Descendants of George Washington Strong Generation No. 1 1. George Washington5 Strong (John (Clark Cornett)4, James3 Cornett, Samuel2, John1) was born January 11, 1881 in Lake City, Anderson Co, TN, and died August 14, 1946 in Anderson Co, TN. He married Nancy Elizabeth (Lizzie) Weaver April 23, 1905 in Anderson Co, TN, daughter of David Weaver and Loretta Chenoweth. Notes for George Washington Strong: Per his World War I draft registration card, George had blue eyes and light brown hair. More About George Washington Strong: Burial: Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co, TN Occupation: Coal Miner Real Estate Val: 1930: $500 More About Nancy Elizabeth (Lizzie) Weaver: Burial: Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co, TN Children of George Strong and Nancy Weaver are: 2 i. Mossie Lee6 Strong, born February 26, 1906 in TN; died May 11, 1997. She married Roscoe Burton January 24, 1925 in Lake City, Anderson Co, TN. More About Mossie Lee Strong: Burial: Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co, TN Notes for Roscoe Burton: Per his World War I draft registration card, Roscoe had blue eyes and black hair. In the 1920 Anderson Co, TN census, Roscoe was living with his sister, Ida Burton-Sanders and her family. More About Roscoe Burton: Burial: Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co, TN Occupation: Coal Miner / Machinist 3 ii. Samuel Luther Strong, born May 04, 1908 in TN; died August 16, 1969. He married Alma Edith Duff October 30, 1927 in Anderson Co, TN. More About Samuel Luther Strong: Burial: Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co, TN Occupation: Barber / Coal Miner Notes for Alma Edith Duff: STRONG, ALMA EDITH - age 93, of Lake City, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005 at the Lake City Health Care Center. She was born April 29, 1911 in Anderson County, Tenn. to the late Charles and Maggie Lee McGuire Duff. Edith was a member of the Island Ford Baptist Church. She loved dealing with junk, yard sales, and spending time with family and friends. She was a friend to all who knew her. Edith is preceded in death by her parents and husband; Sam Strong; daughter, Helen Strong; sons, George Kelly Strong and Tommy Frank Strong; brothers, Code Duff, Earl Duff, Pete Duff, Glen Duff, and Charles Duff; sisters, Ila Burress, Ona Roberts, Effie Cummings, and Kate Fowler. Survivors: son; Joe and Kay Strong, Ferndale, MI; daughters, Ludy and Walter Daughterty, Lake City, Judy Strong Buell, Livonia, MI, Joy and Bob Johnson, Almont, MI, Naomi Strong Goemaere, LaFollette, TN; 22 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 PM Sunday, March 13, 2005 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service 8 PM Sunday March 13, 2005 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel with Rev Charles Harness officiating. Interment 2 PM Monday March 14, 2005 at the Island Ford Cemetery in Lake City. Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City in charge of arrangements. More About Alma Edith Duff: Burial: Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co, TN 4 iii. William Jackson (Bid) Strong, born May 14, 1910 in TN; died October 29, 1947 in Lake City, Anderson Co, TN. He married Rosie Ellen Bullock August 27, 1928 in Anderson Co, TN. More About William Jackson (Bid) Strong: Burial: Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co, TN Occupation: Coal Miner Cause of Death: Killed by slate fall in mine Notes for Rosie Ellen Bullock: Obituary from The Oak Ridger Oct 2, 1997 Rosie Ellen Bullock Strong, 84, of Clinton, died Tuesday, Sep 30,1997, at Braircliff Health Care Center. Mrs Strong was a retired process operator. She worked for Union Carbide Nuclear Division at Y-12 Plant from Oct 2, 1951, until she retired on May 1, 1978. Born April 3, 1913, in Campbell County, she was the daughter of Silas and Nora Bullock. She was the widow of William"Bid" Strong. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton. Mrs Strong is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Meredith and her husband, Jennings Meredith, of Clinton, and son, Dean Strong and his wife, Joann of Clinton. She is also survived by a sister, Monnie Russell of Oliver Springs, and three brothers, Truman Bullock of Powell, Robert Bullock of Palo, IN, and Harvey Bullock of Caryville, two granddaughters, Ashley Meredith of Clinton and Janet S. Christopher of Walland, a great-grandson, Darren Foust of Clinton, and by several nieces and nephews. A sister Nettie Towe, died earlier. The funeral will be at 8 tonight, Oct 2, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev George Williams officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10 AM Friday Oct 3, at McCarty Woodhaven Memory Gardens in Claxton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial: October 3, 1997, McCarty Woodhaven Memory Gardens, Claxton,TN. More About Rosie Ellen Bullock: Burial: McCarty Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Anderson Co, TN Occupation: See notes 5 iv. Ocie Jane Strong, born January 31, 1913 in Anderson Co, TN; died April 01, 1966 in Lake City, Anderson Co, TN. She married Taft Young Ward December 23, 1931 in Anderson Co, TN. More About Ocie Jane Strong: Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Campbell Co, TN More About Taft Young Ward: Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Campbell Co, TN Occupation: Blacksmith / Timber Truck Driver 6 v. Reba Lucille Strong, born abt 1918 in TN. She married Avil Edd (Avy) Disney January 16, 1937 in Lake City, Anderson Co, TN. Notes for Avil Edd (Avy) Disney: Ed Disney celebrated his 90th birthday Feb 28, 2004 with family and friends. Approximately 80 were in attendance, many from out of town. He is married to the former Reba Strong. The couple has been married 67 years and they have four daughters; Marilyn Harmon, Linda King, Jewell Glaspie, and Rosemary Miller. They also have five granddaughters and two great grandsons. Ed is a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. He has served as deacon for 55 years. One of his daughters said there is nothing more important to Ed than his church and his family. He also enjoys gardening and making molasses. Ed has demonstrated molasses making for many years at the annual Tennessee Fall Homecoming at the Museum of Appalachia. More About Avil Edd (Avy) Disney: Occupation: Carpenter Clinton Courier News - Feb 4, 2007 - Photograph accompanies article Ed Disney and Reba Strong Disney, Dutch Valley Road, Clinton, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Jan 16, 2007 with a reception given by their children with assistance from their granddaughter. The couple was married Jan 16, 1937 in Lake City by the Rev John T Pike. Approximately 90 people attended the reception, including out of town guests, Naomi Bonham and Carol Jackson of Alabama, Betty Disney of Maryville, Kelley and Thelma Horner and daughter of Knoxville, and James, Wanda, and Sherry Disney of Knoxville. Mr Disney is the son of the late William and Hettie Disney. He is a retired carpenter. He enjoys gardening and woodworking. Mrs Disney is the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Strong. She enjoys canning and quilting. They are both members of Island Ford Baptist Church where Mr Disney has served as a deacon for more than 50 years. The couple's children are; Marilyn Harmon, Linda King, Jewell Glaspie, and Rosemary Miller. Their grandchildren are; Karen McKinney, Donna Wallace, Kendra Tackett , Michelle Glaspie, and Melanie Glaspie. They have two great grandchildren; Eric McKinney and Kaden Tackett. 7 vi. Naomi Lorine Strong, born abt 1921 in TN. She married Samuel Young Bonham May 23, 1942 in Rossville, GA. More About Samuel Young Bonham: Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, AL