Windsor Thomas White (August 28, 1866 – April 9, 1958) was an American automobile developer.[1] A native of Orange, Massachusetts,[2] he produced the White steamer cars in 1900, and later expanded to trucks. These vehicles were used militarily during World War I. White, along with two of his brothers Rollin White and Walter, were inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1997.[3]

He was the father of polo player Windsor Holden White.[4]

References

  1. "Windsor T. White, Auto Pioneer, Dies". The Boston Globe. April 10, 1958. p. 29.
  2. Florida, Passenger Lists, 1898-1963
  3. "Windsor T. White". Automotive Hall of Fame.
  4. Mosley, Charles, ed. (2003). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knighthood (107 ed.). Burke's Peerage & Gentry. p. 1086. ISBN 0-9711966-2-1.


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