Thomas W. White (born 1805) explained

Thomas W. White
State House:Michigan
District:Ottawa County
Term Start:January 1, 1844
Term End:March 12, 1844
Birth Date:15 November 1805
Birth Place:Ashfield, Massachusetts
Spouse:Caroline Norton
Children:3
Party:Whig
Republican

Thomas W. White (November 15, 1805January 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Thomas W. White. . May 18, 2020.
  2. Book: Bingham, Stephen D. . 1888 . Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators . . English . Thorp & Godfrey, state printers .