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Maude Beatrice White was born on 23 February 1907 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jackson White and Susan Isabelle Thompson.¹

Maude B. White was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. White and Susan I. White on the census of 2 May 1910 at Corona Precinct, Beat 1, Lee County, Mississippi, as a daughter.²

Maude White was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. White and Susan White on the census of 29 March 1920 at Tupelo Precinct, Lee County, Mississippi, as a daughter.² Maude Beatrice White married Townsend DeVaughn at Mississippi.¹

William Lester White was born on 25 April 1902 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Thomas Jackson White and Susan Isabelle Thompson.¹

William L. White was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. White and Susan I. White on the census of 2 May 1910 at Corona Precinct, Beat 1, Lee County, Mississippi, as a son.²

Lester White was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. White and Susan White on the census of 29 March 1920 at Tupelo Precinct, Lee County, Mississippi, as a son.² William Lester White married Lula Miller circa 1925 at Mississippi.^1,3 William L. White and Lula White appeared on the census of April 1930 at Ft. Screven, Chatham County, Georgia; Also enumerated with them were their daughters, Juanita and Vivianne.³ William Lester White died circa 1993 at Mississippi.¹

Leora White was born on 25 October 1911 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jackson White and Susan Isabelle Thompson.¹

Lottie White was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. White and Susan White on the census of 29 March 1920 at Tupelo Precinct, Lee County, Mississippi, as a daughter.²

     Lottie White was listed as the sister of Cecil Alexander White on the 1930 Census recorded 22 April 1930 at Beat 1, Lee County, Mississippi.³ Leora White married Joseph Deaton at Mississippi.¹

Leonard Watson White was born on 23 December 1905 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Thomas Jackson White and Susan Isabelle Thompson.¹ Leonard Watson White died on 27 August 1906 at Lee County, Mississippi, at age 0.¹

Cecil Alexander White was born on 9 June 1909 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Thomas Jackson White and Susan Isabelle Thompson.¹

Cecil A. White was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. White and Susan I. White on the census of 2 May 1910 at Corona Precinct, Beat 1, Lee County, Mississippi, as a son.²

Cecil White was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. White and Susan White on the census of 29 March 1920 at Tupelo Precinct, Lee County, Mississippi, as a son.² Cecil Alexander White married Helen Whiteside.¹

Cecil Alexander White was listed as the head of household on the census recorded 22 April 1930 at Beat 1, Lee County, Mississippi. Also living in the household were, his brother, Dorsey White, his sister, Lottie White and Elsie White, his mother, Susan White.³ Cecil Alexander White died at Mississippi.¹

Elsie Isabelle White was born on 24 July 1924 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jackson White and Susan Isabelle Thompson.¹

     Elsie White was listed as the sister of Cecil Alexander White on the 1930 Census recorded 22 April 1930 at Beat 1, Lee County, Mississippi.² Elsie Isabelle White married (?) Riley at Mississippi.¹

Thomas Dorsey White was born on 8 October 1916 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Thomas Jackson White and Susan Isabelle Thompson.¹

Dorsey White was enumerated in the household of Thomas J. White and Susan White on the census of 29 March 1920 at Tupelo Precinct, Lee County, Mississippi, as a son.²

     Dorsey White was listed as the brother of Cecil Alexander White on the 1930 Census recorded 22 April 1930 at Beat 1, Lee County, Mississippi.³ Thomas Dorsey White married Sarah Lee Outlaw at Mississippi.¹ Thomas Dorsey White died on 17 September 2002 at Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, at age 85.⁴

Eva White was born on 25 April 1921 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jackson White and Susan Isabelle Thompson.¹ Eva White died on 26 May 1921 at Lee County, Mississippi, at age 0.¹

Joseph Montague White was born on 27 January 1843 at Arkansas nor Tennessee.^1,3,4 He was the son of (?) White and Nancy (?).² Joseph Montague White began military service on 26 May 1861 at Baldwyn, Itawamba County, Mississippi, when he enlisted in the Confederate Army. He served as a Private in Co. K, 19th Regiment, Mississippi Volunteers.⁵ He was captured and taken prisoner of war on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. An account of that battle is as follows:

     Harris directed his men along the McCoull house road toward the end of Ramseur's line. When he drew near the area of the west angle, enemy fire became so heavy that Harris was unable to form a full line of battle. His two regiments [the 16th and the 19th Miss] on the right braved the storm of lead and charged through the smoky haze straight at the bank of fiery orange flashes that marked the Federal position. True to their word, the Mississippians seized a section of works at bayonet point, capturing 200 Federals, and extending the Confederate line closer to the west angle." They secured their grip on the captured works only after hard hand-to-hand combat. It had been raining for five days, and the men of the 19th Miss were soaked to the skin. However, they stayed in these wet trenches and in close contact with the Union troops for over 20 hours from 7:30 a.m. on May 12 until 4:00 a.m. on May 13. Many were captured in the desperate hand-to-hand fighting including most of Company K with their Captain, Thomas J. Rowan..

He was taken to Fort Delaware, Delaware, from the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. June 17, 1864. He was received at Elmira, New York, on Dec 17, 1864.^5,6 He ended military service when he was released and gave his Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America on 27 June 1865 at Elmira, Chemung County, New York.⁵ He married Amanda Melvina Newsom, daughter of Allen Newsom and Mary Johnson, on 6 February 1866 at Tippah County, Mississippi.⁷

Joseph Montague White was listed as the head of household on the census on 17 June 1880 at Hardeman County, Tennessee. Also living in the house were his wife, Amanda Melvina White, his sons, Thomas Jackson White, John Wesley White and Joel Daniel White, his daughters, Laura Belle White, Nancy White and Julia Ann White.⁸

Jo. M. White was listed as the head of household on the census of 2 July 1900 at Beat 5, Graham Precinct, Union County, Mississippi. Also living in the house were his wife, Mandy White, his sons, Joel D. White, Willie I. White and John W. White, his daughter, Julia A. White.⁹ Joseph Montague White was listed in an enumeration of Confederate Soliders and widows in 1907 at Lee County, Mississippi. His information read: J. M. White enlisted Mississippi, Company K, 19th Mississippi Regiment, age 65, year enlisted 1861, soldier.¹⁰ He died on 8 January 1909 at Union County, Mississippi, at age 65.¹ He was buried at Fairfield Cemetery, Union County, Mississippi.¹¹

Amanda Melvina Newsom was born circa 1841 at Tennessee; She said she was 68 years old at the time she made the pension application in 1909.^1,4 She was the daughter of Allen Newsom and Mary Johnson.^2,1,3

On 12 October 1850, Amanda Melvina Newsom was living with Allen Newsom at the Southern Division, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. There was also a 15-year-old male named John H. Worly, born in Tennessee, living in the household.²

On 6 July 1860, Amanda Melvina Newsom was listed as a household member living with Allen Newsom in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi. His real property was valued at $2,360 and his personal property was valued at $1,000..⁵ Amanda Melvina Newsom married Joseph Montague White, son of (?) White and Nancy (?), on 6 February 1866 at Tippah County, Mississippi.⁶

Amanda Melvina White was listed as the wife of Joseph Montague White on the 1880 census at Hardeman County, Tennessee, on 17 June 1880.⁷

Mandy White was listed as the wife of Jo. M. White on the census at Beat 5, Graham Precinct, Union County, Mississippi, on 2 July 1900.⁸ Amanda Melvina Newsom applied for a pension as a widow of a Confederate soldier on 28 August 1909 at Guntown, Lee County, Mississippi, The application was denied.⁴

Mandy White was enumerated in the household of James Palmer Nelson and [wife] on the census of 1910 at Oak Grove Precinct (Part of Beat 2), Itawamba County, Mississippi, as a mother-in-law.⁹ Amanda Melvina Newsom died in August 1918 at Union County, Mississippi.¹

Julia Ann White was born on 11 January 1875.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina Newsom.¹

Julia Ann White was enumerated in the household of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina White on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hardeman County, Tennessee, as a daughter.²

Julia A. White was enumerated in the household of Jo. M. White and Mandy White on the census of 2 July 1900 at Beat 5, Graham Precinct, Union County, Mississippi, as a daughter.³ Julia Ann White married James Palmer Nelson on 15 August 1905 at Lee County, Mississippi.¹

Julia Nelson was listed as the wife of James Palmer Nelson on the census at Oak Grove Precinct (Part of Beat 2), Itawamba County, Mississippi, in 1910.⁴ Julia Ann White died on 22 December 1948 at Mississippi at age 73.¹ She was buried at Turon Cemetery, Smithville, Itawamba County, Mississippi.¹

Laura Belle White was born on 25 December 1866 at Tippah County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina Newsom.¹

Laura Belle White was enumerated in the household of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina White on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hardeman County, Tennessee, as a daughter.² Laura Belle White married Jefferson Benjamin King in 1891 at Mississippi.¹ Laura Belle White died on 8 July 1938 at Mississippi at age 71.¹

Nancy White was born on 13 March 1870 at Mississippi.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina Newsom.¹

Nancy White was enumerated in the household of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina White on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hardeman County, Tennessee, as a daughter.³ Nancy White died on 5 October 1887 at Union County, Mississippi, at age 17.^1,2 She was buried at Fairfield Cemetery, Union County, Mississippi.^1,2

Joel Daniel White was born on 1 February 1880 at Hardeman County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina Newsom.¹

Joel Daniel White was enumerated in the household of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina White on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hardeman County, Tennessee, as a son.³

Joel D. White was enumerated in the household of Jo. M. White and Mandy White on the census of 2 July 1900 at Beat 5, Graham Precinct, Union County, Mississippi, as a son.⁴ Joel Daniel White married Lena Caldwell on 22 September 1907 at Lee County, Mississippi.⁵ Joel Daniel White died on 30 December 1934 at Mississippi at age 54.² He was buried at Camp Creek Cemetery, Lee County, Mississippi.⁶

John Wesley White was born in August 1878 at Hardeman County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina Newsom.¹

John Wesley White was enumerated in the household of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina White on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hardeman County, Tennessee, as a son.³

John W. White was enumerated in the household of Jo. M. White and Mandy White on the census of 2 July 1900 at Beat 5, Graham Precinct, Union County, Mississippi, as a son.⁴

William Isaac White was born on 7 October 1883 at Hardeman County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Montague White and Amanda Melvina Newsom.¹

Willie I. White was enumerated in the household of Jo. M. White and Mandy White on the census of 2 July 1900 at Beat 5, Graham Precinct, Union County, Mississippi, as a son.³ William Isaac White married Bessie House on 29 August 1907 at Lee County, Mississippi.⁴ William Isaac White died on 15 September 1955 at age 71.

Allen Newsom was born circa 1811 at Tennessee.² He married Mary Johnson, daughter of William P. Johnson and Susan (?), circa 1832 at Tennessee.³

Allen Newsom was listed as the head of a household on the census of 1840 Bedford County, Tennessee. His household consisted of 2 free white males under age 5, 1 aged 20-30, 2 free white females under age 5, 2 aged 5-10, and 1 aged 30-40.⁴

Allen Newsom appeared on the 1850 census at the Southern Division, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, on 12 October 1850. Living with him were Mary Newsom, Martha S. Newsom, Nancy J. Newsom, Elzira Newsom, Joseph G. Newsom, Wesley D. Newsom, Mary C. Newsom, William S. Newsom, Amanda Melvina Newsom, Eliza Hassel Newsom, Julia Ann Newsom and John A. Newsom. There was also a 15-year-old male named John H. Worly, born in Tennessee, living in the household.³

Allen Newsom was listed as the head of a household on the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi, on 6 July 1860. Living with him were Mary Newsom, Elzira Newsom, Amanda Melvina Newsom, Eliza Hassel Newsom, Julia Ann Newsom, John A. Newsom and James B. Newsom. His real property was valued at $2,360 and his personal property was valued at $1,000.² Allen Newsom died before 16 October 1866 at Tippah County, Mississippi.^1,5 His estate was probated between 1869 and 1870 at Tippah County, Mississippi; His heirs were cited as A. M. White (wife of J. M. White, Elizara Newsome, Harriet Holley (wife of S. W. Holley), J. A. Butler (wife of B. C. Butler), all of Tippah County; J. G. Newsome of Washington, Washington County, Texas, and Wesley Newsome of Lamar County, Texas.⁵

Mary Johnson was born circa 1808 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William P. Johnson and Susan (?).^2,3 Mary Johnson married Allen Newsom circa 1832 at Tennessee.⁴

On 12 October 1850, Mary Newsom was living with Allen Newsom at the Southern Division, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. There was also a 15-year-old male named John H. Worly, born in Tennessee, living in the household.⁴

On 6 July 1860, Mary Newsom was listed as a household member living with Allen Newsom in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi. His real property was valued at $2,360 and his personal property was valued at $1,000..⁵

Mary Newsom was listed on 29 July 1870 as the head of the household on the census at Range 3, Township 2, Tippah County, Mississippi. Living with her was Ann Newsom, 17, Black female born in Mississippi.⁶ She died after 29 July 1870 at Mississippi.^1,2

Elzira Newsom was born on 19 December 1835 at Tennessee.^3,4 She was the daughter of Allen Newsom and Mary Johnson.^2,1

On 12 October 1850, Elzira Newsom was living with Allen Newsom at the Southern Division, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. There was also a 15-year-old male named John H. Worly, born in Tennessee, living in the household.²

On 6 July 1860, Elzira Newsom was listed as a household member living with Allen Newsom in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi. His real property was valued at $2,360 and his personal property was valued at $1,000..⁵ Elzira Newsom died on 12 February 1915 at Mississippi at age 79.⁴ She was buried at Hamilton Baptist Cemetery, Benton County, Mississippi.⁴

Eliza Hassel Newsom was born circa 1845 at Tennessee.⁴ She was the daughter of Allen Newsom and Mary Johnson.¹

On 12 October 1850, Eliza Hassel Newsom was living with Allen Newsom at the Southern Division, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. There was also a 15-year-old male named John H. Worly, born in Tennessee, living in the household.⁴

On 6 July 1860, Eliza Hassel Newsom was listed as a household member living with Allen Newsom in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi. His real property was valued at $2,360 and his personal property was valued at $1,000..⁵ Eliza Hassel Newsom married S. W. Holley.²

Julia Ann Newsom was born circa 1848 at Mississippi.³ She was the daughter of Allen Newsom and Mary Johnson.^2,3

On 12 October 1850, Julia Ann Newsom was living with Allen Newsom at the Southern Division, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. There was also a 15-year-old male named John H. Worly, born in Tennessee, living in the household.⁴

On 6 July 1860, Julia Ann Newsom was listed as a household member living with Allen Newsom in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi. His real property was valued at $2,360 and his personal property was valued at $1,000..⁵

Joseph G. Newsom was born on 5 March 1837 at Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Allen Newsom and Mary Johnson.^1,2

On 12 October 1850, Joseph G. Newsom was living with Allen Newsom at the Southern Division, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. There was also a 15-year-old male named John H. Worly, born in Tennessee, living in the household.² Joseph G. Newsom married Mary S. Overby; They had the following children: Susan, Joseph, Dee, Wilson, Robert, Passie, Annie Liza, Angie, Tommie, and George.¹ Joseph G. Newsom died on 15 March 1894 at Purves, Erath County, Texas, at age 57.¹