Background
White, Richard Grant was born on May 23, 1821 in New York City. Son of Richard Mansfield and Ann Eliza (Tousey) White.
White, Richard Grant was born on May 23, 1821 in New York City. Son of Richard Mansfield and Ann Eliza (Tousey) White.
Graduated from the University City of New York, 1839.
Admitted to New York bar, 1845. Helped edit Yankee Doodle (shortlived humorous paper), 1846. Began writing for American Magazine, 1853.
Musical critic with James Watson Webb’s Morning Courier and New York Enquirer until 1859. With New York World, 1860. Chief clerk Marine bureau of New York Custom House, 1861-1878.
Contributor to periodicals Putnam’s Magazine, Galaxy, Atlantic Monthly. Works include: Handbook of Christian Art, 1853. The Works of William Shakespeare, 12 vols., 1857-1866.
The New Gospel of Peace, 4 vols., 1863-1866. Words and Their Uses Every-day English, 1880. England Without and Within, 1881.
Studies in Shakespeare, 1886.
Married Alexina Black Mease, October 16, 1850, at least 2 children, Richard, Stanford.