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White, Andrew 1579-1656

Clergyman; born in London, England, presumably in 1579; was ordained a priest in 1605; became a Jesuit in 1609; accompanied Lord Baltimore to America in 1633; labored among the Piscataway and Patuxent Indians, and translated into the Indian language a catechism, grammar, and vocabulary. His publications include Extracts from the letters of missionaries; Narrative of travels in Maryland; Declaration to the colonies by Lord Baltimore. He died in London, England, Dec. 27, 1656.

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