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Birth	:	3 Dec 1806 Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 1882 Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Upper Long Cane Cemetery, Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.2042007, -82.3917007
Inscription	:	A GOOD NAME IS RATHER TO BE CHOOSEN THAN GREAT RICHES
Description	:	Obituary (The Press and Banner and Abbeville Medium Wednesday March 8, 1882) {{Death of Mr. John White. Mr. John White died last Thursday at his home in Abbeville after having attained his three-score years and ten. Mr. White was one of the oldest citizens of the town, and had been a resident of the place for half a century. For many years before the war he was the leading merchant of the place and was favorably known in every section of the county. His excellent business tact, his rare judgement and his well known intergrity brought him the finest success in a... Read More	Obituary (The Press and Banner and Abbeville Medium Wednesday March 8, 1882) {{Death of Mr. John White. Mr. John White died last Thursday at his home in Abbeville after having attained his three-score years and ten. Mr. White was one of the oldest citizens of the town, and had been a resident of the place for half a century. For many years before the war he was the leading merchant of the place and was favorably known in every section of the county. His excellent business tact, his rare judgement and his well known intergrity brought him the finest success in a business with so many dangers. He was a man of pronounced character: "A plain, blunt man, who loved his friends," and was true to them in every sense of the word. He was, in word and deed, an honest man. - "the noblest work of god." He exemplified in his daily walk the truest manhood and in his death, has entered that haven where the weary are at rest. The funeral services were held in tha Presbyterian Church on Friday morning by the Rev. J.I. Martin. The building was well filled with citizens, many of whom bore evidence of feelings of genuine sorrow at the loss of so good a citizen. At the conclusion of the religious services his remains were taken to Upper Long Cane Cemetery.}} John lived to age 75. Marriage record (Greenwood County Sketches) revealed John White and Mrs. Lucy Smith Teague married in 1833 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. John was about twenty-seven and Lucy was about twenty-three when they married. The 1840 census revealed John owned twelve slaves and they were living in Abbeville County, South Carolina. Household members: John (30-39), Lucy (30-39), Robert, William and George (under 5), two males (20-29) and two females (10-14). The 1850 census revealed John was a Merchant. They were living in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina. Their property value was $17,000. John and Lucy were both born in South Carolina. Household members: John (42), Lucy (41), Robert (15), William (13), George (10), Lucy (8), Leonard (6), Nannie (4), Charles (1) and Martin Bullock (22). The 1850 Slave census revealed John owned thirty-three slaves ranging from age six months to sixty years. The 1860 census revealed their real estate value was $15,000 and their personal property value was $75,000. Household members: John (53), Lucy W (32), Wm (24), George (20), Lucy (17), Lenard (15), Nancy (13) and Chas (12). The 1860 Slave census revealed John owned thirty-nine slaves ranging from age one to sixty five years. The 1870 census revealed John was a dry goods merchant and their real estate value was $4,600. Their sons, George and Leonard had property valued at $2,500 each. Household members: John (63), Lucy (60), George (30), Leonard (26), Lucy (28) and Nannie (24). The 1880 census revealed John was a clerk in a store. John and Lucy's parents were born in Virginia. Household members: John (73), Lucy (70), Lucy A (38), Nannie A (34), servant, Elbert White (15), Eugene L. Wilson (22) and Joel C. Wier (20). His sons, George and Leonard were living a few doors away. Their children: Robert White (b.1835) William Henry White (b.1836 d.1862) George White (b.1839 d.1923) Lucy Agnes White (b.1841 d.1899) Leonard Waller White (b.1843 d.1907) Nancy Amelia White(Wardlaw)(b.1846 d.1915) Charles White (b.1849 d.1923) They had been married about forty-eight years when John died on March 2, 1882 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina. * contributed by find a grave member Susan Pantelias (#47941093)

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John White's memorial is located at: Upper Long Cane Cemetery, Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA.
When did John White death?
John White death on 2 Mar 1882 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John White's memorial?
Latitude: 34.2042007
Longitude: -82.3917007

Family Members:

Parent

Nancy Chiles Waller White Coleman

(1782 - 1855)

Spouse

Lucy Wright Smith White

(1809 - 1890)

Siblings

Abijah White

(1800 - unknow)

Agnes Waller White Reynolds

(1803 - 1883)

(unknow - unknow)

Milton W. Coleman

(1818 - 1885)

Thomas Lipscomb Coleman

(1820 - 1888)

Children

Capt William Henry White

(1836 - 1862)

George White

(1839 - 1923)

Lucy Agnes White

(1841 - 1899)

Leonard Waller White Sr.

(1843 - 1907)

Nancy Amelia “Nannie” White Wardlaw

(1845 - 1915)

Charles Smith White

(1849 - 1923)

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1. Upper Long Cane Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2042007, -82.3917007

2. Harbison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.1918983, -82.3831024

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5. Secession Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.1753006, -82.3818970

7. Cold Spring Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.2341870, -82.4032290

8. Old Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.1967010, -82.4291992

9. John Thompson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.1725769, -82.3817139

10. Lakeview Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1725769, -82.3817139

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Coordinate: 34.2152160, -82.4393790

12. Long Cane AME Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1686950, -82.3519250

13. Campfield Baptist Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2521080, -82.4093810

14. Clear Spring AME Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2567520, -82.3845480

15. Cypress Chapel AME Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2016520, -82.4645270

16. Guffin - Spence - Williams
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1533840, -82.4316000

17. Adams-Vann Family Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1445140, -82.3683540

18. Martin Family Cemetery
Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2356284, -82.4644769

19. Aiken Cemetery
Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2491989, -82.3285980

20. Eakin Cemetery
Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2492590, -82.3279530

21. Saint Peter AME Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1313130, -82.4150360

22. McCord Family Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1593330, -82.3181670

23. Gilgal Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2764015, -82.3497009

24. Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2378820, -82.3035520