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White, William
Born January 28, 1822, in England
Died March 12, 1883, in Springfield, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on February 9, 1883, to a seat vacated by Philip Bergen Swing. Confirmed by the Senate on February 19, 1883, and received commission on February 19, 1883. Service terminated on March 12, 1883, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1846
Professional Career:
Died March 12, 1883, in Springfield, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on February 9, 1883, to a seat vacated by Philip Bergen Swing. Confirmed by the Senate on February 19, 1883, and received commission on February 19, 1883. Service terminated on March 12, 1883, due to death.
Education:
Read law, 1846
Professional Career:
Private practice, Springfield, Ohio, 1846-1852
Prosecutor, Clark County, Ohio, 1847-1856
Judge, Clark County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1856-1864
Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio, 1864-1883