Career
Tynan Abbey was built by his father. On 27 May 1785, Reverend Stronge married Helen Tew of County Armagh and had issue:
James Matthew (later the second baronet), (born 6 April 1786). Stronge was awarded a baronetcy on 22 June 1803, due to his helping to secure the passage of the Acting of Union.
He died less than six months after receiving the baronetcy.
His widow later married William Holmes Member of Parliament.