William A. Withers
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William A Withers was twice the mayor of Cumberland, Maryland
from 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 A. L. Withers. Later in life, he was in the hardware business where he was engaged until his death in 1887.
Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland is a city in the far western, Appalachian portion of Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Allegany County, and the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a...
from 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 A. L. Withers. Later in life, he was in the hardware business where he was engaged until his death in 1887.