Stephen Mallory White (January 19, 1853February 21, 1901) was an American attorney and politician from California. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service as a U.S. Senator from 1893 to 1899. A native of San Francisco, White graduated from Santa Clara College in 1874, studied law, and became an attorney in Los Angeles. He became active in politics, and served as Los Angeles County District Attorney (1882-1884) and a member of the California Senate (1887-1891). White was elected the Senate's president pro tem, and when the lieutenant governor succeeded to the governorship after the incumbent's death, White was acting lieutenant governor for most of his state senate term. In 1893, the California legislature elected White to the United States Senate. He served one term (1893-1899), and was chairman of the Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation of Arid Lands. As a senator, White was best known for his efforts to secure an improved harbor for Los Angeles, which became the Port of Los Angeles. After his Senate term, White resumed practicing law. He died in Los Angeles on February 21, 1901, and was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles. Early life White was born in San Francisco on January 19, 1853, the son of Francis J. "Fannie" (Russell) White and William F. White, a merchant and author who was also active in California's government as a state bank commissioner and in other positions. White's mother was orphaned early in life and raised by relatives in Florida, one of whom was Stephen Mallory. White was tutored by his father's sister until he was 13, then attended a private school in Santa Cruz County. At age 16, he began attendance at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School in San Francisco, where he remained for a year and a half. White graduated from Santa Clara College in 1874 and studied law in the Santa Cruz area with three established attorneys. He was admitted to the bar in 1874. Early career White settled in Los Angeles, where he established a practice. In 1882, White was a charter member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. As a defense attorney, White attained a high reputation, but he preferred work on civil cases to criminal trials. He was also active in civic organizations, including the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and the Native Sons of the Golden West. State politics A Democrat, White served