William White was born in Philadelphia on March 24th, 1747, and was educated at the college of that city, graduating in 1765. In 1770 he went to England, where he was ordained as a deacon on December 23rd, and as a priest on April 25th, 1772.

Upon his return home, he became assistant minister of Christ and St. Peter’s from 1772–1779, and rector from that year until his death on July 17th, 1836. He also served as chaplain of the Continental Cong…