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
editMcCoy was born on November 17, 1853. McCoy was of African ancestry.[1]
Career
editMcCoy 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.[2]
Personal life
editDeath
editMcCoy died on May 14, 1893, at post.[3]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Minister M'Coy Dead". Biddeford-Saco Journal. June 23, 1893. p. 4. Retrieved May 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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