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James A. Strother

1870 – 1930

American politician

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Lived 1870 – 1930 (aged 60). James A. Strother was an American politician.

James Alexander Strother (January 13, 1870 – April 4, 1930) was an American lawyer and politician who served in both houses of the West Virginia Legislature and as a local judge. He previously served as mayor of Welch, West Virginia.

In 1907, Strother and his brother, Philip, were put on trial in Culpeper, Virginia, charged with the murder of their brother-in-law, William F. Bywaters. Bywaters was killed on December 15, 1906, just moments after he married the Strothers' sister, Viola. He was allegedly pressured into the marriage, after Viola took ill and it was revealed that she had been pregnant by him; the brothers shot Bywaters to death after he reportedly rushed past his new wife, then confined to her bed, and tried to escape the house following the ceremony. Having argued that the dishonoring of their sister caused them to enter a state of temporary insanity, the Strothers were found not guilty on all counts. Viola would go on to make a full recovery.

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Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, Member of the State Senate of West Virginia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James A. Strother?

American politician (1870–1930)

When was James A. Strother born?

James A. Strother was born on 30 January 1870.

When did James A. Strother die?

James A. Strother died on 4 April 1930.

What was James A. Strother's occupation?

James A. Strother was a politician.

What nationality was James A. Strother?

James A. Strother was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James A. Strother

· Wikidata: Q139666236

· DBpedia: James A. Strother

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