Benjamin Stocking

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

Hannah married Ansel Strong on 25 Oct 1810 in Onondaga County, New York. Ansel (son of Benjamin Strong and Susan Trowbridge) was born on 23 Oct 1789 in Middle Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died about 1876 in Vesper, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):A biography of Hezekiah Strong indicated that their were five (5) children in the "parental family," whereas Benjamin Dwight lists only four sons. It appears the fifth child was daughter Cordelia, listed as a descendant by Robert Strong, the historian of the Strong Family Association of America.

Notes:

Dwight lists him as "a farmer in Greenfield, Milwaukee Co., Wis., m. Pamela FULLER, sister to his father's second wife." (Dwight, p 194).

Reuben was the first deacon of The First Baptist Church of West Allis, which was organized by Elder Richard Griffing in 1836, the first organized religion to establish itself in the area. The church struggled its first few years, trying to hold firm in its existence, but, finally, in May 1841 the 37 charter members voted to disband and reorganize in North Greenfield (now West Allis). On June 2, 1841, delegates met at the home of Eber Cornwall and established the Baptist Church of Greenfield. In its early years the church formed a circuit of three nearby churches under one pastor. Services were held in Cornwall's home, then in a schoolhouse and later in a building on land owned by Reuben Strong, the first deacon of the church. A church building was finally erected in 1869 at South 83rd Street and West National Avenue under the leadership of Rev. Enoch Underwood. When the Madison Division of the Northwestern Railroad was built through West Allis in 1883, the building was relocated to south 84th Street and West Mitchell Street.(http://www.firstbaptistwestallis.org/history.html)

(Research):
Census Information:

1850 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Greenfield, 17th District
Enumerated 1 Aug 1850
968-997
Beecher (sic) STRONG 36 $1500 Farmer NY
Pamelia STRONG 37 NY
Jane STRONG 14 Wisc
Ansel STRONG 11 Wisc
Mary STRONG 9 Wisc
Angela STRONG 7 Wisc
Harriet STRONG 5 Wisc
Myrin STRONG 4 Wisc
Coly STRONG 2/12 Wisc

1860 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Greenfield Twp
Enumerated 1 Jun 1860
Page 3
16-16
Wallace and Jane Cross and family
17-17
Reuben STRONG 46 Farmer 8000 NY
Pamelia STRONG 47 NY
Ansel STRONG 21 Farmer 1000 Wisc
Angelina STRONG 17 Wisc
Harriet STRONG 16 Wisc
Myron W STRONG 14 Wisc
Coley M STRONG 11 Wisc

(Note: Ansel appears ALSO to be listed on the 1860 Nebraska Territory Census, living with his Uncle Hezekiah Strong in Nemaha. He is shown as an 18 year old Mail Carrier born in Wisconsin. There is not a date on the Nebraska territory census, so it is possible it was taken later than June, and Ansel was counted twice).

1870 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Greenfield Twp
Enumerated 2 Jun 1860
Page 5 Stamped 61
41-38
Wallace and Jane Cross and family
42-39
Reuben STRONG 56 Farmer $10,850 $1000 NY
Permelia STRONG 57 Keeping House NY
Myron STRONG 24 M Wisc
Mary LEONARD 18 F Domestic Wisc

1880
Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Greenfield
Reuben STRONG Head 65 NY Farmer Ct Ct
Permelia STRONG Wife 67 Ny Ct Ct
Arthur N JOHNSON Gson 8 MI Wi Wi
Philena REYNOLDS Niece 21 Wi Wi Ct

Reuben married Pamelia Fuller on 8 Jul 1835. Pamelia was born on 3 Mar 1813 in Tully, Onondaga County, New York; died on 19 Dec 1898 in North Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; was buried in Honey Creek Cemetery, West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Notes:

"a farmer in Bristolville, O., m. Betsey KAGY." (Dwight, p 194).

There was not a David Strong listed as paying personal property taxes in Trumbull from 1822-1834. A William STRONG was on this list, beginning in 1829, but his relationship to David is not known.

William, born ca 1790 in Massachussetts, is listed on the 1850 Trumbull County census. He is married to a Polly, born ca 1905 in Ohio, and they are the parents of Eliza (20), Electa (18), James (16), Tyrza Ann (8), Allen (7), and Milo (4), all born in Ohio.

David B. Strong registered a Cattle Marking June 25, 1841: Crop of right ear and hole in same.

On an 1841 plat of Bristol, David Strong's land was adjacent to land owned by the KAGY, ECKSTINE, and MAYHEW families. He appears to have owned the same plat of land from 1841 through 1890. On the 1900 plat of Bristol, it appears that this land had been transferred to Austin E. ULRICH.

Jan 1, 1846, indenture of apprenticeship between John REEL, David B. STRONG and Leah CLAY, age 9. John REEL, guardian of Leah CLAY, does bind Leah CLAY unto David B. STRONG until she reaches the age of 18, to learn the trade of housekeeping. Upon expiration of apprenticeship, David will provide Leah CLAY with a new bible, at least two suits of common wearing apparel, one cow, one bed, and one spinning wheel. (Historical Collections of Bristol Township, Bristolville, Ohio Thomas J. Kachur 1989, p. 72, xerox copies provided by the Trumbull County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society).


David's first wife, Betsy, died on June 15, 1851

David Strong married Leanora A. Sherman one month after Betsy died, on July 15, 1851 in Ashtabula County. The fact that he had four small motherless children at home was likely the reason for the brief courtship.

By the time of the 1870 census, David's three oldest boys had moved away from home. Daughter Ella had died. Ralph, who would have only been around 12 years old, was working on the farm of his Uncle Hezekiah B. Strong in Nebraska, and since 11 year old Charles had not been listed on the 1860 census, he most likely was only age 9 or 10.

David and Leanora were divorced after the 1870 census, but remarried prior to the census of 1880.

David and Leanora died within weeks of each other in early 1894, as can be seen from the brief obituary below from the "Historical Collections of Bristol Township, Bristolville, Ohio" by Thomas J. Kachur, 1989, p. 209, xerox copies provided by the Trumbull County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society:

STRONG, David B., m. Mrs. Leanora A. (Sherman) STRONG Mar 16, 1876. Leanora was the step-mother of H.A. Strong of Warren. David d. Mar. 30, 1894, and she d. Apr 8, 1894.

OBITUARY WESTERN RESERVE DEMOCRAT, APRIL 6, 1894, PAGE 8, COLUMN 2 OAKFIELD

David Strong, an old pioneer of Bristol, died at his home, Friday, March 30. Funeral services were held Sunday. The relatives of the deceased desire, through the columns of the DEMOCRAT to extend their earnest thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly leant their assistance during Mr. Strong's sickness and death. The choir has their special gratitude for their part rendered in the funeral service. (Courtesy of William Billig).

The Strong Estates were probated in Trumbull County, Ohio (Estates no. 1060 and 1065).

David's personal goods and chattel were appraised on April 17, 1894, and determined to be worth $96.20. His estate consisted of 1 Bay Mare, 1 Bay Colt, 1 Buggy, 1 Cow, 18 Chickens, Wood, 1 old sleigh and wagon, 1 set of old bobbs, contents of blacksmith shop, a tool chest with tools, household furniture and potatoes. When these items were sold, $127.06 was raised. $59 was used to pay A.E. Miner for David's Casket and Burial Robe, with the balance being used to pay debts incurred in settling the estate.

Rhodene Frederick also found a reference to the probate proceedings in 1892 in nearby Geauga County for a David B. Strong. Copies of these records indicate this was another David B. Strong, a resident of Huntsburgh Township, and husband of Dorcas Strong. Their children were listed as Mrs. Mary E. Johnson and Ms.? S. Johnson.

(Research):Census Information:

Per 1850 OHIO CENSUS:
(David was a farmer, with $800 in property)
District 143?, Bristol Township
Enumerated on 22 August 1850
#1056-1084
Strong, David B age: 31 born: NY
Strong, Betsy Ann age 31 born: VA
Strong, John A age 8 born: Trumbull Co, OH Attended School
Strong, George age 6 born: Trumbull Co, OH Attended School
Strong, Henry age 4 born: Trumbull Co, OH Attended School
Strong, Hannah age 2 born: Trumbull Co, OH

1860 OHIO CENSUS,
Trumbull County Bristol Township
Enumerated on 24 August 1860
#1418-1379
Strong, David age 40 M Farmer born in NY
Strong, Leonora age 28 F born in Ohio
Strong, John age 18 M Printers Apprentice born Ohio
Strong, George age 16 M born Ohio Attended School Strong, H
enry age 14 M born Ohio Attended School
Strong, Francis age 7 M born Ohio Attended Schol
Strong, Ella age 4 F born Ohio
Strong, Ralph age 2 M born Ohio
Strong, Mary age 12 F born Ohio Attended School (Shown as Hannah on the 1850 census)

1870 OHIO CENSUS
Trumbull County
Film Roll #1271 Page #45:
Bristol Township,
Enumerated 4 August 1870

#62-63
STRONG David B 52 m NY Farmer
(RP $2800, PP $825)
STRONG Leanora A 40 f OH Keeping House
STRONG Frank A 17 m OH At Store?
STRONG Charles A 11 m OH At School
STRONG Fred A 9 m OH At School
STRONG Alice M 5 f OH At School


1880 OHIO CENSUS
Trumbull County

Daniel (sic) B. STRONG Self M Male W 66 NY Farmer CT CT
Lenora STRONG Wife M Female W 48 OH MA MA
Allie M. STRONG Dau S Female W 15 OH NY OH

Source Information:
Census Place Bristol, Trumbull, Ohio
Family History Library Film 1255070
NA Film Number T9-1070
Page Number 38B

Trumbull County, Ohio Directory, 1889-90
D. B. Strong
Bristolville Bristol OH

David married Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Kagey on 16 Mar 1841 in Trumbull County, Ohio. Elizabeth (daughter of John Kagey and Mary Gochenour) was born on 9 Oct 1819 in Virginia; died on 15 Jun 1851 in Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Leanora Arline Sherman on 15 Jul 1851 in Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Leanora (daughter of Albert A. Sherman and Sarah Richmond) was born on 18 Jul 1832 in Ohio; died on 8 Apr 1894 in Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"a farmer in Butler, Johnson Co., O (sic): m. in 1843 Caroline STOCKING (dau. of Hezekiah STOCKING and Abigail HUBBARD)." (Dwight, p 194).

The census listing for Hezekiah and Caroline from 1850 through 1880 follow. It is noteworthy that 1850, 1860 and 1870, Hezekiah had either a niece or nephew living with him. Hezekiah's biography, which also follows, indicates he was a prosperous man. Perhaps he was helping family members who were struggling to provide for their families. Or perhaps it was his pioneering spirit that attracted his relatives to his home.

HEZEKIAH B. STRONG one of the prominent early settlers of Nebraska, and who probably arrived here before anyone in this locality now living, has for the last twenty-two years been a resident of Todd Creek Precinct, and is the owner of a valuable farm embracing 185 acres of highly cultivated land with commodious and substantial buildings. He at one time owned a much larger acreage, but has sold off considerable.
Our subject arrived on the soil of Nebraska the 7th day of August, 1856, nearly eleven years before it was admitted into the Union as a State. He had made the journey overland from Wisconsin with teams and crossed the Missouri River on a flatboat. He settled first in Richardson County, near the present site of Falls City, but a year later changed his location to the present site of Nemaha City. There he purchased land, paying $1,000 for 160 acres, in Buchanan's Addition, taking all he could secure. That land he improved, making two miles of fence the first year. He held the property five years, in the meantime erecting buildings, setting out twenty acres of forest trees and two or three acres of fruit. In company with his wife and daughters, he put up one of the finest barns then in the county. This farm is now owned by Thomas Kean, and lies three miles southwest of Nemaha.
The neighbors of Mr. Strong at the time of his coming here were few and far between, and Indians roamed over the country, but aside from stealing whatever they could lay their hands upon, they did not molest the settlers, who were thankful to get off thus easily. Mr. Strong finally took up his residence on the Nemaha River, purchasing a tract of land in 1865, where he. began the building up of a homestead which he has disposed of. He was the founder of the town of Butler's Mills, and operated the first flouring-mill in that locality, grinding corn for people at Beatrice, and turned out the first bag of flour in the county.
It will be seen that Mr. Strong was one of the leading men of this section of country, and it is quite natural that he should be one of the first appointed Postmaster, which office he held for two years at Butler, and was succeeded by a Mr. O. M. Holmes. He was also the first Station Agent for the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad, and as such was in the employ of that company a period of five years. In the meantime he steadily proceeded with the improvement of his land, and in the fall of 1881 finished one of the finest residences in this part of the county. This is a large, two story, frame structure, conveniently arranged, finely finished and handsomely furnished. The main barn corresponds entirely with the residence, and the sheds and cattle pens afford ample shelter for stock. Mr. Strong is largely interested in the breeding of road horses, and has one of the finest Hambletonian stallions in the State. He also has a three-year-old mare of the same breed, which is very valuable. His cattle are the Short-horns and his swine the Poland-China. The farm is enclosed with hedge fencing, and the fields which are not at present under cultivation are rich in good pasturage. About sixty acres of valuable timber add to the importance of the property, while the waste is utilized for fuel.
The subject of this sketch was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., Jan. 30, 1822, and lived there with his father until a lid of thirteen years. About 1835, leaving the Empire State, he emigrated to Wisconsin, making the journey via the first lake steamer set afloat. A few years afterward our subject sold the first peaches and apples ever marketed on the streets in the State of Wisconsin. He lived there about four years, then went East, and was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Stocking, a native of his own county, and soon afterward returned with his bride to Milwaukee. Later they settled on the Whitewater River in Jefferson County, where Mr. Strong became owner of a valuable tract of land.
To Mr. and Mrs. Strong there were born three children--Emma, Edward B. and Ella, all of whom are deceased. Ella married Peter Wright, and became the mother of three children, one of whom, a son, Carlton, is still living, and makes his home with his grandfather, attending school. Mrs. Caroline (Stocking) Strong was born Feb. 19, 1820, and was reared to womanhood in her native county, living there with her parents until her marriage. Site received a common-school education and that careful home training which fitted her for her subsequent duties in life.
Mr. Strong cast his first Presidential vote for J. K. Polk, being then a member of the Democratic party, but soon after the organization of the Republicans, considered he had reason to change his views and for the last thirty-two years has been one of the warmest supporters of Republican principles. After the outbreak of the late Civil War, he enlisted in Company H, 8th Kansas Infantry, being mustered in in November, 1862, and serving as a non-commissioned officer. He was at the battles of Perryville, Crab Orchard, Murfreesboro, and various other engagements and skirmishes, and at the end of his term of enlistment received his honorable discharge in March, 1863.
Ansel Strong, the father of our subject, was born in Connecticut, in about 1785, and upon reaching manhood was married to Miss Hannah Stocking. They removed to Onondaga County, N. Y., where they spent the remainder of their days, the death of the father taking place about 1865 (sic), after he had reached the advanced age of eighty-seven years. The mother died about 1826. The parental family consisted of five children.

From BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF JOHNSON & PAWNEE COUNTIES NEBRASKA http://www.rootsweb.com/~neresour/OLLibrary/pbjp/pages/bajp0044.htm (published bet. ca 1878-1890?)

(Research):Census Information:

1850 Census
Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Cold Spring
5 September 1850
859-893
H.B. STRONG 28 M Farmer NY
Caroline STRONG 29 F NY
Emma STRONG 4 F Wisc
Adeline STOCKING* 19 F Wisc
H.J. PRINTUP 30 M Farmer NY
*Adeline is most likely the sister or niece of Caroline

1860 Census
Nebraska Territory, Nemaha County
539-505
STRONG, Hezekiah 38 M Hotel Proprietor $4000 $900 NY
STRONG, Caroline 39 F NY
STRONG, Emma 14 F Wisc.
STRONG, Ellen 6 F Wisc
OPELT, Edward 14 M Race: HB Missouri
STRONG, Ansel* 21 Mail Carrier $150 Wisc.

*Ansel is most likely the son of Hezekiah's older brother, Reuben, and was from Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1870 Census
Nebraska, Johnson County, Todd Creek Township, Tecumseh P.O.
5 July 1870
99-83
STRONG, H.B. 47 M W Farmer $6800 $800 NY
STRONG, Caroline 50 F W Keeping House NY
STRONG, Ella 16 At School Wisc
STRONG, R.B. 12 M W Works on Farm Oh (Parents foreign born)
WRIGHT, Petri 22 M W Farm Laborer Wisc

Note: Hezekiah Strong is an Uncle of R.B. (Ralph) Strong, age 12. The census incorrectly indicates that Ralph's parents are foreign born. The enumerator probably meant to check that Petri Wright had parents that were foreign born

1880 Federal Census
Horatio (sic) STRONG Self M Male W 58 NY Keeps Hotel Ct Ct
Caroline STRONG Wife M Female W 60 NY Keeping House Ct Ct
Willis WRIGHT Gson S Male W 4 NE WI WI Source Information: Census Place Elk Station, Johnson, Nebraska
Family History Library Film 1254751 NA Film Number T9-0751
Page Number 735D

Hezekiah married Caroline Stocking about 1843. Caroline (daughter of Hezekiah Stocking and Abigail Hubbard) was born on 19 Feb 1820 in New York; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as born in New York on the 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1900 census. However, the 1850 census does show her place of birth as Wisconsin. In 1900, she was living with her son and daugher-in-law, Fremont and Ellen Cross, in Cambria, Columbia County, Wisconsin.

Hannah married William Wallace Cross on 31 Dec 1855. William was born on 16 Aug 1832 in New York; died on 11 Dec 1897 in West Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; was buried in Honey Creek Cemetery, West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ansel may have moved to the Nebraska territories shortly after June 1860 to live with his Uncle Hezikiah. If this is indeed the same Ansel, he worked as a mail carrier in the Nebraska Territories. Possibly for the Pony Express?

If he did move to Nebraska, it appears he was back in Wisconsin by the time of the 1870 census. At that time, a 31 year old Ansel Strong, married to a 28 year old Rosina, was living in Hebron, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. They were the parents of Carrie, age 4, and Reuben, age 1. All four members of the family were listed as being born in Wisconsin. The same family can be found again in 1880, as follows:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Ansel STRONG Self M Male W 41 WIS Farmer N.Y. N. Rosina STRONG Wife M Female W 38 WIS Housekeeper GER GER Carrie M. STRONG Dau S Female W 14 WIS At School N.Y. GER Reuben A. STRONG Son S Male W 11 WIS At School N.Y. GER Source Information:
Census Place Hebron, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Family History Library Film 1255430
NA Film Number T9-1430
Page Number 62D

Ansel married Rosina Peffer before 1865. Rosina was born on 23 Jan 1842 in Wisconsin; died on 19 Nov 1904 in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James M. McCreery. James was born before 1844 in New York; died after 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harriett married Alvan Othniel Johnson before 1867. Alvan was born on 13 Mar 1843 in Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; died on 9 Mar 1874 in Hart, Oceana County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myron married Mary Ann Leonard on 25 Dec 1871 in West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Mary was born on 25 Nov 1851 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York; died on 13 Mar 1922 in West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Town of Greenfield
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 5 Sheet 7A
142-143
Myron and Mary Strong Family
143-144
Strong, Coley Head W M Sept 1850 50 D Wisc NY NY Farmer
Strong, Emily P Dtr W F Feb 1876 24 S Mich Wisc Canada Eng
Strong, William A Son W M Jun 1879 20 S Mich Wisc Canada Eng Laborer
McCreery, Rex I Nephew W M Jan 1881 19 S Mich Oh Wisc ??? Writer
Baldwin, W Orla Boarder W F Jan 1890 10 S Mich Canada E Canade E In School
Bowers, Belle L Boarder W F Oct 1874 25 S Wisc NY Wisc Seamtress

Family/Spouse: Marion Elouise Mondeau. Marion was born on 17 Jul 1854 in Highgate, Franklin County, Vermont; died on 2 Mar 1938 in Filer, Twin Falls County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1870 Census
Wisconsin, Outagamie County, Town of Black Creek, P O Binghamton
Enumerated 18 July 1870
Page 1 Stamped 401
7-6
Strong, B F 25 M Farmer $800 $45 Wisc
Strong, M. J. 20 F Keeping House Ohio
Storng, N. S. 7/12 F Wis
Manly, O M 21 M Farmer $600 $-- Ohio

1880 Census
Wisconsin, Outagamie County, City of Seymour
Page 33 SD 4 ED 131
Enumerated 24 Jun 1880
Stamped 310A
Main St
159-163
Strong, Benj F W m 34 Homepa. Phisician Wis NY NY
Strong, Martha W F 31 Wf Keeping House Oh NY NY
Strong, Sophia W F 10 Dtr At home Wis Wis Ohio
Strong, Fred W M 2 Son Wis Wis Ohio

Benjamin married Martha Jane Manley on 5 May 1868 in Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Martha was born on 19 Apr 1850 in Wisconsin; died on 12 Nov 1930 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Ansel 11 Jun 1842 Milwaukee, WI Printer Married Martha Upton

Source: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2532520&id=I27870

Linda's Family Linda Botchlett lbotchlett@aol.com

Linda references:

Title: The Brenneman History Author: Albert H. Gerberich Publication: Printed by Mennonite Publishing House, Scottsdale, Pennsylvania, 1938, Reprinted 1988 by Selby Publishing & Printing, Kokomo, Indiana

1880 Federal Census Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Milwaukee page number 223A

JA Strong Self M M 38 Ohio Cutter Clothing Store OH Mass Mass Martha Strong Wife M F 35 Wi Keeping House Vt VT Allice Strong Daug S F 8 Wi Oh Wi Bessie Strong Daug S F 5 Wi Oh Wi Emily Schuulzer Sister S F 21 At Home Oh Wi James H. ??? Brother in Law W M 38 Brakeman Wi Oh Mass

1910 Federal Census

Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 15th Ward, District 164

Barrett, Jonathan P Head age 34 M1 Wisconsin Vermont New York Bookkeeper
" , Bessie Wife age 35 M1 3/2 Wisconsin Ohio Wisconsin
" , Ida M Dau age 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin
" , Sarah A Dau age 1 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Strong, John A Father-in-law age 67 D Ohio New York Virginia Own Income

John married Martha Miter Upton on 31 Mar 1867. Martha (daughter of Daniel Upton and Esther Lane) was born on 12 Sep 1845 in Wisconsin; died on 10 Nov 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Alfred 12 May 1844 M Sophia Edwards 28 jul 1856 ? Birth: 12 MAY 1844 ? Death: ? Residence: Moved to Burr, Otoe Co., Nebraska ? Event: Residence (2) "He is said to have lived in Kansas later." ? Occupation: Blacksmith and Farmer ? Military Service: Civil War

Source: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2532520&id=I27870

Linda's Family

Linda Botchlett lbotchlett@aol.com

Linda references:

Title: The Brenneman History Author: Albert H. Gerberich Publication: Printed by Mennonite Publishing House, Scottsdale, Pennsylvania, 1938, Reprinted 1988 by Selby Publishing & Printing, Kokomo, Indiana

1880 Federal Census Hendricks & South Branch, Otoe Co, NE Geo A STRONG Self M M W 33 Ohio Farmer NY Pa Sophia STRONG Wife M F W 23 Mo Keeping House Ky Oh Luella STRONG Daug S F W 2 Ne Oh Mo

1900 Federal Census South Branch, Otoe Co, NE 36-36 ____ STRONG Head May 1844 age 56 M22 Oh NY Pa Sophia STRONG Wife July 1856 agd 43 M22 Mo Ky Oh Mother of 5 children/5 living Lulu STRONG Dau. July 1878 age 26 S Ne Oh Mo Fred STRONG Son Oct 1881 age 18 S Ne Oh Mo Susie STRONG Dau. May 1883 age S 17 NE Oh Mo Alta STRONG Dau. Sept 1886 age S 14 Ne Oh Mo Ruth STRONG Dau. Feb 1888 age S 12 Ne Oh Mo Geo. McDONALD Servant Aug 1883 S Nova Scotia --- ---

From the Biographical Album of OTOE and CASS Counties http://www.rootsweb.com/~neresour/OLLibrary/pbco/pages/baco0107.htm

George A. STRONG. Among the farming community of South Branch Precinct the subject of this sketch occupies a good position socially and financially. He has one of the most attractive homesteads in this region, finely located on section 28, and embracing 160 acres of land. He has acquitted himself as an enterprising farmer and good business man, one largely devoted to the interests of his home and his family, living quietly and unostentatiously, and preferring the comforts of his own fireside to mingling with the busy world. Although by no means advanced in years, he served in the Union Army during the late war, and preserves a vivid recollection of many of the experiences of that terrible time, in which he endured in common with his brother soldiers the hardships and privations of army life. He belonged to the home guards.
The parents of our subject, David B. and Betsey (Kagie) Strong, were natives respectively of New York and Pennsylvania, whence they removed in their youth with their parents to Trumbull County, Ohio, where they were married. The mother died many years ago. Both David B. Strong and his father, the paternal grandfather of our subject, are still living. The parental household included three sons and one daughter; the latter, Mary H., died when about thirteen years old. The other sons, John A. and Henry A. are living in Ohio and Wisconsin.
George A. Strong was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, May 12, 1846 (sic), and soon after the death of his mother, which occurred when he was seven years old, began life for himself. He worked on a farm until the spring of 1862, and then, although but a youth of sixteen years, enlisted in a regiment called the Trumbull Guards, being mustered in at Gallipolls, and at the close of the war was mustered out at the same place. He had participated in several skirmishes.
After the close of the war young Strong began an apprenticeship at the blacksmith trade, at which he worked three years in the Buckeye State. In the spring of 1868 he resolved to seek the farther West, and came to this county homesteading the quarter-section of land from which he total transformed a valuable and productive farm. He has put up most of the buildings which he now occupies, and for the last nine or ten years has operated a blacksmith-shop on his farm, which has not only been the source of a great convenience to himself, but his neighbors also. His fields are divided by beautiful hedge fences, and he has planted fruit and shade trees, having an apple orchard of 200 trees, besides the smaller fruits.
Mr. Strong after coming to the West was married in the town of Syracuse, this county, Sept. 12, 1877, to Miss Sopha, daughter of T. J. and E. J. (James) Edwards, who were natives respectively of Kentucky and Ohio. They removed with their parents to Missouri and were married in that State, where the father for a time followed his trade of mason. In 1873 they came to this county, lived for a time in Nebraska City, and then on a farm in Fremont County, Iowa. Finally returning to Syracuse, they lived there a short time, then changed their residence to Johnson County, where they still make their home. Of their children, twelve in number, seven are living, namely: Amelia, Susan, John, Sopha, Thomas, Josephine and Frank. The brothers and sisters of Mrs. Strong are residents mostly of Nebraska.
The wife of our subject was born in De Kalb County, Mo., July 28, 1856, received a good education, and taught school four terms before her marriage. She is a very intelligent lady and a favorite in the social circles of her neighborhood. Of her union with our subject there have been born five children, viz: M. Luella, Fred C., Susie B., J. Alta and E. Ruth. They are all at home with their parents. Mr. Strong is a Republican, "dyed in the wool," and an uncompromising Harrison and Morton man. He has been a member of the School Board of his district for the past three years, and Road Supervisor six years.

George married Sophia E. Edwards on 12 Sep 1877 in Syracuse, Otoe County, Nebraska. Sophia was born on 28 Jul 1856 in Dekalb County, Missouri; died after 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1870 CENSUS Ohio, Trumbull County, City of Warren, page 27 of 41 Age 24, living with Cornelius Darling and his family at 204 (Something Street). He is listed as a blacksmith having real estate valued at $2400 and personal property of $500.

Rhodene Frederick found the following biography of Henry and Emma from the "Historical Collections of Bristol Township, Bristolville, Ohio" by Thomas J. Kachur 1989, p. 210.

Strong, Henry A. b in Bristol Mar 12, 1846, son of David and Betsey Kagy Strong. David Strong was a native of New York. Betsey Kagy came to Bristol from Pennsylvania. Henry was a blacksmith and operated a shop in Warren. He di June 4, 1903. His wife, Emma A. Tovey, was b in England, and came to America withy her parents at the age of three. They were m in 1879 and were the parents of Harry, Clarence, and Warren A. Strong, all of Cleveland. David and Betsey Kagy Strong were m Mar 16, 1841.

A more complete biography of the family is in A TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY OF TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO: The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1909, by Harriet Taylor Upton of Warren.

Upton notes that "the mother of Mr. Strong was of a prominent family in Trumbull county named KAGY, who came from Pennsylvania. The family are in possession of a genealogy tracing back to Switzerland, from which European country they originated. Mr. Strong was reared and educated in Trumbull county and was by trade a blacksmith. He carried on a shop twenty years and up to his death, when he was one of the oldest business men in point of years in Warren. He was highly succesful in his undertakings. He made his own way through life from early boyhood and he owned considerable real estate and was associated with Messrs. LAUB (sic) and WALLACE of Warren. In his politics, he was a staunch defender of Republican party principles. He was known as a hard working man and educated his family in a commendable manner. After having spent a useful life he died June (sic) 4, 1903.

1880 Federal Census

Henry H. STRONG Self M Male W 34 OH Horseshoer VA VA Emma A. STRONG Wife M Female W 26 ENG Keeping House ENG ENG Source Information:
Census Place 2nd Ward, Warren, Trumbull, Ohio
Family History Library Film 1255070
NA Film Number T9-1070
Page Number 390D

1900

Ohio Trumbull Warren Ward 5 201 N. Park Ave 352-375 Strong, Henry Mar 1846 M21 Oh NY Va Strong, Emma A Dec 1852 M21 England England England Mother of 3 children/3 living Strong, Harry May 1881 S Oh Oh Eng Strong, Clarence Sept 1883 Oh Oh Eng Strong, Warren Oct 1888 Oh Oh Eng

Henry Strong drew up his will on October 11, 1902. It is recorded in Will Bk #22 p. 1-4. He left the use of his homestead at 201 Park Avenue in Warren to his beloved wife Emma for her life. He also left her all the rents and profits from the "brick block known as the Meat Market property, on the east side of Park Avenue" which he owned an undivided on-half interest with Willam G. LAMB; the blacksmith shop site on Park Avenue; his undivided one-third interest he owned with William G. LAMB and Mrs. S.S. ERNEST in the Christy property on East Market Street; three lots in the McMyler addition in West Warren; $3,000 in life insurance; along with all his personal property and household goods. He further directed that all the property left after the decease of Emma should be equally divided among his three sons. In addition to the land he left Emma, he had various parcels, most owned in undivided interests with other individuals, that he left directly to his sons. He added that the sons should not come into absolute possesion and control in the various real estate possessions until they reached the age of 30, for the reason that he regarded said property as a good and valuable investment that would increase in value. He also willed to his son, Clarence, his gold watch and chain, providing he had not already bought him one of his own prior to his death. He left his son, Warren, his homestead on Park Avenue. He noted in the will that the Franklin block, left to Clarence, was the most valuable piece of his real estate, and this is why he left Harry and Warren the Meat Market and Homestead subject to Emma's life estate, respectively, in an attempt to equalize the values bequethed. Finally, Henry appointed his friend, William G. LAMB as trustee of the assets to be bequethed to his minor son, Warren.

His obituary, copied below, was located by William Billig of Michigan:

OBITUARY, WARREN DAILY TRIBUNE, JANUARY 5, 1903, PAGE 1, COLUMN 4

WAS A REMARKABLE MAN Henry A. Strong of 201 North Park avenue, this city, died Sunday morning at 2:20 o'clock. His death was the result of a very aggravated case of catarrh of the stomach. About October 1, Mr. Strong quit work and went to Cleveland to seek medical assistance. His trouble was pronounced catarrh of the stomach and an operation was recommended, but Mr. Strong refused to undertake the operation. He returned home and later consulted Dr. Hoover of Cleveland.

On December 11, Dr. Hoover, with the assistance of local physicians, made an incision into Mr. Strong's stomach and discovered that the prognosis was correct. The found further that the trouble had reached a stage that rendered an operation useless, and that his death was only a question of a few weeks. According to the physicians, Mr. Strong's condition was of about eighteen months' duration.

Henry Strong was born in Bristolville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Strong, on March 12, 1846. He learned his trade of horseshoer in Bristol an from there he went to Meadville, Pa., where he worked for a few weeks. In March, 1866, he came to Warren and for about two months worked at his trade for Geo. and Homer Reid. He then went to work at the present stand on South Park avenue, and a few months later, with John Hardy, bought out the business. A few years later he purchased Mr. Hardy's interest and since that time until his fast illness had worked and conducted the business a the same location in the same building.

Mr. Strong was married to Emma Tovey of Cleveland, April 10, 1879. To this union were born three children, Harry A., Clarence A. and Warren, all living.

In many ways Mr. Strong was a remarkable man. His life shows what industry and indomitable determination will do. Starting with no capital but good health, a strong arm and lots of push, he accumulated a fortune of $60,000. Warren people have always recognized Henry Strong as a man worthy of confidence and respect, and a man whose word was as good as his bond. Besides his home and place of business, his interests embraced the old Opera House block, the Chase block, the L & S. block, and the Kirk property in conjunction with W. G. Lamb, and the Franklin block owned jointly with W. G. Lamb and Wm. Wallace.

He was a member of the Royal Arcanum having joined that order Feb. 3, 1882.

The funeral will be held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Henry E. Cooke of the Episcopal church will officiate.

Henry married Emma A. Tovey on 10 Apr 1879 in Ohio. Emma was born on 26 Dec 1852 in England, United Kingdom; died on 16 Apr 1930 in Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary: October 10, 1860, Western Reserve Chronicle

Notes:

This appears to be Frank, with his first wife Mary ALFORD, at the time of the 1880, 1900 and 1910 census:

Frank STRONG Self M Male W 27 OH Farm Laborer OH OH
Mary STRONG Wife M Female W 24 OH Keeping House OH OH
Freddie STRONG Son S Male W 5 OH OH OH

Source Information:
Census Place Mesopotamia, Trumbull, Ohio
Family History Library Film 1255070
NA Film Number T9-1070
Page Number 293C

1900 Federal Census
Ohio, Geauga County, Middlefield Twp, Dist 52
STRONG, Frank A Hd Jun? 1853 age 46 M26 Oh Oh Oh Day Laborer
STRONG, Mary M Jan 1858 age 42 M26 3/3 Oh Oh OH
STRONG, Willam A Apr 1881 age 19 Oh Oh Oh Day Laborer
STRONG, George A Jun 1898 age 1

1910 Federal Census
Ohio, Geauga County, Chardon Twp
STRONG Frank A Hd M W 57 M1 35 Oh Oh Oh Laborer
STRONG Mary M Wife F W 54 M1 35 3/3 Oh Oh Oh
STRONG George A Son M W 11 S Oh Oh Oh
DUNCAN Peter Boarder M W 33 S Va Va Va Telephone Lineman

It appears the Mary died sometime after the 1910 census, and that Frank remarried, based on the following Geagua County Records Marriage record, which shows Frank A. Strong married Mrs. Addie L. Smith 7-5-1917 7 - 301 Grooms parents David B. Strong and Lenora A. Sherman. (Courtesty of Rhodene Frederick) According to her death certificate, Addie's maiden name was BOWEN.

1920 Federal Census
Rome, Ashtabula, OH
STRONG, Frank A Head 67 Oh NY Oh Farmer
STRONG, Addie Wife 53 Oh Pa Oh
STRONG, Hazel* Dtr 17Oh Oh Oh

As Frank and Addie were not married until 1917, Hazel must have been born while Addie was still married to a SMITH.

Frank may have temporarily moved West with his youngest son George, as it appears he was living with George in Winslow Arizona in 1930. Addie is not listed on the census with him, even though Frank is shown as married. Perhaps they were temporarily separated. Frank appears to have returned to Ohio, as the following cemetery listing can be found for he, and for Addie in 1931.

Munson, Geauga Co., OH Maple Hill Cem. Frank A. Strong 1856 - 09-16-1931 Addie L. Strong 1866 - 09-16-1931 nee Smith

Even though they died on the same day, it appears they died in differing cities from natural causes, and not in a joint accident.

(Medical):Heart Disease

Francis married Mary Alford before 1875. Mary was born in Jan 1858 in Ohio; died after 1910 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Addie L. Bowen on 5 Jul 1917. Addie was born on 24 Sep 1866 in Ohio; died on 16 Sep 1931 in Munson, Geauga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rhodene Frederick found the following: Strong, Sara Ella, dau of D.B. & B.A. (sic) Strong, d Dec 3, 1860, 4y diptheria

This shows her as a daughter of David by his first wife, in error. Betsey had been dead several years before Sarah Ella was born. The actual tombstone, however, shows her to be a daughter of David and Leanora.

Notes:

For many years, it was assumed by his descendants that Ralph's middle name was pronounced Bernard. However, on Ralph's death certificate, filed by son Walter, his middle name was listed as "Brenard." Walter also named one of his sons after his father. Although the exact spelling he intended is not clear, his son's name was pronounced "Branyard." It appears, therefore, that Ralph shared his middle name with his father "Brainerd," a name that was apparently common in New England, but rare in rural Texas and Oklahoma.

1860 OHIO Census, Trumbull County Bristol Township Enumerated on 24 August 1860 With his parents, David Brainerd and Leonora (Sherman) Strong as a 2 year old

There was another Ralph Strong, age 4, on the 1860 Ohio census, the son of Samuel Strong of nearby Lake County, However, his death certificate shows that he was the son of Samuel STRONG and Sarah SCHRAM, and was born in July 1, 1856.

1870 NEBRASKA Census, Johnson County Todd Creek Township
Living with his Uncle, Hezekiah Strong, and listed as R.B. Strong, age 12, born in Ohio, Farm Laborer

Ralph and Mary Ella Hall were married in 1878 in Hunt County, Texas. They were living west of Hunt in 1880, in Collin County, Texas. Mary's parents, Mash and Eliza Hall lived in Collin County as well. By 1900, they had relocated to Hopkins County, Texas.

There was one other Strong family in Collin County in 1880, however, it does not appear that they were related to Ralph as they were from Tennessee.

In April, 1894, Henry A. Strong of Trumbull County, Ohio served as the administrator of the estate of his step-mother, Leanora A. (Sherman) STRONG. He filed a petition to sell lands. In his petition, he filed an affidavit for service by publication on Ralph Strong. The index page to the Estate shows he tried to send the statutorily required "notice to non residents" to Ralph in both Baird, Callihan (sic) County, Texas and in Blue, Indian Territory, apparently with no response. Blue is due North of Hunt County, where Ralph and Ella were married. Baird is in southwest of Collin County, near Abilene, in Callahan County. Ralph and his family apparently next move to the northeast of Collin County, as by 1896 the family was in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas. At the time of the 1900 Federal Census, they were still in Hopkins County.

The 1900 census also indicated that Mary was the mother of nine children, eight of whom were living. According to Viola Strong Weaver's Bible, presented to her by her parents in August, 1950, the ninth child was apparently a son named Harry. He appears to have died young, as neither his birth or death date is recorded in the Bible.

Ralph next moved his family North, to the Oklahoma Terrotory, where Mary Ella died in 1905.

Ralph moved even further westward, where he is listed on the 1910 Roosevelt County, New Mexico Territory Census, Precinct No 12, Dora, with his second wife, Mary Stockbridge, and youngest son Ernest.

This census is notable as it shows Ralph's father as being born in New York instead of Ohio. Charles Strong read the Roosevelt County, New Mexico census for the year of 1920, but was not able to locate the family. Nor was he able to locate the family on the soundex for New Mexico.

Homer Strong reported that in additona to farming his grandfather, Ralph, had worked both as a jockey and a plainclothes policeman. Ralph's great-granddaughter, Peggy Patty, reports that Ralph actually was a bounty hunter, as was his oldest son Augustus (her grandfather). Plainclothes policeman was simply the more polite term the family used to describe this work, of which they were not proud.

On April 15, 1929, about 10 days before his death, Ralph and Mary entered into a warranty deed with Mrs. C. E. MITCHELL. They apparently sold her approximately 160 acres of land for $2,400. Mrs. MITCHELL also became responsible for the mortgage of $500. This land was situated in the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 5 South, Range 34, East of the New Mexico Meriden in the County of Roosevelt, State of New Mexico. They sold it to her "reserving...the use of three (3) acres...the dwelling house, out-buildings, garden and orchards for a home as long as (either or both) of them shall live." On January 16, 1924, they had mortgaged this same 160 acres of land to Beulah H. Gibson for $500. Mary's sister, Celia Stockbridge, was married to a Frank MITCHELL.

In late April, 1929, the following article was published in the DUNCAN BANNER

SONS BRING FATHER HERE FOR TREATMENT

"R.B. Strong, father of Burt and W.W. Strong of Duncan, is being brought here from Partalas (sic), N.M. in a Beeson Grantham ambulance. Burt Strong left with the ambulance Tuesday to get his father, who had been in ill health for some time. They are expected here Thursday morning. Mr. Strong has been at Partalas for several months."

Ralph was moved into the home of his son Burt after being brought to Duncan. However, Burt and his father soon had a tremendous fight, and he moved Ralph to Walter's home. Barney remembers his parents living on the 700 block of Stephens about this time, although the obituary below lists this as the 700 block of 8th street. It is not known which of these addresses is correct. Barney also recalls that Burt and Ralph reconciled immediately before Ralph died.

Ralph's obituary was published in the Duncan (Oklahoma) Eagle Weekly on Thursday, April 25, 1929:

RALPH B. STRONG TAKEN BY DEATH

"Ralph B. Strong, 71 years of age, passed away here at 3:15 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home of Walter W. Strong, 705 S. 8th Street. Cancer was the cause of his death. Funeral services were held at the Beeson Grantham Chapel at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. T.P. Haskins of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial was at the Lawton Cemetery.

The deceased was a pioneer resident of New Mexico. He had homesteaded there 22 years ago and lived at Portales. He was brought to the home of his son here in Grantham Ambulance about three weeks ago, when his illness became more serious.

Surviving are the wife, seven sons, seventeen grandchildren, and three brothers. [Note: The surviving brothers would have been Frank, Fred and EITHER Charles or George.] The sons are Walter W. and Burt of Duncan, Claude and Earl of Cement, R.J. and A.H. of Tintino (sic), New Mexico, and Earnest of Toledo, Oregon."

On the death certificate, Walter W. Strong was the informant. He indicated that the parents of Ralph Brenard Strong were not known.

Rhodene Frederick found the following records relating to Ralphs burial at the Highland Cemetery in Lawton (Section 3276):

Strong, Ralph B., b. 1857, d. Apr 20, 1929, 72y, Ohio

His first wife, Mary Ella Hall, two of his sons (Leon and Walter), a daughter-in-law (Tessie Soukup) and grandson (Jake Strong) were buried in the same section.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1880 Census
Texas, Collin County
Strong, Ralf B,W, M, 23, Head, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio, Farmer
Strong, Mary E, W, F, 22, Wife, MO, TN,TN, Keeping House, No RW
Strong, Augustus,1,Son,TX,OH,MO

1900 Census
Texas, Hopkins County
Strong, Ralph,43,May 1857, OH, OH, OH, Farmer Married 23 Years, RW
Strong, Mary E,43, Apr 1861, MR, VA, TN,Married 23 Years, No RW
Strong, Leon S, 16, Apr 1864, TX, OH, MR, Laborer, No RW
Strong, Berthodne, 9 Oct 1880, TX, OH, MR, Laborer, No RW
Strong, Claudie E, 7 Oct 1892, TX, OH, MR, No RW
Strong, Raughley J, 6 Oct 1894, TX, OH, MR, No RW
Strong, Earl J, 3 Mar 1897, TX, OH, MR Strong, Earnest, 1 Apr 1899, TX, OH, MR

1910 Census
New Mexico Territory, Roosevelt County, Precinct No 12
Strong, Ralph B, Head, M, W, 53, M2, 3 Years,Ohio,New York, Ohio,English,Farmer, RW, O/F/F
Strong, Mary J, Wife, F,W,50, M1, 3 Years,Virginia,Maine, Tennessee, English,RW
Strong, Ernest R., Son,M,W,10,Texas,Ohio,Missouri,English, Farm Laborer,Reads

1920 Census
Not located

(Medical):Y DNA
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A direct male descendant volunteered to have his DNA tested. The results can be found at www.ysearch.org, under the user ID #Y2NVJ

Determined to be a high resolution match to other documented descendants of Elder John Strong, an early Puritan settler in New England.

Ralph married Mary Ella Hall on 4 May 1878 in Hunt County, Texas. Mary (daughter of Mashack Hall and Eliza Jane Neil) was born about 1858 in Missouri; died on 27 Sep 1905 in Comanche County, Oklahoma Territory; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Mary J. Stockbridge on 3 Mar 1907 in Greer County, Oklahoma. Mary (daughter of Ebenezer Stockbridge and Mary C. Goodin) was born on 2 Feb 1858 in Tennessee; died on 27 Jul 1940 in Olustee, Jackson County, Oklahoma; was buried in Erin Cemetery, Jackson County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles was not listed on the 1860 census, although he was shown as age 11 in 1870. He most likely was born shortly after the 1860 census was taken, or simply missed by the enumerator. He is mentioned by name in the 1894 probate records of Leanora Strong's estate, and also in the obituary of his sister Alice in 1912, so he was alive until at least that date. In Alice's obituary, he was shown as of Dorset, Ohio.

There is a 20 year old Charles Strong, born in Ohio with parents born in NY and OH, working as a single Farm Laborer in the home of David FRANCIS in Piermont, Ashtabula, OH at the time of the 1880 Federal Census. There was NOT a Charles Strong in Ashtabula in the index for the 1870 index, ten years earlier, so it is possible, so this is likely his listing in 1880. He was not found in the census indexes for 1900 or thereafter, however.

There was a Charles Strong, born in Ohio ca. 1858 that was living in or around Champaign County, Illinois from 1880 through his death in 1930. That Charles Strong, however is not David B. Strong's son. His death certificate shows that he was born in Toledo, Ohio and that his father was Frederick Silas Strong.

Notes:

"Strong Fred, son of David and Leanora A Sherman Strong, m. Bertha Osborne Oct. 22, 1885. She d. Feb 8, 1906, at her home in Youngstown. She was the dau. of Harmon B. Osborne of Bristol and a sister of Frank Osborne. Bertha was the mother of seven children. Fred m. (2) Mary A Bowyer of Farmington Mar. 12, 1910. Mary was the dau. of Arthur and Rosetta M. Fitchet Bowyer."

HISTORICAL COLLECTION OF BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Bristolville Ohio, Thomas J. Kochur, 1989. (p. 210).

Alberta's death in 1906 was probably as a result of childbirth, daughter Mary Alberta being born just 9 days prior to her mothers death. It was obviously devasting to the family. Fred or his youngest daughters have not yet been located 1910 or 1920 census index. The older children appear to have scattered. Robert S. Strong, the SFAA Historian, indicates that Fred left the family after the children were born.

At the time of the 1910 census, 22 year-old Anna and 9 year-old Grace were living with their grandparents, Harmon and Ann Osborne, in Bristol. Daughters Mabel, age 21, and Belle, age 19, were living with their Aunt Alice Strong CUTTING in the fourth ward of Youngstown. Harmon, age 16, was listed as a "hired man" in the home of Cass MILLS in Farmington Township, Trumbull County. Harry, age 14, was listed as a "boy to raise" in the home of Wallace BOLES in Southington Township, Trumbull County.

Fred and Alberta are buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol.

The following obituary was copied from Rootsweb World Connect Project Richard Osborn Family (William Daley www.wadquest@aol.com)

OBITUARY IN WARREN TRIBUNE CHRONICLE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1943

Fred Strong

Fred Strong, 81, resident of Orwell for the past two years, died at the home of his brother in new Lyme Friday at midnight. He had been living there for the past few weeks.

Surviving are eight children, 10 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

The body is at the Paine Funeral Home in Orwell, where funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 pm. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Ohio, Mahoning County, Youngstown, Ward 10
Fred D STRONG Oct 1863 M14 Oh NY Oh Teamster
Bertie STRONG Oct 1885 M14 5/5 Oh Oh Ire
Anna STRONG Mar 1887 S Oh Oh Oh
Mable STRONG Jan 1889 S Oh Oh Oh
Bell STRONG Feb 1891 S Oh Oh Oh
Harmon STRONG April 1893 S Oh Oh Oh
Harry STRONG Apr 1896 S Oh Oh OH

Frederick married Alberta M. Osborne on 22 Oct 1885 in Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. Alberta (daughter of Harmon Benton Osborne and Ann M. Martin) was born on 7 Mar 1866 in Farmington, Trumbull County, Ohio; died on 8 Feb 1906 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Mary A. Bowyer on 12 Mar 1910 in Middlefield, Trumbull County, Ohio. Mary was born on 24 Aug 1870 in Farmington, Trumbull County, Ohio; died on 12 Oct 1910 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary found in the Youngstown Vindicator, Monday, 10/28/1912, page 3

Mrs. Alice M. Cutting

Mrs. Alice M. Cuting, wife of Royal S. Cutting, dies at the family residence, 1015 Mount Pleasant street, Sunday at 10 p.m. from pneumonia. She had been ill only a few days and coming suddenly as it did her death was a very severe shock to the family and friends.

Mrs. Cutting whose maiden name was Alice Strong, was born in 1865 in Bristolville where she grew up and was married twenty-eight years ago to Royal Cutting, who survives with the following children: Glen Cutting, Mrs. James Shipp, and Alberta Cutting, all of Youngstown. There are also three brothers, Frank Strong, Chardon, O., Charles Strong, Dorset, O., and Fred Strong of Gary, Ind.

Mrs. Cutting had resided in Youngstown for a number of years and was member of the Epworth M. E. church. During her residence here she had gained the friendship of many people who highly respected her and regret her passing, and who sympathize with the family in the loss of a devoted wife and mother.

Funeral services will be held in the residence Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. Thursday at 9:30 a.m. the remains will be taken to Bristolville where services will be held from the M. E. church at 12 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Bristolville cemetery. (Courtesy of WIlliam Billig).

Alice married Royal "Rolla" S. Cutting on 20 Aug 1884 in Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. Royal was born on 17 Jul 1859 in Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio; died on 31 Jan 1938 in McDonald, Trumbull County, Ohio; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Peter Wright before 1875. Peter was born about 1848 in Wisconsin; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]