William L. Webber

William L. Webber (July 19, 1825 – October 15, 1901) was an Michigan politician.

William L. Webber
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 25th district
In office
January 7, 1875 – 1876
Preceded byCharles V. DeLand
Succeeded byWesley P. Andrus
Mayor of East Saginaw
In office
1873–1873
Preceded byCharles L. Ortman
Succeeded byHerbert H. Hoyt
Personal details
Born(1825-07-19)July 19, 1825
Ogden, New York
DiedOctober 15, 1901(1901-10-15) (aged 76)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Nancy M. Whithington

Early life

Webber was born in Ogden, New York on July 19, 1825 to parents James S. and Phebe Webber.[1][2]

Career

Webber held a number of local positions in Saginaw County, Michigan, including circuit court commissioner and prosecuting attorney. Webber served as the Mayor of East Saginaw in 1873. Webber was elected to the Michigan Senate on November 6, 1874, where he represented the 25th district. He served in this position until 1876.[3] Webber was delegation chair from Michigan during the 1876 Democratic National Convention. Webber was the Democratic nominee in the 1876 Michigan gubernatorial election, but was defeated by Charles Croswell.[1]

Personal life

Webber was married to Nancy M. Whithington.[2] Webber was a member of the Royal Arch Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Knights Templar, and was a Freemason.[1]

Death

Webber died on October 15, 1901. He was interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Saginaw, Michigan.[2]

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References
  1. "Webb-edgington to Webber". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  2. "William L Webber Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  3. "Legislator Details - William L. Webber". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Henry Chamberlain		 Democratic nominee for Governor of Michigan
1876		 Succeeded by
Orlando M. Barnes
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