Frances Strong
Frances Webb "Sister" Strong (born 1931) is an American politician in the state of Alabama. Along with Ann Bedsole, she was one of the first women elected to the Alabama State Senate in 1983. She served as a Democrat representing the 22nd district.[1][2]
Frances Strong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1983–1986 | |
| Succeeded by | Rick Manley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frances Webb Strong 1931 (age 90–91) Demopolis, Alabama, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Nickname(s) | Sister |
Strong was born and raised in Demopolis, Alabama, the daughter of Mem Creagh Webb. Her great-grandfather was the founder of John C. Webb & Sons, a cotton merchandising business. She received the nickname "sister" as the younger of two sisters in her family.[3] A teacher, she also served on the State Elections Commission and Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee prior to her election in 1983. She was married to Gilbert Burke Strong and has four daughters.[4]
References
- State Elective Officials and the Legislatures. Council of State Governments. 10 October 1985. ISBN 9780872920552 – via Google Books.
- Legislatures, National Conference of State. "First Women to Serve in State and Territorial Legislatures". www.ncsl.org.
- Madigan, Charles M. (1988-07-22). "Who's He? He's the Guy Who Took Third Place". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "'Sister' Strong seeks State Senate seat". The Democrat-Reporter. Linden, Alabama. October 13, 1983. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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