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Cecil F. White
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Cecil Fielding White (December 12, 1900 – March 29, 1992) was an American farmer and politician. As a Democrat, White served as the U.S. representative for California's 9th congressional district for one term, from 1949 to 1951.[1] White was a cotton broker and owned his own ranch before getting into politics at the age of 47, and defeating seven-term incumbent Republican Bertrand W. Gearhart.[2]
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Bertrand W. Gearhart |
Succeeded by | Allan O. Hunter |
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Born | (1900-12-12)December 12, 1900 Temple, Texas, U.S. |
Died | March 29, 1992(1992-03-29) (aged 91) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mildred Willis |
Children | 4 |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916–1919 |
Rank | sergeant |
Conflict | Mexican Expedition World War I |
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