William D. McCoy
William D. McCoy | |
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| United States Ambassador to Liberia | |
| In office January 11, 1892 – May 14, 1893 | |
| President | Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | Alexander Clark |
| Succeeded by | William H. Heard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1853 |
| Died | May 14, 1893 (aged 39) |
William D. McCoy (November 17, 1853 – May 14, 1893) was the United States Ambassador to Liberia from 1892 to 1893.
Early life[]
McCoy was born on November 17, 1853.[1] McCoy was of African ancestry.[2]
Career[]
McCoy was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison to the position of United States Ambassador to Liberia on January 11, 1892. The presentation of his credentials occurred on March 28, 1892. He remained in this position until his death.[3]
Personal life[]
Death[]
McCoy died on May 14, 1893, at post. He was interred at Crown Hill National Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "William D. McCoy Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ "Mccornack to Mccullis". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ a b "Department History - William D. McCoy (1853–1893)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
| Commissioner and Consul General | |
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| Minister Resident/Consul General | |
| Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary | |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary | |
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