 He was also a director of the Central Vermont Railway, Vice President of the Missisquoi Railroad, an officer of the National Dispatch Line (part of the Grand Trunk Line), and Vice President of the St. Albans Messenger.He continued his military affiliation as commander of Company D, 1st Vermont Infantry Regiment with the rank of captain, and was Chief of Staff for Governor Ebenezer J. Ormsbee with the rank of colonel.Stranahan's fraternal associations include the Grand Army of the Republic and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.