Henry Clay White (1848-1927) was an American chemist, notable for his contributions to agricultural science and higher education.

[2] He was also an early proponent of Darwin's theory of evolution.

[3] Henry Clay White was born in Baltimore on December 30, 1848.

[2] He married Ella Frances Roberts on December 19, 1872.

[5] In 1893 he was elected as a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.