About Thomas White
Lived 1800 – 1868. Thomas White was an American politician.
Thomas White (died May 10, 1868) was a Michigan politician.
Early life White was born in Royalton, New York. There, he received an education.
Career White moved to Novi, Michigan, in 1833 upon settling on a farm. In 1852, White moved to Northfield Township, Michigan, and settled on another farm. In 1868, White moved once again, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he worked for a county insurance company as a secretary and managing director. On November 6, 1866, White was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Washtenaw County 2nd district from January 2, 1867, to December 31, 1868. At some point, White was a Democrat, and then a Free Soiler, but by the time of his term in the state house, he was a Republican.
Death White died on May 10, 1868.
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Who was Thomas White?
American politician in Michigan (died 1868)
When was Thomas White born?
Thomas White was born in 1800 in Royalton.
When did Thomas White die?
Thomas White died on 10 May 1868.
What was Thomas White's occupation?
Thomas White was a politician.
What nationality was Thomas White?
Thomas White was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas White (Michigan politician)
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