Legislator Details


Thomas W. White
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/15/1805
City: Ashfield, MA
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Country: US
 
Death
Date: 1/9/1884
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Marital Information:
married Caroline Norton; children: Louisa (Chandler), Thomas S., John B.

Number of Children: 0


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Occupation: lumberman
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Biographical Sketch:
He settled in Grand Haven in 1836. He was an active business man at Grand Haven for 30 years, when he moved to Grand Rapids. In politics he was first Whig, then Republican.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement
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City of Residence: Grand Haven
County of Residence Ottawa
District: Ottawa
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Date Elected: 11/6/1843
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1844
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:347; USCen 1860