White, Thomas

(1830-1888). Born in Montreal. Educated at the high school there. Joined the editorial staff of the Quebec Gazette ; and in 1853 founded the Peter borough Review , which he edited for seven years. In 1860 went to Cobourg to study law, and in 1864 with his brother founded the Hamilton Spectator . Elected to the Dominion Parliament for Card well, 1878, and again in 1882 and 1887. A member of Sir John A. Mac donald's Cabinet in 1885 as minister of the interior, and carried out the political organization of the North-West Territories. Index : E On the coalition of 1854, 139; minister of the interior in the Mac donald ministry, 1885-1888, 139. Md Takes part in political picnic campaign, 220. Bib. : Rose, Cyc. Can. Biog.