Biographical Sketch of G. N. White, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** G. N. White, Manager for the Consolidated Tank Line and the Detroit Safe Company, was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, January 27, 1852. His father, Daniel T., was among the leading agriculturists of that state, known in commercial circles. White's Ferry, on the Potomac River, derived its name from him, he having operated a ferry there for a number of years. During the rebellion his boats were used in transporting General Banks' troops. At the breaking out of the war the family migrated to Montgomery County, Maryland, where they re- sided six years. G. N. resided at different points until 1874, when he went to Washington, D. C. remaining until 1880, when he came to St. Joseph. In 1877, Miss Fannie G. Walker, of Washington, D. C., became his wife. They have one daughter, Edna G. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================