William Francis Strudwick
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William Francis Strudwick (c. 1765–1812) was a U.S. Congressman
from the state of North Carolina
between 1796 and 1797.
Strudwick, born at "Stag Park," near Wilmington, North Carolina
about 1765, was a farmer with a limited education. In 1789, he was a delegate to the state constitutional convention; he also served in the North Carolina Senate
in 1792 and 1793. In 1796, Strudwick was elected as a United States Federalist Party to the 4th United States Congress
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rep. Absalom Tatom
, and served from November 28, 1796 to March 3, 1797. In 1801, he joined the North Carolina House of Representatives
, where he served until 1803. Strudwick died in 1812 and is buried in a private cemetery at Hawfields, North Carolina
.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from the state of North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
between 1796 and 1797.
Strudwick, born at "Stag Park," near Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
about 1765, was a farmer with a limited education. In 1789, he was a delegate to the state constitutional convention; he also served in the North Carolina Senate
North Carolina Senate
The North Carolina Senate is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly.Its prerogatives and powers are similar to those of the other house, the House of Representatives. Its members do, however, represent districts that are larger than those of their colleagues in the House. The...
in 1792 and 1793. In 1796, Strudwick was elected as a United States Federalist Party to the 4th United States Congress
4th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:- Senate :* President: John Adams * President pro tempore:** Henry Tazewell , first elected December 7, 1795** Samuel Livermore , first elected May 6, 1796** William Bingham , first elected February 16, 1797...
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rep. Absalom Tatom
Absalom Tatom
Absalom Tatom was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina from 1795 to 1796.-Biography:Born in North Carolina in 1742, Tatom was a sergeant in the Greenville, North Carolina Militia in 1763; he served in North Carolina Militia during the American Revolutionary War, where he was commissioned first...
, and served from November 28, 1796 to March 3, 1797. In 1801, he joined the North Carolina House of Representatives
North Carolina House of Representatives
The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by a Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the President pro-tem in the state senate....
, where he served until 1803. Strudwick died in 1812 and is buried in a private cemetery at Hawfields, North Carolina
Hawfields, North Carolina
Hawfields is an unincorporated community in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States.Hawfields was first populated by Ulster Irish and Western African immigrants as early as the 17th century but a firm establishment was not achieved until 1740-1750 and was originally called "Haw Old Fields"...
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