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H. Laban White
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Horance Laban White Jr. (May 1, 1916 – January 31, 2015) was an attorney and politician from West Virginia who served as Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Quick Facts 44th Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates, Preceded by ...
H. Laban White | |
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44th Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1965–1969 | |
Preceded by | Julius W. Singleton |
Succeeded by | Ivor F. Boiarsky |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Harrison County | |
In office December 1, 1956 – December 1, 1968 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Horance Laban White Jr. (1916-05-01)May 1, 1916 Spencer, West Virginia |
Died | January 31, 2015(2015-01-31) (aged 98) Clarksburg, West Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Gwendolyn Beall (m. 1943) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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