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James White
Updated on February 07, 2026
Land speculator, philosopher, writer, American Revolutionary War patriot, and politician who was known as one of the founders of the U.S. state of Vermont.
Before Fame
He had many Bible passages memorized at a young age and began studying with a minister in hopes of attending Yale.
Trivia
He was captured and imprisoned by the Royal Navy after a failed military mission.
Family Life
His brothers Ira and Heber also became important public figures in Vermont.
Associated With
He and Benjamin Franklin were both influential figures during the American Revolution.
