Barclay White (April 4, 1821 – November 23, 1906)[1] was Superintendent of Indian Affairs during the administration of American president Ulysses S. Grant,[2] a published authority on the history of West Jersey and the genealogy of local families,[3] and a pioneering New Jersey cranberry farmer.
[4][5] Barclay White was born of Quaker parentage at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joseph White (December 28, 1785 – May 25, 1827) and Rebecca Smith, his wife.
[6] His father and uncle, Josiah White, were prominent entrepreneurs.
White lived for many years on his farm at Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.
Barclay White died at Mount Holly Township, New Jersey and was interred at Arney's Mount Friends Meetinghouse and Burial Ground, Springfield Township.