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Died 1881
Vol. 1 Testimonies 065.004
The way providentially opened for me to go to the eastern part of
Maine. Brother William Jordan was going on business to Orrington,
accompanied by his sister, and I was urged to go with them. As I
had promised the Lord to walk in the path He opened before me, I
dared not refuse. At Orrington I met Elder James White. He was
acquainted with my friends, and was himself engaged in the work
of salvation.
1T.075.001
August 30, 1846, I was united in marriage to Elder James White.
Elder White had enjoyed a deep experience in the advent movement,
and his labors in proclaiming the truth had been blessed of God.
Our hearts were united in the great work, and together we
traveled and labored for the salvation of souls.
LS.247.001
Notwithstanding the labors, cares, and responsibilities with
which my husband's life had been crowded, his sixtieth year found
him active and vigorous in mind and body. Three times had he
fallen under a stroke of paralysis; yet by the blessing of God, a
naturally strong constitution, and strict attention to the laws
of health, he had been enabled to rally. Again he traveled,
preached, and wrote with his wonted zeal and energy. Side by side
we had labored in the cause of Christ for thirty-five years; and
we hoped that we might stand together to witness the triumphant
close. But such was not the will of God. The chosen protector of
my youth, the companion of my life, the sharer of my labors and
afflictions, was taken from my side, and I was left to finish my
work and to fight the battle alone.
LS.252.001
The next morning he seemed slightly to revive, but about noon he
had a chill, which left him unconscious. At 5 P.M., Sabbath,
August 6, 1881, he quietly breathed his life away, without a
struggle or a groan. [Return to Matthew 24].
Vol. 1 Testimonies 087.001
In June, 1849, the way was opened for us to make our home for a
time at Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Here, on the 28th of July, our
second child, James Edson, was born.
LS.463.003
Among the members of Mrs. White's family present [at EGW's funeral at Battle Creek]
were both of her surviving sons -- Elder James Edson White,
of Marshall, Mich., and Elder W. C. White, of St. Helena,
Cal.; Miss Sara McEnterfer, of St. Helena, Cal.; Mrs. Addie
Walling MacPherson, a niece living in Suffern, N. Y.; Mrs. L. M.
Hall, at one time a member of Mrs. White's household; and several
others who in former years had been associated more or less
closely with the deceased. Many hearts went out in deep sympathy
for Mrs. Emma White, wife of Elder J. E. White, absent
because of a rheumatic affliction which for the past two years
has rendered her unable to leave home.
General Conference Bulletin
1903-04-14.030
I commit my son, James Edson White, to you. He has nearly lost
his life in trying to bring the work in the South to its present
point of advancement. How little some appreciate the efforts that
he has put forth! But God knows the work that has been done. He
knows of the struggles and the sacrifices of the workers, and of
their attempts to accomplish something for the Lord. Brethren, do
not do anything to weaken Edson White's hands. There is enough in
the work itself to distress his soul and to wear him out. [Return to "The
Gospel in the Old Testament"]
He was one of the two who brought the message of Christ our Righteousness to the General Conference in 1888. He was born "in the message" in 1855 and attended Battle Creek College and eventually became a medical doctor. His father J H Waggoner was editor of the Signs of the Times and when he retired E J became joint editor with A T Jones from 1886 to 1889. After that he held the job alone until 1891. He died May 16, 1916. [Return to "Prophetic Light"
He was born in 1850 and spent some time in the army. After becoming an SDA in 1873 he met Waggoner in 1884 and was the joint editor of the Signs of the Times with him from 1886 to 1889. As well, from 1897 to 1901 he was editor of the Review & Herald. He was the other one of the two who brought the message of Christ our Righteousness to the General Conference in 1888. He was elected a member of the General Conference Committee from February 1897 till his resignation early in 1901. When at the Conference in 1901 the church was reorganised into unions Jones was elected again as a member of the General Conference Committee, which position he held until 1905. Eventually he ended up in Battle Creek preaching at the Tabernacle until his death in 1928.
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A theologian, adminstrator, and teacher in the SDA church for many years. He was the leading objector to the positions taught in the book "Seventh-day Adventists Answer Questions on Doctrine" which was published in 1957.
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