Sam B. Strother | |
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.png) 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 | (1871-06-16)June 16, 1871 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1929(1929-01-19) (aged 57) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maud Davenport |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri School of Law |
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Sam B. Strother (June 16, 1871 – January 19, 1929) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as themayor of Kansas City, Missouri from January to May 1922.
Strother was born on June 16, 1871, nearLouisville, Kentucky. His brother was lawyerGeorge B. Strother.[1] His family moved toLee's Summit, Missouri when he was young.[2][3] He attended local schools and Kansas City High School. He graduated from theUniversity of Missouri School of Law in 1893.[3]
After graduating, Strother became the private secretary of MayorWilliam 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 ofJames 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]
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| Preceded by | Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri 1922 | Succeeded by |