Born in Barre, Maachusetts, he studied violin making under his father, John White. Worked for Henry Prenti. Formed a partnership in Boston with his brother Ira White. Calvin Baker and Orrin Weeman both worked for him.
Born in Barre, Maachusetts, he studied under his father John and later formed a partnership with his brother Asa. His signature can be found under the button on many early itruments. Also known for making metal-wound strings. Received three medals for entries in various Maachusetts mechanics fairs.