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In 1808, Dr. White moved to [[Fredonia, New York]], to practice medicine. Initially, he taught at Sheridan Township, but his medical practice grew significantly, requiring his full attention. In 1804, Hezekiah Barker, whose daughter White married, purchased 400 acres of land in Fredonia. In 1811, White bought 25 acres of this land from Barker, part of which is now Forest Hill Cemetery. In the same year, he built a frame building at the corner of Main and White streets, where his children were born. This building was moved in 1868, and his son, Devillo Asa White, constructed the family's current home on White Street. The original house was later demolished.<ref name="WNY"/> |
In 1808, Dr. White moved to [[Fredonia, New York]], to practice medicine. Initially, he taught at Sheridan Township, but his medical practice grew significantly, requiring his full attention. In 1804, Hezekiah Barker, whose daughter White married, purchased 400 acres of land in Fredonia. In 1811, White bought 25 acres of this land from Barker, part of which is now Forest Hill Cemetery. In the same year, he built a frame building at the corner of Main and White streets, where his children were born. This building was moved in 1868, and his son, Devillo Asa White, constructed the family's current home on White Street. The original house was later demolished.<ref name="WNY"/> |
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White was appointed the first surrogate of [[Chautauqua County, New York]], on February 9, 1811, by Governor [[ |
White was appointed the first surrogate of [[Chautauqua County, New York]], on February 9, 1811, by Governor [[Daniel D. Tompkins]]. He served in this position for several years. During the burning of Buffalo in 1812 by British forces, he was on business there and was conscripted into the [[United States Army]] as a surgeon for the 169th Regiment of New York Infantry.<ref name="WNY"/> |
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In November 1830, he was elected to the [[New York State Assembly]] and served three terms.<ref name="WNY"/> |
In November 1830, he was elected to the [[New York State Assembly]] and served three terms.<ref name="WNY"/> |
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Revision as of 01:41, 18 June 2024
Squire White | |
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| New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1830 – December 21, 1832 | |
| Preceded by | Abner Hazeltine Nathan Mixer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1785 Guilford, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1857 (aged 71) Fredonia, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Anti-Masonic |
| Occupation | Politician |
Squire White (November 20, 1785 – April 2, 1857) was an American physician and politician. He served three terms in the New York State Assembly (1830–1832), representing Chautauqua County New York.
Biography
Squire White was born on November 20, 1785, in Guilford, Vermont, to William White. He attended public schools and began his medical studies under Dr. Pettil in Cazenovia, New York. He continued his education under Dr. Joseph White in Cherry Valley, New York, and at Columbia College (now Columbia College of New York), where he earned his degree in medicine.[1]
In 1808, Dr. White moved to Fredonia, New York, to practice medicine. Initially, he taught at Sheridan Township, but his medical practice grew significantly, requiring his full attention. In 1804, Hezekiah Barker, whose daughter White married, purchased 400 acres of land in Fredonia. In 1811, White bought 25 acres of this land from Barker, part of which is now Forest Hill Cemetery. In the same year, he built a frame building at the corner of Main and White streets, where his children were born. This building was moved in 1868, and his son, Devillo Asa White, constructed the family's current home on White Street. The original house was later demolished.[1]
White was appointed the first surrogate of Chautauqua County, New York, on February 9, 1811, by Governor Daniel D. Tompkins. He served in this position for several years. During the burning of Buffalo in 1812 by British forces, he was on business there and was conscripted into the United States Army as a surgeon for the 169th Regiment of New York Infantry.[1]
In November 1830, he was elected to the New York State Assembly and served three terms.[1]
White died in Fredonia on April 2, 1857.[2]