William L. Webber Explained

William L. Webber
State Senate:Michigan
District:25th
Term Start:January 1, 1875
Term End:1876
Predecessor:Charles V. DeLand
Successor:Wesley P. Andrus
Office2:Mayor of East Saginaw
Term Start2:1873
Term End2:1873
Predecessor2:Charles L. Ortman
Successor2:Herbert H. Hoyt
Birth Date:19 July 1825
Birth Place:Ogden, New York, US
Spouse:Nancy M. Whithington
Party:Democratic

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

Early life

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

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.[2] 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. 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.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Webb-edgington to Webber . . December 23, 2019.
  2. Web site: Legislator Details - William L. Webber. . December 23, 2019.
  3. News: William L. Webber. The Daily Herald. October 15, 1901. 1. . May 20, 2024.