Edward D. White Sr.
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For other people with the same name, see Edward White (disambiguation).
Edward Douglass White (March 3, 1795 – April 18, 1847) was tenth Governor of Louisiana and a member of the United States House of Representatives. He served five non-consecutive terms in Congress, as an adherent of Henry Clay of Kentucky and the Whig Party.
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Edward D. White Sr. | |
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10th Governor of Louisiana | |
In office February 4, 1835 – February 4, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Andre B. Roman |
Succeeded by | Andre B. Roman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1829 – November 15, 1834 | |
Preceded by | Edward Livingston |
Succeeded by | Henry Johnson |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Henry Johnson |
Succeeded by | John Slidell |
Personal details | |
Born | March 3, 1795 Maury County, Tennessee |
Died | (1847-04-18)April 18, 1847 (aged 52) New Orleans, Louisiana |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Catherine Sidney Lee (Ringgold)[1] |
Alma mater | University of Nashville (LL.B) |
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