Alexander White (Alabama politician)

Alexander White (1832 – 1893) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge. He served as a U.S. Representative from Alabama during the Reconstruction era.

Born in Selma, Alabama, White graduated from the University of Alabama in 1852. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, commencing his practice in Dallas County.

During the Civil War, White served in the Confederate Army. After the war, he became active in Republican politics in Alabama. He was elected to the Fortieth and Forty-first Congresses, serving from 1867 to 1871. During his time in Congress, he advocated for the rights of African Americans and supported Reconstruction policies.

Following his congressional service, White served as a judge of the Alabama circuit court. He later resumed the practice of law. He died in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1893. He is buried in Selma. White was a controversial figure in his time, praised by some for his commitment to racial equality and condemned by others for his role in Reconstruction.