William S. Stokley

William Strumberg Stokley
72nd Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In office
January 1, 1872 – April 4, 1881
Preceded byDaniel M. Fox
Succeeded bySamuel G. King
President of the Philadelphia Select Council
In office
1868–1872
Member of the Philadelphia Select Council
In office
1868–1872
President of the Philadelphia Common Council
In office
1865–1868
Member of the Philadelphia Common Council from the 9th ward
In office
1860–1868
Personal details
Born(1823-04-25)April 25, 1823
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 21, 1902(1902-02-21) (aged 78)
Resting placeLaurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

William Strumberg Stokley (April 25, 1823 – February 21, 1902) was an American politician who served on the Philadelphia City Council (both in its upper and lower chambers) and as the 72nd Mayor of Philadelphia from 1872 to 1881.


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