William D. McCoy (November 17, 1853 – May 14, 1893) was the United States Ambassador to Liberia from 1892 to 1893.
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)
Early life edit
McCoy was born on November 17, 1853.[1] McCoy was of African ancestry.[2]
Career edit
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 edit
Death edit
McCoy died on May 14, 1893, at post. He was interred at Crown Hill National Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.[1]
References edit
- ^ 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.