Welcome to the William Strother Society Web Site
The William Strother Society is a family association dedicated to perpetuating the memories of our ancestors and furthering fellowship among the descendants of William Strother, the immigrant. Founded in 1986 as the Society of Descendants of William Strother, it was incorporated in Virginia in 1992 as The William Strother Society, Inc. The first 'Strother Family Reunion' was spearheaded by Lloyd Oliver, an avid genealogist and Strother descendant from San Antonio, Texas, who identified 700 Strother descendants across the country and invited them to meet and share kinship in September 1986 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was assisted by Marjorie Strother, from King George, Virginia, and George A. Fenwick, Sr, from Chester, New Jersey. About 200 people showed up and from this reunion the William Strother Society was born. These three forward-thinking 'cousins' are now considered the founders of the organization.
Lloyd Oliver & Marjorie Strother Marjorie Strother George Fenwick, Sr
The Society's members include descendants of William Strother and their families, related families, and others interested in the Strother family, throughout the United States and Europe. In addition, we partner with the Library of Congress, State and local libraries, historical societies and genealogical societies, including the DAR and SAR. Some of the more notable members of this amazing family are shown below.
We appreciate your interest and invite you to enjoy the features of this web site.
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What's New....
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2020 Conference - Tentatively planned for the week of July 15-19 in Winchester, VA, and focusing on David Hunter Strother, a renowned Civil War era artist! Check the upcoming issue of the Houses of Strother Newsletter for information on possible activities. Conference Chair is George Fenwick, Jr. Details will be posted in Events as soon as they are confirmed.
New Members Since September 1:
Glenn Adamz - Soddy Daisy, TN
Bruce & Ramona Bosmeny - Shorewood, IL
Lorinda Jeter - Stafford, VA
Jannel & Christopher Munk - Lawrence, KS
Jennifer Schwenker - Austin, TX
Karyl Silvey - Hannibal, MO
Jack & Virginia Walsh - Columbia, MD
Recent Obituaries (in 2018):
Mary Louise Greenlaw
Robert Griffin Strother
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Our Family Database
The Strother Family Database
details our family lineage comprising more than 77,500 individuals, including photographs, cemetery records, and more. It is accessible via this Web site and available to Society members only as a tool for those searching for their ancestry. Access to this database is found in the Genealogy section.
Biennial Conference
We hold a business meeting and "family reunion" every two years. This is a time to meet new cousins and renew acquaintances from all over the country -- the emphasis is on having fun. Our 17th Biennial Conference was recently held in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Check out the details on the Events page.
Newsletter
Our "Houses of Strother Newsletter" is published quarterly. It includes articles on the history of the Strother family, current activities, tips on genealogical research, queries from those seeking family information, and information and stories from our members. Access to the newsletters is found in the Members Section.
