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MRS. JANE WHITE, proprietress of hotel; P. O. Hollandsburg; was born near Hollandsburg March 6, 1832; is the daughter of James Stewart, who is now a resident of Wayne Co., Ind.; her mother’s death occurred when Jane was but 14 years of age; has always been a resident of Darke Co. Was married to Benjamin S. Tillson, Sept. 16, 1849; his decease occurred March 6, 1864; they were the parents of two children, viz.: Rebecca A., born March 6, 1851, now living with her mother, and Laura A., born March 26, 1853, married to J. R. Hill Nov. 2, 1872, and died Sept. 24, 1875. Mrs. Tillson was married to John White June 10, 1866; his death occurred March 8 1870, in the same residence in which Mr. Tillson’s death occurred six years previous. They had one child, viz.: Vandalia, born Aug. 12, 1867; now resides with his mother. Mrs. White remained at the old homestead until December 1873, when she purchased a residence in and removed to Hollandsburg, where she engaged in millinery a short time; afterward converted her residence into a hotel, which she is now conducting with reasonable success. Mrs. White is a very intelligent lady and possesses considerable business ability.