John C. White (1824-1898)

WHITE, ADKINS, BROWN

Posted By: Alan Nicholson
Date: 3/28/2014 at 02:52:19

Paullina Times, 27 Jan 1898, p. 3

The death of Mr. J. C. White, the aged father of Mrs. J. V. Adkins, occurred at his home in Metcalf's addition at an early hour Tuesday evening. Mr. White had been an invalid for some time, but his dangerous condition was not surmised except by those who were near to him. Deceased did not enjoy a wide acquaintance in the town, but has lived here several years. His early life was spent in the Christian ministry, and he was always a devoted and consistent member of the church. The funeral is being held at the home this afternoon, Rev. Herron delivering the discourse. We will endeavor to give a more extended mention of his life and deeds in next week's paper.

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Paullina Times, 3 Feb 1898, p. 3

Obituary
John C. White was born at Spencer, Tioga county, New York on February 29, 1824; died January 25, 1898, in Paullina, Iowa. He was united in marriage on August 31, 1852, at La Porte, Indiana, to Mary A. Brown. He was united with the Methodist church at an early age, afterwards identifying himself with the Church of Christ. The age of twenty-one found him actively at work as a minister of the gospel, which he followed as a calling until failing health compelled him to resign ten years ago. He came to Iowa with his family in 1856, preaching in various places in the eastern portion of the state, among the charges being Iowa City, Mt. Ayr, Mt. Pleasant, Prairie City, Adel, etc. When Mr. White's health failed he and his wife moved to Paullina to be near their daughter, Mrs. J. V. Adkins, she being their only living child, the other, a son, having died some years since.

In health, Mr. White was naturally of a jovial, social disposition, but Paullina people never recognized in him any such qualities. He made few acquaintances after coming here' was seldom seen in public places or upon the street, and there are many of the town's people who cannot now recall to memory the face of Mr. White. There was something strange in the fact that one whose life had been given for the good of his fellow man should in the last days appear to lose all concern of earthly things; but who knew the thoughts of this good man! Though his tongue was silent he still treasured in his mind those principles of justice and equality so often dwelt upon in the pulpit. He died as he had lived, a noble christian.

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Paullina Times, 3 Feb 1898, p. 3

Mrs. M. Bilderbeck of Hampton, Iowa, a relative of Mrs. J. C. White, attended the funeral of Mr. White here last week. Mrs. White accompanied the lady home.