William White

William White (November 5, 1824 – February 6, 1885) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1870 to 1872.

Early life William White was born on November 5, 1824, in Taneytown, Maryland, to John White. His father owned farms near Bruceville, Carroll County, Maryland. White was confirmed at the Lutheran church in Taneytown on April 20, 1839, by Dr. Ezra Keller. His brother was sheriff James W. White of Middleburg. For a year, he studied the ministry under Dr. Remonsnyder. He then studied medicine and graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Personal life White married Emily Jane Cover, daughter of John Cover, of Carroll County. He married Margaret Saylor Cover, daughter of reverend D. P. Saylor and widow of John M. Cover. He was an elder of St. John's Church in Mechanicstown. He was elected to attend the General Synod in June 1885.

White died of heart disease on February 6, 1885, in Mechanicstown.