Frances Strong | |
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| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1982–1986 | |
| Succeeded by | Rick Manley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frances Webb Strong January 11, 1931 Demopolis, Alabama, US |
| Died | 14 November 2024 (aged 93) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Nickname | Sister |
Frances Webb "Sister" Strong (born January 11, 1931) was an American politician in the state of Alabama. She was, alongside Ann Bedsole, the first woman to serve in the Alabama Senate. She served as a Democrat representing the 22nd district.[1][2]
Strong was born and raised in Demopolis, Alabama, the daughter of Mem Creagh Webb and Frances Coleman Webb. Her great-grandfather was the founder of John C. Webb & Sons, a cotton merchandising business. She received the nickname "sister" as the younger of two sisters in her family.[3] A teacher, she also served on the State Elections Commission and Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee prior to her election in 1983. She was married to Gilbert Burke Strong and had five daughters.[4]
- ^ State Elective Officials and the Legislatures. Council of State Governments. 10 October 1985. ISBN 9780872920552 – via Google Books.
- ^ Legislatures, National Conference of State. "First Women to Serve in State and Territorial Legislatures". www.ncsl.org.
- ^ Madigan, Charles M. (1988-07-22). "Who's He? He's the Guy Who Took Third Place". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ^ "'Sister' Strong seeks State Senate seat". The Democrat-Reporter. Linden, Alabama. October 13, 1983. Retrieved October 3, 2018.