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 Peterborough 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
Cardwell, 1878, and again in 1882 and 1887. A member of Sir John A.
Macdonald's Cabinet in 1885 as minister of the interior, and carried out
the political organization of the North-West Territories. =Index=: (Lord Elgin era)
On the coalition of 1854, 139; minister of the interior in the Macdonald
ministry, 1885-1888, 139. (Sir John A Macdonald era) Takes part in political picnic campaign,
220. =Bib.=: Rose, Cyc. Can. Biog.