John White (Kentucky politician)
John D. White (February 14, 1802 – September 22, 1845) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1841 to 1843. A member of the Whig Party, he represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1835 to 1845. He also served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1832. White died by suicide in 1845.
John White | |
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Portrait by William Gerard Barry, 1911 | |
| 15th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office May 31, 1841 – March 4, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | Robert M. T. Hunter |
| Succeeded by | John W. Jones |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky | |
| In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | James Love (9th) Willis Green (6th) |
| Succeeded by | Richard French (9th) John Preston Martin (6th) |
| Constituency | 9th district (1835–43) 6th district (1843–45) |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1832 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John D. White February 14, 1802 Middlesboro, Kentucky |
| Died | September 22, 1845 (aged 43) Richmond, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Frankfort Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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