The Whites of California
- William F. White, delegate to the California Constitutional Convention 1878 1879, candidate for Governor of California 1879. Father of Stephen M. White.
- Stephen M. White (1853–1901), District Attorney of Los Angeles County, California 1883-1884; California State Senator 1887-1891; acting Lieutenant Governor of California 1887-1891; candidate for U.S. Senate from California 1890; U.S. Senator from California 1893-1899. Son of William F. White.
NOTE: William F. White was also cousin by marriage of U.S. Senator Stephen R. Mallory.
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