George Strong

Notes:

Dwight lists him as "a farmer in Clayton, Wis., m. Sophia THOMPSON." (Vol. I, p 194).

(Research):Census Information:

1850 Federal Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Clayton
26 July 1850
258-266
Benjamin STRONG 32 Farmer 1200 NY
Sophia STRONG 27 NY
Benjamin F. STRONG 5 Wisc

The adjoining home is that of Alfred HUBBARD and Rhoda STRO
NG

1860 Federal Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Clayton, Weenah P.O.
26 July 1860
Benjamin STRONG 42 Farmer 2100 1000 NY
Franklin STRONG 14 Wisc
Julia STRONG 8 Wisc
George STRONG 5 Wisc
Mary STRONG 33 New York

It APPEARS that Sophia died sometime after 1850, most likely sometime after 1855 when George was born. It also noteworthy that there is now a seven year old Sylvester STRONG listed. The relationship between George and Mary STRONG, age 33, is not known. She might be a second wife, or might be a relative that came to help him with his children. It is unusual that she is listed last in the household, and not immediately following his listing.

1870 Federal Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Clayton, Winchester P.O.
18 June 1870
Benjamin STRONG 52 Farmer 2200 600 NY
Eliza STRONG 47 Keeping House NY
Sylvester F. STRONG 17 Works on Farm WI
Geo. STRONG 15 Works on Farm WI
Charles STRONG 11 At School Wi

It appears that Benjamin was remarried to Eliza, most likely prior to the birth of Charles Strong. However, if Charles is actually 11, then both Eliza and Charles should have been listed in Benjamin's household at the time of the 1860 census. Perhaps Charles is a stepson. It is also interesting that 17 year old Sylvester Strong was missing from the 1860 census. He was either inadvertantly left off that census, or he might actually also be a son of Eliza from a prior marriage, and a stepson to Benjamin.

Finally, this is the household at the time of the 1880 Census:

Benjamin STRONG Self M Male W 62 NY Farmer CT CT
Eliza. A. STRONG Wife M Female W 56 NY Keeping House NY MA
Charles A. STRONG Son S Male W 20 WI R.R. Laborer NY NY

Source Information: Census Place Clayton, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Family History Library Film 1255452 NA Film Number T9-1452 Page Number 28B

Benjamin married Sophia Thompson. Sophia was born about 1823 in New York; died before 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Benjamin Dwight notes that he was still living (in 1871) in Vesper, Onondaga County, New York. He had been in Vesper since 1814, previously living in Tully, also in Onondaga County. (Vol. I, p. 194).

(Research):1850 New York, Onondaga County, Tully
Ansel STRONG 60 M Farmer $4000 Con
Hannah STRONG 43 F NY
Wm. W. STRONG 9 M NY P.
Carlos STRONG 6 M NY
Asenath Let. STRONG 2 F NY
Bridget LUBY 24 F Ireland

1860 New York, Onondaga County, Tully, Vesper P.O. 16 Jun 1860
Ansel STRONG 70 Farmer $4000 $800 Con
Hannah N STRONG 52 Housekeeper NY
William W STRONG 19 Laborer NY
Peter C STRONG 17 Laborer NY
Acenith STRONG 12 NY
Muriah L STRONG 10 NY

1870 New York, Onondaga County, Tully, Otisco P.O.
Ansel STRONG 81 Farmer $5600 $1000 Conn Hannah STRONG 64 Keeping House NY
Carlos STRONG 26 $300 NY
Frank STRONG 2 M W NY

Ansel married Hannah Shailer Stocking on 25 Oct 1810 in Onondaga County, New York. Hannah (daughter of Benjamin Stocking and Dimmis Shailor) was born on 6 Feb 1792 in Connecticut; died on 14 Sep 1826 in Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dwight lists her as the "dau. of Benjamin STOCKING of Chatham, Ct., and Dimmis SHAILER." The book "Early Connecticut Marriages" by Frederick Bailey shows 'Benjamin Stocking & Dimmis Shailor Aug 1789' in Haddam, Middlesex County, Ct.

Notes:

Benjamin Dwight list's him as "a farmer in Middle Haddam, Ct., where he d. about 1818, aged 58." (Dwight, p 193).

Benjamin STRONG, brother of Josiah jr. and Joshua, was born February 15, 1759, married November 27, 1782, Susannah TROWBRIDGE, and settled in Middle Haddam, where he died about 1818. His children were: Reuben, born October 6, 1783, and Benjamin, born 1785, both lost at sea November 19, 1809, when sailing to Norfolk, Virginia; Susan, who married Oliver ACKLEY; Ansel, who married Hannah STOCKING; Rhoda, who married Alfred HUBBARD, and Lovina, who married Chauncey B. BULKLEY. Braddock Strong resided on the homestead, and filled various offices at profit and trust in the gift of his fellow townsmen, dying September 30, 1878, nearly 79 years of age, universally respected.


From The History of Middlesex County 1635-1885
J. H. Beers & Co, 36 Versey Street, New York
1884
Pages 198-217
Chatham,
The Early Settlers and Their Descendants, Part 2
(transcribed by Janece Streig)
http://dunhamwilcox.net/bios/chatham_bios2.htm

Benjamin married Susan Trowbridge on 27 Nov 1782 in East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Susan was born about 1758 in Connecticut; died about 1843 in Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Benjamin Dwight cites her father as being from Colchester. (Dwight, p 193).

Notes:

Married:
Benjamin STRONG, brother of Josiah jr., and Joshua, was born February 15th 1759, married, November 27th 1782, Susannah TROWBRIDGE, and settled in Middle Haddam, where he died about 1818. His children were: Reuben, born October 6th 1783, and Benjamin, born 1785, both lost at sea November 19th 1809, when sailing to Norfolk, Virginia; Susan, who married Oliver ACKLEY; Ansel, who married Hannah STOCKING; Rhoda, who married Alfred HUBBARD; and Lovina, who married Chauncey B. BULKLEY. Braddock STRONG resided on the homestead, and filled various offices of profit and trust in the gift of his fellow townsmen, dying September 30th 1878, nearly 79 years of age, universally respected.

The History of Middlesex County 1635-1885 J. H. Beers & Co., 36 Vesey Street, New York 1884 CHATHAM. THE EARLY SETTLERS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS. PART 2 Pages 198-217. [transcribed by Janece Streig] http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jdevlin/bios/chatham_bios2.htm

Benjamin married Dimmis Shailor in Aug 1789 in Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Dimmis was born before 1772; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Benjamin Stocking & Dimmis Shailor Aug 1789 From Early Connecticut Marriages by Frederick Bailey 1896-1901

Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT, Marriages performed by Rev. Eleazer May of the Congregational Church between 1756 and 1799 (rearranged in aphabetical order)

Source: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jdevlin/source_files/haddam_rev_may_marr.htm