Benton Co., AR - Biographies - Joseph D. White

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History of Benton County BENTON COUNTY.

Joseph D. Whiteis a descendant of James White, who was born in North
Carolina, and was a farmer by occupation. He came to Arkansas in 1836,
settling on the farm now occupied by his son Joseph D. He held the
office of justice of the peace for a number of years before the war.
and was elected to the same position after the cessation of
hostilities. He died in 1886, leaving a family of nine children to
mourn his loss. He was a farmer, and a man who was esteemed and
respected by all. Joseph D. White was born, reared and educated in
Benton County, his birth occurring in 1855. His early days were spent
in assisting his parents on the farm. and this he continued to do until
his marriage, in 1879. to Miss Orleana J. Graham, of Washington County.
He then began doing for himself, and partly by purchase and partly by
inheritance is now the owner of 160 acres of excellent farming land;
ninety acres are under cultivation and well improved. Mrs. White is the
daughter of James Graham, and she and Mr. White are the parents of five
children: Maude E., Pilot J., Ora M., Cynthia B. and James R. The
parents are members of the Baptist Church.