William D. McCoy (November 17, 1853May 14, 1893) was the
United States Ambassador to Liberia
This is a record of ambassadors of the United States to Liberia.
Liberia, as a nation, had its beginnings in 1821 when groups of free blacks from the United States emigrated from the U.S. and began establishing colonies on the coast under the d ...
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
This is a record of ambassadors of the United States to Liberia.
Liberia, as a nation, had its beginnings in 1821 when groups of free blacks from the United States emigrated from the U.S. and began establishing colonies on the coast under the d ...
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.
Death
McCoy died on May 14, 1893, at post.
References
1853 births
1893 deaths
People from Indiana
Ambassadors of the United States to Liberia
African-American diplomats
Burials in Indiana
19th-century American diplomats
19th-century African-American politicians
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