Richard White, 2nd Earl of Bantry

He married Lady Mary O'Brien, daughter of William O'Brien, 2nd Marquess of Thomond and Elizabeth Trotter, on 11 October 1836 at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England

He was styled as Viscount Berehaven between 1816 and 1851.

He held the office of Sheriff of County Cork in 1835.

He succeeded to the title of 2nd Earl of Bantry, of Bantry, co. Cork on 2 May 1851.

He succeeded to the title of 2nd Viscount Bantry, of Bantry, co. Cork on 2 May 1851.

He succeeded to the title of 2nd Viscount Berehaven on 2 May 1851.

He succeeded to the title of 2nd Baron Bantry, of Bantry, co. Cork on 2 May 1851.

He held the office of Representative Peer [Ireland] (Conservative) in 1854

His will was probated in November 1868, at under £90,000