Sarah Richmond

Notes:

From Rhodene Frederick (email March 16, 2005)

I hope you are still on line. I found Sarah Richmond's family. It says that Sarah was born in Whitestown, NY and that she and Albert A. were married in NY.

Sarah's parents are Joshua Richmond b 1765 Tauton, Bristol Co., MA and died 1820 Bergen, Genessee Co., NY. He married Sarah Snow May 29, 1784 in Bristol Co., MA. Sarah was born 1784 Bridgewater, MA and d ? Kendall, Orleans Co., NY.

Joshua's parents were Isaac Richmond and Mehitable Richmond. Sarah's parents were Seth Snow and Betty Sprague.

Source: Rootsweb WorldConnect project: Hainings, Richmonds, Powells, and related families, submitted by Kirsty.Haining@alumnae.brynmawr.edu

A similar line of ancestry is posted ont eh Bud Schaefer tree dated 4-12-04. His email address if budschafer@comcast.net.

As neither tree has cited any sources, this information should be verified.

Family/Spouse: Albert A. Sherman. Albert was born about 1808 in Massachusetts; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Leonora died eight days after her husband. Her step-son, Henry, was executor of her estate. He had also been the executor of his father's estate. Her assets at the time of her death consisted solely of land and hay. The estate received $252 for the sale of these, and after paying the administration expenses, along with $59 for a casket and burial robe, the balance of $184 was allocated ratably to her surviving children: Fred, Frank, Ralph, Charles and Alice (Cutting).

The following obituary is courtesy of William Billig,

WESTERN RESERVE DEMOCRAT

Mrs. Arline Strong, step-mother of Mr. H.A. Strong of this city, died at the family home in Bristol Sunday forenoon. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 o'clock and the remains buried in the Bristol cemetery. Deceased was the widow of David B. Strong who died March 30, and her illness dated from his death. She was 64 years of age.

Leanora married David Brainerd Strong on 15 Jul 1851 in Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. David (son of Ansel Strong and Hannah Shailer Stocking) was born on 24 Sep 1819 in Vesper, Onondaga County, New York; died on 30 Mar 1894 in Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could this be her marriage:

Patia C. Sherman Jacob Wakeman
04-17-1851

Family/Spouse: Noah Spitler. Noah (son of Absalom Spitler and Sarah Bowers) was born about 1834 in Trumbull County, Ohio; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ashtabula Sentinel April 1863

In the Hospital at Murfreesboro, Tenn., April 9th, of quick Consumption, ALBERT A., adopted son of A.A. and SARAH SHERMAN, of New Lyme. He was a member of Co. H, 105th O.V.I.

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
R1B1

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]

Notes:

Rhodene Frederick found the following information in Geauga Co., Ohio records:

Freddie A. Strong b Jun 24, 1875 1-076-#1580 Parents Frank A. Strong and Mary Alfred. He was born in Nelson, Ohio.

Freddie was listed with his parents at the time of the 1880 census, but can not be located in subsequent census records.

It was SUSPECTED that the following census records might be for Freddie A. Strong. However, after obtaining a death certificate for the Fred Strong enumerated below, it was determined that he was actually the son of Lorenzo Strong and Lois Austin of Strongsville, Ohio.

1910 Census Texas, McLennan County, First Precinct, Dist 74 STRONG, Fred Hd M W 32 M12 Oh Oh OH Gardener STRONG, """ Wf F W 36 M12 1/1 Oh Oh Oh STRONG, Viola L Dau F W 10 S Oh Oh Oh STRONG, Frank M Broth w 41 S Oh Oh Oh Laborer Garden

1920 Census STRONG, Fred Hd 45 Oh Oh Oh Stationary Engineer City STRONG, Sadie Wf 44 Oh England England STRONG, Viola Dtr 20 Oh Oh OH Saleswoman Dry Goods STRONG, Margaret Dtr 5 Tx Oh Oh

1930 Census STRONG, Fred A M W 54 M22 Oh Oh Oh Stationary Engineer Public School STRONG, Pearl F W 54 M22 Oh Oh OH STRONG, Margaret Dtr W 15 Tx Oh OH

Notes:

He was still living at home in 1900. I could not located him in 1910 or 1920. There was a William K. Strong. born ca 1880, in Cuyahoga County in both 1910 and 1920, but they appear to be different individuals. William K Strong reported his father born in Canada at the time of the 1920 census.

The informant for the death certificate of Frank Strong, who died in 1931, was W.A. Strong of Painesville, Ohio. The census record below would therefore appear to be for the correct family.

1930 Federal Census Ohio, Lake County, Painesville, ED 21 STRONG, William A Hd 7000 M 49 M19 Oh Oh Oh Electrician, City Plant STRONG, Velma(?) D Wf F ?? M17 Oh Oh OH STRONG, Doris L Dtr F 8 Oh Oh Oh STRONG, William A Son M 1 6/12 Oh Oh Oh STRONG, Mary J Dtr F 4/12 Oh Oh Oh

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:


1930 Federal Census
Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow, District 10\\
Enumerated on April 2, 1930
119 Cherry
STRONG, George Hd M W 32 M 27 Oh Oh Oh
STRONG, Hattie Wf F W 31 M 26 Wisc Germany Germany
STRONG, Howard Son M W 4 11/12 S Ariz Oh Wisc
STRONG, Frank Father M W 77 M 25 Oh Us Us

George married Hertha "Hattie" Augusta Arndt about 1925. Hertha was born on 18 Feb 1897 in Wisconsin; died on 19 Mar 1977 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to his enlistment records, Augustus was a Private in Co. G, 4th Texas Infantry during the Spanish American War. As he was only 19 years old at the time of his enlistment, R. B. Strong had to sign his consent. This consent was given at Sulphur Springs, Texas on the 5th of July, 1898. It was noted that he had been a resident of Sulphur Springs, Texas for 2 years. This was witnessed by Frank Bridgeman. At the time of his enrollment, Augustus was 19 years, 9 months old, 5'4 inches tall, and weighed 126 pounds stripped, light complexion, grey eyes, light hair. He had a scar above his left knee. He was born in Farmersville, Collin County, Texas. His occupation was listed as farmer. The Roll show that he mustered in on July 22, 1898 in Houston, Texas, presumably at Camp Tom Ball (in the Heights area of Houston).

According to the company muster rolls, he was present in Weatherford, Texas for the periods ending August 31, 1898; October, 1898; December, 1898, and he mustered out on March 10, 1899 in Camp Mosby, San Antonio, Texas. Camp Mosby was located at the Jockey Club grounds, a bicycle and horse race track, along River Avenue in San Antonio. The golf clubhouse at Brackenridge Park replaced the Jockey Club building in 1923. The camp was in the vicinity of the golf clubhouse.

It appears Augustus was never sent outside of the country. On November 30, 1901 in Acme, Texas, he received an additional $8.84 for compensation for being mustered into the United States service for the war with Spain.

At the time of the 1900 Census, Augustus was living in the 81st District of Duke Township, Greer County, Oklahoma, with 22 year old John Garren of Missouri, a Farmer. 21 year old Augustus was listed as John's "Partner," presumably a co-owner of the farm. Henry Garren, age 45 and John's father, was listed as a Farm Laborer. He was married to Mary Gertrude Gay in nearby Cotton County in 1906.

In 1910, Augustus was listed as a "Hired Man" in the home of A.G. Gowan in the 61st District of Beaver Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma. He was listed as age 30, Married, and born in the United States. His wife, 23 year old Mary Strong, was a Patient in the Oklahoma Hospital for the Insane in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. She was listed as the mother of one child, still living. Their three year old daughter, Agnes, was living with her grandparents in the 62 District of Straws Twp, Comanche County, Oklahoma.

By 1920, Augustus and Mary were living together again, with their daughter Agnes. They were in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. The family was listed as follows: 1022 Penn. Avenue Strong, A.H. Head M W 41 M Tx Tx Tx Boiler Maker Railroad Shop Strong, Mary Wife F w 32 M Mississippi Alabama Mississippi Strong, Agnes Dau F w 12 S Ok Tx Miss

The house listed immediately preceding theirs was that of his brother, Claude.

After Gus was divorced, he lived with Rolla Strong in Portales, New Mexico around December, 1925. He and Rolla later moved to Clovis, New Mexico.

In 1930, Augustus could not be located on the census index. He was likely in New Mexico or Colorada, where he and Rolla had a ranch near Craig. Mary was listed as a patient at the Oklahoma State Hospital in Woodward, Oklahoma. Agnes, a waitress, and her four-month old daughter, Peggy, were living with her Uncle Earl in Chandler, Grady, Oklahoma.

By 1942, Gus and Rolla had moved to Porterville, California, where they lived nearby their brother Earl Strong.



From the California Death Index:

STRONG AUGUSTUS HOMER 10/09/1878 HALL STRONG M TEXAS ALAMEDA(01) 08/10/1958 79 yrs

His death certificate indicates that he was a self employed rancher, a veteran of the Spanish American War, and a widower. He died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Livermore, Alameda County, and had been in Alameda County for 185 days prior to his death, presumably a resident of the Veterans Hospital. He had lived in California for two years prior to his death, and his last usual address was 395 Elta Vista Dr in Porterville. He was buried at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.

(Medical):Pulmonary Emphysema

Augustus married Mary Gertrude Gay on 10 May 1906 in Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma. Mary (daughter of William Gay and Amelia J. "Melia" Counts) was born in Oct 1886 in Water Valley, Yalobusha County, Mississippi; died in 1955 in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Walter's middle name, Winfield, does not appear to be a family name. It is assumed that he was named in honor of General Winfield Scott.

In 1907, Walter was living in Comanche County, Oklahoma (Source: Estate Settlement of Mash & Eliza J. Hall). As he and Tessie Soukup were married sometime before 1908, this is presumably where they met.

According to the June 18, 1908 WALTERS (Oklahoma) JOURNAL, "Walter Strong who worked at the barber trade last fall, but who for some time has been in Lawton and Temple has returned to Walters and is at work for E.J. Blair, proprietor of Modern Barber Shop." Walter was mentioned again in the April 1, 1909 issue of THE NEW ERA, "Walter Strong and family left here about two weeks ago to visit relatives in Prague, Oklahoma. They have decided to locate there." Charles Strong located the family in the 1910 Prague, Oklahoma telephone directory, published March 24, 1910. The residential phone number of Walter Strong was 89. It appears that there were 148 phone numbers assigned to both residents and businesses at the time.

At the time of the 1910 Federal Census, he and Tessie were living at 13th and Broadway, Creek Township, Prague City, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

Tessie died when she was only 29 of what her family called "kidney poisoning." It may have been complication from the birth of her twin sons five months earlier.

After Tessie died, Walter moved to Iowa City, Wichita County, Texas. Iowa City was west of Wichita Falls, and on the Burlington Northern Rail line. He was living in a boarding house, on Block M, owned by Dale and Vivian Pierce from Iowa. Many of the lodgers in the house worked as Oil Field Laborers. Walter's occupation was listed as Barber. Presumably he had more customers, and could make more money, near Wichita Falls than he could have made by remaining in Lawton. He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census, enumerated in January 1920, as Walter Strawn (sic), Lodger, M W, 38, Wd, Texas, Ohio, Missouri Barber Barber Shop. He was listed immediately following a 19 year old Roy D. West, born in Mississippi, who was a bookkeeper at a bank. This does not appear to be his future step-son, as the age and place of birth are different. Also living in the boarding home with him was 24 year old John R. McLEMORE. In an amazing coincidence, meaning absolutely nothing, Walter's great grandson, Tom STRONG, would some sixty years later marry Roy McLemore's half first cousin, twice removed, Melinda McLEMORE.

Homer, Viola and Barney were temporarily cared for by a woman they called "Grandma Dominic." As far as anyone knows, she was not a relative. They can be found in her home, listed as boarders, at the time of the 1920 census.

Walter's youngest son, Jack, was very ill after his mother died, and was taken in by Walter's Aunt, Rosetta Hall.

Walter apparently moved back to Oklahoma shortly after the 1920 census, as he an Stella Crouch were married in Grady county in June 1920. Stella had two sons from previous marriages, Roy WEST and Cecil Afton LEWIS.

Barney remembers going to first grade in Bison, Garfield County, Oklahoma shortly after his father remarried Stella. There is a picture of Viola, Homer, Barney, Cecil and Roy, in the possession of both the Lewis and Strong families, that was taken in Bison. All the boys are in ties except Homer. Cecil obviously borrowed an adult's tie, and Barney remembers his tie being tucked in. Barney also remembers playing baseball in Bison, and scarring his leg badly on a broken snuff jar after one game. Homer recalls also living the city of Waukomis, near Bison.

Stella and Walter later had another son, Robert Henry Strong. They lived on a farm near Wellston.

At the time of the 1930 census, the family was living in the 2nd Ward, King Township, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma.

(Research):

Census Information:

1910 Census
Oklahoma, Lincoln County, Prague
#12-13
Strong, Walter Head M W 29 M1 4 Texas Ohio Mo Eng Laborer
Strong, Terrisha WIfe F W 24 M1 4 Nebrasak Aust Aust Eng Mo
ther of 3 children, 2 of whom were still living
Strong, Homer son M w 2 Ok Tx Neb
Strong, Viola dau F w 9/12 Ok Tx Neb
Strong, Richard (sic) M w 15 S Tx Oh Mo Eng Laborer<---Walter's brother Rolla
Johns, Mary ??? F w 15 Ark Ark Ark Eng servant

1920 Census
Oklahoma, Comanche County, Lawton Township, Ward 5, Precinct 1 310
Park Avenue #113-125
Dominick, Agnes Head F W 51 Dv 1872 Nat. England England England
Dominick, Edna Mae Dau F W 24 Single Texas New York England Clerk Dept Store
Clift, W.H. Boarder M W 48 Wd Ark Tenn Tenn Gen. Man. City
Clift, Charles H Boarder M W 16 S Okl Ark TN
Strong, Homer Boarder M W 11 S Ok Unknown/US Unknown/US
Strong, Viola Mae Boarder F W 9 S Ok Unknown/US Unknown/US
Strong, Brunurd Boarder M W 6 S Ok Uknown/US Unknown/US
Williamson, Maria Boarder F W 29 Illinois Iowa Illinois
Williamson, Lucille Boarder F W 7 Illinois England Illinois
Note: Walter was working in Wichita County, Texas, and boarding there. Youngest son Jack was living with his great-aunt, Rosetta Neill in Harmon County, Oklahoma.

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Stephens County, Duncan, King Twp, 2nd Ward
1509 Cedar
#6-6 Strong, Walter W Head Rents $15 month no radio M W 48 Married age 37 Texas Ohio Texas Barber Barbershop Employed not a veteran
--------- , Stella Wife F W 36 Married age 26 Texas Texas Texas
West, Roy N Step-son M W 19 S Oklahoma TX TX Painter General Building
Lewis, Cecil E Step-son M W 17 S Oklahoma TX TX Waiter Cafe
Strong, Robert H son M W 5 S Oklahoma TX TX
Crouch, Henry J father-in-law M W 73 Widower TX South Carolina TX

(Medical):artherio sclerostic heart disease (5 years)

Walter married Terezie Rose "Tessie" Soukup on 4 Aug 1907 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Terezie (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" M. Soukup and Anna Beznoska) was born on 4 Jun 1886 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jun 1916 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Stella Crouch on 4 Jun 1920 in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. Stella (daughter of Henry Joseph Crouch and Geneva "Jennie" Arnold) was born on 8 Jun 1893 in Texas; died on 29 Dec 1959; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Although he was shown on the 1900 Census as Leon, his family always knew him as Lee. According to his death certificate, he had lived in Lawton for 14 years.

Lee's obituary appeared in the LAWTON CONSTITUTION on December 29, 1915:

LEE STRONG DIES TODAY Man Accidentally Shot Last Night While Wrestling Over A Revolver

Lee Strong, a farmer residing six miles east of Lawton on the Barber farm, who was accidentally shot yesterday evening, died this morning at ten o'clock at the Southwestern Hospital, following an operation, which was performed in the hope of saving his life, but he was too weak from the loss of blood to withstand the strain. The accident was purely accidental. Strong and the farm hand had finished loading fodder, and had been hunting rabbits with a .38 revolver. It was discharged hitting Strong in the back. Medical aid was summoned from Lawton and later he was brought to the hospital. The deceased leaves a wife and son; one brother in Los Angeles, one brother in Lawton and father in Mexico (sic). He was 31 years old. The remains will be held at the Ritter Undertaking Parlors until they hear from relatives. (As transcribed by Lynell Gentry Cordell).

LEE STRONG FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY

The funeral of Lee Strong, who died Wednesday morning from the results of being accidentally shot by a farm hand of the Barber farm, was held yesterday afternoon at the Baptist church at 2:30. Rev. A.L. Leake conducted the funeral services. Relatives of the deceased accompanied the body to its last resting place.

(Article from Lawton Constitution December 29, 1915)

Birth Record

In the Cotton County Oklahoma birth records 1912-1918 Book 14 listed the following:

Father, Strong, Lee, and A. E. Choate May 30, 1916 by a Dr. Jones

Since Lee died the prior December, his wife was apparently pregnant.

In the Comanche County History Volume I, 1985, published by the Southwestern Historical Society, has a historical notation on Junction City and Geronimo, Oklahoma.

January 1902, 13 miles south of Lawton, Oklahoma, Junction City was platted and lots were sold for as little at $2.00. It had a few small shops and a saloon, and a Dr. Samuel Makemson. Two miles north Geronimo was platted prior to the arrival of the Rock Island Line. ( Homer Strong was born in Junction City.)

Presently, Junction City is completely gone, and there's not much left of Geronimo. The railroad is gone. There is one little cafe, a grocery store, and a filling station. It's a quaint little town.

Rhodene Frederick found the following burial records for Highland Cemetery in Lawton (Section 3276):

Strong, Lee, b. 1884, d. 1915, 31y
Strong, Leon S., b. 1884, d. Dec 29, 1915, 31y, TX-R.R.

Leon married Annie Eva Choate on 22 Dec 1907 in Hulen, Cotton County, Oklahoma. Annie (daughter of David A. Choate, Sr. and Ellen S. ???) was born about 1890 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Texas Obituaries and Death Records/Erath County

Died--On last Saturday night about 2 o'clock, Harry Strong, the little 4 months old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Strong. We extend to the bereaved parents our warmest sympathy.

The Dublin Progress, 25 October 1888

This is ASSUMED but not verified as certain, to be Ralph and Mary's son Harry who died as an infant. Four years earlier, Ralph had been living in nearby Callahan County, living and working at a railroad camp. It is assumed he was in Erath county for the same reasons. The family later moved back to North Texas, and then to Oklahoma.

Notes:

Burt was listed as Berthodne on the 1900 Texas census. His descendants were unfamiliar with the origin or accuracy of that name, having always known him simply as Burt. Burt lived in Duncan at the time of his father's death in 1929.

While examining records in Collin County, Texas, Charles Strong located probate records of R.B. Strong, Guardian, Estate of Burton R. Strong, et al. It was in Vol A3, P656-666. The records indicate that "R.B. Strong, guardian of the estate of Burton R. Strong, Claud E. Strong, Raleigh J. Strong, Earl E. Strong, Ernest R. Strong, would respectfully show to the court that it is necessary to sell the real estate of said wards for the education and maintenance of said minors, for this that all of the personal property belonging to said estate has been sold, and the proceeds thereof, and insufficient there for, and he refers to the sworn exhibit hereto attached and made part of this application. He further show that the real estate desired to be sold belonging to each minor is described as follows; the one-eighty eighth (1/88) undivided interest of each of said minors in and to the following tracts of land-----situated in Collin County Texas part of the L.B. Outlaw survey-----First tract---part of that portion set apart to and known as the widows share in the N.E. Corner of the 1000 acre tract sold by S.M. & W.H. Horton to A.K., J.L., and M.B. Morrow and described as follows....Second tract---Being also a part of said 1000 acre tract out of the L.B. Outlaw survey...." R.B. (Ralph) had applied for the Letters, Guardinship on 3 October 1908.

The guardianship detailed above pertained just to the minor children of R.B. Strong, and did not include Augustus, Walter, or Lee. Presumably they were above the age 18 and inherited their 1/88 share of land outright. Additional land records located by Charles Strong show that the land in question appears to have been originally purchased by Mash and Eliza Hall in 1862 in Collin County.

I was not able to locate him at the time of the 1910 Census.

At the time of the 1920 Census, he was living with his wife and daughter in the 167 District of Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma.

The 1930 Census for Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma, King Township, lists the family as follows:

216-232
Strong, Burt Head Rents $15/monthly Not on Farm M W 39 Married age 26 Texas Ohio Texas Mechanic Employed Not a veteran
____, Lucy wife F W 31 M 18 Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee
____, Mildred daughter F W 11 S In School Oklahoma Texas Tennessee

He was a neighbor of Marvin and Grace Payne.

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census1920 Census
Oklahoma, Grady County, Chickasha
Enumerated 26 Jan 1920
SD 64 ED 167 Sheet 9A
315 North Ninth Street
424-428
Strong, B. R. Hd M W 30 M Tx Oh Mo Machinist Railroad Shop
Strong, Lucy Wf F W 21 M Tn Tn Tn
Strong, Mildred Dtr F W 1 9/12 S Ok Tx Tn

(Medical):Corpulmonale & arteriosclerotic heart disease (2 years); bronchial asthma and emphysema

Family/Spouse: Lucy Alice Brannan. Lucy (daughter of Albert Brannan and Manerva "Nervia" Josephine Henley) was born on 8 Jun 1898 in Franklin County, Tennessee; died on 12 Sep 1989 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Apparently, Claude moved to Colorado, leaving his wife and children in Oklahoma, sometime in the 1930's, and lived there until his 1942 death. His exact whereabouts during this time period were unknown. His son Ralph, of Clinton, Oklahoma stated to Charles Strong (of Edinburg, Texas) that he saw Claude for a moment, he thinks in Anadarko, Oklahoma while he was driving an ambulance for the Civilian Conservation Corps.

This appears as if it could be Claude's listing at the time of the 1930 census, despite the slight discrepency in the way his name was listed. He was shown as a veteran of World War I, which Charles Strong of Edinburg, Texas does not remember. This may or may not be the correct person, and/or the correct veteran information.

Colorado, Mesa County, Grand Junction, District 15

STRONG, C. Luther E. Lodger M W 36 S Texas Texas Missouri Manager Movie Theatre Veteran WW

His wife and children were not located in the 1930 census index, but presumably were still in Oklahoma.

CLAUDE E. STRONG, GREYSTONE RANCHER DIES IN HOSPITAL

Claude E. Strong, Greystone rancher, died at the Solandt hospital in Hayden, March 18, following a serious illness of about two months.
He was admitted to the hospital January 23. A ruptured stomach, combined with other ailments was given as the cause of death.
Mr. Strong had been a resident of Greystone for the past two years.
He was born October 30, 1891, in Collin county, Texas. He was raised in Oklahoma and lived there until he came to Moffat County to make his home with two of his brothers.
He was married November 20, 1915, in Bureau (sic) County, Oklahoma, but had been separated from his wife for some time.
He is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Powell, of Carter, Okla., and Ruby Smith, of Albuquerque, N. M.; two sons, Walter of Willa, Okla., and Ralph of Clinton, Okla.; two grandsons and one grand daughter; six brothers, Augustus and Rolla J. of Greystone, B. R. of Chickasha, Okla., W. W. of Lawton, Okla., E. E., who resides in California, and E. R. who lives in the state of Washington.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church here, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 with the Rev. Roy Walker in charge of the service.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery under direction of I. J. Robacker.

From Craig (Moffat County) Colorado Empire Courier, Vol. 52. #1 Page 1, March 25, 1942

NOTES by Charles Richard Strong, a Grand Nephew of Claude. This information obtained in July 2000 in Craig, Colorado.

Through a library search in Craig, it was discovered that uncle Claude was buried in the old Fairview section of the town cemetery. Records show he was placed in section F (Fairview) lot 53. It was the South half of that lot. There is no head stone or marker of any kind.

The local Funeral home helped me find this section. The North half contains the remains of Emma and John Easley. Claude is east of a Morris Family plot and next to the West Road.

Peggy Patty Baker of Yukon, Oklahoma (Grand Daughter of Augustus Homer Strong) was in Craig and the ranch when she was a young lady. She said the "busted gut" was probably peritonitis. The ranch is at least 60 miles over rough mountain roads to Craig.

Claude spent from January 23 to March 18th (54 days) in the Hospital. This long stay may have caused Rolla to sell part of his ranch to pay for hospital and burial of Claude. In July 1942, he sold about 70.65 acres of land out of the original 635.65 acres. Note that in April 1948, Rolla Changed the title to ranch to himself and Gus as joint tenancy and survivorship. Rolla and Gus sold the ranch of 560 acres to a R. F. Brown on May 10, 1956.

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Oklahoma, Grady County, Chickasha
Enumerated 26 Jan 1920
SD 64 ED 167-168 Sheet 8B
219 North 10th Street
415-469
Strong, C.E. Head M W 28 Tx Tx Tx Section Hand Railway
Strong, Della Wife F W 21 M Missouri TN Missouri
Strong, Ralph Son M W 2 8/12 Ok Tx Missouri
Strong, Ruby Dau F W 7/12 Ok Tx Missouri

1011 Penn. Avenue
416-470
Strong, A.H. Head M W 41 M Tx Tx Tx Boiler Maker Railroad S
hop
Strong, Mary Wife F w 32 M Mississippi Alabama Mississippi
Strong, Agnes Dau F w 12 S Ok Tx Miss

Claude married Della May Murley on 20 Nov 1915 in Oklahoma. Della was born about 1898 in Taney County, Missouri; died on 18 Feb 1973 in Mangum, Greer County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rolla served in the Navy during World War I. In 1910, he was living with his brother Walter's family in Prague, Comanche County, Oklahoma. He had moved to Oklahoma City prior to the 1920 census, where he was residing in a boarding home. He later homesteaded around Portales, New Mexico, eventually moving to Greystone, Colorado where he also patented land. Charles Strong spoke to some old time residents of Portales, New Mexico on a research trip. One such resident, J. B. Bates, remembered that Rolla worked for his father durign the winters.

His Colorado land patent was subscribed and sworn on October 17, 1929 at the Department of the Interior in Denver, Colorado. J.C. Thomas and A.H. Strong were witnesses. The land was W 1/2 E 1/2, W 1/2 Section 13, NE 1/4 Sec. 14 Tp. 8 N. Range 102 West 6th Principal Meridan, containing 640 acres. He used to land to raise catlle.

His last move westward was to California, where he continued to ranch.

California Death Index:

STRONG ROLLO JEFFERSON 10/17/1894 HALL M OKLAHOMA TULARE 08/29/1980

His death certificate indicated that he was the son of Ralph Strong-Ohio and Mary Hall-Missouri. It also shows that he never married. His occupation was shown as a self employed rancher of 40 years. His address at the time of his death was 237 So. Alta Vista, Porterville. It was indicated that he died as the result of a two car collision on Highway 65 and Avenue 128 in Porterville, in which he was the driver.

Notes:

Per the 1900 Texas Census, his middle initial was J, and he was born in Texas. However, according to his descendants, his middle name was Everett. They also list his place of birth as Indian Territory. At the time of the 1910 Federal Census, twelve year-old Earl was living in Comanche County, Oklahoma, and enumerated with Levi and Sarah Hoskins as a foster child. His father, Ralph, was living in New Mexico at the time, with his new wife and his younger brother Ernest. One of Earl's daughters told Charles Strong that Earl disliked his new stepmother, whom he called "the old lady" and ran away from New Mexico. The relationship, if any, between the Strong family and Levi Hoskins is unknown.

At the time of the 1930 Census, Earl and his wife, along with their five children, were living in Chandler, Grady County, Oklahoma. Living with them, as well, was his niece, Agnes Strong, and her four month old daughter, Peggy Lynn.

California Death Index:

STRONG EARL EVERETT 03/03/1897 HALL M OKLAHOMA TULARE 10/14/1982

His death certificate listed him as the son of Ralph Strong and Ellie Hall. It was shown, in error, that they were from Illinois. It was also stated that for the prior 50 years he had been self-employed in the Agriculture business. His address was shown as 2125 South Prospect, Porterville, California. The informant was Velma Powell, his daughter, and she was shown as having the same address.

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Grady County, Chandler
Strong, Earl D. Head R 10 M W ww M 23 Ok Oh Tx Laborer Dair
y
Strong, Willie J Wife H F w 29 M 19 Tx Ms Ill. None Strong, Joel F Son M w 10 S Ok Ok Tx
Strong, Lee E Son M W 8 S Ok Ok Tx
Strong, Zelma Daug F W 7 S Ok Ok Tx
Strong, Roland Son M W 4 S Ok Ok Tx
Strong, Velma Dau F W 1 3/12 Ok Ok TX
Strong, Agnes I Niece F w 22 D 21 Ok Tx Ms Waitress Hotel
Strong, Peggy L Grandniece F W 4/12 S Ok Ok Ok

(Medical):Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Earl married Willie Jane JonesTexas. Willie was born on 7 Apr 1901 in Bonham, Fannin County, Texas; died on 25 Jan 1982 in Porterville, Tulare County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The youngest son of Ralph and Mary Ella was an infant at the time of the 1900 Hopkins County, Texas census. In 1910, he was living with his father and stepmother in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. He can' t be located at the time of the 1920 census. In 1930, he was living in Toledo, Lincoln County, Oregon. His wife was listed as Fay, and was shown as being born in 1894 in Oklahoma, which would make her some five years older than him. However, the death certificate for Dorothy Fay Strong instead shows her as being born in 1903, making her four years younger than Ernest.

At one time, he was erroneously thought to have as died in California in 1965, based on the SSDI. However, that death was not for the correct Ernest Strong.

Ernest actually died at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon, approximately three weeks after being struck by a pickup at the cross walk of Broadway and Olive on September 30, at 5:15 p.m. The actual cause of death was listed as an accident, and was due to a pulmonary embolism of both lungs.

The death certificate indicates he has moved to Eugene around 1955. His occupation was listed as Houseman at the Eugene Hotel. His place of birth was shown as Texas, and his parents were listed as Ralph and Mary Ellen Strong. The informant was his wife, Dorothy F(ay) Strong.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Oregon, Lincoln County, Toledo, District 6
Strong, Ernest R. Head M W M 31 M 24 Oklahoma US US Laborer Mill
Strong, Fay Wife F W 36 (sic) M 19 Oklahoma Ohio Illinois

Ernest married Dorothy Fay Gregory on 18 Aug 1923 in Greer County, Oklahoma. Dorothy was born on 4 Sep 1903 in Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma; died on 4 Mar 1975 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married to William G. KALT. Belonged to the First Reformed Church, and is buried in the Horne Cemetery. They were the parents of Wilma KALT (William Daley).

Mabel married William Phillip Griffith on 2 Aug 1910 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. William was born on 22 Apr 1887 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1957 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio; was buried in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
Mrs. Harley Rudersdorf

Mrs. Nora Belle Rudersdorf, aged 54, of 4212 Rush Blvd, wife of Harley Rudersdorf, died of a heart ailment at 6:05 p.m. Monday at her home after an illness of three years. Born Feb. 13, 1891, in Bristolville, she was a daughter of Fred and Alberta STRONG. She lived in Youngstown pratically all her life, coming from Bristolville as a child. She was a member of Pleasant Grove U.P. Church, Miriam Chapter of Eastern Star, and Daughters of America. Besides her husband, Harley, whom she married 32 years ago, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Alberta KISER and Mrs. Ruth HUMPHREY and a son, Gordon RUDERSDORF, all of Youngstown; four sisters, Mrs. William GRIFFITH, Grace STRONG, and Alberta CUTTING, all of Youngstown, and Mrs. Paul SHALLENBERGER of Warren; two brothers, Harmon STRONG of Youngstown and Harry STRONG of Tuscon, Ariz., and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hofmeister Memorial Funeral Home where friends may cal lthis evening and Wednesday evening.

Youngstown Vindicator
Tuesday April 10, 1945, pg. 7
Courtesy of Jean Kling Baun

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Ohio, Mahoning, Youngstown
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920
SD 18 ED 221 Sheet 12A
727-233-255
Rudersdorf, Harley H M W 30 M Ohio Ohio Ohio Machinist Foun
dry
Rudersdorf, Belle W F 2 29 M Ohio Ohio Ohio
Rudersdorf, Alberta D F W 6 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Rudersdorf, Ruth D F W 1 1/12 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Rudersdorf, Gordon S M W 3 11/12 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Strong, Harry Brother-in-Law M W 23 S Ohio Ohio Ohio Labor Tub Mill
Strong, Grace Sister-in-law F W 19 S Ohio Ohio Ohio

1930 Census
Ohio, Mahoning County, Youngstown
ED 50-93 SD 10 Sheet 12B
Ruderstorf, Harley Hd Own $6500 M W 40 M23 Ohio Ohio Ohio Machinist Foundry
Ruderstorf, Belle Wf F W 39 M22 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Ruderstorf, Alberta Dtr F W 16 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Ruderstorf, Gordon Son M W 14 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Ruderstorf, Ruth Dtr F W 11 S Ohio Ohio Ohio

Nora married Harley Rudersdorf about 1913. Harley (son of Gustave Rudersdorf and Anna Kling) was born on 9 Dec 1890 in North Lima, Mahoning County, Ohio; died on 25 Aug 1966 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Harmon Strong had moved to Youngstown at the time of the 1920 census. His listing was as follows:

Harmon STRONG 25 Oh US Oh Salesman Wholesale Lena STRONG 25 Oh Switzerland/German Switzerland/German Katherine STRONG 5/12 Oh Oh Oh

1930 Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio STRONG, Harmon 36 M 22 Oh Oh OH Salesman Meat STRONG, Lena 35 21 Oh Switzerland Germany STRONG, Catherine 10 Oh Oh Oh

Harmon married Lena Kath on 15 Jun 1916 in Ohio. Lena was born about 1893 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Ohio, Mahoning, Youngstown
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920
SD 18 ED 221 Sheet 12A
727-233-255
Rudersdorf, Harley H M W 30 M Ohio Ohio Ohio Machinist Foun
dry
Rudersdorf, Belle W F 2 29 M Ohio Ohio Ohio
Rudersdorf, Alberta D F W 6 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Rudersdorf, Ruth D F W 1 1/12 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Rudersdorf, Gordon S M W 3 11/12 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Strong, Harry Brother-in-Law M W 23 S Ohio Ohio Ohio Labor Tub Mill
Strong, Grace Sister-in-law F W 19 S Ohio Ohio Ohio

Notes:

She had a high fever when an infant, and her brain was damaged.

Notes:

According to William Daley, she married a Shalamberger. William Billig instead has her married to Paul SHALLANBERGER, and has them as the parents of Doris (Mrs. Bruce Dewey), Robert, Jack, Wayne and Lee. William also notes that she was reportedly adopted by the ORR family after her mother's death, but he does not have proof of this. (Email dated May 1, 2005

Notes:

She was born to Frederick Adelbert STRONG and Alberta OSBORNE. She was adopted by her father's sister, Alice (Strong) CUTTING, and Alice's husband Royal. She married Harley RUDERSDORF as his second wife. His first wife was her sister, Nora Belle STRONG.

At the time of the 1930 Federal census, Alberta, age 24, was living in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. She was listed as a boarder in the PARFITT home. She was shown as a trained nurse in general practice

Mary married Harley Rudersdorf about 1947. Harley (son of Gustave Rudersdorf and Anna Kling) was born on 9 Dec 1890 in North Lima, Mahoning County, Ohio; died on 25 Aug 1966 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was an employee of the Carnegie Steel Co. He was of medium heighth and build, with dark grey eyes and drak brown hair.

(Research):
Census Information:


1910 Census
Ohio, Mahoning County, Youngstown, 4rth Ward
Royal S CUTTING H 47 M26 Oh Vt Oh
Alice M CUTTING W 43 M26 3/2 Oh NY Oh
Glenn S CUTTING son 25 Wd Oh Oh Oh
[Where are his first wife and children???]
Verne CUTTING dau 20 S Oh Oh Oh
Mabel STRONG Niece 21 S Oh Oh Oh
Belle STRONG Niece 19 S Oh Oh Oh

1920 Census
Ohio, Trumbull, Weathersfield, ED 294 2??
Grant Street #347-358
Cutting, Glen Head M W 34 M Ohi Ohio Ohio Foreman Steel Mill
Cutting, Florence Wife F W 34 M Ohio Pa Ohio
Cutting, Ellen Dtr F W 12 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Cutting, Glen Jr Son M W 9 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Cutting, Harry Son M W 5 4/6 S Ohio Ohio Ohio

1930 Census
Ohio, Trumbull County, McDonald
ED 66 428 Indiana Avenue #239-246
Cutting, Glenn D Head R 40 M W 44 M 20 Ohio Ohio Ohio Foreman Steel Mill
Cutting, Florence N Wife F W 44 M 29 Ohio Pa Ohio
Cutting, Glenn D Jr Son M W 17 S Ohio Ohio Ohio Cutting, Harry Son M W 14 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Cutting, Betty J Dtr F W 3 11/12 S Ohio Ohio Ohio

Glenn married Margaret Murray before 1907. Margaret was born before 1890 in Ohio; died after 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Florence Nellie Rice on 1 May 1911. Florence was born in Oct 1886 in Ohio; died about 1963 in McDonald, Trumbull County, Ohio; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He appears to have died young, as he is not listed with his parents or siblings at the time of the 1900 Federal Census.

Notes:

Said to have married James Shipp. In 1930, she was living with her widowed father. In 1940, she was listed as an inmate of the Massillon State Hospital in Perry, Stark County, Ohio. She was shown as age 50, widowed, born in Ohio, and a resident of Trumbull county five years previously.