Edward D. White Sr.
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.
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 | April 18, 1847 (aged 52) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Catherine Sidney Lee (Ringgold) |
| Alma mater | University of Nashville (LL.B) |
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