White, Stephen Mallory, 1853-1901

Stephen Mallory White was born in San Francisco in 1853. In 1874 he moved to Los Angeles, where he practiced law and became involved in Democratic party politics. White married Hortense Sacriste in 1883 and, during that same year, started a one-year term as District Attorney. Three years later White became a state Senator representing the district in and around Los Angeles. He won a seat in the United States Senate in 1893 and saw his term through to 1899. White died in 1901 at the age of 48.

From the description of Stephen Mallory White papers, 1871-1936, bulk 1881-1901. (Loyola Marymount University). WorldCat record id: 42846624

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