Squire White

Squire White (November 20, 1785 – April 2, 1857) was an American physician and politician. He served three terms in the New York State Assembly (1830–1832), representing Chautauqua County, New York.

Biography Squire White was born on November 20, 1785, in Guilford, Vermont, to William White. He attended public schools and began his medical studies under Dr. Pettil in Cazenovia, New York. He continued his education under Dr. Joseph White in Cherry Valley, New York, and at Columbia College (now Columbia College of New York), where he earned his degree in medicine.

In 1808, Dr. White moved to Fredonia, New York, to practice medicine. Initially, he taught at Sheridan Township, but his medical practice grew significantly, requiring his full attention. In 1804, Hezekiah Barker, whose daughter White married, purchased 400 acres of land in Fredonia. In 1811, White bought 25 acres of this land from Barker, part of which is now Forest Hill Cemetery. In the same year, he built a frame building at the corner of Main and White streets, where his children were born. This building was moved in 1868, and his son, Devillo Asa White, constructed the family's current home on White Street. The original house was later demolished.