William B. Rowland

William Black Rowland 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 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.
Rowland was a Democrat. He ran for Maryland Senate against Jacob Tome in 1866, but lost. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1882 to 1884.

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 lived near Rowlandville. He was a member of the West Nottingham Presbyterian Church.
Rowland died on September 5, 1885, aged 74, at a hospital in Philadelphia during a lithotomy operation. He was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery.