N. L. White born at Fountain Green, Illinois, May 8, 1862, is a son of Jary and Elizabeth White. His father was a pioneer of Hancock County, Illinois coming from Vermont in June of 1835.  He was married November 13, 1883, to Ella N. George.  They have one son, Chellis E. born October 14, 1884, who is employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.  Formerly was a Deputy County Clerk under J. T. Waddill.

Mr. White came to Adair County, Missouri, in March, 1893 and settled in Clay Township. There he farmed two years, then came to Kirksville, where he was employed by the Adair Lumber Company.  The following year he went to La Plata and bought an interest in the La Plata Lumber Company, where he remained in business for two years.  He then sold out, went to Brasher, purchased a hardware stock and controlled that concern for two years.  He then sold that business and came to Kirksville, where for the past eighteen months he has been manager of the Adair Lumber Company.  He is a Republican in politics, a member of the Methodist church, and a member of the M. W. A.  He is a member of the City Council from the Fourth Ward.

When Chellis Earl White registered for Selective Service in 1918, his date of birth was recorded as October 14, 1885.  That is the same date carved on his tombstone at Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Missouri.

Vera White, Noble's and Ella's daughter, was born November 18, 1887, died April 23, 1889, burial at Majorville Cemetery.