She was the ten year old daughter er of Robert Vaughn & Eliza Strong. After graduating from college, her father became a teacher in Wilmington then relocated to Golds where he continued teaching until he obtained ownership of the Goldsboro Telegraph. Subsequently, he pursued legal studies, obtained his license, and partnered with William T. Dortch in Goldsboro.
Strong served as a representative for Wayne County in the Secession Convention of 1861 and played a pivotal role in raising a company of volunteer soldiers for the Confederacy, although he did not serve personally due to his appointment as Confederate States district attorney. Additionally, he contributed to the 1861–62 constitutional convention. During his time in Goldsboro, he held significant positions as a vestryman and senior warden at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Relocating to Raleigh in 1871, he joined the esteemed legal practice of former governor Thomas Bragg and W. N. H. Smith, forming the firm Bragg, Smith, and Strong. He later represented Wake County in the General Assembly after being elected in 1874 and further his career as Judge and Legislator in Raleigh.
They had nine children, seven of whom reached maturity. Of the sons, George married Sally Smith and Robert Cowan married Daisy Horner. The daughters of Judge Strong were Mrs. William Hicks, Mrs. Weston Gales, Mrs. Norwood Giles, Mrs. John Calvert, and Mrs. John H. Kornealy. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh.
She was the ten year old daughter er of Robert Vaughn & Eliza Strong. After graduating from college, her father became a teacher in Wilmington then relocated to Golds where he continued teaching until he obtained ownership of the Goldsboro Telegraph. Subsequently, he pursued legal studies, obtained his license, and partnered with William T. Dortch in Goldsboro.
Strong served as a representative for Wayne County in the Secession Convention of 1861 and played a pivotal role in raising a company of volunteer soldiers for the Confederacy, although he did not serve personally due to his appointment as Confederate States district attorney. Additionally, he contributed to the 1861–62 constitutional convention. During his time in Goldsboro, he held significant positions as a vestryman and senior warden at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Relocating to Raleigh in 1871, he joined the esteemed legal practice of former governor Thomas Bragg and W. N. H. Smith, forming the firm Bragg, Smith, and Strong. He later represented Wake County in the General Assembly after being elected in 1874 and further his career as Judge and Legislator in Raleigh.
They had nine children, seven of whom reached maturity. Of the sons, George married Sally Smith and Robert Cowan married Daisy Horner. The daughters of Judge Strong were Mrs. William Hicks, Mrs. Weston Gales, Mrs. Norwood Giles, Mrs. John Calvert, and Mrs. John H. Kornealy. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh.
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Daughter of George V. And A.E Strong
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Carrie Cowan Strong
1852–1931
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Sallie Stone "Nonie" Strong Hicks
1853–1879
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Anna Cowan Strong Gales
1857–1906
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Virginia Strong Giles
1860–1935
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George Vaughan Strong Jr
1860–1893
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Mary Walker Strong Wilson
1862–1953
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Robert Cowan Strong
1865–1939
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William Hunter Strong
1870–1879
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Grace S. Strong Kinealy
1872–1940
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