Addison White

Addison White was born in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia on May 1, 1824 to Colonel James White. The Whites were considered the "First Family" of Clay County, Kentucky. Addison's father was among the richest men in America due to his myriad business interests including salt mining which lead to his nickname "The King of Salt."

He graduated from Princeton College in 1844. In 1850, he was elected as a Whig to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving one term. Addison's 1st cousin, John White preceded his service and his nephew John D. White followed him, also representing Kentucky.

During the Civil War, Addison served as a colonel in the Confederate Army.

After the war, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama and became a successful businessman and died there on February 4, 1909. He was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.

His grandchildren and great-grandchildren include:

• John Campbell Greenway, General, U.S. Army and Mining Magnate
• James Greenway, Curator, Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University and Naval Intelligence Officer
• G. Lauder Greenway, Chairman, Metropolitan Opera Association and Director, New York Philharmonic

• United States Congress. "Addison White (id: W000350)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-02-26