William Dubois (usher)
William Dubois | |
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Dubois about 1897 | |
| 1st White House Chief Usher | |
| In office June 1896 – January 1902 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Carlos E. Dexter |
| Succeeded by | Thomas E. Stone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1841 |
| Died | April 29, 1910 (aged 68–69) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
William Dubois (1841 – April 29, 1910) was an American civil servant who served as Chief Usher of the White House in Washington, D.C., from June 1896 to January 1901. He was the first person to formally receive the title Chief Usher, although in previous years it had been used unofficially and in press reports.