Strong(e)/Strang(e) Research in Britain and Ireland

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CHAPTER XIII

(N:Thursday, January 19, 1998 - 9:35:26 AM)

Revised 2nd Edition (Rootsweb Freepages), (N:Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 7:45 PM)

(R:Thursday, December 4, 2003 )


LINEAGES DIRECTORY
.....I(B) ROOTS IN ENGLAND:


This web page is divided into several sections. Click on the section to which you wish to "jump":
LINEAGES DIRECTORY: INTRODUCTION
PART I(A) - VIKINGS, BRETONS & NORMANS:
PART I(B) - ROOTS IN ENGLAND:
PART II - STRANG/STRANGE/STRONG/STRONGE of SCOTLAND:
PART III - VARIOUS STRONG(E)/STRANG(E) FAMILIES OF IRELAND:
PART IV - NAMES CHANGED TO STRONG FROM LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH:
PART V - NAMES "SOUNDING" LIKE STRONG:
END OF CHAPTER: CONCLUSION


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....le STRANGE OF SALOP Extraneus and le Strange of Knockyn: Extranei de Britannia et Aquitania (England and Aquitaine, in Crusader times)
For a background discussion, see:The LeEstrange's of Dol, and
The LeEstrange's of Salop.
View an interesting old Map of England circa 1660-1892, showing the various Counties of "Old" England. Note that the English Counties were re-aligned in 1972. All references in this Web Site are to the OLD counties, unless otherwise noted. Be aware that this map is large and takes some time to load; remember to use your browser's "Back" function to return here
Extraneus, le Strange,
Reference: Extraneus, by John R. Mayer. ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. I, Book I Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
Strange: Extraneus de Mercia (central England, mainly Salop)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. I, Book I Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
L'Estrange and Styleman of Hunstanton: Extraneus de Hunstantuna (East Anglia)
Reference: Le Strange Records, 1916; by Hamon leStrange VI Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. II, Book VI Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
L'Estrange of England: Extraneus de Anglia (England in general)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. I, Book I Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
Estrange Family
Reference: Volume V, Strong Family Histories, published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996; p. xii
Researchers: Email: Patrick Harris
Website:L'Estrange Descendency Chart
L'Estrange family: Frederick J. L'Estrange > Lionel V.A. L'Estrange, b.1880, India-d.1949, India. Researcher in Australia: Email: Michael Quin-Conroy
L'Estrange family: Theodore Victor L'Estrange, b.~1893 d. ~1954. Connected with Loughton, or Woolston Hall, Essex, England. Researcher Email: Mike Gough
L'Estrange, Strange of Ireland: Extranei de Hibernia (Ireland in general)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. II, Book VI Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
Strange of England and Ireland: Extranei de Anglia et Hibernia (Norfolk > Westmeath)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. II, Books VII and VIII Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
L'Estrange of Moystown: (Members of The English ascendency in Counties Westmeath, Offally (Kings), and Dublin); le Strange,
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. II, Book VIII
Researchers: Email: Patrick Harris
Website:L'Estrange Descendency Chart & Research Documents
Email: Jerry L'Estrange
Email: John L'Estrange
Email: Don Gregg
Email: Janice McGlaughlin
Note: Recently, the Strong DNA Study Results have indicated some members of the Irish LeStrange families may NOT be related to the main LeStrange lineages, and may indeed have adopted the name. See DNA Note #5. It is also unlikely these LeStrange families are related to the King's County, Ireland Strongs discussed below.
Strange of Wessex Note: Wessex includes roughly the following English counties, and is the subject of a Rootsweb regional List (see [email protected]): Berkshire, Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire
Reference: John R. Mayer: "Extraneus de Saxonia Occidentalis" (Strange of West Saxonia, mainly Devon, Somerset, Dorset); Vol. I, Book IV Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
Tymothie Stronge, b. Wiltshire, Eng., 1635/36, of Little Barrington, Gloucester
See Particularly:The Stonemason Strongs
Reference: "History of Hertfordshire", by Robert T. Clutterbuck
Reference: Volume V, Strong Family Histories, published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996: Timothy Strong of Wiltshire, England, pp.584-587
George Thomas Strong, b. England ~1860, m. Emily Clutterbuck Researcher in England: Email: Danielle Patricia Kiey
Ancestor Chart: Ancestors of: Danielle Patricia Kiey
Speculation: Samuel B. Strong, b. NY 1795 > Valentine Strong, b. Sussex Co., NJ 1821 Researcher, Email: Janet Strong Graves
George Strange II
Strange of Devon: (The populous Strange, Strang, Strong, and Stronge families in Devon, PERHAPS of Irish origin ... Were they Anglo-Irish or Scots-Irish?)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. I, Book IV Researchers: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page Discussion: Strongs of Chard and Chardstock", by Martha F.B. Strong
Richard Strong of Devonshire, England (Four known individuals between 1585 - 1664) Researchers: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page Email: Martha F.B. Strong
Richard Strong of Dublin, Ireland and County Wicklow CHART (To be attached)...... Fassaroe Townland, County WICKLOW
References: Certain correspondance from Arthur Strong, (deceased 1974)
Researcher, Email: David B. Strong
For a background discussion, see: The Strongs of Fasseroe Townland, Co. Wicklow.
Michael Strong of Dublin, Ireland CHART (to be attached) ....TANNERY ROW
Reference: Volume V, Strong Family Histories, published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996. pp.508-509
Reference: Alice Ellison Pitts, "Michael Strong", privately published 19__. Certain correspondance from Bechel Doil Strong, (deceased 1989?) Researcher: Minnie L. Pitts Champ, Dallas, Texas
George Strong of Chardstock, Dorset, England, -d.1635
Reference: Volume V, Strong Family Histories, Update Series published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers,Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996. pp. 629-639 Researcher, Email: Martha F.B. Strong Website: Martha's World Discussion: Strongs of Chard and Chardstock", by Martha F.B. Strong
Walter Strong, of Chardstock (son of George Strong), b. 1579, d. 26 August 1657
Reference: Sir Bernard Burke, "A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland", Vol. II, London, 1871, pps. 1333-1334: "Strong of Nether-Stronge, now of The Chase".
Researcher, Email: Martha F.B. Strong
Reverend James Strong (son of Walter Strong), of Curry Rivell, b.1618-d.1694
Researcher, Email: Martha F.B. Strong
Discussion: Strongs of Chard and Chardstock", by Martha F.B. Strong
Thomas Strong, of Chardstock (son of George Strong), d. 12 May 1663
Researcher, Email: Martha F.B. Strong
Jane STRONG (1615-1679) of Chardstock, daughter of Thomas STRONG (1584-1663) and Joanna BAGGE (ca. 1586-1657).   m. John HOPKINS "of Cambridge, 1634" (his arrival date in MA); Jane apparently had a second marriage, to Nathaniel WARD.) Thomas STRONG is a son of George STRONG (1556-1636) of Chard, which makes Jane a first cousin to Elder John STRONG.
Researcher, Email: Diana Matthiesen
John Strong, of Chardstock (son of George Strong), d. 13 July 1612 Researcher: Email: Martha F.B. Strong Website: Martha's World
"Elder" John Strong of Chard, Somerset, England; and Massachusetts, USA (grandson of George Strong):
Reference: Volumes I-IV and part of V, Strong Family Histories, Update Series published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996.
Researcher: Email: Robert S. Strong, SFAA Historian
Elder John Strong Family Descendant's Website: Strong Family Association of America
NOTE: There are a large number of descendants in this lineage. There are numerous researchers, and resulting GEDCOMs available on line. See the linkages on the Strong Genealogy Network Home Page,
and the
Strong Quest - Subscription List Home Page.
Ancestor Charts for numerous researchers may be found at: Ancestor Chart Index Page: See Generally
GED2HTML's for some descendants are on line at: Strong(e)-Strang(e) Roots Database
See Also Website: Home Page of Stephen Beckler
Email: Stephen Beckler
See also Reference book: "Strong Women and Strong Men", a hard cover volume about 8 1/2" x 11" written by Jeanne Waters Strong who lived at 26969 Beaver Lane, Los Altos Hills, CA in 1988.
Contact Email: Jeanne Waters Strong,
The book is specific to her line of Strong descendants - from Jedediah Strong, son of "Elder" John Strong. But it also has some interesting maps, wills, and background info which would be of interest to any descendant of "Elder" John Strong.

Ralph Bernard Strong, b. May 1857 in Ohio;
Reference: Volume V, Strong Family Histories, published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996., pp. 515-519 (possibly son of William James Strong, p.108 above)
Researchers:
Email: Thomas A. Strong, San Antonio, Texas
Ancestor Chart: Ancestors of: Thomas Anthony Strong
Email: Melinda Strong
Note, From Email from Melinda Strong, dtd September 23, 1999, "I am still looking for the parents of my elusive Strong ancestor, Ralph Bernard Strong born May 1857 in Ohio, located in Collin County Texas for the 1880 Federal census, where he was married to Mary E. HALL, in Hopkins County, TX in 1900, and in New Mexico for the 1910 census. He and Mary had 8 sons, and I recently discoved Ralph had 4 brothers."
More recently, the Strong DNA Study Results have shown that Ralph Bernard Strong was most probably a descendent of Elder John Strong. See DNA Note #3
William Strong of Chard, Somerset, England
Reference: Volume V, Strong Family Histories, Update Series published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996. pp. 640-642
Researcher, Email: Martha F.B. Strong
Website: Martha's World Discussion: Strongs of Chard and Chardstock", by Martha F.B. Strong
Jone/Jane Strong of St.Mary's Church, Taunton, Somerset
Researcher in Australia: Email: Mary Morgan
"The Strong lot is on my side, coming from Blandford Forum in Dorset, England. " Researcher in Australia: Email: Geoff Humble
Strong of Cornwall or Durham: siblings:
Stephen Strong, b. 15 Sept. 1848, of Colstock, Cornwall, England > Durham, England > Gratztown, PA
Susan Strong, b. ~1834, m. William Slade in England > Saugerties, NY
Philip Strong, b. Jan. 1842 in England, > Saugerties, NY


Reference: Volume V, Strong Family Histories, Update Series published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996. pp. 533-547
Researcher: Michael Moorman, Bethel Park, Pennsylvannia
W.S. Strange of Hanley Grange, Worcestershire, before 1861
Researcher in Australia: Email: Rick Whistler
John STRANGE (Snr) was born in 1747, m. 1st: Jane DORMER in Caversham, Oxfordshire on 3 January 1773; she had been baptised on 26 November 1749; their son John (Jnr 1) was baptised on 17 October 1773 and Jane was buried on the 18th. John m. 2nd: Ann Husgate, 6 November 1775, again in Caversham, They produced at least the following children: In Caversham: Sarah (bap. 1 November 1776 in) John (Jnr2) and 4th great grandfather (bap. 17 April 1778) of researcher, Mike Strange [below] In Henley-on-Thames: Elizabeth (bap. 28 May 1780) Mary Anne (bap. 17 November 1784) William (bap. 28 October 1791) John (Snr) was a victualler (Kings Arms public house) and bricklayer in Henley; he died 28 November 1809 in Henley; Anne followed on 6 May 1820. John (Jnr2) is the only child known to researcher Mike Strange: his first wife was Mary Ann Copeland who was baptised 3 August 1771; they married in St George the Martyr Church, Southwark London on 12 October 1801 and produced the usual tribe, all in Henley: Anna Maria (born 28 September 1802) John Benjamin (born 3 December 1803) William Copeland (born 4 December 1805, d. 3 October 1875) [See below] [Researcher Mike Strange's 3rd great grandfather] Martha Sheppard (born 17 September 1807, d. 3 September 1810) Adam Robert (born 7 June 1809) William Copeland STRANGE, probably from Worcestershire, and his immediate family: 
Researcher, Email: Mike Strange
141 Potton Road, Biggleswade, Beds SG18 0ED
Tel - 01767-315075
For a discussion, see: William Copeland Strange
Thomas Strong m Hannah Pickard, 1/1/1759, Coventry, Warwickshire, UK
I have traced my family tree back to the marriage of Great Great Great Great Grand Parents Thomas Strong to Hannah Pickard on 1.1.1759 in Coventry UK. My Grandfather came from Fosehill Coventry Warwickshire in England. I have made contact with a Strong in Canada and have descendants of Strongs still in Coventry UK.
Researcher in"Sunny Australia", Email: Norma Griffiths
Strange of the Saxon Shore: Extraneus de Litore Saxonici (mainly southeastern England, but extending north into Essex, and west into Wessex);
Reference: Extraneus; Vol. I, Book IV Strange of the Saxon Shore
Note: Sussex includes roughly the following English counties: Surrey, Kent, Hampshire and is the subject of a Rootsweb regional List: (see [email protected]): Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
James Strange, c.1780, London Researcher in England: Email: Helen Strange
Thomas Strong, b. England (possibly London)
Reference: Volume V, Strong Family Histories, published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996. pp. 551-552
Researcher: Barbara Richards Strong, Hudson, NH
William Strange, Sr., m.1816 at St. Botolphs, Bishopsgate, London
Researcher in Africa: Email: Rita Robinson
George Strong, b.1825, Surrey, England
Researchers in New Zealand: Email: Mrs. Lawson & Mrs. Parks, c/o Bill Strong
Stronge of Taranaki, NZ, a small rural province on the West Coast of the North Island, New Zealand.
I know very little about the "Stronge" name, family history, reasons for immigrating to New Zealand, etc.  I am a 5th generation New Zealander, but only have limited knowledge of 3 generations back.
Researcher: Email: Simon Stronge , New Plymouth, New Zealand
Thomas Strong, b.1766, East Sussex, England Researcher in England: Email: Lise Elliott
Francis Strong, b.1849, London, England > Bathhurst, New Bruswick Researcher: Email: Kitty McLaughlin
Thomas Strong of Oxford, England: b.~1855 Researcher in Australia: Email: Bill Strong
William Strong of Hampshire, England, m. Martha Brown, c.1800's>
their son, Frederick Strong, b. 1828, m. Elizabeth Horn, Andover, Hampshire, 1850 > emigrated to Australia ~1850-1853; Frederick "lived to a ripe old age, and met his end being run over by a tram in Melbourne" (!)
Researcher in Australia: Email Jane Nicholas
James Strong, Swallowfield, Berkshire and/or Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, England. "I have seven generations of Strong's; all from Berkshire and Hampshire counties. I am stuck on the birth of James Strong of Swallowfield, Berkshire. Also I have found a possible link to the Webbs of Burfield, Berkshire. Can you please offer any help in this area?." Researcher, Email: Antony Strong, 3155 Turner St., Vancouver, BC; 604-253-5119
NEWFOUNDLAND: Ringwood, Hampshire? poss. George or William Strong > Nfld, his children: Solomon, William, Samuel, Elizabeth, and Harriet Strong, all of Twillingate,                               Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland
William Strong:
Researcher, Email: Barbara Peterson
Researcher, Email: Gerry Strong
Solomon Strong (b. September 12, 1811, Nfld,      d. ABT March, 1894, Nfld) m. 1836, Nfld, Jane Wells      (b unk, Nfld, d. April 13, 1888, Nfld)      [Jane Wells was sister of John Burge Wells, who      married Elizabeth Strong, sister of Solomon Strong.]:
MIGRATION ROUTE: Notre Dame Bay area, Newfoundland,                  Canada > MA > MO during PERIOD:  1811 to present
Researcher, Email (work): Charles "Chaz" Gordon Strong
Email (home): Charles "Chaz" Gordon Strong
ADDRESS:  2809 SW 14th St.
                   Lee's Summit, MO 64081
WEB SITE: Strongs of Notre Dame Bay, NFLD
Anecdotes: Web Page: Life in a Newfoundland Fishing Village, by John H. Strong
Recently, the Strong DNA Study Results (See Kit #6746) have shown that this branch of Newfoundland Strongs were most likely closely related to the Elder John Strong lineages (although not directly descended from the same Most Common Ancestor).
Note: There is also a Robert Strong, apparently in St. John's, Newfoundland, who is researching one or another of the Newfoundland lineages. He claims to have researched the family back into Hampshire in England. Unfortunately, the following email address, which is the only one we have for him, does not appear to be correct: Any mail sent to this address has "bounced". Anyone having knowledge of a proper email or snail address for Bob Strong, please let us know. Thanks!
John and Mary Strong of Old Perlican, NFLD:
Researchers, Email: Jeff Martin
Website: John and Mary Strong of Old Perlican, NFLD
Email: Debbie Gerow
Website: William J. Strong of Old Perlican, NFLD
Email: Herb Adams
Websites: Sorting out the links in the Old Perlican Newfoundland Strongs
Old Perlican Newfoundland Strong Family
Note: The family of John and Mary Strong of Old Perlican have no proven connection to the family of George/William Strong of Twillingate (which is located in the Notre Dame Bay area of Newfoundland).
Strange of Tunbridge Wells: (Kent, England) Strange of Tunbridge Wells, Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. I, Book IV Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
George Strong, b.1620, Kent, England > VA > Kent County, Maryland
Researchers: Email: Johnny Strong
Ancestor Chart: Ancestors of: Johnny Mack Strong
Email: Luis Granados
John Sylvester Strange, b.1745, Charles Co., Maryland > d. Nelson Co., Kentucky 1795
Reference: Extraneus; Outline of Extraneus
Researcher: Email: Sheri O'Brien
Ancestor Chart: Ancestors of: Sheri Eastin O'Brien
Job Strong, b. Gersy, England Researcher in Nova Scotia: Email: Shane Strong
Strange of Waterford: (Ireland)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. II, Book VI See Also: Richard Strange or leStrange, and Nicholas leStrange, of Hunstanton, above; as well as Richard Strong of Devonshire, also discussed above.
For a background discussion: Nicholas leStrange
Strange of Virginia: Extraneus de Virginia (Virginia Colony in general)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. IV, Book XI
Note, see also:Possible English Origins of Southern Strongs , an excellent historical research paper by Martha Strong.
Strange Virginians Peregrine: Extranei Virginii Peregrini
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. IV, Book XI
Strange: Nancy Strange, ~1810, m. Peter Bowman, Patrick Co., VA Researcher, Email: Austin "Dakota" Holt
(Strange and Alloway Strange from Blisland Parish) Strange of Blisland: Extraneus de Terra Felicitas
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. IV, Book XI
Reference: Extraneus; Vol. I, Book IV Strange of Blissland
(Saint Peter's Parish, New Kent County, VA) Researchers: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page Email: Linda Strange
John Strange Year of birth: 1680- Year of death: 1745
Generation 02: James Strange b.1710, d.1775
Generation 03: Sylvester Strange b.1745, d.abt.1795 m. to Anastasia
Generation 04: Ignatius Strange b.abt.1767 d. abt.1855 m. 5/8/1798 in Nelson County, KY to Milly (Melvina) Ash b.abt.1777 d.abt.1860
Generation 05: John Joseph Strange b.8/11/1806 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, KY d.10/1/1858 in Martin County, IN m. 2/12/1831 in Bardstown, Nelson County, KY to Mary Bohannon (Polly) Scott b.11/11/1814, d.3/24/1860
Generation 06: Thomas A. Strange b.1834 IN d.11/20/1862 in Pleasant Point, VA m.10/26/1854 to Louisa Jane Faith
Generation 07: Thomas Abraham Lincoln Strange b.3/10/1861 in Elnora, Daviess County, IN d.8/18/1915 Thrasher, MS m.10/20/1887 to Irella Jane Stites b.2/7/1871 IN, d.10/12/1949 Booneville, Prentiss County, MS
Generation 08: D. Kress Strange b.1/8/1899 in Elnora, Daviess County, IN d.4/15/1954 in Coffeeville, Yalobusha County, MS m.8/14/1929 in Coffeeville, Yalobusha County, MS to Gertrude Olene Brassel b.11/16/1911, Coffeeville, Yalobusha County, MS
Generation 09: Reba Camille Strange b.5/5/1938 in Coffeeville, Yalobusha County, MS m.3/23/1960 in Bonham, Fannin County, TX to J.Rodney Branson b.12/11/1937 Monkstown, Fannin County, TX
I would love any information on the Strange family. I am particularly looking for information regarding John Strange b.1680, James Strange b.1710, and Sylvester Strange b.1745. Thanks!
Researcher, Email: Rebecca "Becka" L. (BRANSON) CROFUTT, P.O. Box 746, Wylie, Texas, U.S.A. 75098
Strange of Eastern America: Extraneus de America Orientalis (MA, RI> MA > IN)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. I, Book V
Reference: Extraneus; Vol. I, Book IV Strange of Eastern America Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
James Strange, b. abt. 1678? > Lot Strange b. 4 Mar 1699 Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts d. 6 June 1786, Freetown, Bristol County, in Southeastern Massachusetts 20 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island > Marey Strange b. 14 Nov. 1725 Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts d. in Hamden, Delaware County, NY
Reference: John R. Mayer's "Extraneus", Book V,chapter "Strange Compendia" Strange of Freetown.
Researcher, Email: Elizabeth "Beth" Lanord ;
Strange of the Carolinas: Extraneus de Carolina Meridionale (VA and the South)

Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. IV, Book X Strange of the Carolinas: Extraneus de Carolina Meridionale (VA and the South)
Alexander Strange, Sr., b.~1661, Devon, England, d. 1725, New Kent County, VA > John R. Mayer was his 10th generation descendant.
Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
GEDCOM: John R. Mayer see also: Strange Home Page by John R.Mayer
John Strong, Sr., of New Kent County, Virginia
Strange of Virginia: Extraneus de Virginia (Virginia Colony in general)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. IV, Book XI
Note, see:Possible English Origins of Southern Strongs , an excellent historical research paper by Martha Strong.
Other References: "Strongs of Virginia and the South", (c. 1983) by James R. Rolff;
Volume V, Strong Family Histories, published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996. pp. 262-436 Introduction [by Robert T. Strong, Jr.] First Five Generations [by the late Robert T. Strong, Jr.]
Researcher, the late the late Robert T. Strong, Jr.
GEDCOM: "A STRONG HERITAGE", The Strong-Gossage Ancestral Database , by the late Robert T. Strong, Jr. See also: GEDCOM: the late Robert T. Strong, Jr.
Note: The extended family of John Strong, Sr., of New Kent Co., VA, is quite large, with many researchers. For the sake of brevity, interested persons should Go To: Strong Quest - including the STRONG-List Home Page, and check for addresses of other researchers of particular lineages.
Ancestor Charts for numerous researchers may be found at: Ancestor Chart Index Page: See Generally
Various sublineages include the following:
Sherwood Strong;
Mastin Strong;
Robert Strong;
Sherwood Strong;
Johnson Strong;
John Strong;
John Strong, Jr., Hanover Co., Virginia;
George Strong;
Nathan Strong;
William Strong; (Note, see immediately following websites:)
William Strong: The Strong Family of the Upper Cumberland Valley"; and see also:
William Strong: "My Line of Southern Strongs"";

Recently, the
Strong DNA Study Results have developed some interesting results, tending to indicate no Recent Common Ancestor with the descendents of Elder John Strong. See DNA Note #4, DNA Note #8, DNA Note #9
Researchers,
Email:Carolyn Strong
Web site: Breathit County, Kentucky Strongs;
Email:Tom Mathews
Email:David W. Strong
Email:Russell Laird
Email:Johnnie D. Hysler, III;
Web site: Johnnie D. Hysler, III ;
Samuel Strong, of Rockingham Co., North Carolina, and Lawrence Co., Mississippi;
Thomas Strong;
Edward Strong, of Norfolk County, Virginia. b.~1730-40, d.before Aug.23, 1777. Probably of English descent.
Note: See: Possible English Origins of Southern Strongs , an excellent historical research paper by Martha Strong.
Other References: "Strongs of Virginia and the South", (c. 1983) by James R. Rolff. Chapter 19, p.397 ff;
Volume V, Strong Family Histories, published for the SFAA by Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, (c) SFAA, 1996. pp. 47-78
Researcher in Brazil: Email:Maria Elisa Botelho Byington Webpage: Confederate Strong emigrants to Brazil , a reproduction of a Rootsweb Strong-List email message discussing the descendents of Henry S. Strong of Copiah, Mississippi, who emigrated with a number of Confederate veterans to Brazil, following the U.S. Civil War; by Maria Elisa Botelho Byington.
Recently, the Strong DNA Study Results have developed some interesting results, tending to indicate the "Norfolk Strongs" have no Recent Common Ancestor with the descendents of either the "Southern Strong" descendents of John Strong of New Kent County, Virginia, or with Elder John Strong. See DNA Note #4,
Strangman or Strongman or Strangeman
Reference: Rita Hineman Townsend (1925-), "Hutchins-Hutchens, descendants of Strangeman Hutchins, born 1707, of the James River in Virginia and Surry (Yadkin) County, North Carolina. Baltimore: Gateway Press, 1979-1992.
Researcher: Email:Denis Strangman, Canberra, Australia
Website: The Lamplough Name Index;
Note: By implication, there is an intermarriage between the Hutchens family and a Strangeman family.... probably in England.
Strongman of England: George Strongman, emigrated from England to PEI, Canada Researcher, Email: Natasha Moxon
Strongman of Cornwall, England
Phillip Strongman,b.~1781 in St. Columb (probably Major), Cornwall, England m. Susanna Yates >
John Strongman, b. 10 Nov.1815 in St. Ervan, Cornwall, m. Jane Tollick >
Phillip Strongman, b. 19 May 1839 in St. Ervan, Cornwall, m. Ellen Blacklar >
Ellen Ann Strongman, b. 3 May 1883 in St. Mewan, Trewoon parish, Cornwall >
Sarah Beatrice Strongman b. September 30, 1903 in Trelavour, St. Dennis parish, Cornwall m. ? Veale >
William Frederick Veale
Researcher: Email: Bill Veale, Taunton,   Somerset, England
Henry Strongman, one of the first settlers of Dublin, New Hampshire> William Strong(man) of North Hero, Grand Isle, Vermont
From Rootsweb Strong-List email from Judy Mott Strong:
"(while researching my MOTT family in Grand Isle Co, VT... I discovered some interesting info on William STRONG of North Hero):
William Strong died in North Hero on Mar 30, 1836. He served in the Rev War in Capt Joseph Parker's Company in July 1776 to reinforce Ticonderoga. It was in reading his Rev War Pension files that I gathered the following information:
William was born in Colerain, MA on Sept 26, 1749. He had no records to prove his birth. He served in Rev War in the NH Line. His father was one of the first settlers of Dublin, Cheshire Co, NH. William had at least one brother named Richard.
William married Mary Caldwell in 1773 in Dublin, NH. Mary Caldwell died in the Fall of 1789. The location is not stated.
William lived in North Hero, VT since about 1792, and had three surviving children:
Jeanette Strong Brownson of North Hero, VT in 1832.
David Strong of North Hero, VT in 1832 and of Platttsburg, Clinton Co, NY by Feb 1848.
Mary (Polly) Strong Payne of Arcadia, Wayne Co, NY (living with her son in 1848).
Besides living in NH, during his life William lived in MA, Cambridge, NY, Hebron, NY and North Hero, VT.
William's brother Richard has a son also named Richard. Richard II gave testimony about his uncle for the Revolutionary War pension application. William had a very difficult time getting the pension granted. No record could be found of his serving in the Rev War. Then the nephew Richard finally realized why!
IN ABOUT NOV 1789 THE WHOLE FAMILY DECIDED TO CHANGE THEIR NAME TO STRONG FROM STRONGMAN.
William served in the war under the name William STRONGMAN. His father was Henry STRONGMAN, one of the first settlers of Dublin, NH. After correspondence with the Town Clerk of Dublin, it was confirmed that William enlisted and served under that name and that he did later move to North Hero, VT.
Only after this 1847/48 information was compiled was the pension granted. William had died 12 years earlier and the funds were shared among his three children.
This is NOT my family. I hope that this information may be useful to some Strong researcher. I did not copy the pension file, but would be more than glad to do so for anyone who has an interest. It is not very clear to read."
Researcher: Email:Judy Mott Strong, Orange, CA
Strangeways of Alne and Melberrie Sampford: (York > Dorset> Somerset (two lions)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. I, Book IV
Researcher:John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
Anecdote: Major Strangeways (1610-1668); remember to use your browser's "back" function to return here.
Henry STRANGEWAY, born around 1820, perhaps in Dublin.  Henry came to US and settled in or near Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.  He reared the sons of his sister Mary (?) STRANGEWAY SCOTT and her husband Henry SCOTT in Indiana.  Henry and Mary Scott died in Ireland between 1862 and 1871. Henry STRANGEWAY died in Indiana in December, 1897.
Researcher: Email:Deb Hunter
Strange and Alloway Strange of Virginia:
Alloway Strange of Virginia: Alva Extrani de Virginia (The large family from New Kent County, VA, which can be traced separately and distinctly Strange through the recurrence the middle name or compound surname: Alloway Strange)
Reference: Extraneus, ((c) 1986, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 by John R. Mayer); Vol. III, Book X The Alloway Strange
Researcher: John R. Mayer Memorial Web Page
John Alloway Strange, of Virginia (Feb.1727-1811)

Reference: The Alloway History of a Strange Family, by ______________ Alloway
Researchers: Email: Juanita Alloway
Email: Gwendolyn Kay Shields Ancestor Chart: Ancestors of: Gwendolyn Kay Alloway Shields Website: A Look into the Past - A Strange Alloway Family

Strong of Leicestershire: Edward Strong, baptised 13 Sep. 1853 Leicester, UK d.1922 in Leicester, UK
Researcher: Email: Valerie Boal
Website: Valerie's Genealogy Page

Richard Stephen Strange, Lancashire, England, of undisclosed ancestry
Researcher Email: Richard Stephen Strange
19 The Martindales
Clayton-le-Woods
Chorley, England PR6 7TD

The researcher will hopefully see many possible new relationships after having reviewed this material. In order to encourage investigation whether the variantly named families are indeed related, we encourage and welcome comment and discussion concerning these possibilities. If you are new to this discussion and research, we encourage subscription to the Rootsweb Email STRONG List as a forum for the discussion.

An exciting new avenue of research is opening. Advances in genetic techology have made it possible to persue a DNA Study which promises to help resolve whether the lineages discussed in this chapter are indeed related. The DNA Study will show whether the lineages have a "Most Recent Common Ancestor" and predict how many generations back from the test subjects the MRCA occured. Take a look at the LeStrange-Strange-Strang-Stronge-Strong DNA Study , and consider joining the project. Help resolve the puzzle whether the various lineages discussed in this chapter are related, and if so, the degree to which they are related!

This web page is divided into several sections. Click on the section to which you wish to "jump":
LINEAGES DIRECTORY: INTRODUCTION
PART I(A) - VIKINGS, BRETONS & NORMANS:
PART I(B) - ROOTS IN ENGLAND:
PART II - STRANG/STRANGE/STRONG/STRONGE of SCOTLAND:
PART III - VARIOUS STRONG(E)/STRANG(E) FAMILIES OF IRELAND:
PART IV - NAMES CHANGED TO STRONG FROM LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH:
PART V - NAMES "SOUNDING" LIKE STRONG:
END OF CHAPTER: CONCLUSION



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