The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Eel River Township, page 585
Francis M. White was born June 12, 1844, in Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Ind. He is a son of Bloomfield and Mary White of Danville, this county, who were among the early settlers of Eel River Township. Of his father's family of nine children three are now living--Francis M., Margaret and Sarah E. In March, 1866, Mr. White was united in marriage with Amanda D. Davidson, daughter of Samuel and Catherine Davidson, of this county. Three children have been born to this union--William L., James D. and Estella. In June, 1863, Mr. White enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry, and participated in the battles of Nashville, Columbus, Franklin, siege of Atlanta and many others. He was honorably discharged in the fall of 1865. He is a member of the Jesse Ogden Post, G.A.R., at Danville. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. He has a fine farm of eighty acres, all under a good state of cultivation.