Capt James Biggs White Sr.

James Biggs White Sr.

Capt. James Biggs White

 Home: In 1880 Kittrell, Granville, North Carolina.
Occupation: Postmaster, Soldier, Farmer, Businessman.
Born: 16 June, 1828 Virginia.
Died: 7 August, 1895 Henderson, N.C.
Spouse: Sarah Ann Bayly b. 16 July, 1828 Virginia. d. 27 January, 1909.
Marriage Date: 13 April, 1853.
Father: Samuel Cosy White b. 23 Nov, 1799 d. 21 Feb, 1888.
Mother: Mary E. K. Chandler b. 21 Feb, 1807 d. 29 July, 1881.

Children:

Sarah Edna White b. 3 Jan, 1856 d. 1 Dec, 1883.
Caroline "Carrie" White b. 1857_8 ?.
James Biggs White Jr.
Samuel C. White b. 25 Oct, 1866 d. 14 July, 1889.
Fannie White b. 4 June, 1868 d. 18 Oct, 1934.
Henry Bradley White.
Two that died soon after birth. No dates.

References:

1840, 1860 1880 US. Census.
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System Search Detail: Film # M226 roll 64.
Many thanks to Sid and Ann Baynes, who graciously shared their White Family Collection.
Family headstones in Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, NC.
Many thanks to Lee Ann Womack for her notes, research and pictures.

Notes:

Civil war enlistment: First Virginia Calvary. On 14 May, 1861, James went in as a Private, but was soon promoted to Quartermaster Captain for Robert E. Lee. It is said he was a personal friend of Robert E. Lee.