William Henry White (politician)
William Henry White (August 21, 1865 – June 11, 1930) was a farmer and a federal politician from northern Alberta, Canada.[1]
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) Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Spouse(s) | 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]
References
- Mardon, Ernest G.; Mardon, Austin Albert (8 October 2016). "Who's Who in Federal Politics in Alberta". lulu.com – via Google Books.
- "Who's who in Canada: An Illustrated Biographical Record of Men and Women of the Time". International Press Limited. 1 January 1914 – via Google Books.
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