Dr. John Fletcher White
Dr. John Fletcher White was born in Barbersville, West Virginia, January 18, 1839. His parents are Samuel Lewis and Rebecca Wilson (Masterson) White. Mr. White was married in Centerville, Gallia county, Ohio, August 14, 1862, to Sarah Elizabeth Waddell, who was born in Centerville, May 29, 1841. The following are their children: Eva Belle, born May 28, 1863; Carrie Alice, June 1, 1866; Mary Rosetta, November 15, 1868; Jennie Irene, April 29, 1873, died July 19, 1873. Mrs. White is deceased. Alexander M. and Hannah (Buck) Waddell were the parents of Mrs. White. Mr. White was commissary sergeant of Company M, 7th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He enlisted October 10, 1862, and was discharged at Nashville, Tennessee, July 5, 1865. He is located in Elizabeth township, and is engaged as a physician, and also in the merchandise business at New Richland. His postoffice address is Ironton, Lawrence county, Ohio.