Cecil F. White

Cecil Fielding White (December 12, 1900 – March 29, 1992) was an American farmer and politician. As a Democrat, White served as the U.S. representative for California's 9th congressional district for one term, from 1949 to 1951. White was a cotton broker and owned his own ranch before getting into politics at the age of 47, and defeating seven-term incumbent Republican Bertrand W. Gearhart.

Cecil F. White
White, c.1949
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 9th district
In office
January 3, 1949  January 3, 1951
Preceded byBertrand W. Gearhart
Succeeded byAllan O. Hunter
Personal details
Born(1900-12-12)December 12, 1900
Temple, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 1992(1992-03-29) (aged 91)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMildred Willis
Children4
Parents
  • James Bernard White (father)
  • Massie Bedford (mother)
Occupation
  • Rancher
  • politician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1916–1919
Ranksergeant
ConflictMexican Expedition
World War I
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