Thomas W. White (born 1805)

For the Thomas W. White born in 1937, see Thomas W. White (born 1937).
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(1805-11-15)November 15, 1805
Ashfield, Massachusetts
DiedJanuary 9, 1884(1884-01-09) (aged 78)
Political partyWhig
Republican
SpouseCaroline Norton
Children3

Thomas W. White (November 15, 1805 – January 9, 1884) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

White was born on November 15, 1805. In 1836, White settled in Grand Haven, Michigan.[1]

Career

In 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

White married Caroline Norton and had three children.[1] White was the uncle of United States Senator Thomas White Ferry.

Death

White died on January 9, 1884.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Thomas W. White". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  2. ^ 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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