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Joseph T White & Mahala Johnson

Joseph T White & Mahala Johnson

(Parents of Sarah Alice White, Mother of Jesse Thompson McGonagle, Father of Marie Mae McGonagle, Mother of Nelada Marie Grant)



Mahala was the mother to four children, one of whom died in infancy. As a mother her love went out for her children, her sacrifice was for their good, her alm was to rear them to useful manhood and woman hood. Inspired by her example and righteousness, her sons and daughter are good and honored. Her children rise up and call her blessed. As a neighbor she was one in deed as well as in name. Her neighbors were enriched by her helpful ministries. Her services were timely and valuable; she withheld nothing that would contribute to the enrichment of others. To do good to others was her ambition.