Compton I. White
Compton Ignatius White, Sr. (July 31, 1877 – March 31, 1956), was a U.S. representative for Northern Idaho. A Democrat, he represented Idaho's 1st congressional district and served a total of eight terms and chaired a committee.
Compton I. White, Sr. | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Abe Goff |
| Succeeded by | John Travers Wood |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Burton French |
| Succeeded by | Abe Goff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Compton Ignatius White July 31, 1877 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US |
| Died | March 31, 1956 (aged 78) Spokane, Washington, US |
| Resting place | White Family Cemetery Clark Fork, Idaho, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Josephine Elizabeth Bunn White (1891–1951) (m. 1915–1951, her death) |
| Children | Compton I. White, Jr. (1920–1998) Enid Mary White McConnell (1922–1958) |
| Residence(s) | Clark Fork, US |
| Alma mater | Gonzaga College, 1897 |
| Profession | Railroad, Agriculture, Mining |
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