City Directories and History: 1913 – W.C. Biggers / Wm. C. Biggars and wife Rebecca, farmer, 1959 – Hugh E. Sanders, Sanders TV Repair,
“Opposite the Hall house across White Street stood the brick home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Biggers, built
well before 1915. Mrs. Biggers was Rebecca Jenkins, sister of Paul and Walter Jenkins. Next east to the Biggers residence was another large frame two-story house, the home of Dr. W; E. Walker and his wife.” [Robbins – White History Tour]
The McElwee Ledger of 1915-16 states that Mr. Thomas O. Flowers and wife, Esther B. Flowers held an account at the McElwee Store.
The Herald reported on Aug. 8, 1925 – “That Dr. R.R. Calhoun purchased the W.A. Anderson residence on Oakland Ave., trading his residence on West White Street to his real estate representative.”
The Herald reported on Aug. 10, 1925 – “That the two story Calhoun home at 331 E. White St., is for rent.”
The Herald reported on Sept. 16, 1940 – “Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Wade moved today from 331 E. White Street to 431 Green Street.”
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Shannon says
We now live in the Biggers-Calhoun house and i would love to know more about the former occupants or any pictures that may exist! Thanks for your help in advance!