White, Mary Flavia 1856-1901 | Wisconsin Historical Society

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White, Mary Flavia 1856-1901

White, Mary Flavia 1856-1901 | Wisconsin Historical Society
Philanthropist who in her will bequest $17,000 (comprised of cash, securities and land) to Whitewater, WI to be used to build a library. Her sister Katherine L. White selected the site and the library was dedicated in 1904. Descendant of Captain David Pierson of New York. Daughter of Samuel Austin White and Mary D. Ferguson. Died July 24, 1901 in Minneapolis, MN.

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[Source: Librarian at Whitewater Public LibraryWill was probated in Hennepin County, MN on April 3, 1902.Obituary, The Register, Whitewater, WI, August 1, 1901.National Society of the Daughter of the American Revolution v30, p347 references Mary Flavia's sister Katherine L.White Memorial Library can be seen here:http://www.libraryhistory.org/states/WI/WI_Whitewater_White-01.html]