James White (New South Wales politician)

James White (19 July 1828 – 13 July 1890) was a pastoralist, politician in colonial New South Wales, a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and later, the New South Wales Legislative Council. White was best known as a racehorse owner, breeder and punter.

For his nephew, a member of the Legislative Council from 1908, see James Cobb White.

James White
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
for Upper Hunter
In office
15 December 1864 – 8 May 1868
Preceded byThomas Dangar
Succeeded byArchibald Bell
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
In office
3 November 1874 – 13 July 1890
Personal details
Born(1828-07-19)19 July 1828
Stroud, New South Wales
Died13 July 1890(1890-07-13) (aged 61)
Cranbrook, Bellevue Hill, New South Wales
OccupationPastoralist, politician, racehorse owner and breeder
Known forThoroughbred horse racing
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