Berkeley-Jefferson County WV Archives Biographies.....Strother, Gen. David H. 1816 - 1888
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Author: Virgil A. Lewis

General David H. Strother was born at Martinsburg, Virginia, in 1816, and there
he spent his boyhood. He was graduated from Washington College, Pennsylvania,
and soon after went to Europe, spending two years as a student of art in Rome.
Returning to America, he immediately began his literary work. He continued to
contribute to Harper's Magazine, under the nom de plume of "Porte Crayon." A
series of articles published in this periodical, entitled " Virginia
Illustrated," attracted much attention. During the War of Secession he served on
the staff of General Banks. When the war ended, the United States bestowed upon
him the title of General, in gratitude for his services. During the
administration of President Hayes he was Consul General to Mexico. While in that
country he collected material for a work on the life and character of the
Mexicans, and was engaged in compiling it at the time of his death. General
Strother was twice married, his first wife being Miss Wolf, of Martinsburg, and
the second Miss Mary E. Hunter, of Charlestown. He died at Charlestown, West
Virginia, March 8, 1888.


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From History of West Virginia in Two Parts by Virgil A. Lewis, Berkeley County
entry.


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