Solomon Porter Hood
Solomon Porter Hood (July 30, 1853 – 1943) the United States Minister to Liberia from 1921 to 1926. Early lifeHood was born on July 30, 1853, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.[1] Diplomatic careerHood 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 lifeHood 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] DeathHood died in 1943 in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Hood was interred at the Crystal Stream Cemetery in Locust, New Jersey.[1] References
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