Samuel Strong (Vermont politician)
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Samuel Strong (July 17, 1762 - December 5, 1832) was an American businessman, farmer, militia officer, and politician from Vermont. He attained the rank of major general, and was most notable for his leadership of a contingent of Vermont militia soldiers during the War of 1812's Battle of Plattsburgh.
Quick Facts Assistant Judge of Addison County, Vermont, Preceded by ...
Samuel Strong | |
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![]() Strong circa 1815. From the web site of the Daughters of the American Revolution John Strong Mansion Museum | |
Assistant Judge of Addison County, Vermont | |
In office 1813–1815 Serving with Ezra Hoyt | |
Preceded by | Samuel Shepard |
Succeeded by | Charles Rich |
In office 1805–1808 Serving with Charles Rich | |
Preceded by | Abraham Dibble |
Succeeded by | Henry Olin |
Mayor of Vergennes, Vermont | |
In office 1811–1815 | |
Preceded by | Josias Smith |
Succeeded by | Smith Booth |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Vergennes | |
In office 1804–1806 | |
Preceded by | Amos Marsh |
Succeeded by | Thomas Byrd |
Sheriff of Addison County, Vermont | |
In office 1787–1789 | |
Preceded by | Gamaliel Painter |
Succeeded by | John Chipman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1762-07-17)July 17, 1762 Addison, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | December 5, 1832(1832-12-05) (aged 70) Vergennes, Vermont, U.S. |
Resting place | Vergennes Burying Ground, Vergennes, Vermont |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Mercy Bloomer (m. 1787-1832, his death) |
Relations | John Strong (father) Frederick E. Woodbridge (grandson) Moses M. Strong (nephew) |
Children | 5 |
Profession | Farmer Businessman |
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