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Addison White

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Addison White
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 6th district
In office
1851–1853
Preceded byDaniel Breck
Succeeded byJohn M. Elliott
Personal details
BornMay 1, 1824
Abingdon, Virginia
DiedFebruary 4, 1909(1909-02-04) (aged 84)
Huntsville, Alabama
Resting placeMaple Hill Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
Political partyWhig
Parent
  • Colonel James White (father)
RelativesJohn White(cousin)
John D. White(nephew)
Alma materPrinceton College
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer, Businessman

Addison White (May 1, 1824 – February 4, 1909) was an American politician who served the state of Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives between 1851 and 1853.

Biography

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Addison White was born in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia on May 1, 1824, to Colonel James White. The Whites were considered the "First Family" of Clay County, Kentucky. Addison's father was among the richest men in America due to his myriad business interests including salt mining which lead to his nickname "The King of Salt."

He graduated from Princeton College in 1844. In 1850, he was elected as a Whig to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving one term. Addison's 1st cousin, John White preceded his service and his nephew John D. White followed him, also representing Kentucky. He was also a cousin removed of Hugh Lawson White, Brigadier General James White, and Joseph Lanier Williams .

After the war, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama and became a successful businessman and died there on February 4, 1909. He was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Addison White (id: W000350)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-02-26
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 6th congressional district

1851 - 1853
Succeeded by