1. George WHITE married Susanna READ. Children: William [see #2], Ruth (b.NC), Coleman (b.3/9/1765 NC-d.9/7/1835), Phillip (b.NC), Ann (b.NC), Garrett (b.NC), Joshua (b.NC-d.2/3/1826 NC), Joseph (b.4/29/1777 NC-d.2/3/1826 NC), Mary Miginnis (b.NC), John (b.NC).     George was a planter. He owned a large plantation that was worked by many slaves. Upon his death, Susanna inherited the plantation and continued to oversee its operation and growth.

2. William WHITE (b.1750 NC-d.6/28/1816) married Bathia LYNE. Children: George, Susan, Robert (b.1782 Tn-d.Tn), Nettie, Nancy, Ruth, Mary [see #3], Bethia Lyne (b.8/7/1793 NC-d.5/20/1883 Tn), John (b.1807 NC), Hus, William (b.1/20/1800 Tn-d.7/5/1863 Tn).     William, as a sergeant, commanded a company of Virginia militiamen during the Revolutionary War. He was wounded but refused to have the bullet removed and carried it to his death. A proud man, he refused a war pension, considering it an honor to serve his country in its fight for independence. He was considered a great patriot and promoter of citizens rights and individual freedom.     He was granted 360 acres of land on the Cumberland River for services in the Continental Army. He operated a hotel at Fort Blount, Tn, the first county seat of Jackson County. The White Tavern fronted the square and contained three rooms, the front being the bar room. A recognized leader of men, a shrewd businessman, and an accomplished craftsman, he made major contributions to the Jackson County area around Fort Blount. Because of him, the area now known as Whites Bend flourished economically.     William moved to the new town of McMinnville, Tn in the spring of 1811. He brought with him negro slaves, carpenters, and bricklayers to fulfill his contract to erect the county's second courthouse. This courthouse stood until 1858 when the third was erected. He also built the first tavern in McMinnville.     Tradition says that William's funeral service was held in the courtroom of the courthouse he built with an overflow crowd attending. At the conclusion of the eulogy, the pallbearers hoisted the coffin upon their shoulders and marched to the city cemetery on South High Street. A large obelisk marks the spot of his grave even today.     Although he only lived in Warren County, Tn just over five years, his impact on the community was tremendous. His know-how, energy, and enthusiasm gave the new citizens impetus to carry on the battle to make Warren County a great place to live.

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3. Mary WHITE (b.1800 NC-d.7/12/1845 Tn) married [1st] James COOK. Children [1st marriage]: William A (b.12/7/1808), Earl J (b.7/26/1811), Mariah M (b.12/22/1813). Mary WHITE married [2nd] Philip MYERS.     James Cook was the first sheriff of Jackson County, Tn.     [For more information about Mary WHITE see generation #4 of the MYERS family of Tennessee]

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