White Burial - Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Jane McManus



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This burial is located on the old William White property North of Hicks 
(on LA Hwy. 121). Genealogical information in brackets provided by Billy 
Parker of Simpson, LA who also copied the tombstone information in 1977.  
Submitted by Jane P. McManus, 9 October 2000.

White, William M. - 17 Aug 1823/27 Jan 1884

History

William M. White was born in Georgia, s/o James M. White & Sarah Dryden.  
He married first, Martha Ann Riggan & second to Helen McMillan on 21 Dec 
1858 in Monroe Co., AL. While living in Monroe County, Alabama, William 
White was a merchant, but he also served as the community physician.  
When the family immigrated to Rapides/Vernon Parish area in the fall 
of 1859/60, Dr. White set up his medical practice, and farmed his land.  
He also officiated as surveyor in the parish. He served in the 
Confederate army, and was in Vicksburg when that city fell to the
Union Army. He and his wife, Helen, were instrumental in establishing 
the Laurel Hill Baptist Church in LaCamp, where Helen is buried.