Background
Goodloe, William Cassius was born on June 27, 1841 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. Son of David Short and Sally Ann (Smith) Goodloe.
Goodloe, William Cassius was born on June 27, 1841 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. Son of David Short and Sally Ann (Smith) Goodloe.
Educated Transylvania U.
Acting secretary of legation, Saint St. Petersburg, Russia, 1861. Served as captain United States Army in Civil War. An organizer Republican Party in Kentucky, 1867.
Published Kentucky Statesman (advocating principles of Republican Party), 1867.
Speaker Kentucky House of Representatives, 1871. Member Kentucky Senate, 1873.
United States minister to Belgium, 1878-1880. Appointed United States collector internal revenue, 1889.
Member Kentucky Senate, 1873.
Married Mary East. Mann, June 8, 1865, 6 children.