Apologies to the STRONG list from Meg Scott for this posting to the list!. I inadvertently "hit" the wrong button. Sorry for the inconvenience, Meg

Hi, Sandy: I am sending to you a copy of a note I sent to Mary Ann last week. Please note my inadvertent error in the second paragraph of my cover letter in the package of HUNT/WOOD copies. I'm sorry that I did not see your message giving your number at the hotel in New Haven in time to call you. Thanks, Cousin Meg (note below) ============ Subject: Re: HUNT Authorities Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:04:43 -0400 From: Megan Scott <[email protected]> Organization: @Home Network To: MRS MARY ANN C STEWART <[email protected]> Mary Ann: Hope Sandy was able to visit you. I had an email from him from New Haven, but I had not been able to access my mail (and see the message from him) until after he had left there. I discovered a BAD typo in my cover letter with the copies. 2nd paragraph, "I found Ann HUNT, b. 1640/41....." Because I had been concentrating so hard on the given name "Ann" I entered that when It really is "Hanna". By entering the wrong name, I totally destroyed my evaluation of the HUNT/WOOD connection!! In the Boston records portion of the Concord VRs: Hanna the daught - (superscript - r) of Wm hunt was borne the 9(superscript - o ?) (11 [superscript - o ?]) 1640. I am not experienced in dating. Would that be perhaps Feb. 9, 1641? or 9th day, 11th month 1640/41? Savage says Feb. 12, 1641, perhaps baptismal date? Does Wyman in the William of Concord line give better information? Thanks very much. Everytime I start to box up the HUNT/WOOD material, someone, somewhere posts another query about it! Any possible material in Wyman regarding a Mary HUNT, married John GRANT circa 1650? Thank you, Meg Scott

Thanks, BoB... I don't know how many times I've written that line in the past couple of years. I lost count many moons ago. The one written above is a huge one. Mr. Robert T. "BoB" Strong, Jr., the man who started this list a couple of years ago, has retired as Co-Manager as of today. Many of us have gained greatly in our research because of BoB's tireless efforts. Each and every one of us has benefitted in some way, simply because BoB has been so generous with his time. He's still going to be here on the list; only difference is he'll be working on his research instead of all of ours. I've seen none better, before or since. So here's to you, Friend and Cousin: Thanks, BoB . . . With utmost respect and gratitude, Russell Laird

Hi All, I am looking for information on Jerusha Strong who is my wife's 3G Grandmother. The information that I have from an unreliable source, is that she was born 21 March 1789 probably in Vermont. She married Elisha Stanton (born Hartland, VT, 22 March 1782), 7 January 1808 in Crown Point, NY and died 14 April 1833 probably also in Crown Point, NY. Any information on Jerusha would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Don

Don, I found another Jerusha Strong on WFT Vol.#1 Pedigree # 1377 Jerusha Strong b.1777 d. est. 1778 - 1871 John Strong b. 1738/39 d. 1821 Ichabod Strong b. 1711 d. 1798 Jonathan Strong b. 1683 d. 1766 Ebenezer Strong b. 1643 d. 1728/29 John Strong, "Elder" b. 1605 d. 1699

Hello! Like so many other, I am researching my heritage...One of my branches are the STRONG's..whew..hard folks to get info on! If any of the info I have can help you then GREAT!!!!!..Likewise if you would be willing to share info to help me in my quest I'd be thrilled.. I have limited info, but here goes!!!!.. John (b1825 NY) & "Olive" (b1836 NY) STRONG had 6 kids 1 John Vincent (b1850 NY) 2 Melissa (1854 NY) 3 James (1856 NY) 4 Adelbert (1858 WISC) 5 Charles (1863 WISC) 6 Walter (1864 WISC) John Vincent m.Ellen Mullen (1853 MAS). they had 7 kids! 1 Charles (1873) 2 John (1876) 3 Lydia (1878) 4 Lee (1880) 5 Rhoda (1882) 6 Cora (1884) 7 Arthur (b.1888 MIN d.1950 ILL) Arthur m Ethel Bledsoe (1988 MO d.1969 CA) They had 3 kids 1 Robert 2 Rhoda 3 Ruth <-----my mom! IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO that might help me, PLEASE email me! Thanks & Good luck ! Rene aka [email protected] ================================================================ Hello, Rene! Your message is being forwarded to the Strong Genealogy Mail List, which includes many Strongs who are descendants and/or researchers of Strongs of New York State, particularly, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. You are advised to subscribe to the Strong Mail List and discuss your Strong family there. I can almost guarantee you will find some helpful fellow-researchers. Here is a URL address where you can subscribe online. http://www.rootsweb.com/~maillist/surnames/index.html You should search the archived messages for the Strong Mail List. Go to this URL to begin your search: http://newsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl My Strongs were from the "South" and I have few resources for Strongs who lived in the "North" of the United States or British earlier colonies. A major genealogy of the descendants of John Strong, the 1635 immigrant from Somerset Shire, England, to Massachusetts, was published by Benjamin Dwight around 1870. His descendants are now organized as the Strong Family Association of America (SFAA). The SFAA has published four updates to Dwight's genealogy plus a fifth update that includes families that were not proven to be descended from John Strong, a tanner by trade, and an "Elder" in his church. He is commonly called "Elder John Strong", although I find that confusing to neophyte family historians. Here are a couple of web sites where you can find out more about the SFAA and its publications: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/4715 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/7905 The only one of the update volumes in my library is STRONG FAMILY HISTORIES, Volume 5. There is one Adelbert Strong indexed. He descended from William Augustus Strong of Durham, Connecticut, and Buffalo, New York. Four descendants and/or researchers of the William A. Strong family are listed on Page 621 of the 1996 book. No John Vincent Strong was indexed in this volume. This William A. Strong has not been indisputeably linked to "Elder John Strong" but that connection is suggested by circumstantial evidence. Incidentally, names like Adelbert were often shortened to Elbert or Bert in legal and/or census records. I have an Etheldred (not a Strong) in my ancestry and found his name spelled half a dozen different ways; he had a son, Jr., whose name became "Eldridge" in legal and/or census records. And by the way, a word of advice: You are more likely to receive replies to your queries if you supply your full name and U. S. Mail address. I consider it impolite to do less. Your are commended for supplying data about your ancestry. Some enquirers do not have the courtesy to do that. Good luck in your search, "BoB T." Robert T. Strong, Jr. 119 Mystic Way Madison, Al 35757-8801

Hello All, Today is the first day of the Strong Discussion List without Robert T. Strong, Jr. at the helm! We who have been around for awhile know how much he will be missed. My friend and cousin BoB was the reason I became involved in the discussion group. He had the idea of creating a Database of Strong GEDCOM files. The server he subscribed to did not provide the necessary space to store the data files. So BoB ask for volunteers. I volunteered space on my server, but BoB has done all of the work of converting the text and other data file to usable HTML file so I could publish then on my web site in the STRONG DATA BASE. You must see the way I type BoB. Well back when space was at a premium and BoB read and corrected all of the postings to the discussion group, I typed his name that way to let him know it was a personal note saving him time. Robert T. (BoB) Strong, Jr. THANK YOU FOR THE FORESIGHT IN STARTING THE DISCUSSION GROUP! You will be greatly missed by all! Buddy I will be in touch! Jim P.S. On the SFAA Martha Strong has published a picture of the "John Strong plaque" that took on my vacation. The same picture is on my web site also. I am sure Martha feels as I do, this picture is for all of the STRONG FAMILY. Anyone wishing to copy this picture for their personal use may do so on my web site. HTTP://fly.hiwaay.net/~jgilbert/main/johnstrong.htm STRONG ROOTS DATABASE http://fly.hiwaay.net/~jgilbert/main/srd-toc.htm Send STRONG GEDCOM FILES to Robert (Bob) T. Strong <[email protected]>

Don I find two Jerusha Strong listed in WFT Vol #2 1. Pedigree 4680 d. est. 1821 - 1878 married a King 2. Pedigree 5536 d. 7/17/1817 married a Bliss Will look more or send more on one of these is you have a match. Jim STRONG ROOTS DATABASE http://fly.hiwaay.net/~jgilbert/main/srd-toc.htm Send STRONG GEDCOM FILES to Robert (Bob) T. Strong <[email protected]>

Hello All, Since October begins tomorrow... we will have a new moderator for the month. LaRee Nooner will be at the 'helm'. Following is the schedule for the remainder of '98. BoB Strong handled September for us.... Thank you, BoB! And just in case you weren't aware, BoB will be leaving our discussion group (which he started!) when he turns over the moderator controls to LaRee. BoB, you will be greatly missed. Certainly hope you will check-in on us once in a while! :) Anyway, here's the schedule: Oct'98 - LaRee Nooner Nov'98 - Theresa Lang Dec'98 - Russ Laird Jan'99 - Kim Knutson Feb'99 - Helen Strange Mar'99 - Carolyn Strong Apr'99 - LaRee Nooner May'99 - Theresa Lang Jun'99 - Russ Laird Jul'99 - Kim Knutson Aug'99 - Helen Strange Sep'99 - Carolyn Strong Oct'99 - LaRee Nooner Nov'99 - Theresa Lang Dec'99 - Russ Laird Best Regards, Theresa Theresa Lang Brush Prairie WA [email protected] Strong Mail List Owner

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============================================================== GUEST REGISTER SUBMISSION THE STRONG QUEST http://ro.com/~rts2/quest Robert (M.?) Strong left no information about his ancestry. =============================================================== >NAME AND ADDRESS OF SUBMITTOR: Robert Strong ("Bob") 1961 Batchelder St. Brooklyn, New York U.S.A. 11229-3709 County:  Kings County E-mail address: [email protected]    >PERSONAL INFORMATION: First time visitor?:  Yes First time signed Guest Register?:  Yes Strong Genealogy Mail List subscriber?:   No Age range?:  40-49 Highest level of formal education?:  Bachelor's Degree Employed?:  Employed full time Occupation or career?:  Telecommunications Systems Installation How did you learn about The Strong Quest website?:  Preferred genealogy database program?:  Family Tree Maker >EARLIEST STRONG ANCESTOR: >EVALUATION of this web site?:  Average. Mediocre. >COMMENTS and/or SUGGESTIONS: >Originating Internet Provider's Server Address: 205.188.195.23 >Submittor's Browser: Mozilla/2.0 (compatible; MSIE 3.02; AOL 4.0; Windows 95); >Date and Time of submission:  30-Sep-98 06:40 PM ============================================================= FORWARDED BY: "BoB T." Robert T. Strong, Jr. 119 Mystic Way Madison, Al 35757-8801

Hi All: Spent some of the lunch hour today going through Ancestry....Found this info you might be interested in....My husband's line is the Parsons one mentioned, so I am always wanting to hear from related folks....The Abigail Parsons who married Thomas Hayden was a sister to the 3rd Moses in this line... Cornet Joseph> Joseph Esq> Moses>Moses> Moses> James Allen Parsons>Heman --Fred's great grandfather... I am most interested in this 3rd Moses, as he went from MA to VT in the late 1700's and early 1800's....can't find where he died, or where he is buried....Does anyone have this line? Best to All, Karen Rinnert Parsons [email protected] Full Context of Colonial Families in the United States, Vol. 3. Colonial Families of the United States of America: Volume 3 [p.208] ISSUE ADJT. THOMAS HAYDEN, b. 14th Jan. 1745; bap. 16th Jan. 1745; d. in Windsor, 28th Dec. 1787. When the clash of arms occurred at Lexington, Mass., 10th Apr. 1775, and the news reached Windsor the next day, Thomas HAYDEN was plowing in his field. Loosening his horse from the plow and harness, he sprang upon its back and rode express, carrying the news to Suffield, arousing the country to arms. He was one of the "Lexington Alarm" party under command of his cousin, Capt. Nathaniel HAYDEN; served until July, 1775, when he was made Sergeant in the Simsbury Company, commanded by his brother-in-law, Capt. Ebenezer Fitch BISSELL. He was appointed Sergeant-Major, Eighth Connecticut Regiment, 11th Aug. 1775; commissioned by Congress Second Lieutenant, Seventeenth Regiment, Continental Line, 1st Jan. 1776, and First Lieutenant of the same, 1st Jan. 1777; appointed Adjutant to Col. Jed. HUNTINGTON, 20th Oct. 1776; and 8th Apr. 1777, at Danbury, appointed Adjutant to Col. Zebulon BUTLER. In Aug. 1777, he was in the recruiting service at Windsor. In 1778 he was honorably discharged, and with many other Connecticut officers returned home. He re-entered the service in 1781, and was appointed Lieutenant in a Provincial Connecticut Regiment; was made First Lieutenant, Connecticut Regiment, 20th June, 1782, and was honorably discharged with his command, after the close of the war in 1783. His first commissions, sword, orderly book, watch and ink-horn used in the Revolutionary War are in the hands of his descendants. Lieutenant HAYDEN was for fifty years an architect and builder, and his reputation as such led to his being selected to erect the fortifications at Roxbury, during the siege of Boston, 1775, which were considered among the best constructed in the war. m. 19th Nov. 1767, his cousin, Abigail PARSONS, b. 28th Apr. 1747, bap. June, 1747, d. 1817, dau. of Moses PARSONS, of Durbam, Conn., by his wife, Elizabeth VENTRIS, of East Haddam, Conn. Moses PARSONS was a grandson of Moses PARSONS (and his wife, Abigail BALL), Deputy to the General Court of Connecticut, 1732, 1734, 1738, and was a greatgrandson of Hon. Joseph PARSONS, of Northampton, Mass., and his wife, Elizabeth STRONG, sister of Lieut. Return STRONG. Joseph PARSONS was Deputy to the General Court of Massachusetts for twenty-six years; Captain, Hampshire County Militia, 1697-1727; Justice, 1696-1702; Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, 1696; Commissioner of Oyer and Terminer, 1696-1717; and was the son of Cornet Joseph PARSONS, one of the founders of Springfield, Mass., 1635, by his wife, Mary BLISS, dau. of Thomas and Mary BLISS (1630).

============================================================= Hi All, If you haven't checked out [the Social Security Death Index page at Ancestry HomeTown] website recently, give it another look. http://www.ancestry.com/ssdi/advanced.htm They have a free Social Security Index and new link that takes the name and social security number you choose and automatically inserts it into a form letter to send to the Social Security Administration. All you have to do is sign it and put it in an envelope with a $7.00 check and you're in business. I was quite impressed. It's free and a great service to all researchers! Sherri ============================================================= I have amended Sherri's letter, above, to include the complete URL for the SSDI Advanced Search at Ancestry HomeTown.. The hotlink to the letter that is mentioned does not appear until you do a search and the "hits" (positive results of your search) are displayed on the monitor. Following is a copy of the form letter. I was searching for Guy Strong. When I clicked on the hotkey for "Write Letter" [or whatever, located at the right end of the line of information about your "hits"], the appropriate data for that indivudual was automatically entered into the form. As Sherri said: All you have to do is add your signature and address, print the letter, prepare an envelope, prepare a check for $7.00, then mail the letter with attached check. I suspect that an Internet search for "FOIA Workgroup" will produce the correct URL that was previously mentioned. Just adding the double backslash did not fully correct the URL, at least not when I tried it (before I received Bob W.'s message). "BoB T." Robert T. Strong, Jr. 119 Mystic Way Madison, AL 35757-8801 P.S.: Hi, Sherri in Alaska! Thanks for your useful input. It is still quite hot in North Alabama. Record temperatures the past several days and not a drop of rain from "Georges". We are experiencing a fairly long drought. Many plants that were not well rooted did not survive the summer. But who are we to complain! We are blessed because it is not flooding as on the Gulf Coast. To ALL: If your computer is equipped with all the multimedia bells and whistles, you might enjoy visiting this site for a few relaxing moments. Unfortunately, my computer displayed only the text, but that alone was worth the visit. http://angelfire.com/ak/olly/lake5.html ============================================================== Social Security Administration Office of Central Records Operations FOIA Workgroup P.O. Box 17772 300 N. Greene Street Baltimore, Maryland 21290 Re: Freedom of Information Act Request Dear Freedom of Information Officer, I am writing this request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552. I hereby request the Social Security File (including the SS-5, Application for Social Security Card) for the following individual: STRONG, GUY 404-05-0385 Birth: 22 Jun 1898 Death: Aug 1964 This individual is deceased, having been listed in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. I understand the fee for this service is $7.00 when the Social Security Number is provided. Included is a check for $______ made out to the Social Security Administration to cover any administrative costs required by this request. Barring "unusual circumstances," please respond to my request within ten working days of the receipt of this initial correspondence. Thank you for your attention and assistance. Sincerely, Address: Daytime Phone Number: =============================================================

Re Carla Davenport's response--concur but watch out for the "informant" if one shows on any death certificate. Quite often informants may be next door neighbors etc who really don't know much but lend heresay to death certificates. Even so death certs. have much info for further research. Sandy in Lubbock Hannah Descendant ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Ansering Cora Lynn's query re Elder John. I don't know which is right but here is the dope from SFAA UP-Date Vol III. It may be outdated: Page xix: John Stronge s/o George Stronge was bur. Jun 14 1613 in CHARD Somerset, England. He was m. in CHARD in 1609 to a woman whose name is missing from the record.(Here follows the will of John Stronge). Then it shows children Elder John Stronge b. 1610 and Eleanor STRONG who m. Walter DEANE. Then on page xxii the following: Elder John Stronge s/o John Stronge b. abt 1610 in Chard......where he is buried...he m1 about 1632 in England, Margery Deane d/o William DEANE .....he m. 2d Abigail Ford d/o of Thomas and Elizabeth FORD etc (showing children by Margery and Abigail). i am sure you will get lots of answers but this is what I have as of 1992, date of publication of the UP-Date. Sandy Hunt in Lubbock, descendant of Hannah Strong. P. S. I see Martha agrees with me.-sbh ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi all, The correct ancestry is on the SFAA Page. The Update books carried what we knew when they were published. As with Murphy's law the minute it was in print I found different information. I. George Stronge a. Thomas b. John Sr. c. Walter II. John Stronge Sr. - Wife unknown Children: a.)Elder John Strong b. c. 1610. M. Margerie Deane and Abigail Forde. b) Unknown - Possibly William Strong of Axminster Eleanor who was thought to have been his sister has been proven a daughter of William Cogan. He named her in a land lease as "My daughter Eleanor Cogan". The William that was thought to be Greorge's son because of the will of Margaret Strong in Chard. She turned out to be married to a different William and they were both the age of George. Any new information on The English Strong's will be at the Ancestry site on the SFAA Web. page. If an ancestry is not proven it will state it as research etc. Jim Gilbert sent me a lovely picture of the tombstone at Bridge St. Cemetery for all of us to see. It is posted on the first page of the SFAA Website. Martha.

If you have full Internet access, you can subscribe to the Strong Mail List (or any other surname Mailing List at Rootsweb), or cancel your subscription, online at the following URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~maillist/surnames/index.html The use of this online service will probably reduce the number of erroneously addressed messages that must be processed manually by the Co-Managers. If you do not have full Internet access, you will need to continue using the E-Mail to subscribe or cancel your subscription. Please print out a copy of this message and retain it for future reference. "BoB T." Robert T. Strong, Jr. 119 Mystic Way Madison, Al 35757-8801

Dear CoraLyne, The information on Elder John has been updated over the years by new research and sources. The proven ancestry can be found at the SFFA Website: <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/4715/">SFAA Homepage</A> . At one time Elder John's mother was thought to be Eleanor Deane but it was proven wrong when she was found to be to old and married to someone else. The proven ancestry is George Stronge John Stronge m. Unknown Elder John Stronge m. Margery Deane and Abigail Forde. Martha

Hank: Most researchers love to help others and especially those of our surname groups, however we need some concrete documentation to go on. What does the death certificate of Charles Nelson Strong give for a birth place? This is where I would start. Perhaps that will lead to the place that Zachary was married. In turn it may lead to where Zachary was born. Do you have those documents yet? Have you checked newspapers for the obit of Lizzie? A good obit will lay a whole life before you. If you do have these items, please share the information. If you do not you need to obtain them so we will be able to help you effectively. Carla Davenport

=============================================================== Can anyone assist Hank Strong extend his knowledge of his Strong Ancestry? He is not a current subscriber, so you need to send a copy of your reply to the Strong Mail List with a carbon copy to Hank Strong <[email protected]>. Hank has been invited to subscribe to the Strong Mail List. I have checked the following references and search programs, with negative results: STRONG FAMILY HISTORIES, VOLUME V STRONG FAMILY OF VIRGINIA AND THE SOUTH Internet Family Finder Social Security Death Index (negative for Willliam Taylor Strong) (Guy Strong found. SSN = 404-05-0385) Ancestry Home Town GEDCOM database The name Diviney seems to ring a bell for me, but I find no Divineys in the archived messages for the Strong Mail List and none on the Strong Quest Web site or Strong-Gossage Genealogy Database. >From the account supplied by Hank Strong, his Strong ancestors resided in the following states and counties: Stark Co., IN (1880); Hamilton Co., OH (1877); Champagne Co., IL (date uncertain), Taylor Co., KY (1940) =============================================================== Dear Robert, First let me say thank you for the advice and help. And thanks again for answering my request so quickly. Well here goes with the information I have. Sarah Strong, born 1824, was the mother of Zachary Taylor Strong. He was born 2-13-1849 but I don't know were. And I don't have the name of her husband. Zachary Taylor Strong married Lizzie F. Diviney 6-17-1867. Lizzie past away 3-11-1880 and is buried at Knox, IN. They had four childern. Charles Nelson Strong born 5-6-1870 ; died 1940 Campbellsville, KY. Albertie May Strong 9-18-1872 died 12-13-1930 in Eaton, Ill; Cora Bell Strong 9-13-1873 died 7-12-45. Then my Grandfather William Taylor Strong was born in Cinn., Ohio, on 6-2-1877 he died in 1950 outside of Campbellsville, KY, and is buried in the Cemetery there. Two other childern were born but both died shortly after birth and are buried in Champagne, Ill . On 9-4-1882 Zachary Taylor Strong married Sarah Clevenger. No childern were born from this marriage. Sarah died 9-14-37. William T. Strong was an Electrician and help bring electricity to Taylor County, KY. He was never in the military. He married Etta Siler who was born 5-18-1874 and died 5-29-1906. They had four childern: Guy Samson ( my father ) born 6-22-1898 and died 8-4-1964; Arthur Strong born 11-4-1890 died Jan 1957. Beatrice Strong born 9-27-1904 died Jan 25, 1964. Wilma Strong born 11-7-1904 and died 12-12-1972. William then married LuLu Hickman who was born 12-21-1886 and died 2-17-1964 they had two childern James born 10-17-1916 died 5-21-1967 and Ada born 6-8-1920 and who is still living in Campbellsville, KY . Guy Strong served in the US Army in WWI and was in every major battle the Army fought in during the war. He was awarded the Silver Star, Two Purple Hearts, and The French Cross of War. Robert, is this what you wanted ? I hope so. Well good night and thanks again. Heres to calm seas and a following wind and may all your walks be down hill. Hank [Strong] ====================================================================