About John White
Lived 1833 – 1894 (aged 61). John White was a Canadian politician, founder and machinist.
John White (May 6, 1833 – September 24, 1894) was an Ontarian machinist and political figure. He represented Hastings East in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1871 to 1887.
He was born in Donegal, County Donegal, Ireland in 1833
He died in Victoria, British Columbia at the age of 61.
History professor Donald Akenson of Queen's University, in his book At Face Value, proposed that this John White may have actually been Eliza McCormack White, John White's sister, and so, the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Akenson later revealed the book to be a hoax based on Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John White?
Ontario machinist and political figure, born 1833
When was John White born?
John White was born on 6 May 1833.
When did John White die?
John White died on 24 September 1894.
What was John White's occupation?
John White was a politician, founder and machinist.
What nationality was John White?
John White was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John White (Conservative MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John White. https://biography.guide/john-white-politician-1833/
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