Essie (Esther) McCambridge White was born in New Castle, PA. Her birthdate listed is not clear. Some records indicate Aug 15, 1972 but her census record of 1900 states Oct 1873. I believe that there is another Essie from Pittsfield, MA with the first date. The Oct 1873 date was given by her or her husband to the 1900 census and matches the dates up with her obituary, so I am trusting that.

Her father was born in Scottland, her mother in Ireland (per 1900 census)

According to the New Castle News Esther White died March 11, 1902 at 10 am at age 28. She is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Castle, PA. The paper states she was well respected and had been sick for months with Phthsis (what we now call TB). It also stats she had a sister in Granite City. (New Castle News March 12, 1902)

She died at her residence at 701 Hamilton Street. They rented this home.

She was married to Albert White Sr.

Children:
1) Albert White Jr. It is stated he was born May 18 1987 and to have died Sept 19, 1900 but he is not listed as a resident in their home on the 1900 census and the birthdays of the two boys are conflicting.

2) John William White was born May 7, 1897 and died June 29, 1933 in an explosion at his work in Akron, OH (death certificate on file)

3) There is also a daughter Mary White born Feb 1898 listed in the household in 1900. There is no other mention of her.

There is also no information that I can find on Esther's parents.