MAHALA JOHNSON WHITE
1836-1910
Mrs. Mahala White was born April 3rd 1836, died Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 1910. Aged 74 years, 6 months and 19 days. She was united in marriage to Joseph White in 1858, who preceded her to the other shore several years ago. To this union was born four children, all of whom survive her except Jesse who died in infancy.

God in His wise Providence has called from our midst a kind loving mother. As a mother Mrs. White's love went out for her children, her sacrifice was for their good, her aim was to rear them to useful manhood and womanhood. Inspired by her example and righteousness, her sons and daughter are good and honored. Her children rise up and call her blessed. As a neighbor she was one in deed as well as in name. Her neighbors were enriched by her helpful ministries. Her services were timely and valuable, she withheld nothing that would contribute to the enrichment of others. To do good to others was her ambition.
The very large concourse of neighbors in attendance at her funeral showed how her own works praised her. Mrs. White was a good Christian woman. The memory of such a devoted wife, mother, neighbor and Christian is blessed. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Deersville on Saturday, Sept. 24th, conducted by Rev. Gregg of Deersville.
Taken from Newspaper Clipping.
We know that Mahala is the youngest daughter of Sarah DeLong and William Johnson. She had 4 older siblings Eli or Esli died at two months, Sarah Jane, Caroline died young, and Harriet. Mahala also had a cousin that was raised by her parents, Rebecca DeLong. Sometime between when Mahala was born and she was 4 years old her mother Sarah died.