Person:James White (170)

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James Carson White
b.13 Feb 1911 Lost Creek, Harrison Co., West Virginia, United States
d.10 Dec 1958 Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia, United States
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  1. James Carson White1911 - 1958
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m. 9 Jun 1935
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Name James Carson White
Gender Male
Birth? 13 Feb 1911 Lost Creek, Harrison Co., West Virginia, United States
Marriage 9 Jun 1935 Jane Lew, Lewis Co., West Virginia, United Statesto Christine Hall (twin) Jackson
Death? 10 Dec 1958 Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia, United States
Burial? Broad Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Lightburn, Lewis Co., West Virginia, United States

From Bill White, descendant: James Carson White was born in Lost Creek, [Harrison County, West Virginia] moved to Jane Lew when he was 6 with his parents when his father moved White's Feed Store to Jane Lew. Graduated from Jane Lew High School in 1929. Attended Clarksburg Business College. Worked for his Father in White's Feed starting when he was 10 driving truck and delivering feed. Active in Democratic politics. Purchased 1/2 interest in Feed store from his father and later bought the other half interest. Appointed to Lewis County Board of Education in 1950. Ran for re-election in 1952 and 1958. Won both times by overwhelming majorities. Responsible for the building of new Jane Lew Elementary in 1954. Responsible for addition of Band Room and new Chemistry Lab and Typing room at Jane Lew High School. Died in Clarksburg in Blands Pharmacy.

James and Christine's first child died the day he was born 25 Jan, 1941.

References
  1.   McWhorter Jackson Sketches
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  2.   Email from William Carson "Bill" White of Jane Lew, WV. (janelewbill at gmail add the dot com).
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