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Luther Martin Strong
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 8th district |
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| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | Darius D. Hare |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Lybrand |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 13th district |
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| In office January 5, 1880 – January 6, 1884 |
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| Preceded by | Hylas Sabine |
| Succeeded by | John J. Hane |
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| Born | June 23, 1838 Tiffin, Ohio |
| Died | April 26, 1903 (aged 64) Kenton, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
Luther Martin Strong was an important person from Ohio. He was born on June 23, 1838, and passed away on April 26, 1903. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was a member of the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
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Early Life and Education
Luther Martin Strong was born near Tiffin, Ohio. As a young person, he went to local schools. He also attended an academy in Republic, Ohio, to continue his studies. After finishing school, he became a teacher.
Military Service
In 1861, Luther Strong joined the army. He became a soldier in the Forty-ninth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in the military until March 13, 1865. This was during the time of the American Civil War.
Law and Public Service
After his time in the army, Luther Strong decided to study law. He worked hard and was allowed to become a lawyer on January 30, 1867. This permission came from the highest court in Ohio, the Supreme Court of Ohio.
He then moved to Kenton, Ohio, where he started his law practice. He also helped his community by serving on the local board of education.
Political Career in Ohio
Luther Strong became involved in politics in Ohio.
- In 1879 and again in 1881, he was elected to the Ohio State Senate. This meant he helped make laws for the state of Ohio.
- In 1883, the Governor of Ohio, Governor Foster, chose him to be a judge. He served as a judge for the court of common pleas, which handles many types of legal cases.
Serving in Congress
Luther Strong was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the United States Congress twice.
- He served in the Fifty-third Congress from March 4, 1893.
- He also served in the Fifty-fourth Congress until March 3, 1897.
As a U.S. Representative, he worked in Washington D.C. to represent the people of Ohio.
In 1896, he tried to be chosen again for Congress, but he was not successful. After his time in Congress, he worked in farming.
Later Life and Legacy
Luther Martin Strong passed away in Kenton, Ohio, on April 26, 1903. He was buried in Grove Cemetery. He is remembered for his service as a soldier, a lawyer, a judge, and a representative for the people of Ohio.
