Sam B. Strother
American lawyer and politician (1871–1929)
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Sam B. Strother (June 16, 1871 – January 19, 1929) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, from January to May 1922.
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Sam B. Strother | |
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Strother, c. 1902 | |
| 40th Mayor of Kansas City | |
| In office January 1922 – May 1922 | |
| Preceded by | James Cowgill |
| Succeeded by | Frank H. Cromwell |
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| Born | June 16, 1871 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1929 (aged 57) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maud Davenport |
| Education | University of Missouri School of Law |
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Biography
Strother was born on June 16, 1871, near Louisville, Kentucky. His brother was lawyer George B. Strother.[1] His family moved to Lee's Summit, Missouri, when he was young.[2][3] He attended local schools and Kansas City High School. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1893.[3]
After graduating, Strother became the private secretary of Mayor William S. Cowherd.[3] After Cowherd left office, Strother joined the law office of Teasdale, Ingraham & Cowherd. He then formed his own law firm.[3] He was a lawyer and "public administrator" of Jackson County in 1903.[2] In 1905, he and his brother George operated in the same office, though never officially partnered. He also served as chairman of the democratic central committee.[4]
Strother was appointed mayor by city council to fill the term of James Cowgill, following his death in office.[4] He served from January to May 1922.[5]
Strother married Maud Davenport. They had at least one child, Isabelle.[3] Strother died on January 19, 1929, aged 57, at the Research Hospital in Kansas City.[5][6]
