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Francis M. White is a well-known farmer of Fergeson Township, and came with his parents, William B. and Sophia (Gault) White, from South Carolina to this State in 1857, and in 1861 bought 200 acres of land, paying $7 an acre for the entire tract, which he has improved from time to time until he has 152 thoroughly cultivated, and good buildings on his farm. In January, 1861, he was married to Miss Nancy Crownover, daughter of Daniel Crownover, and they have become the parents of five children, three of whom are living— two sons and one daughter. He, like all of his patriotic countrymen, was a soldier in the late unpleasantness, operating with Company F, Third Arkansas Cavalry, Federal Army, Capt. Fuller commanding, and from the date of his enlistment, January 1, 1863, was in the following battles: Prairie de Ann, Saline River and Princeton. At the latter place he was disabled by the fall of his horse, from which he has never entirely recovered, and every day from April 1, till June 1, 1864, saw him in some sort of engagement. He was taken prisoner and released on parole, and finally discharged at Danville in May, 1865. He has never belonged to a church or secret society, but contributes liberally toward the erection of churches and all matters of public interest, and is ever ready to lend a helping hand and speak a word of cheer to those in need or distress. He and his family are regarded as among the most prosperous and respected people of their neighborhood.