George E. White (politician)

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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 by	Albert J. Hopkins
Succeeded by	Edward Thomas Noonan
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office 1878-1886
Chicago Alderman from the 10th Ward
In office 1882-1884
In office 1876-1878
Chicago Alderman from the 11th Ward
In office 1873-1876
Personal details
Born	(1848-03-07)March 7, 1848 Millbury, Massachusetts
Died	May 17, 1935(1935-05-17) (aged 87) Chicago, Illinois
Resting place	Rosehill Cemetery
Political party	Republican Party

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

Biography

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.

References

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

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