George E. White (politician)

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George Elon White (March 7, 1848 – May 17, 1935) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

George Elon White
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899
Preceded byAlbert J. Hopkins
Succeeded byEdward Thomas Noonan
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1878-1886
Chicago Alderman from the 10th Ward [1]
In office
1882-1884
In office
1876-1878
Chicago Alderman from the 11th Ward [1]
In office
1873-1876
Personal details
Born(1848-03-07)March 7, 1848
Millbury, Massachusetts
DiedMay 17, 1935(1935-05-17) (aged 87)
Chicago, Illinois
Resting placeRosehill Cemetery
Political partyRepublican Party

Biography

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White's grave at Rosehill Mausoleum

Born in Millbury, Massachusetts, White attended the public schools. During the Civil War he enlisted as a private in the Fifty-seventh Regiment, Massachusetts Veteran Volunteers. After the end of the war, White entered a commercial college in Worcester, Massachusetts. He moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1867, where he engaged in the lumber business and also became interested in banking. He also served as member of the board of aldermen of Chicago, and served as member of the Illinois State Senate from 1878 to 1886.

White was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Congresses (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1898 to the Fifty-sixth Congress. He then resumed his former business pursuits in Chicago, Illinois, and served as president of the White Lumber Co. White died in Chicago, Illinois, on May 17, 1935; he was interred in the mausoleum in Rosehill Cemetery.[2]

References

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  • United States Congress. "George E. White (id: W000371)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 5th congressional district

March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899
Succeeded by