The William Strother Society, Inc.

What is the William Strother Society, Inc.?

The William Strother Society, Inc. is a family association dedicated to perpetuating the memories of our ancestors and furthering fellowship among the descendants of William Strother (immigrant). Founded in 1986 and incorporated in Virginia in 1992 as a non-profit organization, the Society's members include descendants and their families of William Strother (immigrant), related families and others interested in the Strother family. Today there are almost 400 active members in the Society from throughout the United States and around the world.

William Strother (immigrant) settled in colonial Virginia in the seventeenth century in what is now King George County on the Rappahannock River near Port Conway. William's will, probated in 1702, names his wife Dorothy and six children: William, James, Jeremiah, Robert, Benjamin and Joseph. These six sons gave us a Strother family, which includes U.S. presidents, military leaders, judges, and legislators.

Society members meet at a conference held every two years in different locations, usually in Virginia. The next conference will be July 17-19, 2008 in Richmond, Virginia. Activities will include tours of historical sites, genealogical workshops, social gatherings and numerous opportunities to share family information. Members will be available to assist those uncertain of their Strother "roots."

Our "Houses of Strother Newsletter" is published quarterly. It includes articles on the history of the Strother family, tips on genealogical research, queries from those seeking family information, and information from our members. The Society Genealogist maintains a Strother family computer database and is available to assist those looking for their ancestors. Activities of the Society have included lineage publications, a tour to England and an archaeological "dig" at the original Strother homestead. Also, the Strother General Store has Strother material and memorabilia for sale.

The Strother Foundation, Incorporated was separately incorporated in 1996. The Foundation has qualified as a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Service code section 501(c) (3). The Foundation is organized primarily for the preservation of historical sites; research, publication of historical material; and archaeological studies. A separate board of directors and officers operates the Foundation.

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