William D. Coleman
William D. Coleman was born on July 18, 1842. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About William D. Coleman
William David Coleman (July 18, 1842 – July 12, 1908) was an Americo-Liberian politician. A True Whig Party member, he served as the 13th president of Liberia from 1896 to 1900. Born in Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, he emigrated to Liberia in 1853. In 1877, he was elected to the House of Representatives and served as Speaker of the House of Representatives until 1879. Later he served in the Senate and then as vice president before assuming the presidency when Joseph James Cheeseman died in office.