William Benning Webb | |
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| 5th President of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C. | |
| In office January 1, 1886 – May 21, 1889 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | James Barker Edmonds |
| Succeeded by | John Watkinson Douglass |
| Member of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C. | |
| In office July 22, 1885 – May 21, 1889 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | Joseph Rodman West |
| Succeeded by | John Watkinson Douglass |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1825 City of Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 1896 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Georgetown, Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Columbia College |
| Profession | Attorney, Politician |
William Benning Webb (September 17, 1825 – March 13, 1896) was an American politician and attorney who was the Police Superintendent of Washington, D.C., and president of the board of commissioners for the District of Columbia, U.S., from 1886 to 1889. He was the first President of the Board of Commissioners to be born in Washington.