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     James White Sr. was born in 1797 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Samuel White and Esther McKinley. James White Sr. was also known as "Fiddling Jim" White as "there was nothing he liked better to do than play for the square dances which were held often. He was called on from near and far to furnish the music." He married Matilda Martha Black on 22 June 1821 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. James and Matilda were the parents of nine children. James White Sr. was widowed with the death of his wife, Matilda Martha (Black) White on 23 September 1841 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

James White Sr. married Mrs. Mary (Mason) Higginbotham on 30 April 1842 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. James and Mary were the parents of four children. James White Sr. was a farmer between 1850 and 1870 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 5 November. James White Senior was enumerated as the 52 year old head of household. He was a farmer with real estate valued at $2000. Females enumerated in the household were: Mary C. White age 35, Esther M. White age 20, Elizabeth V. White age 17 and two year old Sarah M. White. Males enumerated in the household were: David P.L. White age 14, Francis R.H. White age 12, Charles M. White age 8, Zeno C. White age 5 and a 17 year old farmer, John H. Higginbotham, born in Georgia.

James White Sr. appeared on the census of 1860 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 19 June. James White was enumerated as the 63 year old head of household. He was a farmer with real estate valued at $2,100 and $588 worth of personal estate. Females enumerated in the household were: Mary C. White a 44 year old farmer, Elizabeth V. White age 25, Sarah M. White age 10, Frances H. age 6 and one year old Elly Rose. Males enumerated in the household were: David P.L. White age 23, James R.H. White age 21, Charly M. White age 17 and Zeneus K. age 14. All four males were working as farm hands. Zeneus, Sarah and Frances were attending school.

James White Sr. appeared on the census of 1870 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 29 August. James White was enumerated as the 73 year old head of household and a farmer. He claimed real estate valued at $1,300 and personal estate valued at $150. The family group included three females: M.C. White age 53 and keeping house, F.H. White age 16 and E.R. White age 10. Both girls were attending school. The C.M. White family group was living in the household. He was enumerated as a 24 year old farmer. Enumerated with him were Susan White age 23 and Alice White age one year 6 months. C.M. was a farmer and Susan was keeping house.

James White Sr. died on 9 October 1873 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was buried at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Matilda Martha Black was born on 16 October 1799. She married James White Sr., son of Samuel White and Esther McKinley, on 22 June 1821 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. James and Matilda were the parents of nine children. Matilda Martha (Black) White died on 23 September 1841 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 41.

     Mrs. Mary (Mason) Higginbotham was born in 1815 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She married James White Sr., son of Samuel White and Esther McKinley, on 30 April 1842 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. James and Mary were the parents of four children. Mary (Mason) Higginbotham White appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of James White Sr. at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 5 November. James White Senior was enumerated as the 52 year old head of household. He was a farmer with real estate valued at $2000. Females enumerated in the household were: Mary C. White age 35, Esther M. White age 20, Elizabeth V. White age 17 and two year old Sarah M. White. Males enumerated in the household were: David P.L. White age 14, Francis R.H. White age 12, Charles M. White age 8, Zeno C. White age 5 and a 17 year old farmer, John H. Higginbotham, born in Georgia. Mrs. Mary (Mason) Higginbotham appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of James White Sr. at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 19 June. James White was enumerated as the 63 year old head of household. He was a farmer with real estate valued at $2,100 and $588 worth of personal estate. Females enumerated in the household were: Mary C. White a 44 year old farmer, Elizabeth V. White age 25, Sarah M. White age 10, Frances H. age 6 and one year old Elly Rose. Males enumerated in the household were: David P.L. White age 23, James R.H. White age 21, Charly M. White age 17 and Zeneus K. age 14. All four males were working as farm hands. Zeneus, Sarah and Frances were attending school. Mary (Mason) Higginbotham White appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of James White Sr. at Cabarrus County, North Carolina; enumerated 29 August. James White was enumerated as the 73 year old head of household and a farmer. He claimed real estate valued at $1,300 and personal estate valued at $150. The family group included three females: M.C. White age 53 and keeping house, F.H. White age 16 and E.R. White age 10. Both girls were attending school. The C.M. White family group was living in the household. He was enumerated as a 24 year old farmer. Enumerated with him were Susan White age 23 and Alice White age one year 6 months. C.M. was a farmer and Susan was keeping house.

     John C. White was born on 25 February 1792 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas "River Tommy" White and Mary White. John C. White married Margaret Huston McKinley on 22 July 1823 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. John C. White died on 18 March 1847 at age 55.

     Margaret Huston McKinley married John C. White, son of Thomas "River Tommy" White and Mary White, on 22 July 1823 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Nathaniel White was born at North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas "River Tommy" White and Mary White. Moved to Tennessee.

     Samuel G. White was born at North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas "River Tommy" White and Mary White. Samuel G. White married Catherine Russell on 27 December 1824 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Catherine Russell married Samuel G. White, son of Thomas "River Tommy" White and Mary White, on 27 December 1824 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Margaret White was born circa 1784 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas "River Tommy" White and Mary White. Margaret White married Archibald White, son of John White and Margaret White, on 19 March 1804 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Elmer James Keltner was born on 27 August 1916 at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. He was the son of Elmer C. Keltner and Minnie Florence Murray. Elmer James Keltner appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Elmer C. Keltner at Madison County, Illinois, as age three years, five months. Elmer James Keltner suffered the death of his sister, Edna Josephine "Joy" Keltner on 16 February 1924 at Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Elmer James Keltner suffered the death of his brother, Robert Bruce Keltner on 7 January 1928 at Bethesda Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Elmer James Keltner appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Elmer C. Keltner at Madison County, Illinois, as age thirteen and attending school. Elmer James Keltner was an auto mechanic at the Ed Mindrup garage before January 1942 at Edwardsville.

Elmer James Keltner began military service on 27 January 1942 at Scott Field, St. Clair County, Illinois, with his enlistment for the duration of the War plus six months. He was described as being 5' 8" and 137 pounds. He was a postal carrier and clerk at Edwardsville. His Social Security Number was 318-14-3513 issued before 1951 at Illinois. He lived in September 1961 at Edwardsville, Illinois. He suffered the death of his father, Elmer C. Keltner on 18 September 1961 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, Madison County, Illinois. Elmer James Keltner was retired in 1972. He was a school bus driver between 1972 and 1982 at Edwardsville. He suffered the death of his mother, Minnie Florence (Murray) Keltner on 16 November 1977 at Oliver C. Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Madison County, Illinois. Elmer James Keltner suffered the death of his brother, Edwin Hale Keltner on 4 December 1977 at Oliver C. Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Madison County, Illinois. Elmer James Keltner was "of the Protestant faith, following in the pattern of his maternal great-grandfather, James Brittain, a self-styled Baptist minister."

Elmer James Keltner died on 16 January 2003 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Madison County, Illinois, at age 86; at 3:41 p.m. of "multiple complications from a severe form of arthritis: Polymyalgia Rheumatic." He was cremated and no visitation or funeral services were held at the his request. Arrangements were handled by Saksa Mateer Funeral Home of Edwardsville.

     Archibald Walker was born in 1777 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was the son of James Walker and Rachel White. Archibald Walker married Rachel Bradshaw on 31 August 1804 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Archibald and Rachel may have moved to Tennessee with his parents. Archibald Walker died in 1833.

     Rachel Bradshaw married Archibald Walker, son of James Walker and Rachel White, on 31 August 1804 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Archibald and Rachel may have moved to Tennessee with his parents.

     Susanah Walker was born on 14 January 1779 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Walker and Rachel White. Susanah Walker married Robert Morrison in 1796 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Robert and Susanah were the parents of nine children. Moved to Bedford County, Tennessee. After Robert died Susanah and her family moved to Bentonville, Arkansas. Susanah Walker died on 4 June 1859 at age 80.

     Robert Morrison was born on 28 October 1771. He married Susanah Walker, daughter of James Walker and Rachel White, in 1796 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Robert and Susanah were the parents of nine children. Moved to Bedford County, Tennessee in 1814. Robert Morrison died in 1824 at Bedford County, Tennessee.

     Samuel Walker was born at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was the son of James Walker and Rachel White. Samuel Walker married Nancy Dryden. May have moved to Bedford County, Tennessee with his parents. Samuel Walker died on 4 October 1843.

     Nancy Dryden married Samuel Walker, son of James Walker and Rachel White.

     Mary Walker was born at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Walker and Rachel White. Mary Walker married John Bradshaw at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. May have moved to Bedford County, Tennessee with her parents.

     John Bradshaw was born at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He married Mary Walker, daughter of James Walker and Rachel White, at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Margaret Walker was born at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Walker and Rachel White.

     Martha Walker was born at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Walker and Rachel White. She never married.

     Jane Walker was born at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Walker and Rachel White. May have moved to Bedford County, Tennessee with her parents. Jane Walker died in 1836.

     Andrew Walker was born on 19 October 1786 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was the son of James Walker and Rachel White. Andrew Walker married Sarah Morrison on 7 March 1812 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Andrew Walker was a soldier in the War of 1812. Andrew and Sarah were the parents of five children. Andrew Walker died on 26 October 1856 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 70. He was buried at Rocky River Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; grave # RR 16 D 19.

     Sarah Morrison was born on 30 June 1786. She married Andrew Walker, son of James Walker and Rachel White, on 7 March 1812 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Andrew and Sarah were the parents of five children. Sarah (Morrison) Walker died on 6 December 1870 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 84. She was buried at Rocky River Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; grave # RR 16 D 18.

     Susannah White was born on 24 August 1799 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager. Susannah White married Joshua Harris on 6 October 1840 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Susannah (White) Harris died on 16 February 1854 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 54.

     Joshua Harris married Susannah White, daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager, on 6 October 1840 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Zenas White was born on 29 November 1801 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager. Zenas White married Elizabeth Kincade Black, daughter of Samuel Black and Elizabeth McKinley, on 18 July 1826 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Zenas and Elizabeth were the parents of ten children. Zenas White and Elizabeth Kincade (Black) White moved between 1844 and 1846 to Lafayette County, Mississippi. Zenas White appeared on the census of 1850 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 5 November. Zenius White was enumerated as age 49 and owned real estate valued at $400. Other members of the household were enumerated as; Elizabeth age 44, Archibald W. age 23, Asenath M. age 21, Jane M. age 19, Martha E. age 16, Terrissa C. age 14, John M. age 11, Saml age 8 and Jas C. age 3. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Elizabeth Kincade (Black) White on 18 November 1856. Zenas White died on 3 May 1857 at Mississippi at age 55. He was buried at Lebanon Cemetery, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

     Elizabeth Kincade Black was born on 9 December 1806 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of Samuel Black and Elizabeth McKinley. Elizabeth Kincade Black married Zenas White, son of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager, on 18 July 1826 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Zenas and Elizabeth were the parents of ten children. Elizabeth Kincade (Black) White and Zenas White moved between 1844 and 1846 to Lafayette County, Mississippi. Elizabeth Kincade (Black) White appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Zenas White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 5 November. Zenius White was enumerated as age 49 and owned real estate valued at $400. Other members of the household were enumerated as; Elizabeth age 44, Archibald W. age 23, Asenath M. age 21, Jane M. age 19, Martha E. age 16, Terrissa C. age 14, John M. age 11, Saml age 8 and Jas C. age 3. Elizabeth Kincade (Black) White died on 18 November 1856 at age 49. She was buried at Lebanon Cemetery, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

     Asenath White was born on 11 May 1804 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager. Asenath White married Stephen B. Black on 21 January 1823 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Asenath White died on 30 August 1823 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 19.

     Stephen B. Black married Asenath White, daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager, on 21 January 1823 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Teressa White was born on 5 February 1807 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager. Teressa White married Richmond A. Black on 4 July 1827 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.