Solomon Porter Hood
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office
October 26, 1921 – January 9, 1926
PresidentWarren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Preceded byJoseph L. Johnson
Succeeded byWilliam T. Francis
United States Consul General to Monrovia
In office
1922–1924
Personal details
Born(1853-07-30)July 30, 1853
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US
Died1943 (aged 89-90)
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Anna Davis

Solomon Porter Hood (July 30, 1853 – 1943) the United States Minister to Liberia from 1921 to 1926.

Early life

Hood was born on July 30, 1853, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.[1]

Diplomatic career

Hood was appointed by President Warren G. Harding to the position of United States Minister to Liberia on October 26, 1921. The presentation of his credentials occurred on February 13, 1922. He remained in this position until January 9, 1926.[2] Hood also served as the United States Consul General to Monrovia from 1922 to 1924.[1]

Personal life

Hood married Mary Anna Davis in 1884. Hood was a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Hood was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Elks.[1]

Death

Hood died in 1943 in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Hood was interred at the Crystal Stream Cemetery in Locust, New Jersey.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Holtan to Hooke". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "Department History - Solomon Porter Hood (1853–1943)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
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