William A. Withers (1835-1887) was twice the mayor of Cumberland, Maryland, in 1873–74 and 1876–77. In addition he served on the city council.
Early in his career William Withers ran a successful tanning business with his father, Addison Lewis Withers, Sr. (1804–1890). Later in life, he was in the hardware business. He died of tuberculosis on May 14, 1887.
References
- Often, Charles. "Excerpts from The Cumberland Times".
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| Preceded byJohn B. Widener | Mayor of Cumberland 1873–1874 |
Succeeded byWilliam R. McCulley |
| Preceded byJohn Humbird | Mayor of Cumberland 1876–1877 |
Succeeded byWilliam McMahon McKaig |