John E. White (December 13, 1873 – September 22, 1943) was an American banker and

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who served as the Massachusetts Auditor.

Biography

White was born in

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on December 13, 1873. White received his education in the

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public schools. In 1905 White was a member of the

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, White served on the House Committee on Ways and Means. On July 6, 1911 White was elected by the legislature to fill the vacancy in the Auditor's position, he was elected to a full term in the 1911 state election. He died on September 22, 1943.

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