William Henry White (politician)
Canadian politician
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William Henry White (August 21, 1865 – June 11, 1930) was a farmer and a federal politician from northern Alberta, Canada.[1]
Preceded bynew district
Succeeded byWilliam Thomas Lucas
BornAugust 21, 1865
City View, Canada West
DiedJune 11, 1930 (aged 64)
William Henry White | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Victoria | |
| In office 1909–1921 | |
| Preceded by | new district |
| Succeeded by | William Thomas Lucas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1865 City View, Canada West |
| Died | June 11, 1930 (aged 64) |
| Party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Spouse | Annie Davies |
| Occupation | Farmer, police officer |
White was born in City View, Canada West (present-day Ontario) in 1865 and was educated in local schools (in the Ottawa area). He came west as a member of the Royal North-West Mounted Police in 1881. From 1887 to 1891, he was a homestead inspector. In 1897, he married Annie Davies and had 2 sons and one daughter.[2]
