William Spencer Newbury | |
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![]() Newbury in an undated photo published in 1915 | |
23rd Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
In office 1877–1879 | |
Preceded by | J. A. Chapman |
Succeeded by | David P. Thompson |
Mayor of Iola, Kansas | |
In office 1870 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ripley, New York, U.S. | September 19, 1834
Died | November 19, 1915 Portland, Oregon, U.S. | (aged 81)
Political party | Republican |
Education | Wisconsin Mercantile College |
Profession | Lawyer, businessman, politician |
William Spencer Newbury (September 19, 1834 – November 19, 1915),[1] commonly known as W. S. Newbury, was an American businessman, politician, and lawyer active in the U.S. Midwest and Oregon who served as the mayor of Portland, Oregon from 1877 to 1879.[2]