New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-22
OBIIU iRY.
GEORGE TEMPLEToN STRONG.

George TempletOn Strong. for many years
respected member of tic NcwYork Bar. died AT his
idcnce at No. 1l3 Last Twenty ;rst st. at yea
terday. The OF his death was tlmor Of the
mesenteric gland. combined with enlargement OF the
liver. He had been IN iu-heah for time previous
his death. aud during the last week LIS physicians
entertained no hope OF his recovery. Tue funeral will
take place on saturday. noon from Trinity Church.
body will bo Inferred i'll the family vault in Trim
ity Churchyard The Rev. Morgan Dix. d. d.. Will prob
ably conduct the funeral services j. J. Cisco, Henry
Parish. John Taylor johnston William schermerhorn.
George c. AntnOn. Dr. WUcutt Gibbs DR.. {. L. Agnew,
and John j. AsOr have been selected pal-bcarers.
Mr. Strong was the son oi G.. v. Strong. formerly
prominent lawyer OF this city, and was born here in
1soO He entered Columbia College, and WAS graduated
he about 20 years Old standing second in his
class After lis graduation he studied law in his fathers
Office, and finally became partner In the wcil-knOwn
law firm OF strong. Bidwen Il Strong. lie never en-
tered actively into the practice Of the law, and was
seldom in courts hut he maintained his connec
ton with the until years before hla death His
tastes and inclination led him rather to literature and
art than law, ana no chiefly known among his
friends for h- attanments in elegant literature, well
as his encouracm OF literary and literary enter
prises. lie early became connected with the Society Ii
brrry Of which he 0f the most active members
interesting himself in its welfare In every way. He
was not the author Of any extensive literary
work, and seldom appeared IN print. but be
few historical articles for literary periodicals.
one of the most memorable features i'll the life OF Mr..
strong was his connection with the United states SAM
targ Commission during the lie was very active in
,e formation this organizations and acted is Treas
during the whole period OF s existence his name
being included In tho first commission issued by Prcs-
dent Lincoln Mr. otrOngs cxcrons in this capacity are
remembered and warmly spoken Of by all his friends.
Ar. strong also Of the prominent founders OF tie
Union League Club and tie first meeting Of that assOca
ton WIS held in the parlors OF his house He retired
from active membership Of the club time but
his namr appears among it, very brief list Of honorary
members Mr.. Strong 80 "a member or several
other social and literary societies. He one or The
Of Columbia College 40 the time OF his DEATH and
he President Vf tine Philharmonic society The
school Mines OF Columbia College II indebted TO in
for collections and he itS founders He
took mach interest IN tie Affairs of Trinity Church. Of
which no was prominent mber. ana Two years ago
he succeeded eIOv. DIX Controller W that Chnrch.
pom assuming the duties Of Tins office ne gave up en-
tIcly the practice OF Jaw.
Mr. strong never identified himself closely with any
political party, although lac was always Hcpuhiran IN
principle IL did not become Interested IN ans nnIhcaI
scLcm,s or undertakings. He lc . very quirt life, but
counted AMONG his persona friends many OF tnc most
prominent person. OF culture III New York. His pariors
fayOriie resort especially on sunday evening.
for many prom literary and artists. IN CONVEX
saion with whom he dcl-h - pas bis time. He
ever subscription 20 be raised Tor any purpose 81
charity, for the advancement benefit Of Literature
he the first generously assist H. Mt
Strong married about l-i- To daughter OF the
II, samuel H. Ruggcs. lie has three VINO, with
their mother, survive him.