Sir James Matthew Stronge, 3rd Baronet Doctor of Laws, Justice of the Peace.
Background
He was a member of the Stronge family and was born in Tynan Abbey, County Armagh. His mother was Isabella Calvert, Lady Stronge, the eldest daughter of Nicholas Calvert Member of Parliament, of Hunsdon House, Hertfordshire, and his wife The Honorary
Career
Frances Pery, daughter of the Viscount Pery (a Speaker of the Irish House of Commons). He served as High Sheriff of Armagh for 1843 and High Sheriff of Tyrone for 1844 and Deputy Lieutenant of County Armagh in 1844 and of County Tyrone in 1845. He served as lieutenant in the 21st Foot, 59th Foot, and 5th Dragoon Guards, and later became honorary colonel of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
In about 1840, Stronge was responsible for the establishment of the Tynan Harriers, a hunting group, which were regarded as a capable pack.
Membership
18th United Kingdom Parliament. 19th United Kingdom Parliament. 20th United Kingdom Parliament]
Stronge was also a Member of Parliament for County Armagh in 1864 and a Justice of the Peace.