Submitted by Lisa Hamilton Thanks Lisa!

Joseph D. White is a descendant of James White, who was born in North Carolina, and was a farmer by occupation. He came to Arkansas in 1836, settling on the farm now occupied by his son Joseph D. He held the office of justice of the peace for a number of years before the war. and was elected to the same position after the cessation of hostilities. He died in 1886, leaving a family of nine children to mourn his loss. He was a farmer, and a man who was esteemed and respected by all.

Joseph D. White was born, reared and educated in Benton County, his birth occurring in 1855. His early days were spent in assisting his parents on the farm, and this he continued to do until his marriage, in 1879 to Miss Orleana J. Graham, of Washington County.

He then began doing for himself, and partly by purchase and partly by inheritance is now the owner of 160 acres of excellent farming land; ninety acres are under cultivation and well improved.

Mrs. White is the daughter of James Graham, and she and Mr. White are the parents of five children: Maude E., Pilot J., Ora M., Cynthia B. and James R. The parents are members of the Baptist Church.

Lisa Hamilton submitted the above data from Goodspeed's; she did so to help others, is not researching the above person or families mentioned therein.

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