William Francis Strudwick

William Francis Strudwick (May 12, 1770 – July 31, 1810) was a U.S. Representative from the state of North Carolina between 1796 and 1797.

William Francis Strudwick
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th district
In office December 13, 1796 – March 3, 1797
Preceded by	Absalom Tatom
Succeeded by	Richard Stanford
Personal details
Born	May 12, 1770 Stag Park, Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	July 31, 1810
Political party	Federalist

Strudwick, born at "Stag Park," near Wilmington, North Carolina in 1770, was a farmer with a limited education. In 1789, he was a delegate to the state constitutional convention; he also served in the North Carolina Senate in 1792 and 1793. In 1796, Strudwick was elected as a Federalist to the 4th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rep. Absalom Tatom, and served from November 28, 1796 to March 3, 1797. In 1801, he joined the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he served until 1803. Strudwick died in 1810 and is buried in a private cemetery at Hawfields, North Carolina.

External links

• United States Congress. "William Francis Strudwick (id: S001029)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Absalom Tatom	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th congressional district 1796–1797	Succeeded by Richard Stanford