Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 12/11/2025
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 12/11/2025
Harry Clark White
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/24/1870
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/27/1960
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Burial
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City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakhill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Pearl Eleana Maria Dolbee, dau. of James and Helen (Unham) Dolbee, 12/25/1889, in Grand Rapids, MI; children: 3, Arthur Dolbee, Harry George and Mary Francis (Hodge);
Number of Children: 3
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Occupation: printer, engraver, publisher
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools plus courses in bookkeeping and music
Biographical Sketch:
English-Scotch descent. Son of Arthur Scott and Mary (Jenison) White.He served as a church organist in Grand Rapids at various churches for almost 20 years and was an alderman for 6 terms. He was treasurer of the White Printing, Michigan Engraving and Daily Artisan-Record Companies in Grand Rapids.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Constitutional Amendments , Elections , Liquor Traffic , Michigan Home and Training School, Printing
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 16
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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