Joseph White was born about 1696, the son of Moses "Old Moses" White and Isabella Cochran.
He married Margaret Leeth, the daughter of John Leeth on March 31, 1735 in , New Castle, Newcastle County, Delaware. Margaret died about 1748.
Joseph was appointed the first Sheriff of Anson County, North Carolina about 1749.
Joseph married a second time about 1753 to Margaret's sister Elizabeth Leeth.
As demonstrated by his will, Joseph married a third time to Alvarilla Harper.
Joseph died February 11, 1808 in Anson County, North Carolina. The Raleigh Register and North Carolina State Gazette posted obituaries on February 11, 1808 stating: "Died at his seat in Anson County, Mr. Joseph White at the extreme age of 112 years."[1]
Will Abstract for White, Joseph, Sr., of Anson, North Carolina. Written: 25 Jul 1804; Proved: Apr Ct 1808, Anson, North Carolina; Recorded: Anson, North Carolina, Will Book II, p. 190. Wife: Arvariller (negro, with reversion at wife’s death to which ever child of testator the negro prefers to live with: Jude). Executrix: wife Averiller. Witnesses: Benjamin Jordan; Daniel Story; Thomas Christian.[2]
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