BIO: John M. WHITE, Huntingdon County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley: 
Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry, 
Pennsylvania, Containing Sketches of Prominent and Representative 
Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. 
Runk & Co., 1897, page 304.
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  JOHN M. WHITE, farmer, Gorsuch, Oneida township, Huntingdon county, 
Pa., was born in that township, November 25, 1857. He is a son of 
Adolphus P. and Nancy (Porter) White. Adolphus P. White was born on a 
farm about two miles from the present residence of his son John M., and 
was himself a farmer. His wife was a native of Henderson township, 
Huntingdon county, and now resides upon the home farm. Their children 
are: William Wallace, married to Jennie McCulloh, resides in Iowa; 
Alexander P., married to Alice Hess, resides at Centre Union; John M.; 
W. C.; George B., married Miss Kightly; May, at home; Green, at home; 
Clara M., a student at the State Normal College, Millersville, Pa.
  John M. White was educated in the schools of Center Union, Oneida 
township. His business has always been farming. He was for some years 
clerk of the township; was several times on election boards, and 
generally takes an active part in county affairs. He is a Republican, 
always faithful to his party and to its candidates.
  John M. White was married, July 26, 1884, to Anna M., daughter of 
Samuel and Mary (Rupp) Strightuff, of Miller township. Mrs. White was 
born in Oneida township. Their children are: William A.; John Clair; 
and Irvin Jesse. Mr. White is not a church member, but believes in a 
Supreme Being. He devotes much attention to reading, but at the same 
time attends diligently to business.