Solomon Porter Hood

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

Solomon Porter Hood
United States Ambassador to Liberia
In office October 26, 1921 – January 9, 1926
President	Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge
Preceded by	Joseph L. Johnson
Succeeded by	William T. Francis
United States Consul General to Monrovia
In office 1922–1924
Personal details
Born	(1853-07-30)July 30, 1853 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Died	1943 (aged 89-90) Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Mary Anna Davis

Early life

Hood was born on July 30, 1853 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to parents Lewis Price and Matilda Catharine Hood.[1][2]

Diplomatic career

Hood was appointed by President Warren G. Harding to the position of United States Ambassador 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.[3] Hood also served as the United States Consul General to Monrovia from 1922 to 1924.[2]

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.[2]

Death

Hood died in 1943 in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Hood was interred at the Crystal Stream Cemetery in Locust, New Jersey.[1][2]

References

1. "Rev Solomon Porter Hood Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
2. "Holtan to Hooke". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
3. "Department History - Solomon Porter Hood (1853–1943)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved January 5, 2020.