About William D. McCoy
Lived 1853 – 1893 (aged 39). William D. McCoy was a diplomat.
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. McCoy was of African ancestry.
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.
Personal life McCoy resided in Indiana. at the age of thirty-nine. His remains are interred at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Section 31, Lot 322.
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Who was William D. McCoy?
American diplomat (1853-1893)
When was William D. McCoy born?
William D. McCoy was born on 17 November 1853.
When did William D. McCoy die?
William D. McCoy died on 14 May 1893.
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William D. McCoy was a diplomat.
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