Shubael F. White
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Shubael F. White | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office 1883–1884 | |
| Preceded by | George A. Farr |
| Succeeded by | Edward E. Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1841 Marshall, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 1914 (aged 73) Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Hattie Rogers (m. 1868) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Olivet University of Michigan Albany Law School |
| Occupation |
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Shubael F. White (January 17, 1841 – October 3, 1914) was an American politician and judge from Michigan. He served as Michigan circuit court judge from 1873 to 1874. He later served in the Michigan Senate from 1882 to 1883.
Shubael F. White was born on January 17, 1841, in Marshall, Michigan. He attended the University of Olivet for two years. He taught while attending college. He later graduated from the literary department at the University of Michigan in 1864.[1][2]
In 1861, White tried to enlist in the Union Army, but was rejected.[2] After college in 1864, he enlisted as a private in the 28th Michigan Infantry Regiment. He served for two years in the war and was discharged as captain of company A of the regiment.[1][2][3] Following the war, he was in charge of North Carolina during reconstruction and served as provost marshal of the District of North Carolina.[2] He mustered out in August 1866.[2] Following his service, he graduated from Albany Law School in 1867 and was admitted to practice law in the same year.[1][2]
