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
Service years1861–1863
Rank Brigadier General
CommandsDistrict of Cairo
District of St. Louis
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
SpouseHelen 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.

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