John White

John White (June 8, 1811 – May 3, 1897) was an Ontario lumber merchant and political figure. He represented Halton in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1874.

Biography Born in Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1811, At the time of his death, his horses had won the Plate more than any other owner's to that date. He also served as Captain and Adjutant in the 3rd Battalion, and was later, upon the creation of the active militia in 1867, Lieutenant in the 20th Halton Battalion of the Canadian militia (one of the predecessors of the Lorne Scots).

White was married twice: to Mehitabel Post in 1836 and to Louisa Knight in 1849.

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