John R. Strother

John R. Strother
Official portrait, 1874
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 15th district
In office
December 3, 1879 – December 7, 1881
Preceded byDaniel A. Grimsley
Succeeded byHorace D. Twyman
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Culpeper County
In office
October 5, 1869 – December 1, 1875
Preceded byG. Judson Browning
Succeeded byThomas B. Nalle
Personal details
BornJohn Roberts Strother
(1837-09-25)September 25, 1837
DiedFebruary 14, 1904(1904-02-14) (aged 66)
PartyConservative/Democratic
Spouse
Viola Payne
​
(m. 1869)​
Children8, including James A.
Parent
RelativesPhilip W. Strother (brother)
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • farmer
  • politician
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
RankCaptain
Unit7th Virginia Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John Roberts Strother (September 25, 1837 – February 14, 1904) was an American politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "John Roberts Strother". The Culpeper Exponent. Vol. 25, no. 5. May 12, 1905. p. 1. Retrieved April 24, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.