Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....White, Samuel H 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

White, Samuel H. – The poet touched a tender chord when he asked - "Lives 
there a man with a soul so dead that never to himself hath said, this is my 
own, my native land," for in everyone there is born a love of birthplace that 
can never be effaced. So strong is this love that men usually strive to own 
the farms upon which they were born, and devote their lives to improving the 
property handed down to them by their fathers. One of those fortunate enough 
to now own his birthplace farm is Samuel H. White, of Goose Lake Township. He 
was born on April 7, 1869, a son of James L. and Ruth (Benson) White of New 
York State. They were married in Morris, but later bought a farm in Goose Lake 
Township on which the father carried on farming extensively. He died on this 
property, May 27, 1906, his wife passing away in 1887.

Samuel H. White grew up on the homestead, and from boyhood assisted in 
operating it, while attending the local schools. When he lost his father, he 
inherited the homestead of 160 acres of land, and on it he has spent his 
entire life.

In March, 1898, Mr. White married Kate Wincenburg, who was born at Sedalia, 
Mo., November 22, 1845, a daughter of Andrew P. and Margaret (Staub) 
Wincenburg, natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. White become the parents of the 
following children: Samuel, born June 24, 1904, and Agnes, born February 16, 
1900; one died in infancy. Mrs. White died November 14, 1908, having been a 
kind and loving wife and mother and a good neighbor. She was buried in Morris 
cemetery. Politically Mr. White is a Republican, but as his time has been 
fully occupied with his private affairs he has given no attention to public 
matters. An excellent farmer and good business man, Mr. White is one of the 
leading men of his township and is respected accordingly.

pages 923-924

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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