William C. Grimes
William C. Grimes | |
|---|---|
| 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, US |
| Died | April 8, 1931 (aged 73) Santa Monica, California, US |
| 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. 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.