the Honorable William Sylvester White | |
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| Illinois Appellate Court | |
| In office 1980–1991 | |
| Appointed by | James R. Thompson |
| Cook County Juvenile Court | |
| In office 1964–1980 | |
| Appointed by | Otto Kerner Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Sylvester White July 27, 1914 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2004 (aged 89) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Spouse | George Vivian Bridgeforth |
| Children | Carolyn Marie White Craven Sala Marilyn White Steinbach |
| Education | University of Chicago (BA) University of Chicago Law School (Juris Doctor) |
| Awards | Lone Sailor Award |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank |  LTJG |
| Unit | Golden Thirteen |
William Sylvester White, (July 27, 1914 – February 2, 2004) was a prosecutor, a member of the first cohort of African-Americans commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy, and the second African-American to serve as presiding judge for the Cook County Juvenile Court.[1][2]
- ^ "The Honorable William Sylvester White". thehistorymakers.org.
- ^ Stillwell, Paul (1990). "White, William Sylvester, The Hon. — Member of the Golden Thirteen". U.S. Naval Institute.