William B. Rowland
American politician and physician (died 1885)
About William B. Rowland
William B. Rowland was an American businessperson, physician and politician.
William Black Rowland (died September 5, 1885) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1882 to 1884.
Early life William Black Rowland was born in Rowlandville, Maryland, to Mary (née Black) and Samuel Rowland. His father was a lumber dealer, fisherman, store owner, and postmaster. The town of Rowlandville was named after his father.
Career Rowland worked as a physician for about 40 years. He ran the mercantile store Rowland & Tosh in Rowlandville.
Personal life Rowland married Cassandra F. Sappington, the daughter of Dr. John K. Sappington of Havre de Grace, on April 16, 1846. They had two sons and two daughters: Samuel, William, Helen, and Mrs. R. C. Hopkins. He was a member of the West Nottingham Presbyterian Church.
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American politician and physician (died 1885)
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William B. Rowland died in 1885.
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William B. Rowland was a businessperson, physician and politician.
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