William C. Grimes | |
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| Governor of Oklahoma Territory (acting) | |
| In office November 30, 1901 – December 9, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | William Miller Jenkins as Territorial Governor |
| Succeeded by | Thompson Benton Ferguson as Territorial Governor |
| Secretary of Oklahoma Territory | |
| In office 1901–1906 | |
| Preceded by | William Miller Jenkins |
| Succeeded by | Charles H. Filson |
| United States Marshal for Oklahoma Territory | |
| In office August 22, 1890 – May 26, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Warren S. Lurty |
| Succeeded by | Evett Dumas Nix |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1857 New Lexington, Ohio |
| Died | April 8, 1931 (aged 73) Santa Monica, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Businessman Farmer |
William C. Grimes (November 6, 1857 – April 8, 1931) was an American politician and businessman who had a major influence on Oklahoma politics. He most notably served as acting governor of Oklahoma Territory from November 30, 1901, to December 9, 1901.[1] For many years, he served as chair of the Territorial Republican Committee. He also served as the territory's member of the Republican National Committee.[2]
- ^ "Governors of Oklahoma". Rootsweb. Retrieved August 1, 2008.
- ^ "GRIMES, WILLIAM C. (1857–1931)". Oklahoma State University. Retrieved August 1, 2008.