Family Members Who Served in the Iowa Legislature:Brother: Henry White; GA 10
Thomas Dixon White
Clayton County
Born on August 3, 1826. His primary education was received there, and finished at the Lamoille County Institute, from which he graduated. He came to Iowa in 1853, reaching Clayton County December 2 of that year. He at once purchased a farm of 335 acres which he has under excellent improvement and thoroughly stocked. He owns some of the finest breeds of cattle and pigs in the county. His marriage occurred on August 28, 1854, to Lura Celinda, daughter of J. P. L. and Abigail (Pettit) Clark, natives of the Green Mountain State. Mr. White is a member of the A. F. & A. M. fraternity. He was one of the charter members of National Lodge, No. 172, was the first W. M. and was the S.D. He has studied law to some extent and has been called upon to put his knowledge to the test a number of times. He has held nearly all of the township offices and represented his district in the Legislature, in the session of 1876. He affiliates with the Democratic Party.
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