William Kerley Strong

William Kerley Strong
Born(1805-04-30)April 30, 1805
Duanesburg, New York
DiedMarch 16, 1867(1867-03-16) (aged 61)
New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnion Army
Years of service18611863
Rank Brigadier General
CommandsDistrict of Cairo
District of St. Louis
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Spouse(s)Helen Mary Hart
ChildrenJohn Lorimer
Other workmerchant

William Kerley Strong (1805–1867) was a merchant and a brigadier general during the American Civil War. He was the commander of Benton Barracks and the districts of Cairo and St. Louis. Strong was also a prominent Democrat, noted his pro-Union speeches.