Samuel Strong (Vermont politician)
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 | July 17, 1762 Addison, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | December 5, 1832 (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 |
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.