William J. White (politician)
William John White (October 7, 1850 – February 16, 1923) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1893 to 1895.
William John White | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 20th district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent A. Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Clifton B. Beach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1850 Rice Lake, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | February 16, 1923 (aged 72) Cleveland, Ohio |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life and career
Born at Rice Lake, Ontario, Canada, White moved to the United States in 1857 with his parents, who settled in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended the district schools. He entered business as a candy maker in 1869, and later began the manufacture of chewing gum. He served as mayor of West Cleveland in 1889.
His wife, Ellen Maria Mansfield, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was the daughter of Orange and Marietta Mansfield. They had several children. and were later divorced.
Congress
White was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-third Congress (March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895). He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1894.
Later career and death
He was first president of the American Chicle Co. and later president of the W.J. White Chicle Co.. He died in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 16, 1923. He was interred in Lake View Cemetery.
References
Sources
- United States Congress. "William J. White (id: W000398)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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