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Research your White families, no matter the spelling variant. Post your questions or findings in teh group discussion forum. See the group topic that lists the known variants of the White Surname.

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WHITE Surname Meaning & Origin:
A descriptive or nickname given to a person with very light hair or complexion, from the Middle English "whit," meaning "white." The name may be also local, derived from the Isle of Wight, on the coast of Hampshire.

In addition, some Whites originally were Wights, from the Anglo-Saxon "wiht" meaning valiant.

Famous People with the Surname WHITE:

* Governor John White - governor of the failed Roanoke Colony
* Reggie White - NFL football legend, Pro Football Hall of Fame
* Edward Higgins White II - American astronaut; died 1967 in the Apollo 204 fire at Cape Kennedy, Florida
* Stanford White - American architect

Discussion Forum

Stephen White

Started by Roxanne J Langner Apr 30, 2021. 0 Replies

Robert "Robin" White of South Carolina and Mississippi

Started by Kathryn Schultz. Last reply by Robert Archie McGraw Jul 21, 2014. 1 Reply

White family in Pike County, PA

Started by Amy Gillett Feb 24, 2012. 0 Replies

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Comment by ELIZABETH DILLEEN on February 16, 2010 at 6:42pm
Hello, My great grandmother married a William W. White in South Carolina, she was born in 1866,, they had 4 children, Benjamin Chestly White, Luther White, Martha Jane White(My grandmother) and Paul William White. Martha Jane called Mae went on to marry Sam W. Dilleshaw who are from the French Huegonauts who arrived in South Carolina in 1790
Comment by Vera White Nall on January 27, 2010 at 8:23pm
The White family of my focus is that of Moses F. White who was born in 1802 in Georgia. He had sons Humphrey, Moses F. Jr., Virgil C., and John C. and 2 daughters of which I have no information. He married Sarah Wills in Meriwether, GA in 1830 and possibly Sarah Wills earlier. The extended family lived in Madison Co., AL, Bedford and Coffee Co. TN, , and several counties in northeast TX.
I would like to make contact with anyone who has info about this family and their descendants. I have worked about 15 years and have much to info to share.
Vera
Comment by Debbie Saul on January 5, 2010 at 5:11pm
I am stuck with my ggg grandfather, Royal Osborne White, married to Avis (Mary) Crocker and Sarah Perkins. Royal seems to be a popular name, as I have 3 more. He was born in NY or MA 1805, lived in Mendon, St Joesph Co, MI, died about 1864 (no proof).
I can not find anything on his birth or death. Rumor has it that his 2 brothers married women with the last name of Lamphier in St. Joe Co. MI also. I am at a total dead end here. If anyone has anything I would be as happy as a clam!!!
Thanks
Comment by Mary Ann Hawthorne on October 10, 2009 at 9:35am
I don't know a whole lot about the history of the Whites in my genealogy. I do know that they were in Texas, but I don't know a lot about settlement dates, etc. I haven't really done much research yet on that branch of my family tree.
Comment by Christine Gibbins on August 14, 2009 at 5:06am
Hello m'dears,
My WHITE families are from the Isle of Wight and Wiltshire villages around Maiden Bradley.
Best wishes, Chris
Comment by Kelly Most on August 8, 2009 at 1:17pm
Hi,
My White family is also a brickwall for me. I am related to Sally Ann White.She was born 15 Apr 1833 in Jefferson County,Ny. Her parents are John White(1811 Vermont) and Esther(cannot find her maiden name). Sally Ann married Nathan Foskett Maynard and moved to Wisconsin. That is the most information I can find on the family.
Comment by Glenn Dunavan on August 8, 2009 at 7:18am
I meant born in 1852
Comment by Glenn Dunavan on August 8, 2009 at 7:17am
My Son in law is a descendent of Simon White who was 1852 in Bloomfield, GREENE, IN His parents were Warrem White and Dica Sanders of Greene. county Indiana. I have not been able tor trace the family further than David White, his grandfather, wife Mary Denny and Dica's parents Joseph Sanders and Nancy cox
Any Help would be appreciated.
Comment by Ron White on August 8, 2009 at 6:23am
Hello, Robert-- Do you have more information on Thomas and Sarah White and their children. The one that I am curious about is their daughter Nancy. I know this may be a long shot but you never know if you don't ask.-- My Thomas Jefferson White's mother was we think a Nancy, and that's all we have so far.
Comment by Vera Moore on August 7, 2009 at 2:26pm
Searching for others researching the descendants of Joseph WHITE and Sarah CURTIS of Bath, ME. I descend from son Charles, b. 23 April, 1797 Bath, ME who married Bethiah ELLIS.
 

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