Strong, William, 1817-1887

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William Strong (1817-1887) was born in St. Albans, Vermont, and attended Yale University.

From the guide to the William Strong papers, 1877-1886, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

William Strong (1817-1887) was born in St. Albans, Vermont, and attended Yale University.

He served as teacher and principal at schools in Ithaca, New York, and Cleveland, Ohio, before coming to Oregon by sea in 1850. He served as Associate Judge in the Oregon Territory, became a justice of the Supreme Courts of Oregon and Washington, and made his home in Cathlamet, Washington. His son, Portland lawyer Thomas Nelson Strong, was the author of "Cathlamet on the Columbia" (1930).

From the description of William Strong papers [manuscripts], 1877-1886. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 680678533

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referencedIn O'Bryant, Hugh D. Hugh O'Bryant papers [manuscript], 1842-1878. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Strong, William, 1817-1887. William Strong papers [manuscripts], 1877-1886. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf William Strong papers, 1877-1886 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Strong, William, 1817-1887. History of Oregon : Portland, Oregon : ms., 1878. UC Berkeley Libraries
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associatedWith Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918. person
associatedWith Hudson's Bay Company. corporateBody
correspondedWith O'Bryant, Hugh D. person
associatedWith Strong, Thomas Nelson, family
associatedWith Strong, Thomas Nelson, 1853- person
associatedWith Strong, William, family
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Washington (State)
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Frontier and pioneer life
Judges
Judges
Lawyers
Lawyers
Oregon
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Birth 1817-07-15

Death 1887-04-10

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