William Spencer Newbury | |
|---|---|
 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 | September 19, 1834 Ripley, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 1915 (aged 81) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| 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]
- ^ "William Newbury, Ex-Mayor, Is Dead". The Morning Oregonian. November 20, 1915. p. 13. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ "Directory of Current and Past Elected Officials: Mayors of Portland". City of Portland, Oregon. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.