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American lawyer and mayor (1871–1929) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sam B. Strother (June 16, 1871 – January 19, 1929) was the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from January to May 1922.
Sam B. Strother | |
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40th Mayor of Kansas City | |
In office January 1922 – May 1922 | |
Preceded by | James Cowgill |
Succeeded by | Frank H. Cromwell |
Personal details | |
Born | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | June 16, 1871
Died | January 19, 1929 57) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Maud Davenport |
Alma mater | University of Missouri |
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Sam B. Strother was born on June 16, 1871, near Louisville, Kentucky. His family moved to Lee's Summit, Missouri, shortly after his birth.[1][2] He attended local schools and Kansas City High School. He graduated from the law department of the University of Missouri in Columbia in 1893.[2]
After graduating, Strother became the private secretary of Mayor William S. Cowherd.[2] After Cowherd left office, Strother joined the law office of Teasdale, Ingraham & Cowherd. He then formed his own law firm.[2] He was a lawyer and "public administrator" of Jackson County in 1903.[1]
Strother succeeded James Cowgill as mayor after he died in office. He served from January to May 1922.[3]
Strother married Maud Davenport of Lee's Summit. They had at least one child, Isabelle.[2] His residence was at 5825 Central Street.[1]
Strother died on January 19, 1929, at the Research Hospital in Kansas City as a result of appendicitis and gall stones. He was also suffering from post-operative pneumonia and myocarditis.[3][4][citation needed]
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