Thomas W. White (November 15, 1805 – January 9, 1884) was a Michigan politician.
Thomas W. White | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ottawa County district | |
| In office January 1, 1844 – March 12, 1844 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1805 Ashfield, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 9, 1884 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Whig Republican |
| Spouse | Caroline Norton |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editWhite was born on November 15, 1805. In 1836, White settled in Grand Haven, Michigan.[1]
Career
editIn Grand Haven, White worked as a lumberjack. On November 6, 1843, White was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Ottawa County district from January 1, 1844, to March 12, 1844. At first, White was a Whig, but later, he became a Republican. After 30 years of living in Grand Haven, White moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1][2]
Personal life
editWhite married Caroline Norton and had three children.[1] White was the uncle of United States Senator Thomas White Ferry.
Death
editWhite died on January 9, 1884.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Thomas W. White". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers – via Internet Archive.
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