Summary
Solomon Strong (March 2, 1780 – September 16, 1850) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Solomon Strong | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1819 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Hulbert |
| Succeeded by | Jonas Kendall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1780 Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 16, 1850 (aged 70) Leominster, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Alma mater | Williams College |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Born in Amherst, Massachusetts, Strong was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1798. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in Northampton, Massachusetts, in 1800 and commenced the practice of law. He served as member of the State senate in 1812 and 1813. He served as judge of the circuit court of common pleas in 1818 and judge of the court of common pleas from 1821 until his resignation in 1842.
Strong was elected as a Federalist to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Congresses (March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1819). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1818. He was again a member of the State senate in 1843 and 1844. He died in Leominster, Massachusetts, on September 16, 1850. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Solomon Strong (id: S001017)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links edit
- Solomon Strong at Find a Grave
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress