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WHITE, Nathan Smith

WHITE, Nathan Smith[1]

Male 1817 - 1888  (70 years)

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  • Name WHITE, Nathan Smith 
    Born 6 Nov 1817  Montgomery Co., MD Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Education 1837  College of New Jersey (now Princeton) Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Graduated from College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in the class of 1837
    Obituary From The Spirit of Jefferson, Charles Town WV

    On Sunday morning last, at the breakfast table, Mr. Nathan S. White was stricken with fatal illness and his spirit passed to the other world three hours later. The tidings as a great pall fell upon the community. Twice within a week sudden summons came to worthy citizens. Mr. White has been a resident of the town forty-eight years--and all these years were characterized by christian demeanor and neighborly consideration for all men. Confidence was reposed in him as a counsellor and friend; his church continually honored him; in the most unobtrusive way he delighted to give aid to the needy. The very large practice of his profession maintained through a long series of years was proof of his fidelity to clients. Nobody impeached his integrity. None that knew him can doubt that he has passed over the river to rest in the shade of the trees. Mr. White was born in Montgomery county. Md., in 1817, and was 71 years of age at his death. He was a graduate of Princeton College, read law with Burton & Williams at Winchester, Va., and attended lectures on law at Yale College, New Haven. He. came to this county in 1840 and began the practice of law, whice he followed until his death. For forty years member of Zion (Episcopal) Church. Many years Vestryman and Warden. Superintendent of Sunday School, and always, nearly, delegate to the Councils of the Church. He was also President of the Jefferson County Bible Society. He leaves a widow and one daughter, the wife of Mr. Joseph Trapnell. His only son was killed at Chanceliorsville in the late war, and was a member of the Stonewall brigade. The funeral services took place on Monday afternoon in Zion church. Revs. Dallas Tucker. Jno. S. Gibson and 1,. R. Mason officiated. There was an immense congregation of sorrowing friends.  [4] 
    Occupation Attorney 
    Religion Episcopalian 
    Residence 1840  Jefferson County, WV, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    • He. came to this county in 1840 and began the practice of law
    Residence 1840  Yale Law School Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Member of the class of 1840 of Yale Law School.
    Died 4 Nov 1888  Charles Town, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Buried 12 Nov 1888  Zion Church Yard, Charles Town, WV (Lot 81N) Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Trapnell Marker    		 Trapnell Marker
    Trapnell marker, Zion Cemetery, Charles Town, WV
    Person ID I695  Hugh Byrne and Nanette Asimov Lines
    Last Modified 31 Jul 2021 

    Father WHITE, Benjamin,   b. 1788, Montgomery Co., MD Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Apr 1862, Beallsville, Montgomery Co, MD Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother CHISWELL, Rachel,   b. 1794, Montgomery Co., MD Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Mar 1862, Montgomery Co, MD Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 5 Dec 1815  Montgomery Co., MD Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Photos
    Benjamin White and Rachel Chiswell White    		Benjamin White and Rachel Chiswell White
    Family ID F269  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family MACKY, Frederica,   b. 4 Apr 1816, Frederick Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Apr 1891, Charles Town, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 11 Nov 1841  Frederick Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Residence 1844  SE corner Washington and Charles Street, Charles Town, Jefferson, WV USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Children 
     1. WHITE, Benjamin Smith,   b. 28 Sep 1842,   d. 3 May 1863, Chancellorsville, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 20 years)
     2. WHITE, Rebecca Holmes,   b. 4 May 1845, Charlestown WV Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1931, Charles Town, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     3. WHITE, Catharine,   b. 18 Feb 1847,   d. 18 Mar 1847  (Age 0 years)
    Last Modified 14 Apr 2018 
    Family ID F80  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Nov 1817 - Montgomery Co., MD Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEducation - 1837 - College of New Jersey (now Princeton) Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1840 - Jefferson County, WV, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1840 - Yale Law School Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 11 Nov 1841 - Frederick Co, VA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1844 - SE corner Washington and Charles Street, Charles Town, Jefferson, WV USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Nov 1888 - Charles Town, WV Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 12 Nov 1888 - Zion Church Yard, Charles Town, WV (Lot 81N) Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Nathan Smith White    		Nathan Smith White

    Documents
    St George Tucker Poem    		St George Tucker Poem
    Among papers of Nathan White, presumably written in his hand (though not sure). Poem by St. George Tucker of Virginia:

    Days of my youth! Ye have glided away;
    Locks of my youth! Ye are frosted and gray;
    Eyes of my youth! Your keen sight is no more;
    Cheeks of my youth! Ye are furrowed all o'er;
    Strength of my youth! All your vigor is gone;
    Thoughts of my youth! Your gay visions are flown!
    Days of my youth, I wish not your recall;
    Locks of my youth, I'm content ye shall fall;
    Eyes of my youth, ye much evil have seen;
    Cheeks of my youth, bathed in tears have ye been;
    Thoughts of my youth, ye have led me astray;
    Strength of my youth; why lament your decay!
    Days of my age! Ye will shortly be past;
    Pains of my age, but a while can ye last;
    Joys of my age, in true wisdom delight;
    Eyes of my age, be religion your light;
    Thoughts of my age, dread ye not the cold sod;
    Hopes of my age, be ye fixed on your God!

    Lines written by George Tucker Virginia
    Nathan White Confederate Bond    		Nathan White Confederate Bond
    Confederate States Bond

    $500 for Nathan White
    Nathan White IOU 1857    		Nathan White IOU 1857
    Promise of payment to Nathan White from James (?) Thompson, June 23, 1857
    Nathan White Letter 1857    		Nathan White Letter 1857
    Letter to Nathan White regarding property purchase/transfer. 1857
    Nathan White Letter-Invoice 1857    		Nathan White Letter-Invoice 1857
    Letter to Nathan White from James C Ayer & Co., Lowell Mass, seeking payment from a Mr. Smith, and requesting help from White’s firm in determining when said payment will be made.

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] A Trapnell Chronicle, Frederica Holmes Trapnell, (Self published - Copyright 1991), Page 135.

    2. [S7] A Trapnell Chronicle, Frederica Holmes Trapnell, (Self published - Copyright 1991), 135.

    3. [S7] A Trapnell Chronicle, Frederica Holmes Trapnell, (Self published - Copyright 1991), Graduated from College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in the class of 1837 and was a member of the class of 1840 of Yale Law School.

    4. [S985] Nathan White.

    5. [S985] Nathan White, He. came to this county in 1840 and began the practice of law.

    6. [S57] Frederica Holmes Trapnell notes, Frederica Holmes Trapnell, (Various letters, charts, notes 1940s-1990s), Joseph Trapnell fan chart.

    7. [S985] Nathan White, The funeral services took place on Monday afternoon in Zion church.

    8. [S7] A Trapnell Chronicle, Frederica Holmes Trapnell, (Self published - Copyright 1991), Nathan Smith White bought from Thomas Rutherford and his wife...southeast corner of Washington and Charles street.



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