The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-05
". c. STRONACH DEAD
He Was One of RaIeigh's
Foremost Citizens.
He Was Brave Ex-Confederate Soldier, and
Was ldeI tilted With The Establishment
# the Soldiers Home.

MIR. William G.. Stronach died at his
home IN this city last Sunday afternoon
at 1880 o'clock. The news of his death
brought universal regret TO the entire
the Raleigh people has been so stirred as
at this sad tidings. Mr.. Stronach had
long been a sufferer from cancer, and his
death was not unexpected. He had been
unconscious for several days.
The funeral took place at the residence
last evening at Ais o'clock There was a
large number OF the friends of the family
present.
The services were conducted in a SIM
pie and impressive manner by Rev. Eu-
gene Daniel, d. D., assisted by Rev. NJ. NJ.
Marshall D. D. Jesus, Lover of My
Soul" and abide in Me-" was sung by
choir composed of Mrs. McKimmon,
Mrs. j. J. Thomas, Mr.. Guy Barnes Mr..
Everard Baker and Mr.. Primrose.
The honorary pail bearers were Messrs.
c. E. Johnston F. II. Busbee, C. H. Bel
vim, William Moncure, j. T. Pullen, A. D..
Thompson Julius Lewis, j. b. Edward,
w. J. Saunders. d. H. Mclean, DR.. c. T.
Meserve, Judge W. A. Montgomery. Gen.
r. T. Hoke, Capt. ]. j. Thomas and DR..
James Mckee. The interment was in
lakewood cemetery
William C. Stronach was the second
son of William Stronach. and was born
| in Raleigh on the 9Th day of November,
1874. His father, was widely known
;,, 1,.l1lo Cub
came to Raleigh about 1888. He was en-
ployed upon the present Capitol when it
was rebuilt after the disastrous fire of
1884. Mr.. Stronach was a pupil of that
we'll known instructor, Mr.. Bobbitt and
was at school at the outbreak of the war
Although very young he volunteered
early in the conflict and became Sergeant
Major of the 47th North Carolina regi-
mcnt. During the memorable campaigns
in Virginia he bore himself with conspicu-
Gus bravery At the battle of Ream's
Station, he was desperately wounded be-
| ing shot through the lungs, and all the
rest of his life was constant sufferer
| from the effects of the wound.
Returning to Raleigh at the end of the
war. he at once entered actively into
| business and never ceased his regular
work until about year before his death.
| He was at first associated with his elder
brother, George T. Stronach afterwards
with his younger brother A. B. Stronach
and finally formed partnership with two
of his sons in the business of wholesale
and retail grocery In his business life
| he was successful and was generally re-
garded as one of the most enterprising
and progressive merchants of Raleigh in
| terested in every undertaking that tend
ed to the upbuilding of the city. For
some years he was President of the Raj
cigh Savings Bank and for a long time
| treasurer of Peace Institute
Mr. Stronach was a consistent Demo-
crat, and always deeply interested in the
success of his party. He was for while
actively engaged in political mana gement
as chairman of the Congressional com
mittee of the Fourth district during the
campaign of 1892, in which his friend Hon.
B. H. Bum was elected to Congress. He
served for several years as chairman OF
the board of commissioners of Wake coun
ty. and by his accurate business habits
his strict attention to details, and his in
corruptible honesty, his administration
was made notable. During the admins
tration of Governor Scales he was di-
rector in the Atlantic and North Carolina
Railroad company. Some years since, he
was elected director of the Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad and has been for some
time a factor in the wonderful recent de-
velopment of the Seaboard Air Line Sys-
TEN.
But the work which has lain nearest
to his heart and to which. during the past
fifteen years. no inconsiderable part OF
his time has been devoted. was an unceas-
ing effort to ameIiorate the condition Of