Alexander Colwell White | |
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.jpg) From Volume II (1899) ofCommemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's25th district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | John Denniston Patton |
| Succeeded by | James Thompson Maffett |
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| Born | Alexander Colwell White (1833-12-12)December 12, 1833 |
| Died | June 11, 1906(1906-06-11) (aged 72) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Rank |  Private |
| Unit | 8th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Alexander Colwell White (December 12, 1833 – June 11, 1906) was an American teacher and lawyer fromBrookville, Pennsylvania. He representedPennsylvania in theU.S. House from 1885 to 1887.
Alexander C. White was born nearKittanning, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools, and taught school. He attended the Jacksonville Institute and the Dayton Union Academy. He moved toJefferson County, Pennsylvania, in 1860 where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1862, and commenced practice inPunxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
During theAmerican Civil War, White enlisted in theUnion Army as a private in Company I, Eighth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
After the war, he moved toBrookville, Pennsylvania, and continued the practice of his profession. He was elected district attorney in 1867 and 1870.
White was elected as a Republican to theForty-ninth Congress. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1886 to the Fiftieth Congress. He resumed the practice of his profession, and served as justice of the peace forRose Township, Pennsylvania. He died near Brookville. Interment in Brookville Cemetery.
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