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 Santa Monica, California | (aged 73)
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]