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Embree Bennett White

M, #6503, b. 27 February 1882, d. 16 April 1942

Parents

FatherJames E. White (b. 29 July 1835, d. 14 May 1892)
MotherCaroline Jacobs Pearsall (b. 8 July 1843, d. 1936)

Family: Mary Peck Bell (b. 23 May 1887, d. 24 October 1967)

SonJames Bell White+ (b. 2 July 1915, d. 29 January 1990)
DaughterCarolyn White (b. 15 May 1917)
SonEmbree Bennett White, Jr.+ (b. 16 May 1919, d. 18 March 1984)
DaughterMary Kent White+ (b. 21 October 1921, d. 3 March 1963)
SonRollin Pearsall White+ (b. 16 February 1924, d. 18 January 2010)

Biography

Birth27 February 1882Embree Bennett White was born on 27 February 1882 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont. His Town birth record gives his birth date, Mother Carrie J. Pearsall born in New Brunswick, NJ, residing in Shelburne, and Father James E. White, born in North Hebron, NY, a Produce dealer.
Witness1 November 1892He was listed in the probate record of Caroline Jacobs Pearsall on 1 November 1892 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont. See Caroline Jacobs Pearsall for details.
Census1 June 1900He appeared in the household of Caroline Jacobs Pearsall in the census 1 June 1900 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont. Caroline is listed as
Census25 April 1910He appeared in the census 25 April 1910 at Y. M. C. A., 5th Street, in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Embree is listed as: Embree V., boarder among 15 other men, age 28, born in Vermont, a wood buyers for a Paper Mill.
Marriage9 November 1914He and Mary Peck Bell were married on 9 November 1914 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, per a collection on Ancestry.com "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940", her father was J.R.R. Bell, and her age 27.
Draft Registration12 September 1918Embree registered for the draft on 12 September 1918, Washington County, Virginia. SN 8358, Order No A1738. Embree Bennett White, 235 Oak, Bristol, VA. Age 36, DOB 27 Geb 1882, white, native born, Office manager and wood buyer, Columbian Paper Co, Fairview 81, Bristol. Nearest relative: Mary B. White, same address. Tall, Slender, Hazel Eyes, Brown Hair, no disabilities.1
Census5 January 1920He appeared in the census 5 January 1920 at 235 Oak Street in Bristol, Washington County, VA. Embree is listed as: Embree B (Head, Owns home with mortgage, age 37 married, born in Vermont, parents born in New York, Office Manager at Columbian Paper Co.(,
Mary B. (Wife, age 32, born in Virginia, Father born in Virginia, mother Massachusetts),
James B (Son, age 4),
Carolyn P. (Daughter, age 2)
Embree B. (Son, age 6 months),
Carrie P. (Mother, age 76, widowed, born in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey)
Children all born in Virginia.
Newspaper Mention23 September 1927The 23 September 1927 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under Pulaski Happenings, "Embree B. White is another Pulaski county farmer getting ready for the dairy business.
This morning he unloaded 40 head of yearling heifers, jerseys and guernseys, which he bought several days ago. This makes about 150 head which have been brought into the county within the past several weeks.
Newspaper Mention21 July 1929The 21 July 1929 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported in the Personal News. "Fred Burton spent several days this week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Embree White at "Mountain Home," near Pulaski. Mrs. Jacob McGavock, of Max Meadows, and Miss Louise McGavock, of Pride, Ala, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Embree White at their county home"

In the Pulaski Southwest Times, there are frequent short mentions of this type. I saw other mentions of visits to Max Meadows. McGavock was one of the names of Embree Sr's pallbearers. There are also mentions of Embree and others attending cow sales. I am inserting a few representative clippings to give a flavor of this agricultural, rural Virginia community.
Census1930He appeared in the census 1930 at 13 Bland Rd in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia. Embree is listed as: Embree B. (Head, Owns farm, age 48, married at age 32, Farmer),
Mary (Wife, age 42, married at age 27),
James (Son, age 14, at school),
Caroline (Daughter, 12, at school),
Embree Jr. (Son, 10, at school),
Mary K. (daughter, 8, at school)
Rollin (son, 6).
All are listed as born in Virginia and parents also, although Embree was born in Vermont.
Newspaper Mention25 September 1931The 25 September 1931 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under Help Wanted, "WANTED: About ten men beginning Monday to cut corn. I will give one and one-half bushels corn for a day's work. Embree B. White.
Newspaper Mention5 August 1936The 5 August 1936 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Guests In White Home Rollin P. White, of Buena Vista, is the guest of his brother, Embree White and Mrs. White at "Mountain Home" near Pulaski. Miss Katherine Harman is also visiting at Mountain Home, being the guest for several days of Miss Mary Kent White.

On House Party:
Miss Carolyn White, James and Embree White, Jr., are in Max Meadows visiting Mrs. Jacob McGavock, who is entertaining with a house party for her niece, Miss Cynthia Thompson, of Tuscumbia, Ala.
Census24 April 1940He appeared in the census 24 April 1940 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia. Embree is listed as: Embree B. (Head, Owner of farm valued at $10,000, age 58, born in Vermont, completed 2 years of college, lived in same home in 1935, occupation: manage farm and dairy, self-employed),
Mary B. (wife, age 52, completed 3 years college, born in Virginia),
Following children all born in Virginia:
James B. (son, age 24, single, completed HS., Draftsman for Shea Pa???er Co. ),
Embree B. Jr. (Son, age 20, single, completed HS, attended school during this year, Driver, School Bus).
Mary K. (Daughter, age 18, finished 1 year HS, in school),
Rollin P. (Son, 16, finished 1 year HS, in school).
Newspaper Mention12 April 1942The 12 April 1942 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under "Town Topics", "Embree White, well-known county farmer, who is seriously ill at Pulaski hospital, remains about the same, officials reported yesterday. His illness is the result of complications.
Death16 April 1942He died on 16 April 1942 in Pulaski County, Missouri, Place of Death, Pulaski Hospital, length of stay, 10 days. (Had been ill since January, malignant arterial hypertension)
Residence: Pulaski R.F.D.
Not a veteran. Male, White, Married, Wife: Mary Bell
DOB: Feb 27, 1882
Age 60 years, 1 month, 20 days.
Birthplace: Shelbourne, CT.
Occupation: Farmer
Father: James White, born in Vermont
Mother: Carrie Pearsall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Informant: James B. White, Pulaski, Virginia
Burial: New Dublin, 18 April 1942
Obituary17 April 194217 April 1942, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, Southwest Times Obituary: Embree White Dies Thursday. Prominent Farmer, Dairy Operator Succumbs At Local Hospital

Embree B. White, 60, prominent farmer and dairyman, died late yesterday at the local hospital after an extended illness.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Bell White; the following children: Private James, of Gowan Field, Idaho;, E.B. White, Jr., Rollin P., Carolun and Mary Kent White; the following brothers and sisters: Dr. Walter J. White, Atlantic Highlands, N.J.; Rollin P., Buena Vista,, Mrs. Nellie Stoddard, Whittier, Cal.; Mrs. Anna Graves, Aux-Sable, N.Y.

Native of Vermont

He was a native of Shelbourne, Vermont; the son of James White and Carrie Pearsall White. He was educated at Troy Conference Academy and the University of Vermont. In 1905 he left his parental home to engage in work for the Columbian Paper Co., of Bristol, where he remained until 1920.

He then moved his family to a portion of the large Bell farm, six miles north of Pulaski.

Services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Pulaski Presbyterian church, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. W. W. Arrowood, assisted by the Rev. Clyde J. Walsh, of the New Dublin Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the New Dublin cemetery.

Active pallbearers will by Cloyd Glendy, W. D. Macgill, J. M. Alexander, Lewis Robinson, Francis Bell and Jacob McGaveck.
Burial19 April 1942He was buried on 19 April 1942 at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.2
Last Edited6 June 2017

Citations

  1. [S170] WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918, NARA; M1509, 20; (Washington, DC: National Archives & Records Administration), 243 rolls, Image 215/614, Washington Cty, VA "W."
  2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Annie M. Barnes

F, #6504, b. 1841, d. 18 June 1878

Family: James E. White (b. 29 July 1835, d. 14 May 1892)

DaughterAnna L. White (b. 3 September 1869)
DaughterNellie White (b. 14 July 1871)
SonWalter James White (b. 16 October 1873, d. 1948)

Biography

Birth1841Annie M. Barnes was born in 1841 in Charlotte, Vermont.
MarriageJames E. White and she were married, date unknown
Death18 June 1878She died on 18 June 1878 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont,
Burial21 June 1878She was buried on 21 June 1878 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont.
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Nellie White

F, #6505, b. 14 July 1871

Parents

FatherJames E. White (b. 29 July 1835, d. 14 May 1892)
MotherAnnie M. Barnes (b. 1841, d. 18 June 1878)

Biography

Birth14 July 1871Nellie White was born on 14 July 1871 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont.
Last Edited26 May 2017

Walter James White

M, #6506, b. 16 October 1873, d. 1948

Parents

FatherJames E. White (b. 29 July 1835, d. 14 May 1892)
MotherAnnie M. Barnes (b. 1841, d. 18 June 1878)

Family: Kate Russell (b. 1874, d. 26 November 1926)

Biography

Note(Birth in Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954, on FamilySearch.org)
Birth16 October 1873Walter James White was born on 16 October 1873 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont.
Military Record1898In 1898 in Vermont Walter is noted in military records as a Private in the 1 Vermont Infantry, in the Spanish War. It may say "Hospital Corps" -- see attached.
Census22 June 1900He appeared in the census 22 June 1900 in Addison, Addison County, Vermont. Walter is listed as: a Boarder, born in Oct 1873, age 26, single, Occupation: Physician. Boarding in the household of Lee Tracy, age 29, Merchant, and his family.
Census28 April 1910He appeared in the census 28 April 1910 at 87 Main Street in Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont. Walter is listed as: Walter J., Head, age 35, married 6 years, Physician, Alopath, rents home. Wife Kate R., age 34, married 6 years, 0 children, at home.
Marriage1914He and Kate Russell were married in 1914 in Vermont1
Military Recordbetween 1917 and 1918Between 1917 and 1918 Walter is noted in military records The "Roster of Vermont Men and Women in the World War 1917-1919" ( published under the direction of Herbert T. Johnson, The Adjutant General, by the Tuttle Company, Montpelier, VT, 1927) lists Walter's service. It states that he was in the 50th Infantry, the 89th Infantry and the 13th Infantry. Age 44 7/12 years. Resident of Middlebury, Vt, born at Shelburne (he was really born at North Hebron, NY). Called into active service May 20, 1918, Principal Station Camp Sevier, SC, and Hoboken, NJ. Grade, Captain, Medical Corps. Discharge: 22 Nov 1919. Attended Training Camp, at Camp Greenlear, FA, 20 May 1918 to 29 Jun 1918.
Census-not found1920Walter has not been found on the census of 1920 His wife Kate is living with her mother in Shelburne.
Death of Spouse27 November 1926On 27 November 1926, Walter suffered the loss of his spouse Kate.
Census1930He appeared in the census 1930 at 59 3rd Ave in Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Walter is listed as: Walter J, Head, Owner, age unknown, widowed, Born in VT and parents also, Medical doctor, veteran.

There is a Kate White in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, NJ, born 1874, died May, 1931, Plot G310. But that sounds like a Catholic Cemetery, and this census shows him widowed by 1930.
Death1948He died in 1948 in Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, Virginia,
Burial1948He was buried in 1948 at Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Last Edited28 May 2017

Citations

  1. [S80] , 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Census for Walter J. White.

Anna L. White

F, #6507, b. 3 September 1869

Parents

FatherJames E. White (b. 29 July 1835, d. 14 May 1892)
MotherAnnie M. Barnes (b. 1841, d. 18 June 1878)

Biography

Birth3 September 1869Anna L. White was born on 3 September 1869 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont.
Last Edited26 May 2017

George Washington Harris Gray

M, #6508, b. 1848

Parents

FatherJacob Miller Gray
MotherHuldah Pearsall (b. 1815)

Family: Henrietta Estelle Deady (b. 1860)

DaughterVera Isabell Gray+ (b. 1884, d. 1969)

Biography

Birth1848George Washington Harris Gray was born in 1848.
Baptism1848He was baptized in 1848 at Mariner's Church, Roosevelt St., in New York City, New York County, New York. Descendant D. Harris provided this information.

Mariner's Church records Also, FHL Film 17785 Item 5.

The Mariner's Church was located on Roosevelt near Cherry or thereabouts. These streets no longer exist, but they are superimposed on a map on The Craco Society website. In the early 1950's all the buildings in this area were razed to build the Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses, a public housing development.
Marriage5 May 1878He and Henrietta Estelle Deady were married on 5 May 1878 in San Joaquin County, California, Information from her descendant Don Harris, DHarris1231 on Ancestry.com
Last Edited27 May 2017

Henrietta Estelle Deady

F, #6509, b. 1860

Family: George Washington Harris Gray (b. 1848)

DaughterVera Isabell Gray+ (b. 1884, d. 1969)

Biography

Birth1860Henrietta Estelle Deady was born in 1860.
Marriage5 May 1878George Washington Harris Gray and she were married on 5 May 1878 in San Joaquin County, California, Information from her descendant Don Harris, DHarris1231 on Ancestry.com
Last Edited27 May 2017

Isabelle Dupuy Gray

F, #6510

Parents

FatherJacob Miller Gray
MotherHuldah Pearsall (b. 1815)
Last Edited27 May 2017

Caroline O. Gray

F, #6511, b. 8 April 1846

Parents

FatherJacob Miller Gray
MotherHuldah Pearsall (b. 1815)

Biography

Birth8 April 1846Caroline O. Gray was born on 8 April 1846 in New York City, New York County, New York.1
Baptism7 September 1846She was baptized on 7 September 1846 at 1st Mariner's Methodist Church in New York City, New York County, New York.1
Last Edited10 January 2018

Citations

  1. [S792] United Methodist Church (New York City, New York and Vicinity), NYC 1st Mariner's Church, Vol. 196-199, Baptism, Marriage and other Records, 1844-1860; updated, collection name changed to new york, new jersey and connecticut, u.s., united methodist church records, 1775-1949, Ancestry.com ().

Kate Russell

F, #6512, b. 1874, d. 26 November 1926

Family: Walter James White (b. 16 October 1873, d. 1948)

Biography

Birth1874Kate Russell was born in 1874 in Vermont.
Marriage1914Walter James White and she were married in 1914 in Vermont1
Census23 January 1920She appeared in the census 23 January 1920 in Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont. Kate is listed as: Kate R. White, living with her mother Minnie E. Russell, who is the head of household, owns home free of mortgage. Minnie is 67 and widowed. Kate is 46 and married. Walter is not listed.
Death26 November 1926She died on 26 November 1926 in Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey,2
Obituary27 November 192627 November 1926, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, The Burlington Free Press Obituary:. "Word has been received in this city of the death in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. of Mrs. Kate Russell White, wife of Dr. W. J. White, both of whom were graduated from the University of Vermont. Mrs. White lived in this city several years after her graduation and spent some time in study abroad. Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. C. M. Russell, a sister, Mrs. R. C. Drew and a brother, Perry E. Russell. A prayer service will be held at her late home in Shelburne this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in Hinesburg."
Burial29 November 1926She was buried on 29 November 1926 at Hinesburg Village Cemetery in Hinesburg, Chittenden County, Vermont. Her mother, Minnie (Peet) Russell is also buried in Hinesburg Village Cemetery, Hinesburg, Chittenden County, VT. 7 Jun 1852 - 9 Jun 1943. They are both inscribed on the same gravestone, that of her father Charles M. Russell.
Last Edited28 May 2017

Citations

  1. [S80] , 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Census for Walter J. White.
  2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Kate White Burial Entry, Hinesburg Village Cemetery, Vt.

Mary Peck Bell

F, #6513, b. 23 May 1887, d. 24 October 1967

Family: Embree Bennett White (b. 27 February 1882, d. 16 April 1942)

SonJames Bell White+ (b. 2 July 1915, d. 29 January 1990)
DaughterCarolyn White (b. 15 May 1917)
SonEmbree Bennett White, Jr.+ (b. 16 May 1919, d. 18 March 1984)
DaughterMary Kent White+ (b. 21 October 1921, d. 3 March 1963)
SonRollin Pearsall White+ (b. 16 February 1924, d. 18 January 2010)

Biography

Birth23 May 1887Mary Peck Bell was born on 23 May 1887.
Marriage9 November 1914Embree Bennett White and she were married on 9 November 1914 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, per a collection on Ancestry.com "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940", her father was J.R.R. Bell, and her age 27.
Newspaper Mention11 October 1917The 11 October 1917 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under the Dublin Personals, "Mrs. Embree White and two children, of Bristol, are visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Lou Black."
Newspaper Mention5 August 1936She was mentioned in a newspaper report about Embree Bennett White when 5 August 1936 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Guests In White Home
Death24 October 1967She died on 24 October 1967 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia,
Obituary25 October 196725 October 1967, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, Southwest Times Obituary: Mrs. Embree White, Sr. "Mary Bell White, 80, widow of Embree B. White Sr., died yesterday in a Wilmington, Del. hospital. She was formerly of Pulaski. Surviving are a daughter, Miss. Carolyn P. White, Wilmington, Del., three sons, James P. White, Martinsville, Embree White Jr., Blacksburg, Rollin P. White, Burlington, N.C., a sister, Mrs. Randall Crockett, Draper, a brother Frank J. Bell, Pulaski.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at New Dublin Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body is at the Stevens Funeral home. The family requests that flowers be omitted."
Burial27 October 1967She was buried on 27 October 1967 at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia.
Last Edited30 May 2017

Embree Bennett White, Jr.

M, #6514, b. 16 May 1919, d. 18 March 1984

Parents

FatherEmbree Bennett White (b. 27 February 1882, d. 16 April 1942)
MotherMary Peck Bell (b. 23 May 1887, d. 24 October 1967)

Family: Mary Christian Marye (b. 21 October 1922)

SonFrancis Bell White
SonEmbree Bennett White, III (b. 11 May 1945, d. 11 February 1978)
SonRobert Marye White (b. 15 May 1947)

Biography

Birth16 May 1919Embree Bennett White, Jr., was born on 16 May 1919 in Bristol, Washington County, Virginia.
Newspaper Mention4 January 1933The 4 January 1933 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under Local News, "Miss Macgill Entertains: Miss Lida Macgill entertained a few of her friends Thursday evening at her country home, "Bellwood." After various games which were enjoyed until a late hour, the hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs. W. D. Macgill and Miss Roberta Cecil served fruit jelly, cake, candies and nuts.

Guests present were: Misses Laura King Harman, Bonnie Jean Painter, Dorothy Bones, Roberta Cecil, Mary Currin Eskridge, John Bane, Ralph Rosenbaum, Frank Howard, Embree White, Jr., Robert Cecil, Bill Gulliford, and William Macgill, Jr."

Embree, Jr., was 13 at this time. The Macgills lived a couple houses away from them on Bland Rd, as did the Cecils, and probably others at this gathering. Lida Bell Macgill was 14. Lida's mother, Minnie B. Macgill, was Amelia Bell before her marriage, the sister of Mary Peck Bell, Embree Jr.'s mother. Minnie died in 1957 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery. Lida died in 2006, is buried in Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro, Virginia, and her obituary is on her FindaGrave entry.
Newspaper Mention5 August 1936He was mentioned in a newspaper report about Embree Bennett White when 5 August 1936 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Guests In White Home
Draft Registration1940Embree registered for the draft on 1940, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia. with an address of R.F.D. #3, Box 704, Pulaski, Pulaski, Virginia. Tel:2-7183. Age: 21, DOB 16 May 1919. Place of Birth: Bristol, Va. Contact name: E. B. White, father, at the same address. His father is also listed as his employer.
Newspaper Mention22 March 1944The 22 March 1944 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Under Engagements: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burton Marye, of Shawsville, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mary Christian, of Pulaski, to Embree Bennett White, Jr., son of Mrs. Embree Bennett White and the late Mr. White, of Pulaski. The wedding will take place in June.
Marriage10 June 1944He and Mary Christian Marye were married on 10 June 1944 at Presbyterian Church in Shawsville, Montgomery County, Virginia, The marriage certificate lists Embree as age 25, Farmer, born in Bristol, VA., currently residing in Pulaski, Va. Father: Embree Bennett White, mother Mary P. Bell The bride is age 21, Clerk, born in Norfolk, Va. Father: Robert Burton Marye. Mother: Mary Florence Baxter. Currently residing in Shawsville, Va.
Newspaper Mention12 June 1944The 12 June 1944 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under "News of Society", page 2: "Miss Mary Marye Becomes Bride of Embree White, Ceremony at Shawsville

Miss Mary Christian Marye, of Pulaski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burton Marye, of Shawsville, became the bride of Embree Bennett White, Jr., son of Mrs. Embree B. White and the laste Mr. White of Pulaski, in a ceremony performed Saturday at 5 o'clock in the White House Presbyterian Church, Shawsville, with the Rev. A. S. Rachal, pastor of the church, officiated.

La Gustrum Madonna lilies and white hydrangeas, with cathedral candles decorated the church. Miss Kathleen Luster, of Blacksburg, organist, played Shubert's "Serenade," "Evening Star," "At Dawning" and "Indian Love Call." Mrs. F. L. Hiltzheimer, Jr. of Pulaski, sang "Because" and "Ave Maria."

The bride wore a gown of white faille fashioned bouffant style, with basque bodice, full skirt trimmed with self ruffles, falling into a long train. Her veil of illusion was held by orange blossoms and ruchings. She carried a shower bouquet of gardenias, stephanotis, centered with a white orchid.

Miss Nancy Marye, sister of the bride and only attendant, wore a cameo blue marquisette gown with bracelet length sleeves, sweetheart neckline edged with pleating, gathered skirt with headdress of matching marquisette. She carried a bouquet of red roses.

Pvt. Rollin White, of Camp Howze, Texas, brother of the groom, as best man and ushers were David Beamer and Tom Massie, of Pulaski.

Immediately following the ceremony a reception was given by the bride's parents for the wedding party, relatives, out-of-town guests and close friends.

The bride's mother wore an orchid sheer dress with corsage of gardenias, and the bridegroom's mother wore a black sheet redingote with gardenias. For traveling, Mrs. White wore a cherry red suit with black and white accessories. Her corsage was of white orchids.

The couple will make their home in Pulaski after June 19.

Among the out-of-town guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Harvie, Miss Lucy Harvie, Mrs. L. E. Weitzel and L. K. Harvie, of Richmond,
Mrs. T. J. Nottingham, Jr., and Mrs. W. A. Dunn, of Norfolk,
Mr. and Mrs. Rollin P. White, Buena Vista,
St. Sgt. James White, of Great Falls, Montana and Mrs. White, of Lynchburg,
Miss Carolyn White, Miss Mary Kent White, Mrs. Oscar Laughon, Mrs. J. R. Crockett, Miss Elizabeth Crocket, Mrs. F. L. Hiltzheimer, Miss Rebecca Hiltzheimer, Mrs. W. D. Macgill, Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Kent, Miss Margo Kent, all of Pulaski
Mr and Mrs. Francis Bell, daughter Ellent Kent and son Dan, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bell and son G. C. Bell, Jr, Miss Sara Bell, Miss Sallie Harman, Mr. and Mrs. David Harman, all of Dublin
and Mrs. Oscar Porterfield, of Gladespring.
Military Enlistment30 March 1945Embree enlisted in the military on 30 March 1945 in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, as a Private His enlistment record lists his occupation as Farmer, married, with 4 hears of High School.
Military Discharge30 July 1946Embree was discharged from the military on 30 July 1946
Newspaper Mention8 April 1951The 8 April 1951 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under Personal News, "Mr. and Mrs. Embree White and sons, Embree, Jr., and Bobby, have moved her from Shawsville, and are at home to their friends at 2B-place, Macgill Village."
Newspaper Mention11 February 1957The 11 February 1957 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under Personal Mention: Mr. and Mrs. Embree White, Jr., and sons Embree and Bobby, accompanied by Mrs. Embree White, spent the weekend in Burlington with Mr. and Mrs. Rollin White. Mrs. White Sr. remained for a longer visit.
Newspaper Mention30 March 1959The 30 March 1959 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Under Personal Mention: Mr. and Mrs. Embree B. White, Jr. announce the birth of a son, Francis Bell, March 22 at Pulaski Hospital.

Misses Carolyn and Mary Kent White of Wilmington, Dela., and Mr. and Mrs. James White of Abingdon spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Embree White Jr., and Mrs. Embree B. White of Northwood.
Death18 March 1984He died on 18 March 1984 in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia,
Obituary19 March 198419 March 1984, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, Southwest Times Obituary: Embree White, Jr. "Embree Bennett White, Jr., 64, of 2610 Ramble Road, Blacksburg, died Sunday. He was the son of the late Embree B. and Mary Bell White.

Formerly of Pulaski, he was a member of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. He was retired from his privately owned insurance and real estate firm in Blacksburg.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Marye White, two sons, Robert Marye White, Roanoke, Frank Bell White, Blacksburg, one granddaughter, one sister, Carolyn P. White, Blacksburg, two brothers, James Bell White of Lynchburg, and Roland P. White of Graham, N.C.

The funeral will be 2 pm Tuesday from New Dublin Presbyterian Church, Dublin, with the Rev. George B. Telford and the Ref. Kearfoot Boyd officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg."
Burial21 March 1984He was buried on 21 March 1984 at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia.
Last Edited30 May 2017

Mary Christian Marye

F, #6515, b. 21 October 1922

Family 1: Embree Bennett White, Jr., (b. 16 May 1919, d. 18 March 1984)

SonFrancis Bell White
SonEmbree Bennett White, III (b. 11 May 1945, d. 11 February 1978)
SonRobert Marye White (b. 15 May 1947)

Family 2: Dorsett

Biography

Birth21 October 1922Mary Christian Marye was born on 21 October 1922.
Marriage10 June 1944Embree Bennett White, Jr., and she were married on 10 June 1944 at Presbyterian Church in Shawsville, Montgomery County, Virginia, The marriage certificate lists Embree as age 25, Farmer, born in Bristol, VA., currently residing in Pulaski, Va. Father: Embree Bennett White, mother Mary P. Bell The bride is age 21, Clerk, born in Norfolk, Va. Father: Robert Burton Marye. Mother: Mary Florence Baxter. Currently residing in Shawsville, Va.
Marriageafter 1984Dorsett and she were married after 1984
Last Edited29 May 2017

Embree Bennett White, III

M, #6516, b. 11 May 1945, d. 11 February 1978

Parents

FatherEmbree Bennett White, Jr. (b. 16 May 1919, d. 18 March 1984)
MotherMary Christian Marye (b. 21 October 1922)

Biography

Birth11 May 1945Embree Bennett White, III, was born on 11 May 1945 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia.
Military Enlistment25 January 1966Embree enlisted in the military on 25 January 1966 (Branch: Army)
Military Discharge29 October 1968Embree was discharged from the military on 29 October 1968
Death11 February 1978He died on 11 February 1978 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia, Residence at death: 1305 Palmer Drive, Blacksburg, Montgomery County, VA. Father: Embree B. White, Jr., mother: Mary Marye. Spouse: Deborah G. White. Veteran of Viet Nam. Born 5/11/1945 in Virginia. Employer: Planning Commission. Informant: Father. Cause of Death: A. Cardiac/Pulmonary Arrest. Interval between onset and death: seconds/4 days. B. Post Operative Splenorenal Shunt, Splenectomy (5 days), C. Portal Hypertension Banti's Spleen, Cirrhosis (5 weeks). Burial: New Dublin Church Cem., Pulaski County, Virginia.

In a news article in the Radford News Journal, 30 Jan 1985, about local residents who had died in or due to Vietnam, Embree's mother, Mary M. White, said that her son had died 10 years after leaving Vietnam, from conditions caused by exposure to Agent Orange. She supports a memorial and believes that her son's name should be included.
Burial14 February 1978He was buried on 14 February 1978 at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia.
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Dorsett

M, #6517

Family: Mary Christian Marye (b. 21 October 1922)

Biography

Marriageafter 1984Dorsett and Mary Christian Marye were married after 1984
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Deborah Anne Going

F, #6518

Family: Embree Bennett White, III, (b. 11 May 1945, d. 11 February 1978)

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James Bell White

M, #6519, b. 2 July 1915, d. 29 January 1990

Parents

FatherEmbree Bennett White (b. 27 February 1882, d. 16 April 1942)
MotherMary Peck Bell (b. 23 May 1887, d. 24 October 1967)

Family: Virginia Harman (b. 19 May 1918, d. 29 January 2015)

SonJames White
SonDavid White

Biography

Birth2 July 1915James Bell White was born on 2 July 1915 in Bristol, Washington County, Virginia.
Newspaper Mention5 August 1936He was mentioned in a newspaper report about Embree Bennett White when 5 August 1936 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Guests In White Home
Draft Registration1940James registered for the draft on 1940, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia. He was listed as James Bell White, Box 704, Pulaski, Virginia, Tel. 2-7183, born in Bristol, Va. Contact: Father, Embree Bennett White, same address. Employer: Appalachain Electric Power Co., 1st St. N., Pulaski, Va.
Newspaper23 June 1941According to the on 23 June 1941 edition of the in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, Invitations are Issued to Wedding. Virginia Larew Harman to Wed James White on July 12th.

David King Harman, of Dublin, has issued invitations to the marriage of his daughter, Virginia Larew, to James Bell White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Embree B. White, of Pulaski., on the afternoon of Saturday the twelfth of July at half after five o'clock, New Dublin Presbyterian Church, Dublin, Virginia.
Marriage12 July 1941He and Virginia Harman were married on 12 July 1941 at Presbyterian Church in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, James is listed as 25, a Draftsman, born in Washington County, Va., parents E.B. White and Mary Bell, resides in Pulaski. Virginia is age 23, born in Pulaski County, parents David Harman and Elizabeth Larew, residing in Dublin.
Newspaper Mention27 July 1941The 27 July 1941 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported Local History This is a wonderful local history column, written by someone who attended the reception of James and Virginia's wedding, held at the old homestead of Virginia's grandmother.

It is too long to type in, so click on the attachment to read. Even those who don't know the names or places will appreciate the old history.
Military Enlistment6 January 1942James enlisted in the military on 6 January 1942 (Army)
Military Discharge10 November 1945James was discharged from the military on 10 November 1945
AddressMarch 1963As of March 1963, James lived in Abingdon, Virginia. as stated in his sister's obituary.
Death29 January 1990He died on 29 January 1990 in Lynchburg, Virginia,
Burial1 February 1990He was buried on 1 February 1990 at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia. His Findagrave entry states: "Was a division manger of Appalachian Power Company, a World War II veteran having served for the U.S. army/Air Force, and was a member of First Unitarian Church."
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Rollin Pearsall White

M, #6520, b. 16 February 1924, d. 18 January 2010

Parents

FatherEmbree Bennett White (b. 27 February 1882, d. 16 April 1942)
MotherMary Peck Bell (b. 23 May 1887, d. 24 October 1967)

Family: Mary Eva Jones (b. 23 October 1923, d. 12 January 2007)

DaughterCarolyn Sedgwick White
DaughterCynthia Kent White
SonRollin Pearsall White, III
Rollin Pearsall White, Son of Embree White, Jr.

Biography

Birth16 February 1924Rollin Pearsall White was born on 16 February 1924 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia.
Marriage25 August 1951He and Mary Eva Jones were married on 25 August 1951 in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, Married by W. O. Claypool, Church of God of Blacksburg.

The marriage certificate lists Rollin's occupation as Industrial Engineer. Mary is not employed. Her parents are John Clifford Jones and Minnie Caldwell, and she resides in Blacksburg.
Newspaper Mention26 August 1951The 26 August 1951 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported in the Society Pages, "Miss Jones, Mr. White Are Married

The marriage of Miss Mary Eva Jones and Rollin Pearsall White was solemnized in a ceremony yesterday at 10 a.m. in the Blackburg Presbyterian Church.

The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. O. Claypool, the brinde's pastor, with the Rev. Robert Hufford, Jr., Assistant Minister of the Presbyterian Church, assisting.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jones, of Blacksburg, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Embree Bennett White, also of Blacksburg, formerly of Pulaski, and the late Mr. White.

The church was decorated with cathedral candles and baskets of white summer flowers. Preceding the ceremony a program of nuptial music was given by Mrs. Donald Kelsey of Blacksburg.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, John C. Jones, Jr., wore a pink imported Irish linen suit with reversible bolero of white eyelet. Her hat was of pink linen with accessories of white. She carried a white miniature Bible, an heirloom of the bridegroom's family, which was topped with an orchid showered with stephanotis.

James Bell White, of Abingdon, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.

Mr. White is a graduate of VPI in industrial engineering and is now employed with DuPont in Camden, S. C.

Immediately following the ceremony, attended only by the immediate families, the couple left for a brief wedding trip.

Newspaper Mention11 February 1957He was mentioned in a newspaper report about Embree Bennett White, Jr., when 11 February 1957 edition of the Southwest Times, Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, reported under Personal Mention:
AddressMarch 1963As of March 1963, Rollin lived in Graham, North Carolina, as stated in his sister's obituary.
Death18 January 2010He died on 18 January 2010 in Burlington, North Carolina,
Obituary18 January 201018 January 2010, Burlington, North Carolina, TimesNews Obituary:. GRAHAM - Mr. Rollin Pearsall White, 85, of Edgewood Place, Burlington, and formerly of Graham, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 9 a.m. at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Pulaski, Virginia, he was the husband of the late Mary Eva Jones White and the son of Embee Bennett White Sr. and Mary Bell White, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II in the European Theatre. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and retired as a Senior Industrial Engineer with Western Electric. Mr. White was a member of Bible Baptist Church and the Men's Sunday School Class. He was a former member of Piedmont Baptist Church where he was a church deacon.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Kerr and husband William of Graham and Cindy White and husband Alan of Elon; a son, Rollin P. White III of Mebane; three grandchildren, William Adam Kerr, Christy Lynn Kerr and Jennifer Mariah White; and one sister, Carolyn Pearsall White of Blacksburg, Va.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Kent White Reed; and two brothers, James Bell White and Embee Bennett White Jr.
The funeral service will be conducted at Bible Baptist Church on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Dr. J. Mark Aheron and the Rev. Tommy Love. Entombment will be at the Mausoleum at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence of a daughter, Carolyn Kerr, 2112 South Main Street, Graham.
Memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 2733 Kirkwood Drive, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Burial21 January 2010He was buried on 21 January 2010 at Alamance Memorial Park in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina.1
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Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, VA

Mary Eva Jones

F, #6521, b. 23 October 1923, d. 12 January 2007

Family: Rollin Pearsall White (b. 16 February 1924, d. 18 January 2010)

DaughterCarolyn Sedgwick White
DaughterCynthia Kent White
SonRollin Pearsall White, III
Mary Eva Jones White

Biography

Birth23 October 1923Mary Eva Jones was born on 23 October 1923 in Montgomery County, Virginia. Based on the U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Vol 1, Ancestry.com

According to Social Security Application Index, her parents were John C. Jones and Minnie S. Caldwell.
Marriage25 August 1951Rollin Pearsall White and she were married on 25 August 1951 in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, Married by W. O. Claypool, Church of God of Blacksburg.

The marriage certificate lists Rollin's occupation as Industrial Engineer. Mary is not employed. Her parents are John Clifford Jones and Minnie Caldwell, and she resides in Blacksburg.
Death12 January 2007She died on 12 January 2007
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Robert Marye White

M, #6522, b. 15 May 1947

Parents

FatherEmbree Bennett White, Jr. (b. 16 May 1919, d. 18 March 1984)
MotherMary Christian Marye (b. 21 October 1922)

Biography

Birth15 May 1947Robert Marye White was born on 15 May 1947.
Last Edited29 May 2017

Junella Faye Scott

F, #6523

Family: Robert Marye White (b. 15 May 1947)

Last Edited29 May 2017

Francis Bell White

M, #6524

Parents

FatherEmbree Bennett White, Jr. (b. 16 May 1919, d. 18 March 1984)
MotherMary Christian Marye (b. 21 October 1922)

Family 1: Lisa Faye Boyd

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Lisa Faye Boyd

F, #6525
Last Edited29 May 2017