Did Ellen G. White Claim to Be a Prophet?

No, Ellen G. White did not claim the title of prophetess for herself; she always referred to herself as the "Lord's messenger."EGWATHW 3.4+3 She felt that those who boldly assumed the title of prophet in her day often brought reproach to the cause of Christ, and she also believed her work encompassed much more than the term "prophet" signified.EGWATHW 3.7+1

She was instructed by the Lord that her work was to bear His word and message to erring ones and unbelievers, reproving wrong actions and exhorting from the Word with simplicity and divine power.21LtMs, Ms 63a, 1906, par. 7 She viewed her role as conveying messages from God, which she would then write down for the benefit of others, recognizing that the Holy Spirit inspired her.EGWATHW 5.6+1 She understood that while others might call her a prophet, her divinely given mission was primarily that of a messenger.EGWATHW 3.4+1

Here are some quotes that illuminate her perspective:

“Early in my youth I was asked several times, Are you a prophet? I have ever responded, I am the Lord’s messenger. I know that many have called me a prophet, but I have made no claim to this title. My Saviour declared me to be His messenger...— EGWATHW 3.4 (1962)

“During the discourse, I said that I did not claim to be a prophetess. Some were surprised at this statement, and as much is being said in regard to it, I will make an explanation. Others have called me a prophetess, but I have never assumed that title. I have not felt that it was my duty thus to designate myself. Those who boldly assume that they are prophets in this our day are often a reproach to the cause of Christ— EGWATHW 3.7 (1962)

Why have I not claimed to be a prophet? Because in these days many who boldly claim that they are prophets are a reproach to the cause of Christ, and because my work includes much more than the word “prophet” signifies— 21LtMs, Ms 63, 1906, par. 7

Why have I not claimed to be a prophet? Early in my work I was asked several times, Are you a prophet? I have ever responded, I am the Lord’s messenger. I knew many called me a prophet, but I made no such claim, because my Saviour declared me to be His messenger. “Your work,” He instructed me, “is to bear My word. Strange things will ar...— 21LtMs, Ms 63a, 1906, par. 7