until the surveys were finished.

Mr. White had been absent from home for two years. He was young and had a natural desire to visit his parents and take a turn over the old tramping ground. He accordingly set his face eastward, arriving in Boston in due time, visited his old friends and acquaintances, and then, being proffered a position as Division Engineer of Ware River Branch of the Boston & Albany Railroad, decided to remain in that locality for a time, or until the Ware River Branch was finished. He again set his face westward, came into Van Buren County, Iowa, and made a survey of the county. When this was completed he proceeded to Dayton, Ohio, and there engaged as transit man on the Dayton & Southeastern Railroad. After the completion of the surveys he had charge of the Jamestown Division, and remained thus occupied until June, 1870. He then came to Cedar Rapids, and was employed by the B., C. R. & N. R. R. as Assistant Engineer, which position he held until November, 1881. lie was then appointed Chief Engineer in charge of construction of tracks, bridges and buildings, which position he still holds. From 1,000 to 1,500 men are under his supervision, twenty-one of these being in the engineer corps.

Mr. White was united in marriage with Miss Anna McConnell in 1880. His bride was a native of Marion and daughter of l\ev. N. A. McConnell.

They have a comfortable residence located at Kill Eighth avenue.

Besides occupying other positions of trust and responsibility Mr. White is Secretary of the Iowa Society of Civil Engineers, of which body he lias long been an honored and efficient member. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the Congregational Church, and, whether engaged in public duties or enjoying the amenities of social life, he is regarded on every hand as a whole-hearted man and a good citizen.

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