White, William Andrew III

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_White_(Canadian_politician)
  • Wiki Biography Notes:
    • William Andrew White, III, OC (February 7, 1915 – January 23, 1981) was a Canadian composer and social justice activist, who was the first Black Canadian to run for federal office in Canada.
    • He was born on 7 February 1915 in Truro, Nova Scotia, the son of Baptist minister William A. White and his wife Izie Dora White. Among his twelve siblings included internationally renowned Canadian concert singer Portia White, labour union leader and politician Jack White, and television performer Lorne White. He was also the uncle of Donald H. Oliver, the first black male to sit in the Senate of Canada, through one of his sisters.
    • His family moved to Halifax where his father was minister of Cornwallis Street Baptist Church for nearly 20 years. After attending local schools, he got an education and music degree. He taught music. He was also a composer and choral group leader.
  • Third Great Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=14100
  • Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185765520/william-andrew-white