Mitchell and White Genealogy

Tracing the Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell and Hattie Pride White

Gordon Calloway White1,2

M, #2951, b. 22 Mar 1913, d. 2 Nov 2001

Parents

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
Birth22 Mar 19130Gordon Calloway White was born on 22 Mar 1913 in Nelson County, Virginia.2,1,3
Death2 Nov 200188He died on 2 Nov 2001 in California.3

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census19201 Apr 1930Gordon Calloway White was listed as Henry Dean White's son on the 1920 census in Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia.4
Census19301 Apr 1930He was listed as Henry Dean White's son on the 1930 census in Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia.2

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S697] Virginia Department of Health, birth certificate 56939 (18 Nov 1943), Gordon Calloway White; Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia, United States. born 22 Mar 1913, Nelson Co. VA, son of Henry Dean White, age 57, born Richmond VA, and Elizabeth Florence Wooldridge, age 26, born Bedford Co VA.
  2. [S99] 1930 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, Lovingston, ED 63-3, sheet 20B, Henry D. White household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 5 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). Henry D., age 73, age 26 at 1st marriage, wife Florence E., age 43, age 25 at 1st marriage, son Gorman C., age 17, all born in Virginia.
  3. [S9] , "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014," database, Ancestry, Gordon C. White entry, SSN xxx-xx-xxxx, born 22 Mar 1913, died 2 Nov 2001, last residence Placer, CA; citing Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.
  4. [S98] 1920 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, Lovingston, ED 103, sheet 12B, Henry White household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 5 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). Henry, age 63, wife Lizzie, age 32, son Gordon, age 6, all born in Virginia.

Robert C. Wooldridge1,2

M, #2952

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
MarriageAbt 1884Robert C. Wooldridge married Cora L. Coffer abt 1884 in Virginia.1,2

Children with Cora L. Coffer

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EventDateDescription
Census19001 Jun 1900Robert C. Wooldridge was listed as the head of household on the 1900 census in Bedford County, Virginia.3

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, J.B. Wooldridge and C. A. White, married 8 May 1907 in Nelson Co. VA, bride age 18, daughter of H.D. and Mary E. White, groom age 21, son of R.C. and C.L. Wooldridge; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  2. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Bedford County, Bellevue district, ED 1, sheet 2B, Robert Wooldridge household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 5 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). Robert, born Jul 1859, wife Cora, born Jan 1869, son James B. born Jul 1885, daughter Lizzie F. born Dec 1887, six more children, all born Virginia, married 16 years.
  3. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Bedford County, Bellevue district, ED 1, sheet 2B, Robert Wooldridge household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 5 Jun 2016. Robert, born Jul 1859, wife Cora, born Jan 1869, son James B. born Jul 1885, daughter Lizzie F. born Dec 1887, six more children, all born Virginia.

Cora L. Coffer1,2,3

F, #2953

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameCora L. Coffer was also known as Cora L. Wooldridge.1,4
MarriageAbt 1884She married Robert C. Wooldridge abt 1884 in Virginia.1,4

Children with Robert C. Wooldridge

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census19001 Jun 1900Cora L. Coffer was listed as Robert C. Wooldridge's wife on the 1900 census in Bedford County, Virginia.2

Other Information

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Citations

  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, J.B. Wooldridge and C. A. White, married 8 May 1907 in Nelson Co. VA, bride age 18, daughter of H.D. and Mary E. White, groom age 21, son of R.C. and C.L. Wooldridge; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  2. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Bedford County, Bellevue district, ED 1, sheet 2B, Robert Wooldridge household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 5 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). Robert, born Jul 1859, wife Cora, born Jan 1869, son James B. born Jul 1885, daughter Lizzie F. born Dec 1887, six more children, all born Virginia.
  3. [S256] State of California, California Death Index,1940-1997. Online Database http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180, Ancestry.com, accessed 7 Nov 2004, Elizabet F White, born 23 December 1887, Virginia, died 16 August 1963, San Mateo, California, mother's maiden name Coffer. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Index,1940-1997.
  4. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Bedford County, Bellevue district, ED 1, sheet 2B, Robert Wooldridge household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 5 Jun 2016. Robert, born Jul 1859, wife Cora, born Jan 1869, son James B. born Jul 1885, daughter Lizzie F. born Dec 1887, six more children, all born Virginia, married 16 years.

Joseph Chesley Trout1,2

M, #2954, b. Oct 1829, d. aft 1900

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthOct 1829~0Joseph Chesley Trout was born in Oct 1829 in Rockingham County, Virginia.1,2
Marriage4 Aug 187545He married Elizabeth S. White, daughter of John W. White and Lucinda Bowles, on 4 Aug 1875 in Nelson County, Virginia.1
DeathAft 1900He died aft 1900 in Virginia.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18801 Jun 1880Joseph Chesley Trout was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Census19001 Jun 1900He was listed as the head of household on the 1900 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Jos. C. Trout and Eliz. White, married 4 Aug 1875 in Nelson Co. VA, bride age 47, single, daughter of John and Nancy White, groom age 46, widowed, son of Joseph and Sarah Trout; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  2. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, Temperance district, ED 14, sheet 10B, J. Chesley Trout household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 5 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). J. Chesley Trout, born Oct 1829, wife Elizabeth, born Aug 1824, all born Virginia, married 25 years, mother of no children.
  3. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, Temperance district, ED 21, sheet 289C, J. C. Trout household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 5 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). J. C. Trout, age 50, wife Bette, age 54, daughter Inez, age 14, son Phillip A., age 11 all born Virginia.

William Edward Thomas1,2,3

M, #2955, b. 9 Oct 1843, d. 24 Nov 1927

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
Birth9 Oct 18430William Edward Thomas was born on 9 Oct 1843 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,4
Marriage17 Feb 187531He married Averilla Priscilla Campbell, daughter of David S. Campbell and Eliza Anne Mays, on 17 Feb 1875 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3,1
Death24 Nov 192784He died on 24 Nov 1927 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2,3

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census19001 Jun 1900William Edward Thomas was listed as the head of household on the 1900 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S1184] William E. Thomas, Certificate of Death no. 23809 (7 Dec 1927), Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia, United States, born 9 Oct 1843, Amherst Co. VA, died 24 Nov 1927, Amherst Co. VA, husband of Averilla Thomas. Hereinafter cited as Virginia Death Certificate.
  2. [S834] Averilla P. T. Thomas, Certificate of Death no. 27767 (2 Jan 1941), Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia, United States, born 17 Jun 1852 in Nelson Co. VA, died 24 Dec 1940 in Amherst Co. VA, widow of Wm. E. Thomas, daughter of David and Eliza Campbell. Hereinafter cited as Virginia Death Certificate.
  3. [S661] Alabama, Texas, and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1677 , Mrs. Averilla Thomas, 19 Dec 1927, Amherst Co. VA, widow of William Edward Thomas, died 24 Nov 1927, married 17 Feb 1875 in Amherst Co, VA , Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah County, Utah, United States . Hereinafter cited as Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958.
  4. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, Temperance, ED 14, page 12B, household of Wm. E. Thomas, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 14 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). head Wm. E. b. Oct 1843, wife Priscilla, b. Jun 1853, 7 children.

Charles H. Mays1

M, #2956, b. abt 1857, d. bef 1918

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1857~0Charles H. Mays was born abt 1857 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Marriage3 Dec 1885~28He married Emily Francis Campbell, daughter of David S. Campbell and Eliza Anne Mays, on 3 Dec 1885 in Nelson County, Virginia.1,2
DeathBef 1918He died bef 1918.1

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Citations

  1. [S862] Emily F. Mays, Certificate of Death no. 43173 (5 Feb 1919), Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia, United States, died 3 Aug 1918 in Amherst Co. VA, born 17 Mar 1852, widow of Chas. H. Mays, daughter of Davy Campbell and Eliza Mays. Hereinafter cited as Virginia Death Certificate.
  2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Chas. H. Mays and Francis Campbell, married 3 Dec 1885 in Nelson Co. VA, bride born c1855 in Amherst Co. VA, daughter of David and Eliza Campbell, groom born c1857 in Ahmerst Co VA, son of Jos. and Sarah Mays; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.

Albert Mays1

M, #2957, b. abt 1831

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1831~0Albert Mays was born abt 1831 in Virginia.2
Marriage27 Apr 1854~23He married M. A. "Polly" on 27 Apr 1854 in Amherst County, Virginia.3,1

Child with M. A. "Polly" (b. abt 1838, d. bef 1880)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18801 Jun 1880Albert Mays was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Jno. B. Mays and Phoeba C. Campbell, married 13 Sep 1877, Amherst Co., VA, son of Albert and Polly Mays, age 19, born Amherst, daughter of Davy and Eliza Campbell, age 19, born Amherst; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  2. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, Temperance, ED 22, page 28, household of Albert G. Mays, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 14 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). head Albert G. Mays, age 49, widower, son John Bengley Mays, age 22, married, 5 other children, John's wife not in household.
  3. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," Albert Mays and M.A. Cash, married 27 Apr 1854, Amherst Co., VA, son of Nelson L. and Mary Mays, age 23, born Amherst, daughter of John and Eda Cash, age 16, born Amherst.

M. A. "Polly"1,2

F, #2958, b. abt 1838, d. bef 1880

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameM. A. "Polly" was also known as M. A. "Polly" Mays.1,2
BirthAbt 1838~0She was born abt 1838 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Marriage27 Apr 1854~16She married Albert Mays on 27 Apr 1854 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,1
DeathBef 1880She died bef 1880.3

Child with Albert Mays (b. abt 1831)

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EventDateDescription

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Jno. B. Mays and Phoeba C. Campbell, married 13 Sep 1877, Amherst Co., VA, son of Albert and Polly Mays, age 19, born Amherst, daughter of Davy and Eliza Campbell, age 19, born Amherst; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," Albert Mays and M.A. Cash, married 27 Apr 1854, Amherst Co., VA, son of Nelson L. and Mary Mays, age 23, born Amherst, daughter of John and Eda Cash, age 16, born Amherst.
  3. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, Temperance, ED 22, page 28, household of Albert G. Mays, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 14 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). head Albert G. Mays, age 49, widower, son John Bengley Mays, age 22, married, 5 other children, John's wife not in household.

Ada Virginia Cash1,2

F, #2959, b. 10 Jun 1891, d. 1 Aug 1977

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameAda Virginia Cash was also known as Ada Virginia Mays.1
Birth10 Jun 18910She was born on 10 Jun 1891 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2,3
MarriageAbt 1905~14She married John Bengley Mays, son of Albert Mays and M. A. "Polly", abt 1905.1
Death1 Aug 197786She died on 1 Aug 1977 in Nelson County, Virginia.2,3

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EventDateDescription
Census191015 Apr 1910Ada Virginia Cash was listed as John Bengley Mays's wife on the 1910 census in Amherst County, Virginia.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, Temperance, ED 18, pages 9A-9B, household of John B. Mays, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,2003), viewed 14 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC). head John B. Mays, age 52, married 2 times, last marriage 5 years ago, wife Ada Va. Mays, age 20, 2 sons under age 3, one son age 12.
  2. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 4 February 2022, memorial page for Ada Virginia (Cash) Mays (10 June 1891 - 1 August 1977), Find a Grave Memorial no. 188809692, citing , , ; maintained by Rebecca McCraw (contributor 47318551).
  3. [S9] , "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014," database, Ancestry, Ada Cash entry, SSN 224-52-9143, issued 1956-1957 in Virginia, born 11 June 1893, died October 1977; citing Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

Ettie Lee Giles1

F, #2960, b. 28 Dec 1868, d. 30 Dec 1955

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameEttie Lee Giles was also known as Ettie Lee Campbell.1
Birth28 Dec 18680She was born on 28 Dec 1868 in Nelson County, Virginia.1,2
Marriage13 Jan 188617She married Robert Lee Campbell, son of David S. Campbell and Eliza Anne Mays, on 13 Jan 1886 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Death30 Dec 195587She died on 30 Dec 1955 in Lynchburg, Virginia.2

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Citations

  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Ettie Lee Giles and Robert Lee Campbell, married 13 Jan 1886, Amherst Co., VA, son of David and Eliza Campbell, age 21, born Amherst, daughter of Henry L. and Lucinda F. Giles, age 17, born Nelson Co VA; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  2. [S868] Ettie Giles Campbell, Certificate of Death no. 27252 (4 Jan 1956), Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia, United States, died 30 Dec 1955 in Lynchburg VA, born 28 Dec 1868 in Nelson Co VA, widow of Robert Lee Campbell. Hereinafter cited as Virginia Death Certificate.

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