H. Laban White
American politician
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Horance Laban White Jr. (May 1, 1916 – January 31, 2015) was an attorney and politician from West Virginia who served as Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Preceded byJulius W. Singleton
Succeeded byIvor F. Boiarsky
BornHorance Laban White Jr.
May 1, 1916
May 1, 1916
Spencer, West Virginia
DiedJanuary 31, 2015 (aged 98)
Clarksburg, West Virginia
H. Laban White | |
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| 44th Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1965–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Julius W. Singleton |
| Succeeded by | Ivor F. Boiarsky |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Harrison County | |
| In office December 1, 1956 – December 1, 1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Horance Laban White Jr. May 1, 1916 Spencer, West Virginia |
| Died | January 31, 2015 (aged 98) Clarksburg, West Virginia |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Gwendolyn Beall (m. 1943) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
