William Taylor Cope (December 25, 1836 – November 26, 1902)[1] was a Republican politician in the state of Ohio and was Ohio State Treasurer from 1892 to 1896.
William Taylor Cope | |
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| 21st Ohio State Treasurer | |
| In office January 11, 1892 – January 13, 1896 | |
| Governor | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | John C. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Samuel B. Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1836 Columbiana County, Ohio |
| Died | November 26, 1902 (aged 65) Columbus, Ohio |
| Resting place | Green Lawn Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 143rd Ohio Infantry |
William T. Cope was born in 1836 at Columbiana County, Ohio, and in his earlier years was a coal operator or merchant. During the American Civil War he was a captain in the 143rd Volunteer Infantry.[2] He represented his county in the Ohio House of Representatives, winning elections in 1885 and 1887 to the 67th and 68th General Assemblies.[3]
Cope then moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he was a wholesale coal dealer. In 1891 and again in 1893, he was elected State Treasurer. Later he worked for a bank in Columbus.[2] He died November 26, 1902, and is interred at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio[4]
Notes
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- ^ a b Smith 1898 : 607
- ^ Ohio 1917 : 296
- ^ Green Lawn Cemetery Burial Records
References
edit- Smith, Joseph P, ed. (1898). History of the Republican Party in Ohio. Vol. I. Chicago: the Lewis Publishing Company.
- Ohio General Assembly (1917). Manual of legislative practice in the General Assembly. State of Ohio.