The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and
Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 815

WALTER T. WHITE.

Walter T. White is a western man by birth and training and is numbered among the
honored pioneers of the Yakima valley, having for many years been connected with
agricultural interests on the lower Naches. Of English extraction, he was born
in Utah, November 29, 1866, his parents being John and Ann (Creswick) White,
natives of England, the former born in Yorkshire and the latter in London. In
the early '50s, before their marriage, they came to the United States and in
this country their union was celebrated. In the '50s they went to Utah and in
that state the father gave his attention to farming. There he died but the
mother's death occurred in Idaho.

Walter T. White was reared under the care of his mother, who instilled into him
the first lessons of life. In the acquirement of his education he attended
public school, but in 1881, when a youth of only fifteen, came to Yakima county
with his mother and two others of the children. The mother took a homestead of
one hundred and sixty acres of land on the lower Naches, all of which was yet in
a wild state. No railroad had touched this county and conditions were still
primitive. Willing to work, however, and thoroughly acquainted with conditions
upon the frontier, they all set themselves to the task of making this land a
valuable property. Gradually the land was put under the plow and other
improvements were made and modern equipment installed. On the death of his
mother Mr. White inherited the property and has continued general farming, also
giving considerable attention to the stock business. He has sold a part of his
ranch, retaining about fifty-seven acres, and of this live acres are in orchard,
the rest being devoted to hay and grain and also to cattle raising. In 1883 his
brother, J. S. White, went to the Okanogan country and there he has since
remained.

On the 18th of October, 1893, Mr. White wedded Emma Chamberlain, a daughter of
J. L. and Christine (Kincaid) Chamberlain, pioneers of Oregon, who removed to
Klickitat county, Washington, and subsequently came to Yakima county in an early
day. Mr. Chamberlain has passed away. To Mr. and Mrs. White were born two
children: Harry F. took up the cause of democracy, enlisting in Uncle Sam's
army, and is now with the United States Army of Occupation. Before going to
France he served on the Mexican border during the embroglio between this
country and the southern republic. Louena is at home.

Mr. White usually gives his allegiance to the republican party, which he
supports at national elections, but in local contests prefers to follow his own
judgment, supporting the man whom he considers best qualified for the office to
which he aspires. Although not a politician, he keeps thoroughly informed in
regard to all questions that pertain to advancement and development and is ever
ready to give his support to such measures. He has served as a member of the
school board and fraternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows and the Woodmen of the World, in the proceedings of both of which
organizations he takes a keen interest.

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Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in January 2008 by Jeffrey L. Elmer.
Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.