Tubman, William Vacanarat Shadrach b. November 29, 1895 d. July 23, 1971 President of Liberia. A descendant of American slaves, he was born in Harper to a prominent father who was a Methodist minister and House Speaker, Senator, and army General. Tubman completed high school and joined the army, soon obtaining a commission. While in the army he studied law, becoming an attorney in 1917, and serving in several offices, including Maryland County Court Recorder, Internal Revenue Collector for Maryland County, and Maryland County Attorney. In 1923 he was elected to...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) National Hall, Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia Plot: William V.S. Tubman Burial Site
b. November 29, 1895 d. July 23, 1971