James White
American lawyer and politician (1792–1870); Maine State Treasurer
About James White
Lived 1792 – 1870 (aged 78). James White was an American lawyer and politician.
James White (September 2, 1792 – December 24, 1870) was an American attorney and Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Maine. He served as Maine State Treasurer from 1842 to 1847. In 1818 he graduated from Dartmouth College and moved to Belfast, Maine to study law.
Political career White served as Maine State Treasurer from 1842 to 1847 and ran for Congress in 1862 and 1864.
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Who was James White?
American lawyer and politician (1792–1870); Maine State Treasurer
When was James White born?
James White was born on 2 September 1792 in Chester.
When did James White die?
James White died on 24 December 1870 in Belfast.
What was James White's occupation?
James White was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was James White?
James White was American.
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· DBpedia: James White (Maine politician)
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