William B. Webber

William B. Webber
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1885–1886
Personal details
Born(1836-10-31)October 31, 1836
Urbana, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 8, 1916(1916-09-08) (aged 79)
Urbana, Illinois, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
OccupationPolitician, lawyer

William B. Webber (October 31, 1836 – September 8, 1916) was an American lawyer and politician.

Webber was born in Urbana, Illinois and went to the public schools. He studied law and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1863. Webber practiced law in Urbana, Illinois. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives in 1885 and 1886 and was a Democrat. In 18, he served as mayor of Urbana, Illinois. Webber died at his home in Urbana, Illinois, from heart problems.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ 'The Bench and Bar of Illinois: Historical and Reminiscent,' Volume II, Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago: 1899, Biographical Sketch of William B. Webber, p. 950–952
  2. ^ 'William B. Webber Dies,' The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois), September 9, 1916, pg. 2
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