Sterling P. Strong
Sterling P. Strong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Seat inactive |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sterling Price Strong August 17, 1862 |
| Died | March 28, 1936 (aged 73) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
Sterling Price Strong (August 17, 1862 – March 28, 1936) was an American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
Biography
Strong was born on August 17, 1862, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to James A. Strong and Minerva J. Strong.[1] In 1871, he relocated to Montague County, Texas, where he was educated at local public schools. In 1884, he graduated from the Eastman Business College.[2]
Strong served as clerk of Montague County from 1884 to 1888 and from 1898 to 1904, and clerk of Hale County, Texas from 1889 to 1892; he was also a clerk for the Texas Senate in 1899. He was a travelling salesman from 1892 to 1898, and later from 1911 to 1932. In 1903, he helped establish the National Bank of Bowie, and from 1908 to 1911, worked as its teller.[1][2] He joined in the energy industry in 1911, later becoming head of the Garrison Coal and Oil Company.[1]
A Democrat, Strong was part of the Texas State Democratic executive committee from 1900 to 1902.[2] At some point, he was president of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.[3] He ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1930, losing to Edgar E. Witt. He represented Texas's at-large congressional seat from March 4, 1933, to January 3, 1935. He lost the following election[2] to Hatton W. Sumners, as Strong's district was converted to the 5th district in the following Congress.[4]
Positionallt, Strong was a prohibitionist, having served as a superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Texas from 1908 to 1911,[3] and was chairman of the Dallas County division for some time.[5] He supported paying bonuses to veterans of World War I.[6] He was also a member of the Ku Klux Klan.[7][8]
In 1908, Strong moved to Dallas.[1] He was married to Alice True Strong, with whom he had five children.[9] He died on March 28, 1936, aged 73, in University Park, likely from a goitre.[10] He is buried at the Old Oak Cliff Cemetery.[2][11]
References
- ^ a b c d Association, Texas State Historical. "Sterling Price Strong: Life and Legacy of an Oilman and Politician". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ a b c d e "Strong, Sterling Price". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ a b "Active Texas Political Career of Sterling P. Strong Ends In Death Today at Home in Dallas". Bryan-College Station Edge. 28 March 1936. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Sterling P. Strong". The New York Times. 29 March 1936. pp. N11. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ P. Lochridge, Lloyd (18 July 1911). "Sterling P. Strong Made Startling Assertion Concerning Habits of Students". Houston Post. p. 4. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Sterling P. Strong Enters Congressional Race". Grand Prairie Daily News. 17 January 1936. p. 1. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ Alexander, Charles C. (2021-05-11). The Ku Klux Klan in the Southwest. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 978-0-8131-8333-6.
- ^ Resolution 97, United States Congress Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections Subcommittee on Senate (1924). Senator from Texas. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 376.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Sterling Price Strong, Ex-Congressman, Dies". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 29 March 1936. p. 4. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "State Leader of Dry Forces Death Victim". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 29 March 1936. p. 16. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Strong". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2026-02-14.