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Frederick Edward White
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | John F. Lacey |
| Succeeded by | John F. Lacey |
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| Born | January 19, 1844 Prussia |
| Died | January 14, 1920 (aged 75) Sigourney, Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Frederick Edward White (born January 19, 1844 – died January 14, 1920) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. White served one term as a U.S. Representative for Iowa's 6th congressional district.
Early Life and Military Service
Frederick Edward White was born in Prussia on January 19, 1844. In 1857, when he was 13 years old, he moved to the United States. He came with his mother. They settled on a farm in Keokuk County, Iowa.
When the American Civil War started in 1861, White wanted to join the army. He tried to enlist in the 8th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. However, he was only 17, so he was too young to join.
In February 1862, after his 18th birthday, he tried again. This time, he joined the 13th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He served in the army until August 1865. After the war ended, he returned to Keokuk County. There, he worked as a farmer and raised animals.
Political Career
In 1890, Frederick White decided to run for Congress. He was nominated by the Democratic Party. He ran for the U.S. House seat in Iowa's 6th congressional district. His opponent was the Republican Congressman John F. Lacey.
At that time, a new law called the McKinley tariff was very unpopular. A tariff is a tax on goods brought into a country. This tariff made many goods more expensive. Farmers, especially, did not like it. They felt it hurt their businesses.
White used this public unhappiness to his advantage. He won the election against Lacey. He then served in the Fifty-second Congress. His term began on March 4, 1891.
However, in the next election, many voters in Iowa changed their minds. They went back to supporting Republican candidates. Because of this, White was not re-elected. John F. Lacey won his seat back. White served in Congress until March 3, 1893.
Later Life and Death
After losing his re-election, Frederick White left politics. He went back to farming. He lived a quiet life.
Frederick Edward White passed away on January 14, 1920. He died in Sigourney, Iowa. He was buried in Sigourney Cemetery.
