William D. McCoy
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PresidentBenjamin Harrison
Preceded byAlexander Clark
Succeeded byWilliam H. Heard
BornNovember 17, 1853
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) |
| Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 31, Lot 322 39°49′06″N 86°10′11″W / 39.8184139°N 86.1697157°W |
William D. McCoy (November 17, 1853 – May 14, 1893) was the United States Ambassador to Liberia from 1892 to 1893.
McCoy was born on November 17, 1853. McCoy was of African ancestry.[1]
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.[2]
