James Strong

James Strong (October 6, 1783 – August 8, 1847) was a United States representative from New York. Biography Strong was born in Windham, Connecticut on October 6, 1783. In 1806 he graduated from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, afterwards moving to Hudson, New York. Strong studied law, became an attorney in 1810, and practiced in Hudson. He served in local offices, including member of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, alderman for the city of Hudson, and the judicial position of master in chancery. He also served in the New York Militia as judge advocate of the 12th Brigade. He was elected as Federalist to the 16th United States Congress (March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821).