Benjamin White (May 13, 1790 – June 7, 1860) was aU.S. representative fromMaine.
Born in Goshen, Massachusetts (nowVienna, Maine), White attended the common schools.He moved toWinthrop, in 1802 and was employed on a farm until 1808 when he enteredFarmington Academy.He taught school for several years.During the War of 1812, he was inAugusta, and assisted in raising troops, later serving as a noncommissioned officer with troops stationed at Castine and Eastport.He again engaged in teaching inMontville, Maine, until 1821, when he also engaged in the sawmill business and agricultural pursuits.He served as town selectman.He served as member of theMaine House of Representatives in 1829, 1841, and 1842.
White was elected as aDemocrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845).He resumed his former pursuits.He died inMontville, Maine, on June 7, 1860.He was interred in Halldale Cemetery,North Montville, Maine.
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