James M. Strode
Politician
Who is James M. Strode?
James M. Strode was a militia officer and politician from the U.S. state of Illinois. He served in the Illinois militia during the Winnebago War and the Black Hawk War. Strode, originally from Tennessee, lived much of his life in Galena, Illinois. In Galena, during the Black Hawk War he was given command of the 27th Regiment of the Illinois militia and oversaw the construction of a fort in that city. Strode was involved in combat during the war at the infamous Battle of Stillman's Run. In 1835 Strode was elected to represent much of the region of Illinois north of Peoria in the Illinois State Senate.
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- Also known as
- James Strode
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Springfield
- Galena
- Illinois
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on July 23, 2013
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