Hugh Lawson White (August 19, 1881September 20, 1965) was an American politician from Mississippi and a member of the Democratic Party. He served two non-consecutive terms as the governor of Mississippi (1936–1940, 1952–1956).
Career
White was an industrialist and owned J.J. White Lumber Company.
He was first elected to the governorship in November 1935, and his term started in January 1936.
Personal
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White married Judith Wier Sugg. His property included a formal, sunken Italian garden.