Compton I. White
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For the son, also a United States Representative from Idaho, see Compton I. White, Jr.
Compton Ignatius White, Sr. (July 31, 1877 – March 31, 1956), was a U.S. representative for Northern Idaho. A Democrat, he represented Idaho's 1st congressional district and served a total of eight terms and chaired a committee.
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Compton I. White, Sr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Abe Goff |
Succeeded by | John Travers Wood |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Burton French |
Succeeded by | Abe Goff |
Personal details | |
Born | Compton Ignatius White July 31, 1877 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US |
Died | March 31, 1956(1956-03-31) (aged 78) Spokane, Washington, US |
Resting place | White Family Cemetery Clark Fork, Idaho, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Josephine Elizabeth Bunn White (1891–1951)[1] (m. 1915–1951, her death) |
Children | Compton I. White, Jr. (1920–1998) Enid Mary White McConnell (1922–1958)[1][2][3] |
Residence(s) | Clark Fork, US |
Alma mater | Gonzaga College, 1897 |
Profession | Railroad, Agriculture, Mining |
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