Thomas White (Michigan politician)

Thomas White (died May 10, 1868) was a Michigan politician.

Thomas White
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Washtenaw County 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1867 – December 31, 1868
Succeeded byJames Kingsley
Personal details
BornRoyalton, New York
DiedMay 10, 1868
Political partyDemocratic
Free Soil
Republican
(Dates of party changes unknown)

Early life edit

White was born in Royalton, New York. There, he received an education.[1]

Career edit

White moved to Novi, Michigan, in 1833 upon settling on a farm. In 1852, White moved to Northfield Township, Michigan, and settled on another farm. In 1868, White moved once again, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he worked for a county insurance company as a secretary and managing director. On November 6, 1866, White was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Washtenaw County 2nd district from January 2, 1867, to December 31, 1868.[2] At some point, White was a Democrat, and then a Free Soiler, but by the time of his term in the state house, he was a Republican.[1]

Death edit

White died on May 10, 1868.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c 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.
  2. ^ "Legislator Details - Thomas White". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 21, 2020.