Walter W. White

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Walter W. White
White in 1882
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office
1931–1935
ConstituencySaint John City
41st Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick
In office
1902–1906
Preceded byJohn Waterhouse Daniel
Succeeded byEdward Sears
50th Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick
In office
1926–1932
Preceded byFrank L. Potts
Succeeded byJames W. Brittain
Personal details
Born
Walter Woodworth White

(1862-12-14)December 14, 1862
Saint John, New Brunswick
DiedJuly 10, 1952(1952-07-10) (aged 89)
Saint John, New Brunswick
Political partyConservative Party of New Brunswick
SpouseNellie G. Troop
Childrenfour
Residence(s)Saint John, New Brunswick
Occupationphysician

Walter Woodworth White (December 14, 1862 – July 10, 1952) was a Canadian physician and politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as member of the Conservative party representing Saint John City from 1931 to 1935.[1] He would later work at the General Hospital in Saint John.[2][3]

Early life[edit]

White was born in Saint John. He graduated from Saint John High School and received further education at the University of New Brunswick as well as McGill University, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow.[4]

Career[edit]

White worked as a surgeon for multiple hospitals and would go on to serve as president of the Saint John Medical Society, the New Brunswick Medical Association, the Canadian Medical Association and the Medical Council of Canada. He was also a University of New Brunswick member of Senate and served various high-ranking jobs. He served two terms as the Mayor of Saint John, once between 1902 – 1906 and the other from 1926 – 1931.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1933). Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P.G. Normandin.
  2. ^ "Dr. W. W. White Is Re-elected Chairman, J. F. H. Teed Vice-president". Evening Times Globe. February 16, 1946. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ "SAINT JOHN IS KEEPING PACE WITH THE TIMES". Evening Times Globe. January 28, 1929. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Militia Memories / by Colonel Walter W. White - ArchivesCANB". search.canbarchives.ca. Retrieved 2 October 2023.