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==Early life== |
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Webber was born in [[Ogden, New York]] on July 19, 1825 to parents James S. and Phebe Webber.<ref name="poli_webber">{{cite web |url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/webber.html |title=Webb-edgington to Webber |publisher=[[Political Graveyard |
Webber was born in [[Ogden, New York]] on July 19, 1825 to parents James S. and Phebe Webber.<ref name="poli_webber">{{cite web |url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/webber.html |title=Webb-edgington to Webber |publisher=[[Political Graveyard]] |access-date=December 23, 2019}}</ref> |
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Webber was married to Nancy M. Whithington. |
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]].<ref name="poli_webber"/> |
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Webber died on October 15, 1901. |
Webber died on October 15, 1901. |
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Revision as of 04:58, 20 May 2024
William L. Webber | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 1, 1875 – 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Charles V. DeLand |
| Succeeded by | Wesley P. Andrus |
| Mayor of East Saginaw | |
| In office 1873–1873 | |
| Preceded by | Charles L. Ortman |
| Succeeded by | Herbert H. Hoyt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1825 Ogden, New York, US |
| Died | October 15, 1901 (aged 76) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nancy M. Whithington |
William L. Webber (July 19, 1825 – October 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.
References
- ^ a b c "Webb-edgington to Webber". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ "Legislator Details - William L. Webber". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
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