Samuel H. White commenced an active business life in his fourteenth year, and he has continued ever since. He has traveled over fourteen different States; he has clerked in the following places: Bellville, Virginia; Parkersburg, Virginia; Oldtown, Ohio; Burning Springs, Virginia; and St. Joe, Missouri.
He was a steward on a steamboat for twelve years; he was an agent for the Muncie Tubular Lightning-Rod Company, at Pittsburgh, Ohio, for one year; he then went into business for one year in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. In 1874 he located at South Point and started a general merchandise store, where he is at present enjoying an extensive and prosperous business. He is highly esteemed by all who have the honor of his acquaintance.
Mr. White was born in Wood County, Virginia, on August 31, 1846. His parents are William and Fannie (Mitchell) White. The first marriage of Mr. White took place July 6, 1869, to Alice, daughter of Benjamin and Serena (Worley) Snyder. Her death occurred on January 20, 1880.
The following are the children from this marriage:
- Clandie, born September 12, 1871;
- Sammie, December 25, 1873;
- Mandie, January 12, 1876;
- Gracie, September 16, 1878.
The second marriage of Mr. White was to Laura Snyder, who was born in this county on August 4, 1868. Their marriage took place on May 26, 1881. They have one child, Willie, born March 6, 18__, and died July 9, 18__.
The parents of Mrs. White are Rudolph and Louisa (Bartlow) Snyder. Mr. White served one year and six months in the Southern army, as a member of the 36th Virginia Volunteers, under Robert E. Lee.
He came to this county in 1969 and is engaged as a merchant and speculator. Address South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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