Sir James Stronge, 3rd Baronet
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Sir James Matthew Stronge, 3rd Baronet DL, JP (25 November 1811 – 11 March 1885), succeeded to the baronetcy on the death of his 78 year old father James Stronge on 2 December 1864. He was a member of the Stronge family and was born in Tynan Abbey, County Armagh.
Stronge married, on 17 June 1836, Selina Nugent, daughter of Andrew Nugent of Portaferry, County Down and a niece of John, 3rd Viscount de Vesci. He served as High Sheriff and Deputy Lieutenant of County Armagh in 1844, and of County Tyrone in 1845. Stronge was also a Member of Parliament for County Armagh in 1864 and a Justice of the Peace.
His military career included a spell in the Dragoon Guards (Lieutenant) and Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (honorary colonel)
In about 1840, Stronge was responsible for the establishment of the Tynan Harriers, a hunting group, which were regarded as a capable pack.
He died without issue and was succeeded to the baronetcy by his brother, Sir John Stronge.
[edit] References
- (1975) Burke's Peerage and Baronetage.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Maxwell Charles Close Sir William Verner, Bt |
Member for Armagh with Sir William Verner, Bt 1864–1873 1864–1873 |
Succeeded by Sir William Verner, Bt Maxwell Charles Close |
| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by James Stronge |
Baronet (of Tynan) 1864–1885 |
Succeeded by John Stronge |
