News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-06-03
DEATH OF JUDGE WHITE
Judge of Probate for % Years

Edwin c. White, Judge of Probate for
the District Of Lamoille, died at his home
in Hyde Park last Saturday morning OF
senility. He had been in poor health for
some time, but not until about two
weeks ago did he give up office duties,
and even then had the interests of his
trust at heart. He quietly passed away
like one who had fallen asleep.
The funeral was held from his late
home Monday morning at ten o'clock.
1t was at first the intention of the widow
to have the funeral private, but the fact
that the Judge was so well known
throughout the county, induced Mrs.
White to yield to the request and give his
friends an opportunity to Fay last re-
spects to the deceased. A large number
assembled, many more than could get
into the house. The service was of the
simplest character and consisted of brief
remarks by Chief Justice Powers and
Hon. F. G. Fleetwood, who paid heart
felt tribute to him whom they had so
well known in life and whom all respect
ed. The remains were taken to Eden and
placed in the cemetery beside kindred
buried there.
Edwin {. White was born in Eden June
IL, 1888. a son of Chas. A. White and
Eunice Adams. His entire life, with the
exception of a few years spent in business
| CtOa in Ed
until he came to Hyde Park in 1891. In
| Eden he served many years as town
| clerk and held various other town Off
ces. He also represented that town in
+ the General Assembly.
He was twice married, his first wife be-
ing Susan w. KEENAN,, who died Septem-
Der rs, 1875, leaving an only child. Geo.
8 White of Montpelier. In 1873, Nov.
81, he married Lizzie A. Sargent, who
survives him. He is also survived by
sister, Mrs. Jonas T. Stevens, and a
brother, Francis F. White.
Upon the death of w. H. H. Kenfeld,
in 1891, Gov. Page appointed Mr.. White
as Judge of Probate and he has held that
office continuously ever since, being re-
elected almost every time without op.
position. In the twenty-three years he |
held the office, the longest time any one
has been probate Judge of this district,
but few appeals have been taken from
his decision and we believe that in the
upper court his decisions have always
been sustained He was considered one
of the best probate officials in the state
and always had the respect of every body
having business in his office. Kind and
courteous to all, the int erests of benehc-
aries were carefully guarded and the wills
carried out to their full intent.
In this connection it is but fair to state
that in the execution Of his official duties
Judge White had a most faithful and
competent assistant in his wife, who has
worked alongside of him all these years
and to his success as judge is much due
to her efficient work as Register.
Judge White took an interest in town
affairs and in Hyde Park had served as
Lister and School Direc tor. He was
publc-spirited as we'll as generous to the
unfortunate. His aid in thelatter direction
was known only to himself and recip-
tents, such a dislike had he tor publicity
Judge White was member of Mt. Nor
ris Lodge F. & A. M. and of Tucker
Chapter R. A. M. and had filled the vari
Gus chairs in both of these bodies. Per.
baps best of all was his pride in the
membership of the "Optimus Club" an
of wide repute that had for
its motto Smile"
Judge White leaves many friends who
sincerely mourn his death and all extend
to the widow and son and other relatives
sincere sympathy in the loss which has
come to them.
Besides the large number of friends
and neighbors in attendance at the fun
eral these relatives from out of town
were present.: Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hebb,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Powell of Cambridge;
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Stuff ebean of Mont
pelier; Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Stearns, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Gates of Eden; Mr.. and Mrs. L. e. Har- [
rington and daughter, and Clyde Brown of
Mrs. Sarah Sargent, Miss
Lille Sargent of Johnson; Mr.. and Mrs.
F. r. Child, G. F. Randall of Morrisville;
Mrs. John McCuin of Belvidere; Clinton
Sargent of Manchester, n. II.
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