Career
Born in Loudoun County, Virginia, White moved to Ogle County, Illinois and settled in what is now Stillman Valley, Illinois in 1838. He was a farmer and livestock breeder. He also opened a furniture store in Rockford, Illinois.
In 1844, he open a store in White Oak Springs Wisconsin Territory.
During that time, White served on the first Wisconsin Constitutional Convention of 1846. He lived in Chicago, Illinois 1848-1850, but moved back to Ogle County.
He served in the Illinois House of Representatives 1857-1858 and in local government. He died in Ogle County, Illinois.
