DANIEL V. WHITE. Among the younger farmers of the county, a good station has been attained by the gentleman above named, whose career in life has been marked with energy, prudence and persistent effort. His well-directed labors have resulted in the attainment of a good farm on section 23, New Berlin Township, where he is surrounded with those improvements and home comforts which make life enjoyable. He is a native of the county, born in Island Grove Township, October 2, 1864, and has the promise of years of usefulness still before him.

In Vigo County, Ind., in 1813, John D. White, the father of our subject, was born. Mary J. Luce, who became the wife of that gentleman, was born in Vermillion County, Ind., in 1828. Mr. White made quite an early settlement in this county, his first location being in what was known as Island Grove township. He was possessed of no capital except his pluck and perseverance, and for some years he and his faithful companion were obliged to practice the strictest economy and labor with untiring zeal, in order to build up their fortunes. For many years Mr. White operated his land in Island Grove Township, but some fourteen years since he removed to New Berlin Township and bought land near Bates, on which he now resides. His landed estate now consists of some three hundred acres, all improved and valued a $70 per acre. Although quite advanced in years, Mr. White is still active in body and mind, and is able to transact his business with the ability he displayed years ago. He is well known as a man of strict integrity, faithful to all his obligations in life.

The parents of our subject reared four children, he being the first in order of birth. After attending the public schools of the county, he entered the Commercial College at Jacksonville and completed a course of study in that institution. He remained a member of his parents' household until his marriage, which event took place March 2d, 1887. Mr. White had long been acquainted with Elizabeth King, she having been one of his early associates, and he thoroughly understood her worth of character and the attainments which she possessed. Their marriage rites were celebrated in New Berlin Township, and their union has been blessed by the birth of a bright little daughter, who has been named Mary E.

Mr. White manifests an intelligent interest in all which will tend to elevate the material or moral status of the community, and in his own life sets a good example of manly worth. He has been School Director for two years, and is discharging the duties of the office in a creditable manner. He has always voted the Democratic ticket. For five years he has been identified with the Presbyterian Church, while his wife has for about the same length of time been a member of the same society.