William Kerley Strong | |
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| Born | April 30, 1805 Duanesburg, New York |
| Died | March 16, 1867 (aged 61) New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | District of Cairo District of St. Louis |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Mary Hart |
| Children | John Lorimer |
| Other work | merchant |
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.[1]
- ^ Jones, Terry L. (2002). Historical Dictionary of the Civil War, Volume 1. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 1381. ISBN 0-8108-4112-6.