Thomas J. White (California politician)
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Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byJohn Bigler
BornThomas Jefferson White
April 1804
April 1804
Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 1861 (age 57)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Thomas J. White | |
|---|---|
| 1st Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 15, 1849 – February 9, 1850 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | John Bigler |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the Sacramento district | |
| In office December 15, 1849 – February 9, 1850 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Jefferson White April 1804 Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 1861 (age 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic, Know Nothing |
| Spouse | Frances Jane Perry[1] |
| Education | University of Virginia |
Thomas Jefferson White (April 1804 – December 17, 1861) was a Democratic politician who served as the first Speaker of the California State Assembly.[1]