WETHERBEE, William Henry, lawyer; born, Stone Hill, (Medina Co.), O., Sept. 8, 1858; son of Cyrus W. and Hannah M. (Thomas) Wetherbee; educated in public schools of Cleveland and private and night schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Oct. 15, 1888, Martha M. Noble. Came to Detroit with parents, 1870; began study of law in office. of Claude N. Riopelle at 19 and continued for one year; studied in office of Horace E. Burt nearly a year when he entered employ of Lester Peacock, in coal and wood business, to recuperate financially; continued in commercial business for twelve years, at the same time continuing the study of law; was admitted to the bar, 1891, and has since practiced in Detroit; instructor, member board of trustees and treasurer Detroit College of Law; director Simon J. Murphy Co., Murphy Heater Co., Murphy Power Co., Murphy Storage and Ice Co. Chief census enumerator, 1894; member Michigan legislature, 1897-98. Republican. Congregationalist.

Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar Associations. Mason. Club: Y. M. C. A. Recreations: Automobiling, power boating. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 59 Langley Av.

Source:　 　The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 transcribed by Christine Anthony