Born in 1785, White completed preparatory studies.
He studied law.
He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New Castle, Kentucky.
He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1826.
White was elected as an Adams Clay Republican to the Eighteenth Congress (March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825).
He died in Franklin County, Kentucky, October 19, 1834.