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Van Lansing Swift

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Van Lansing Swift was born about 1805 in Madison County, New York, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}
• Marriage: He and Sylvia Ann Gillette were married about 1828.

• Person Source: Van Lansing Swift had sources that helped establish his name.⁸
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Herman Swift in the census on 1 June 1820 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. One free white male under the age of 10 [possible son Herman, about age 9 or 10], one free white male, age 10 through age 15 [most likely son Van Lansing, about age 15], one free white male age 26 through age 44 [most likely Herman, age about 40]; one free white female age 10 through age 15 [most likely daughter Harriet, about age 14], one free white female over the age of 45 [wife Ann would be about age 24, might be his mother, recently widowed, but where would wife Ann be?].²
• Census: Van Lansing Swift appeared in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. A farmer with real estate valued at $650.¹
• Census (fam): He and Sylvia Ann Gillette appeared in the census on 1 June 1855 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Van Lansing Swift is a farmer; he owns land and votes.³
• Census: Van Lansing Swift appeared in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. The Swift family is living in the same household as the Thomas and Mary Gordon family. Van Lansing continues to farm and has real estate valued at $1300 with a personal estate valued at $200.⁴
• Census: He appeared in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. V. C. Swift is now a farm laborer, no real estate is listed, but does have a personal estate valued at $300.⁵
• Census (fam): He and Sylvia Ann Gillette appeared in the census on 1 June 1875 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. V. C. Swift is a farmer who owns property and votes. The family lives in a framed home valued at $500⁶
• Census (fam): Van Lansing Swift and Sylvia Ann Gillette appeared in the census on 1 June 1880 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Van is no longer working outside the home⁷

• Last Edited: 30 December 2014

Citations

1. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 359; dwelling no. 230, family no. 240; Van Reacura [Van Lansing C] Swift; 28 December 2014
2. [S814] 1820 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M33, roll 64, Rushford; p. 4 [penned]; second to last household on sheet; Heman Swift; 25 December 2014
3. [S819] 1855 New York State Census, Allegany County, population schedule, , , ; microfilm FHL no. 501,953, Rushford; p. not numbered; dwelling no. 159, family no. 168; Van Lansing Swift
4. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 121 [penned], stamped 853; dwelling no. 1019, family no. 1020, line 17; Van Lansing Swift; 30 December 2014
5. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 3 [penned], stamped 707; dwelling no. 28, family no. 25; V. C. Swift; 30 December 2014
6. [S825] 1875 New York State Census, Cattaraugus County, population schedule, , , ; FHL microfilm 584490, Franklinville; p. 19 [penned], stamped 601; dwelling no. 191, family no. 210; V. C. Swift
7. [S826] 1880 U. S. Census, Cattaraugus County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 812, Franklinville; 11; p. 17A [penned], stamped 186; dwelling no. 179, family no. 200; Van Swift; 30 December 2014
8. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 18

Sophia White

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Sophia White was born on 31 December 1827 in Allegany County, New York, United States.^1,2,3,4
• Marriage: Ebenezer P Perry and Sophia White were married.⁵
• Death: She died on 19 August 1860 at age 32 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States.^5,4

• Person Source: Sophia White had sources that helped establish her name.⁵
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1830 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. There are two free white males under the age of 5 [Luther, about age 1 and George, about age 2], one free white male age 20 through 29 [most likely Charles, about 29]; one free white female under age 5 [most likely Sophia, about age 4], one free white female age 10 through 14 [an unknown female], and one free white female age 20 through 29 [most likely Harriet, about age 24].⁶
• Witness: Sophia White appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1840 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. One free white male under the age of 5 [most likely Martin, about age 4], one free white male age 5 through 9 [most likely Otis, about age 6], two free white males age 10 through 14 [most likely Luther, about age 11 and George, about age 12], one free white male age 30 through 39 [most likely Charles, about age 39], one free white male age 60 through 69 [unknown, could be Charles father]; one free white female, age 10 through 14 [most likely Sophia, about age 14], one free white female age 30 through 39 [most likely Harriet, about age 34].⁷
• Witness: Sophia White appeared in the household of Ebenezer P Perry in the census on 1 June 1850 in Lyndon, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. E. P. Perry is a farmer with real estate valued at $1800²
• Witness: Sophia White appeared in the household of Ebenezer P Perry in the census on 1 June 1860 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Ebenezer is now a practicing attorney; he has real estate valued at $600 and a personal estate valued at $300³

• Last Edited: 7 January 2015

Citations

1. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 122-123
2. [S854] 1850 U. S. Census, Cattaraugus County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 480, Lyndon; p. [not numbered]; dwelling no. 386, family no. 391; E. P. Perry; 6 January 2015
3. [S855] 1860 U. S. Census, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 1433, New London; p. 192; continued on p. 193; dwelling no. 1773, family no. 1549; Ebenezer Perry; 7 January 2015
4. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 7 January 2015; Sophia (White) Perry; 86928516; unknown; unknown; Jane
5. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 122
6. [S853] 1830 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M19, roll 84, Rushford; p. 168 [penned]; line 1; Chs White; 6 January 2015
7. [S694] 1840 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M704, roll 265, Rushford; p. 264 [penned], stamped 135; line 14; C White; 6 January 2015

George White

Parents

Biography

• Birth: George White was born about 1828 in New York, United States.¹
• Marriage: He and Ann English were married in 1850.²
• Death: George White died on 6 October 1909 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^2,3

• Person Source: George White had sources that helped establish his name.⁴
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1830 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. There are two free white males under the age of 5 [Luther, about age 1 and George, about age 2], one free white male age 20 through 29 [most likely Charles, about 29]; one free white female under age 5 [most likely Sophia, about age 4], one free white female age 10 through 14 [an unknown female], and one free white female age 20 through 29 [most likely Harriet, about age 24].⁵
• Witness: George White appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1840 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. One free white male under the age of 5 [most likely Martin, about age 4], one free white male age 5 through 9 [most likely Otis, about age 6], two free white males age 10 through 14 [most likely Luther, about age 11 and George, about age 12], one free white male age 30 through 39 [most likely Charles, about age 39], one free white male age 60 through 69 [unknown, could be Charles father]; one free white female, age 10 through 14 [most likely Sophia, about age 14], one free white female age 30 through 39 [most likely Harriet, about age 34].⁶
• Residence (fam): George White and Ann English lived in Wisconsin, United States, in 1851.²
• Census: George White appeared in the census on 1 June 1860 in Belmont Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. George is farming; has real estate valued at $200 and a personal estate valued at $100. His wife, Ann, is a school district teacher¹
• Residence (fam): He and Ann English lived in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States, in 1906.²

• Last Edited: 3 September 2017

Citations

1. [S664] 1860 U. S. Census, Portage County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 1426, Belmont; p. 11 [penned]; dwelling no. 90, family no. 77; George White; 7 January 2015
2. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 123
3. [S2059] New York State Health Department, "New York State Death Index, 1909," index, InternetArchive.org (http://www.archive.org : accessed ), , 3 September 2017; alphabetical by surname, White, George (1909); Rushford, certificate no. 43578
4. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 122
5. [S853] 1830 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M19, roll 84, Rushford; p. 168 [penned]; line 1; Chs White; 6 January 2015
6. [S694] 1840 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M704, roll 265, Rushford; p. 264 [penned], stamped 135; line 14; C White; 6 January 2015

Luther Kilmore White

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Luther Kilmore White was born in 1829 in Allegany County, New York, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}
• Marriage: He and Achsah Chamberlain were married about 1854.⁹
• Marriage: Luther Kilmore White and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen were married on 31 May 1863.⁹
• Death: Luther Kilmore White died on 29 October 1895 at age ~66 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^10,11,8,12
• Burial: He was buried on 7 November 1895 at White CemeteryG+, in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^13,11,8

• Person Source: Luther Kilmore White had sources that helped establish his name.¹⁴
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1830 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. There are two free white males under the age of 5 [Luther, about age 1 and George, about age 2], one free white male age 20 through 29 [most likely Charles, about 29]; one free white female under age 5 [most likely Sophia, about age 4], one free white female age 10 through 14 [an unknown female], and one free white female age 20 through 29 [most likely Harriet, about age 24].¹⁵
• Witness: Luther Kilmore White appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1840 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. One free white male under the age of 5 [most likely Martin, about age 4], one free white male age 5 through 9 [most likely Otis, about age 6], two free white males age 10 through 14 [most likely Luther, about age 11 and George, about age 12], one free white male age 30 through 39 [most likely Charles, about age 39], one free white male age 60 through 69 [unknown, could be Charles father]; one free white female, age 10 through 14 [most likely Sophia, about age 14], one free white female age 30 through 39 [most likely Harriet, about age 34].¹⁶
• Witness: Luther Kilmore White appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Charles and sons Luther and Otis are farmers. Charles has real estate valued at $1200.²
• Census: Luther Kilmore White appeared in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther is a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $800 and a personal estate valued at $500³
• Census: He appeared in the census on 1 June 1865 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther continues to work as a blacksmith; he indicates that this is his second marriage. The family lives in a framed house [unable to read estimated value]. Luther owns land and votes⁴
• Census: He appeared in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. L. R. White is a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $2000 and a personal estate valued at $1500.¹
• Census (fam): He and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen appeared in the census on 1 June 1875 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther and Kate live in a framed house valued at $1600; he works as a blacksmith, owns land and votes.⁵
• Census (fam): Luther Kilmore White and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen appeared in the census on 1 June 1880 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther is working as a blacksmith.⁶
• Census: Luther Kilmore White appeared in the census on 16 February 1892 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther continues to work as a blacksmith; all in the household were born in the United States and are citizens⁷

• Last Edited: 3 September 2017

Citations

1. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 7 [penned], stamped 709; dwelling no. 64, family no. 61; L. R. White; 30 December 2014
2. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 351; dwelling no. 92, family no. 96; Charles White; 6 January 2015
3. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 121 [penned], stamped 853; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 1023; Luther K White; 7 January 2015
4. [S856] 1865 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 11; dwelling no. 84, family no. 85; Luther K White; 7 January 2015
5. [S860] 1875 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 34 [penned]; dwelling no. 360, family no. 362; Luther K White; 11 January 2015
6. [S861] 1880 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 809, Rushford; 23; p. 24D [penned]; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 283; Luther White; 17 January 2015
7. [S864] 1892 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. 1892 New York State Census. Albany, NY: New York State Library, Rushford; 1; p. 16 [penned]; second column; Luther White; 17 January 2015
8. [S1476] Gertrude A Barber, Inscriptions, Allegany County Cemeteries, p. 35, White, Luther
9. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 124
10. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 17 January 2015; Luther K White; 101197638; White Cemetery; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; nmbo
11. [S892] Thomas M Tryniski, Old Fulton NY Postcards (http://www.fultonhistory.com/ : accessed ), , 17 January 2015; Bolivar (NY) Breeze, 8 November 1895, front page, col. 4; "Newsy Allegany County Notes" for Luther K White funeral notice
12. [S1805] New York State Health Department, "New York State Death Index, 1895," index, InternetArchive.org (http://www.archive.org : accessed ), , 3 September 2017; alphabetical by surname, White, Luther (1895); Rushford, certificate no. 8300
13. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 21 June 2016; Luther K White; 101197638; White Cemetery; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; nmbo; Linda Sibley Zimmerman, no. 48374111
14. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 122
15. [S853] 1830 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M19, roll 84, Rushford; p. 168 [penned]; line 1; Chs White; 6 January 2015
16. [S694] 1840 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M704, roll 265, Rushford; p. 264 [penned], stamped 135; line 14; C White; 6 January 2015

Otis White

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Otis White was born on 18 July 1834 in Farmersville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}
• Marriage: He and Julia A Van Dusen were married about 1854.^11,9
• Death: Otis White died due to drowning on 1 April 1904 at age 69 at American Falls in Niagara County, New York, United States.^10,12
• Burial: He was buried at North Ridge CemeteryG+, in North Ridge, Niagara County, New York, United States.¹⁰

• Person Source: Otis White had sources that helped establish his name.¹³
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1840 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. One free white male under the age of 5 [most likely Martin, about age 4], one free white male age 5 through 9 [most likely Otis, about age 6], two free white males age 10 through 14 [most likely Luther, about age 11 and George, about age 12], one free white male age 30 through 39 [most likely Charles, about age 39], one free white male age 60 through 69 [unknown, could be Charles father]; one free white female, age 10 through 14 [most likely Sophia, about age 14], one free white female age 30 through 39 [most likely Harriet, about age 34].¹⁴
• Witness: Otis White appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Charles and sons Luther and Otis are farmers. Charles has real estate valued at $1200.²
• Census: Otis White appeared in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Otis and Julia are farming. He has real estate valued at $3660 and a personal estate valued at $800.³
• Census: He appeared in the census on 1 June 1865 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Otis is farming. It appears as if the White family is living with the John B Vandusen family [Julia's parents?]. Otis owns land, votes and was a member of the military. This is Otis and Julia's first marriage, they have two children⁴
• Census: He appeared in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Otis is a farmer with real estate valued at $2625 and a personal estate valued at $800⁵
• Census (fam): He and Julia A Van Dusen appeared in the census on 1 June 1875 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Otis and Julia live in a framed house valued at $900; Otis continues to farm. He owns land and votes⁶
• Census (fam): Otis White and Julia A Van Dusen appeared in the census on 1 June 1880 in Forestville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States. Otis is now working as a minister⁷
• Census: Otis White appeared in the census on 16 February 1892 in Porter Township, Niagara County, New York, United States. Otis continues to work as a minister; all in the household are born in the United States, all are citizens⁸
• Census (fam): He and Julia A Van Dusen appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 in Porter Township, Niagara County, New York, United States. Otis and Julia have been married forty-four years and have two children [two born]. They own their home [mortgage free] and Otis is now listed as a retired minister⁹

• Last Edited: 14 July 2016

Citations

1. [S821] "New York, Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Archives, 30 December 2014; entry for Otis White, private, Company H, 1st Dragoons; parents listed are Charles and Harriet Swift White
2. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 351; dwelling no. 92, family no. 96; Charles White; 6 January 2015
3. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 122 [penned], stamped 854; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 1128; Otis White; 7 January 2015
4. [S856] 1865 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 40; dwelling no. 294, family no. 313; Otis White; 7 January 2015
5. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 35 [penned] stamped 723; dwelling no. 319, family no. 313; Otis White; 24 January 2015
6. [S860] 1875 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 11 [penned]; dwelling no. 150, family no. 150; Otis White; 24 January 2015
7. [S917] 1880 U. S. Census, Chautauqua County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 816, Forestville Village; 59; p. 1A [penned], stamped 397; dwelling no. 8, family no. 8; Otis A White; 24 January 2015
8. [S918] 1892 State Census of New York, Niagara County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. 1892 New York State Census. Albany, NY: New York State Library, Porter; 2; p. 4 [penned]; second column; Otis White; 24 January 2015
9. [S919] 1900 U. S. Census, Niagara County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1130, Porter Township; 85; sheet 1A [penned], stamped 77; dwelling no. 6, family no. 7; Otis White; 24 January 2015
10. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 24 January 2015; Otis White; 46370350; North Ridge Cemetery; North Ridge, Niagara County, New York; Jay Boone; Jay Boone
11. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 123
12. [S892] Thomas M Tryniski, Old Fulton NY Postcards (http://www.fultonhistory.com/ : accessed ), , 24 January 2015; Lockport (NY) Journal, 1 April 1904, f. p. col. 3; "Otis White of Ransomville Over The Falls"
13. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 122
14. [S694] 1840 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M704, roll 265, Rushford; p. 264 [penned], stamped 135; line 14; C White; 6 January 2015

Martin White

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Martin White was born on 24 October 1836 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^1,2,3,4
• Death: He died of injuries received in battle on 15 September 1862 at age 25 in Harrisons Landing, Charles City County, Virginia, United States.^5,6

• Person Source: Martin White had sources that helped establish his name.⁷
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1840 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. One free white male under the age of 5 [most likely Martin, about age 4], one free white male age 5 through 9 [most likely Otis, about age 6], two free white males age 10 through 14 [most likely Luther, about age 11 and George, about age 12], one free white male age 30 through 39 [most likely Charles, about age 39], one free white male age 60 through 69 [unknown, could be Charles father]; one free white female, age 10 through 14 [most likely Sophia, about age 14], one free white female age 30 through 39 [most likely Harriet, about age 34].⁸
• Witness: Martin White appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Charles and sons Luther and Otis are farmers. Charles has real estate valued at $1200.²
• Witness: Martin White appeared in the census in the household of Charles White and Harriet Sophia Swift on 1 June 1855 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Charles and Harriet continue to farm. They live in a framed house valued at $100.³
• Witness: Martin White appeared in the household of Otis White in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Otis and Julia are farming. He has real estate valued at $3660 and a personal estate valued at $800.⁴

• Last Edited: 14 July 2016

Citations

1. [S821] "New York, Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Archives, 30 December 2014; entry for Martin White, private, Company D, 64th Infantry; parents listed are Charles and Harriet Swift White
2. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 351; dwelling no. 92, family no. 96; Charles White; 6 January 2015
3. [S819] 1855 New York State Census, Allegany County, population schedule, , , ; microfilm FHL no. 501,953, Rushford; p. [not numbered]; dwelling no. 249, family no. 260; Chas White
4. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 122 [penned], stamped 854; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 1128; Otis White; 7 January 2015
5. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 123 and 320
6. [S821] "New York, Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Archives, 30 December 2014; entry for Martin White, private, Company D, 64th Infantry; sent to hospital at Harrison's Landing, July 1862 "not since heard from"
7. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 122
8. [S694] 1840 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M704, roll 265, Rushford; p. 264 [penned], stamped 135; line 14; C White; 6 January 2015

Persa ("Percy") White

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Persa ("Percy") White was born in March 1841 in Allegany County, New York, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}
• Marriage: Jacob S Van Dusen and Persa ("Percy") White were married about 1861.^12,9
• Death: She died on 21 February 1906 at age 64 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^13,14
• Burial: She was buried at White CemeteryG+, in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^13,11

• Person Source: Persa ("Percy") White had sources that helped establish her name.¹²
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Charles White in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Charles and sons Luther and Otis are farmers. Charles has real estate valued at $1200.¹
• Witness: Persa ("Percy") White appeared in the census in the household of Charles White and Harriet Sophia Swift on 1 June 1855 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Charles and Harriet continue to farm. They live in a framed house valued at $100.²
• Witness: Persa ("Percy") White appeared in the household of Otis White in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Otis and Julia are farming. He has real estate valued at $3660 and a personal estate valued at $800.³
• Witness: Persa ("Percy") White appeared in the household of Jacob S Van Dusen in the census on 1 June 1865 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Jacob and Percy are living in a framed house, valued at $200. This is the first marriage for each of them. Percy indicates she has had one child [two children in the household].⁴
• Witness: Persa ("Percy") White appeared in the household of Jacob S Van Dusen in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Jacob is a farmer with real estate valued at $2935 and a personal estate valued at $1500.⁵
• Census (fam): He and Persa ("Percy") White appeared in the census on 1 June 1875 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Jacob and Percy live in a framed house, valued at $500. He is working as a farmer; owns land and votes.⁶
• Census (fam): Jacob S Van Dusen and Persa ("Percy") White appeared in the census on 1 June 1880 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Jacob continues to farm.⁷
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Jacob S Van Dusen in the census on 16 February 1892 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Jacob and Percy continue to farm; all in the household were born in the United States and all a citizens.⁸
• Census (fam): He and Persa ("Percy") White appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Jacob and Percy have been married thirty-nine years and have ten children [ten born]; they own their home [mortgage]. Jacob continues to farm.⁹
• Census (fam): Jacob S Van Dusen and Persa ("Percy") White appeared in the census on 1 June 1905 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Jacob and Percy are farming; all in the household were born in the United States, all a listed as citizens.¹⁰

• Last Edited: 13 July 2017

Citations

1. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 351; dwelling no. 92, family no. 96; Charles White; 6 January 2015
2. [S819] 1855 New York State Census, Allegany County, population schedule, , , ; microfilm FHL no. 501,953, Rushford; p. [not numbered]; dwelling no. 249, family no. 260; Chas White
3. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 122 [penned], stamped 854; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 1128; Otis White; 7 January 2015
4. [S856] 1865 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 31 [penned]; dwelling no. 229, family no. 243; Jacob Vandusen; 7 January 2015
5. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 35 [penned], stamped 723; dwelling no. 315, family no. 309; Jacob S Van Dusen; 27 January 2015
6. [S860] 1875 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 16 [penned]; dwelling no. 151, family no. 151; Jacob Vandusen; 27 January 2015
7. [S861] 1880 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 809, Rushford; 23; sheet 14B [penned]; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 146; Jacob Vandusen; 27 January 2015
8. [S864] 1892 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. 1892 New York State Census. Albany, NY: New York State Library, Rushford; 1; p. 10 [penned]; first column; Jacob S Vandusen; 27 January 2015
9. [S880] 1900 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1008, Rushford; 23; sheet 1B [penned]; dwelling no. 27, family no. 27; Jacob Vandusen; 27 January 2015
10. [S868] 1905 State Census, Allegany County, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York, State Census, 1905. Population Schedules . New York State Archives, Albany, New York, Rushford; 1; p. 19 [penned]; line 21; Jacob S Vandusen; 27 January 2015
11. [S1476] Gertrude A Barber, Inscriptions, Allegany County Cemeteries, p. 37, Van Dusen, Percy White, wife
12. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 122
13. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 27 January 2015; Percy (White) Van Dusen; 115852487; White Cemetery; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; Laurie S Tokarsky
14. [S1806] New York State Health Department, "New York State Death Index, 1906," index, InternetArchive.org (http://www.archive.org : accessed ), , 13 July 2017; alphabetical by surname, Vandusen, Percy (21 February 1906); Rushford, certificate no. 7836

Van Reneaslar Gillette

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Van Reneaslar Gillette was born about 1828 in New York, United States.¹

• Person Source: Van Reneaslar Gillette had sources that helped establish his name.²
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Ezekiel Gillette in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Ezekiel is a farmer [no real estate value listed]¹

• Last Edited: 28 December 2014

Citations

1. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 364; continued on next page [not numbered]; dwelling no. 315, family no. 332; Ezekiel Gillet; 7 February 2015
2. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 90

Orville Gillette

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Orville Gillette was born about 1830 in New York, United States.¹

• Person Source: Orville Gillette had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Ezekiel Gillette in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Ezekiel is a farmer [no real estate value listed]¹

• Last Edited: 28 December 2014

Citations

1. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 364; continued on next page [not numbered]; dwelling no. 315, family no. 332; Ezekiel Gillet; 7 February 2015

Linus Gillette

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Linus Gillette was born about 1833 in New York, United States.¹

• Person Source: Linus Gillette had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Ezekiel Gillette in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Ezekiel is a farmer [no real estate value listed]¹

• Last Edited: 28 December 2014

Citations

1. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 364; continued on next page [not numbered]; dwelling no. 315, family no. 332; Ezekiel Gillet; 7 February 2015

Lucas T Gillette

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Lucas T Gillette was born about 1837 in New York, United States.¹

• Person Source: Lucas T Gillette had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Ezekiel Gillette in the census on 1 June 1850 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Ezekiel is a farmer [no real estate value listed]¹

• Last Edited: 28 December 2014

Citations

1. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 364; continued on next page [not numbered]; dwelling no. 315, family no. 332; Ezekiel Gillet; 7 February 2015

Frank Swift

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Frank Swift was born on 8 January 1854 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}
• Marriage: He and Nellie Murray were married about 1887.⁶
• Death: Frank Swift died on 30 April 1904 at age 50 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States.^9,8

• Person Source: Frank Swift had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Van Lansing Swift and Sylvia Ann Gillette on 1 June 1855 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Van Lansing Swift is a farmer; he owns land and votes.¹
• Witness: Frank Swift appeared in the household of Van Lansing Swift in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. The Swift family is living in the same household as the Thomas and Mary Gordon family. Van Lansing continues to farm and has real estate valued at $1300 with a personal estate valued at $200.²
• Witness: Frank Swift appeared in the household of Van Lansing Swift in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. V. C. Swift is now a farm laborer, no real estate is listed, but does have a personal estate valued at $300.³
• Witness: Frank Swift appeared in the census in the household of Velorus Swift and Sarah Bacon on 1 June 1875 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Velorus Swift is employed as a blacksmith; he owns property and can vote. The family lives in a framed house valued at $1500.⁴
• Witness: Frank Swift appeared in the census in the household of Velorus Swift and Sarah Bacon on 1 June 1880 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Velorus is working as a blacksmith.⁵
• Census: Frank Swift appeared in the census on 16 February 1892 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Frank is a blacksmith and U. S. citizen.⁶
• Census (fam): He and Nellie Murray appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Frank and Ella have been married twelve years and have one child. He owns their home [mortgaged] and continues to work as a blacksmith.⁷

• Last Edited: 4 July 2017

Citations

1. [S819] 1855 New York State Census, Allegany County, population schedule, , , ; microfilm FHL no. 501,953, Rushford; p. not numbered; dwelling no. 159, family no. 168; Van Lansing Swift
2. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 121 [penned], stamped 853; dwelling no. 1019, family no. 1020, line 17; Van Lansing Swift; 30 December 2014
3. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 3 [penned], stamped 707; dwelling no. 28, family no. 25; V. C. Swift; 30 December 2014
4. [S825] 1875 New York State Census, Cattaraugus County, population schedule, , , ; FHL microfilm 584490, Franklinville; p. 4 [penned], stamped 586; dwelling no. 35, family no. 39; Velorus Swift
5. [S826] 1880 U. S. Census, Cattaraugus County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 812, Franklinville; 11; p. 10B [penned]; dwelling no. 96, family no. 104; Valorius Swift; 30 December 2014
6. [S829] "New York State Census, 1892," Ancestry, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. Albany, NY: New York State Library, 31 December 2014; Cattaraugus County, Franklinville, E. D. 2, p. 10 [penned], first column for Frank Swift
7. [S831] 1900 U. S. Census, Cattaraugus County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1010, Franklinville; 42; sheet 9B [penned]; dwelling no. 237, family no. 254; Frank Swift; 31 December 2014
8. [S1883] "Public Trees", database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed )"; submitted, [contact information for private use], 4 July 2017; Charles Swift Family Tree 4; obituary for Frank Swift, 1904; 28 April 2015; directorochs; newspaper is not identified
9. [S1813] New York State Health Department, "New York State Death Index, 1904," index, InternetArchive.org (http://www.archive.org : accessed ), , 4 July 2017; alphabetical by surname, entry for Swift, Frank (30 April 1904); Franklinville, certificate no. 20887

Emma Swift

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Emma Swift was born about 1857 in Allegany County, New York, United States.^1,2,3

• Person Source: Emma Swift had sources that helped establish her name.¹
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Van Lansing Swift in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. The Swift family is living in the same household as the Thomas and Mary Gordon family. Van Lansing continues to farm and has real estate valued at $1300 with a personal estate valued at $200.¹
• Witness: Emma Swift appeared in the household of Van Lansing Swift in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. V. C. Swift is now a farm laborer, no real estate is listed, but does have a personal estate valued at $300.²
• Witness: Emma Swift appeared in the census in the household of Van Lansing Swift and Sylvia Ann Gillette on 1 June 1875 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. V. C. Swift is a farmer who owns property and votes. The family lives in a framed home valued at $500³

• Last Edited: 30 December 2014

Citations

1. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 121 [penned], stamped 853; dwelling no. 1019, family no. 1020, line 17; Van Lansing Swift; 30 December 2014
2. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 3 [penned], stamped 707; dwelling no. 28, family no. 25; V. C. Swift; 30 December 2014
3. [S825] 1875 New York State Census, Cattaraugus County, population schedule, , , ; FHL microfilm 584490, Franklinville; p. 19 [penned], stamped 601; dwelling no. 191, family no. 210; V. C. Swift

Mary Ann Green

Biography

• Birth: Mary Ann Green was born on 23 August 1838 at Sugar Run in Corydon Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States.^1,2,3,4,5
• Marriage: Alfred W Swift and Mary Ann Green were married in 1857.
• Death: She died of a left hemisphere stroke on 19 May 1909 at age 70 in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States.⁵
• Burial: She was buried on 21 May 1909 at Kinzua Cemetery (Defunct)G+, in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States.^5,6

• Witness: Mary Ann Green appeared in the household of Alfred W Swift in the census on 1 June 1860 in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. Alfred is working as a carpenter; has real estate valued at $200 and a personal estate valued at $400.¹
• Witness: Mary Ann Green appeared in the household of Alfred W Swift in the census on 1 June 1870 in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. A. W. Swift is now working as a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $4000 and a personal estate valued at $500.²
• Census (fam): He and Mary Ann Green appeared in the census on 1 June 1880 in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. A. W. Swift continues to farm.³
• Census (fam): Alfred W Swift and Mary Ann Green appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. Alfred and Mary have been married forty-three years; one child was born but is no longer living. They are farmers.⁴

• Last Edited: 6 April 2017

Citations

1. [S820] 1860 U. S. Census, Warren County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 1190, Kinuza; p. 70 [penned], stamped 902; dwelling no. 482, family no. 477; Alfred Swift; 30 December 2014
2. [S823] 1870 U. S. Census, Warren County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 1461, Kinzua; p. 5 [penned], stamped 206; cont. on p. 6; dwelling no. 45, family no. 45; A. W. Swift; 30 December 2014
3. [S827] 1880 U. S. Census, Warren County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 1200, Kinzua Township; 277; p. 39C [penned], stamped 300; dwelling no. 319, family no. 349; A. W. Swift; 30 December 2014
4. [S830] 1900 U. S. Census, Warren County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1492, Kinzua Township; 140; sheet 3B [penned]; dwelling no. 62, family no. 62; Alfred W Swift; 31 December 2014
5. [S498] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1964. Series 11.90 (1,905 cartons). Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 46067
6. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 6 April 2017; Mary Ann (Green) Swift; 143457715; Willow Dale Cemetery; Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; J Rowan; [no marker photograph]

Ellen V ("Ella") Swift

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Ellen V ("Ella") Swift was born about 1858 in Pennsylvania, United States.^1,2,3

• Person Source: Ellen V ("Ella") Swift had sources that helped establish her name.^1,2
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Alfred W Swift in the census on 1 June 1860 in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. Alfred is working as a carpenter; has real estate valued at $200 and a personal estate valued at $400.¹
• Witness: Ellen V ("Ella") Swift appeared in the household of Alfred W Swift in the census on 1 June 1870 in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. A. W. Swift is now working as a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $4000 and a personal estate valued at $500.²
• Witness: Ellen V ("Ella") Swift appeared in the census in the household of Alfred W Swift and Mary Ann Green on 1 June 1880 in Kinzua Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. A. W. Swift continues to farm.³

• Last Edited: 23 November 2016

Citations

1. [S820] 1860 U. S. Census, Warren County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 1190, Kinuza; p. 70 [penned], stamped 902; dwelling no. 482, family no. 477; Alfred Swift; 30 December 2014
2. [S823] 1870 U. S. Census, Warren County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 1461, Kinzua; p. 5 [penned], stamped 206; cont. on p. 6; dwelling no. 45, family no. 45; A. W. Swift; 30 December 2014
3. [S827] 1880 U. S. Census, Warren County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 1200, Kinzua Township; 277; p. 39C [penned], stamped 300; dwelling no. 319, family no. 349; A. W. Swift; 30 December 2014

Achsah Chamberlain

Biography

• Birth: Achsah Chamberlain was born about 1834 in Allegany County, New York, United States.^1,2,3
• Marriage: Luther Kilmore White and Achsah Chamberlain were married about 1854.⁴
• Death: She died on 16 January 1862.^5,6
• Burial: She was buried at Rushford CemeteryG+, in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^5,6

• Person Source: Achsah Chamberlain had sources that helped establish her name.⁴
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther is a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $800 and a personal estate valued at $500¹

• Last Edited: 7 January 2015

Citations

1. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 121 [penned], stamped 853; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 1023; Luther K White; 7 January 2015
2. [S819] 1855 New York State Census, Allegany County, population schedule, , , ; microfilm FHL no. 501,953, Rushford; p. [not numbered]; dwelling no. 248, family no. 259; Salmon Chamberlain
3. [S818] 1850 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M432, roll 476, Rushford; p. stamped 352; dwelling no. 104, family no. 110; Salmon Chamberlain; 8 January 2015
4. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 124
5. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 7 January 2015; Achsah White; 122030575; Rushford Cemetery; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; Laurie S Tokarsky; Laurie S Tokarsky
6. [S1476] Gertrude A Barber, Inscriptions, Allegany County Cemeteries, p. 55, White, Achsah, w. L K White

Charles W White

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Charles W White was born on 15 June 1856 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12}
• Marriage: He and Josephine Stanley were married on 18 March 1886.⁶
• Death: Charles W White died on 19 January 1937 at age 80 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States.^13,14
• Burial: He was buried at Oakwood CemeteryG+, in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States. section C, lot 27A¹³

• Person Source: Charles W White had sources that helped establish his name.^1,9
• Witness: He appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 1 June 1860 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther is a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $800 and a personal estate valued at $500²
• Witness: Charles W White appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 1 June 1865 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther continues to work as a blacksmith; he indicates that this is his second marriage. The family lives in a framed house [unable to read estimated value]. Luther owns land and votes³
• Witness: Charles W White appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. L. R. White is a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $2000 and a personal estate valued at $1500.¹
• Witness: Charles W White appeared in the census in the household of Luther Kilmore White and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen on 1 June 1875 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther and Kate live in a framed house valued at $1600; he works as a blacksmith, owns land and votes.⁴
• Census: Charles W White appeared in the census on 1 June 1880 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York, United States. Charles is boarding in the household of William Withy, a hotel proprietor. Charles is single, and working as an ostler [a person working at a stable or hotel]⁵
• Residence: He lived in Cuba, Allegany County, New York, United States, on 27 May 1887.¹⁵
• Census: He appeared in the census on 16 February 1892 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York, United States. Charles is a blacksmith; everyone in the household was born in the United States and are citizens⁸
• Census (fam): He and Josephine Stanley appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 at 10 Mechanic Street in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, United States. Charles and Josephine have been married sixteen years and have two children [three born]; they are renting their home. Charles is working as a blacksmith⁷
• Census (fam): Charles W White and Josephine Stanley appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 at 426 Tulley Street in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States. Charles and Josephine have been married twenty-five years and have two children [three born]; they are renting their home. Charles is a blacksmith at an auto factory⁹
• Census (fam): Charles W White and Josephine Stanley appeared in the census on 1 January 1920 at 443 Seymour Street in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States. Charles and Josephine are renting their home; he continues to work as a blacksmith at an auto facotry¹⁰
• Witness: Charles W White appeared in the household of John Edward Young in the census on 1 January 1925 at 347 Seymour Street in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States. John is working as a house repairer; all in the household are born in the United States and are citizens¹¹
• Witness: Charles W White appeared in the census in the household of John Edward Young and Achsah Marie White on 1 April 1930 at 347 Seymour Street in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States. John and Achsah are renting their home for $22/month; he is working at an auto factory as a store clerk¹²

• Last Edited: 19 January 2015

Citations

1. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 7 [penned], stamped 709; dwelling no. 64, family no. 61; L. R. White; 30 December 2014
2. [S696] 1860 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M653, roll 718, Rushford; p. 121 [penned], stamped 853; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 1023; Luther K White; 7 January 2015
3. [S856] 1865 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 11; dwelling no. 84, family no. 85; Luther K White; 7 January 2015
4. [S860] 1875 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 34 [penned]; dwelling no. 360, family no. 362; Luther K White; 11 January 2015
5. [S861] 1880 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 809, Cuba; 15; p. 1A [penned], stamped 207; dwelling no. 1, family no. 1, line 13; Charles White; 11 January 2015
6. [S892] Thomas M Tryniski, Old Fulton NY Postcards (http://www.fultonhistory.com/ : accessed ), , 17 January 2015; Cuba Patriot (NY) and Free Press, 22 March 1934, f. p., col. 3; "Former Rushford Couple Observe Golden Wedding"
7. [S893] 1900 U. S. Census, Jefferson County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1042, Watertown; 34; sheet 6B [penned]; dwelling no. 104, family no. 126; Charles White; 17 January 2015
8. [S864] 1892 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. 1892 New York State Census. Albany, NY: New York State Library, Cuba; 2; p. 13 [penned]; first column; Charles White; 17 January 2015
9. [S894] 1910 U. S. Census, Onondaga County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1056, Ward 11, Syracuse; 145; sheet 20A [penned], stamped 100; dwelling no. 246, family no. 511; Charles W White; 18 January 2015
10. [S895] 1920 U. S. Census, Onondaga County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1249, Ward 12, Syracuse; 169; sheet 6A [penned], stamped 19; dwelling no. 89, family no. 140; Charles White; 18 January 2015
11. [S896] 1925 State Census, Onondaga County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Archives; Albany, New York, Ward 12, Syracuse; 3; p. 22 [penned]; line 45; John E Young; 19 January 2015
12. [S897] 1930 U. S. Census, Onondaga County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 1628, Ward 10, Syracuse; 73; sheet 9A [penned], stamped 247; dwelling no. 155, family no. 224; John E Young; 19 January 2015
13. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 19 January 2015; Charles W White; 109100058; Oakwood Cemetery; Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; Tom C.; Tom C.
14. [S1920] New York State Health Department, "New York State Death Index, 1937," index, InternetArchive.org (http://www.archive.org : accessed ), , 13 July 2017; alphabetical by surname, White, Charles W (19 January 1937); Syr. [Syracuse], certificate no. 2827
15. [S810] New York, Surrogate Courts in New York, "New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch.org (http://www.familysearch.org: accessed ), , 8 January 2015; Allegany County, Estate Papers, 1887, box 223 for Salmon Chamberlain; petition for proof of will, dated 27 May 1887

Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen

Biography

• Birth: Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen was born in December 1841 in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States.^1,2,3,4,5,6
• Marriage: Luther Kilmore White and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen were married on 31 May 1863.⁷
• Death: She died in 1904 at age ~63.⁵
• Burial: She was buried at White CemeteryG+, in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.⁸

• Person Source: Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen had sources that helped establish her name.^7,5
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 1 June 1865 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther continues to work as a blacksmith; he indicates that this is his second marriage. The family lives in a framed house [unable to read estimated value]. Luther owns land and votes²
• Witness: Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. L. R. White is a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $2000 and a personal estate valued at $1500.¹
• Census (fam): He and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen appeared in the census on 1 June 1875 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther and Kate live in a framed house valued at $1600; he works as a blacksmith, owns land and votes.³
• Census (fam): Luther Kilmore White and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen appeared in the census on 1 June 1880 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther is working as a blacksmith.⁹
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 16 February 1892 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther continues to work as a blacksmith; all in the household were born in the United States and are citizens⁴
• Census: Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Kate is now a widow; she has given birth to three children, all survive⁶

• Last Edited: 21 June 2016

Citations

1. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 7 [penned], stamped 709; dwelling no. 64, family no. 61; L. R. White; 30 December 2014
2. [S856] 1865 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 11; dwelling no. 84, family no. 85; Luther K White; 7 January 2015
3. [S860] 1875 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 34 [penned]; dwelling no. 360, family no. 362; Luther K White; 11 January 2015
4. [S864] 1892 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. 1892 New York State Census. Albany, NY: New York State Library, Rushford; 1; p. 16 [penned]; second column; Luther White; 17 January 2015
5. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 20 January 2015; Catherine White; 101197571; White Cemetery; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; nmbo
6. [S880] 1900 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1008, Rushford; 23; sheet 13B [penned]; dwelling no. 333, family no. 340; Kate White; 20 January 2015
7. [S811] Helen Josephine White Gilbert, Rushford and Rushford People, p. 124
8. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 21 June 2016; Catherine White; 101197571; White Cemetery; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; nmbo; Linda Sibley Zimmerman, no. 48374111
9. [S861] 1880 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 809, Rushford; 23; p. 24D [penned]; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 283; Luther White; 17 January 2015

Delbert L White

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Delbert L White was born on 20 July 1864 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}
• Marriage: He and Georgia A. Bresler were married on 2 March 1892 at Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. officiated by T. W. Chandler^5,11,12,13
• Death: Delbert L White died of a heart attack on 24 July 1937 at age 73 at 24 Pine Street in Perry, Wyoming County, New York, United States.^14,11
• Burial: He was buried on 26 July 1937 at White CemeteryG+, in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.^14,11

• Witness: Delbert L White appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 1 June 1865 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther continues to work as a blacksmith; he indicates that this is his second marriage. The family lives in a framed house [unable to read estimated value]. Luther owns land and votes²
• Witness: Delbert L White appeared in the household of Luther Kilmore White in the census on 1 June 1870 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. L. R. White is a blacksmith; has real estate valued at $2000 and a personal estate valued at $1500.¹
• Witness: Delbert L White appeared in the census in the household of Luther Kilmore White and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen on 1 June 1875 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther and Kate live in a framed house valued at $1600; he works as a blacksmith, owns land and votes.³
• Witness: Delbert L White appeared in the census in the household of Luther Kilmore White and Catherine ("Kate") Van Dusen on 1 June 1880 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Luther is working as a blacksmith.⁴
• Census: Delbert L White appeared in the census on 16 February 1892 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Delbert is working as a blacksmith; born in the United States, his is a citizen¹⁵
• Census (fam): He and Georgia A. Bresler appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States. Dell and Georgia have been married eight years and have one child [one born]; they own their home [mortgaged]. Dell is working as a blacksmith⁵
• Census (fam): Delbert L White and Georgia A. Bresler appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 in Perry, Wyoming County, New York, United States. Delbert and Georgia have been married eighteen years and have one child [one born]; they are renting their home. Delbert is a blacksmith with his own shop⁶
• Census (fam): Delbert L White and Georgia A. Bresler appeared in the census on 1 June 1915 at 79 Covnigton Street in Perry, Wyoming County, New York, United States. Delbert is now a wagon maker; all in the household are born in the United States, all are citizens⁷
• Census (fam): Delbert L White and Georgia A. Bresler appeared in the census on 1 January 1920 at 79 Covnigton Street in Perry, Wyoming County, New York, United States. Delbert and Georgia are renting their home; he is working as a blacksmith and has his own shop⁸
• Census (fam): Delbert L White and Georgia A. Bresler appeared in the census on 1 June 1925 at 24 Pine Street in Perry, Wyoming County, New York, United States. Delbert is a blacksmith; all in the household were born in the United States and are citizens⁹
• Census (fam): Delbert L White and Georgia A. Bresler appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 24 Pine Street in Perry, Wyoming County, New York, United States. Perry and Georgia now own their home valued at $5000; he continues to be an owner/operator of a blacksmith shop¹⁰

• Last Edited: 1 February 2015

Citations

1. [S822] 1870 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm M593, roll 905, Rushford; p. 7 [penned], stamped 709; dwelling no. 64, family no. 61; L. R. White; 30 December 2014
2. [S856] 1865 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 11; dwelling no. 84, family no. 85; Luther K White; 7 January 2015
3. [S860] 1875 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, Rushford; p. 34 [penned]; dwelling no. 360, family no. 362; Luther K White; 11 January 2015
4. [S861] 1880 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T9, roll 809, Rushford; 23; p. 24D [penned]; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 283; Luther White; 17 January 2015
5. [S880] 1900 U. S. Census, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1008, Rushford; 23; sheet 10B [penned]; dwelling no. 250, family no. 255; Dell L White; 20 January 2015
6. [S899] 1910 U. S. Census, Wyoming County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1087, Perry Village; 189; sheet 13A [penned], stamped 188 [top of numbers cut off]; dwelling no. 316, family no. 337; D L White; 20 January 2015
7. [S900] 1915 State Census, Wyoming County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); State population census schedules, 1915. Albany, New York: New York State Archives, Perry; 1; p. 18 [penned]; line 11; D L White; 20 January 2015
8. [S901] 1920 U. S. Census, Wyoming County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1274, Perry Village; 211; sheet 1A [penned], stamped 148; continued on sheet 1B [penned]; dwelling no. 13, family no. 17; D L White; 20 January 2015
9. [S902] 1925 State Census, Wyoming County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Archives; Albany, New York, Perry Village; 1; p. 20; continued on p. 21 [both penned]; line 49; D L White; 20 January 2015
10. [S903] 1930 U. S. Census, Wyoming County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 1670, Perry Village; 8; sheet 14A [penned], stamped 94; dwelling no. [not filled in], family no. 401; Del White; 20 January 2015
11. [S892] Thomas M Tryniski, Old Fulton NY Postcards (http://www.fultonhistory.com/ : accessed ), , 21 January 2015; "Perry (NY) Herald, 28 July 1937, p. 5, col. 5; "D. L. White"
12. [S892] Thomas M Tryniski, Old Fulton NY Postcards (http://www.fultonhistory.com/ : accessed ), , 21 January 2015; Perry (NY) Herald, 1 October 1953, p. 6, col. 2; "Mrs. Georgia White"
13. [S957] Allegany County, Allegany County, USGenWeb New York, Allegany County, New York GenWeb (www.rootsweb.ancestry.com : accessed ), , 1 February 2015; Marriages, Rushford, Allegany County, New York Methodist Episcopal Records for D L White and Georgia Bussler (1892)
14. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 20 January 2015; D L White; 115952091; White Cemetery; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; Laurie S Tokarsky
15. [S864] 1892 State Census of New York, Allegany County, New York, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. 1892 New York State Census. Albany, NY: New York State Library, Rushford; 1; p. 15 [penned]; first column; PL [DL] White; 20 January 2015