James S. White

Biography

James S. White’s steady presence in the community reflected a life of quiet conviction; he sought to honor the values of his time through service and care for those around him, leaving a gentle imprint on the Oak Hill neighborhood that remembered him.

Throughout his sixty years, he drew strength from family ties and civic companionship, always welcoming neighbors with a kind word and a patient ear, and his passing in 1881 was marked by gratitude for a life well-lived.