Peter White (Michigan), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Peter White (Michigan)

one of the original settlers of Marquette, Michigan

Date of Birth: 31-Oct-1830

Place of Birth: Rome, New York, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jun-1908

Profession: businessperson, politician, banker

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Peter Quintard White (October 31, 1830 – June 6, 1908) was one of the original settlers of Marquette, Michigan.
He was a banker, businessman, real estate developer, and a philanthropist; and was involved in a number of the area's iron mining-related businesses, including acting as a director the Cleveland Iron Company.
White served in many local and state public offices, including postmaster, county clerk, school board member, state representative and senator, and as a member of the state library commission and a Regent of the University of Michigan.
Poet William Henry Drummond said of White, "the trail Peter White has cut through life is blessed by acts of private charity and deeds of public devotion that will serve as a guide to those who follow in the footsteps of a truly great, and above all, good man."