Thomas Alleghany White was born 1788; Mary Ann Raines born 1797. Children Allen, Elizabeth, Archibald, Rebecca, Eliza A., Phoebe, Mary Ann and Melinda. 1850 Federal Census Virginia (West Virginia) Pendleton Co. 50th District, Seneca and top of Alleghany Srt. 2 Sep 1850 Dwelling 459 Family 459 Thomas White 62 PA Mary 53 VA Phoebe 22 VA Mary A. 17 VA Malinda 13 VA This does not prove it is Mary Raines but the dates all fit. As for children not having fathers name if born before the marriage this Thomas and Mary have a son Allen White born 1818 they were married 1821 if it is Mary Raines. I don't understand it either.