Frederick Charles Strong

Notes:

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

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

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Linda Botchlett lbotchlett@aol.com

Linda references:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Married:
The Trumbull County Chapter of the Ohio Genalogical Society has records of a George W. Strong marrying Julia A GRIFFIN of Southington on January 1, 1878. (by George G. Lyon MG L 1876-81 p 146 (8/14)). This is obviously another George Strong whom was married in Trumbull.

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Research):Census Information:

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

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

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

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


1880 OHIO CENSUS
Trumbull County

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Married:
STRONG, David to KAIGY, Betsey of Bristol m 16 Mar 1841 by Peres R. Hiscock JP (L 1839-42 p 150) (3/172)

From 100 YEAR OF TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO, MARRIAGES 1800-1900 Courtesy of the Trumbull County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

Notes:

Benjamin Dwight notes that he was still living (in 1871) in Vesper, Onondaga County, New York. He had been in Vesper since 1814, previously living in Tully, also in Onondaga County. (Vol. I, p. 194).

(Research):1850 New York, Onondaga County, Tully
Ansel STRONG 60 M Farmer $4000 Con
Hannah STRONG 43 F NY
Wm. W. STRONG 9 M NY P.
Carlos STRONG 6 M NY
Asenath Let. STRONG 2 F NY
Bridget LUBY 24 F Ireland

1860 New York, Onondaga County, Tully, Vesper P.O. 16 Jun 1860
Ansel STRONG 70 Farmer $4000 $800 Con
Hannah N STRONG 52 Housekeeper NY
William W STRONG 19 Laborer NY
Peter C STRONG 17 Laborer NY
Acenith STRONG 12 NY
Muriah L STRONG 10 NY

1870 New York, Onondaga County, Tully, Otisco P.O.
Ansel STRONG 81 Farmer $5600 $1000 Conn Hannah STRONG 64 Keeping House NY
Carlos STRONG 26 $300 NY
Frank STRONG 2 M W NY

Ansel married Hannah Shailer Stocking on 25 Oct 1810 in Onondaga County, New York. Hannah (daughter of Benjamin Stocking and Dimmis Shailor) was born on 6 Feb 1792 in Connecticut; died on 14 Sep 1826 in Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dwight lists her as the "dau. of Benjamin STOCKING of Chatham, Ct., and Dimmis SHAILER." The book "Early Connecticut Marriages" by Frederick Bailey shows 'Benjamin Stocking & Dimmis Shailor Aug 1789' in Haddam, Middlesex County, Ct.

John married Mary Gochenour on 1 Oct 1816 in Virginia. Mary was born about 1796 in Virginia; died on 31 Aug 1844 in Bristol Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
John KAGEY (Jacob KAGEY1) was born 1 OCT 1796, and died OCT 1825. He married Mary GOCHENOUR 1 OCT 1816, daughter of Abraham GOCHENOUR and Christina HAAS. She died 31 AUG 1844.

Source: gidavidson@genealogyfamilytrees.com

Per IGI (www.familysearch.org)

John KAGEY son of Rev. Jacob KAGEY and Christina BRENNEMAN

He was b. 1 Oct 1796 in Shenandoah, VA d Oct 1825 m. ca 1821 in Oh to Mary Gochenour b 1800 in Va d 31 Aug 1844

Children: Abraham b. 11 Jan 1818 Bristol m. Hannah SNYDER d. 21 Jun 873 Elizabeth b. 9 Oct 1821 Bristol m. David STRONG d 15 Jun 1851 Catharine b. 16 Oct 1821 Bristol m. David GILBERT d 25 Dec 1845 Jacob b. 26 Nov 1822 Bristol d. 26 Jan 1826 Christine b. 13 Sept 1825 Bristol m. David GILBERT