William D. McCoy | |
Office: | United States Ambassador to Liberia |
President: | Benjamin Harrison |
Term Start: | January 11, 1892 |
Term End: | May 14, 1893 |
Predecessor: | Alexander Clark |
Successor: | William H. Heard |
Birth Date: | 17 November 1853 |
William D. McCoy (November 17, 1853May 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]
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]
McCoy died on May 14, 1893, at post.[3]