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Benajah Strong 1740–1809

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Benajah Strong in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Oct 1740 · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, Colonial America
Died 25 Nov 1809 · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Father Captain Joseph Strong
Mother Elizabeth Strong (1704–1792)
Spouse Lucy Bishop
Children Dr Joseph Strong, Martha Strong
Siblings Abigail Strong, Asa Strong, Deacon Elnathan Strong, Elizabeth Strong, Eunice Stanley Strong, Joseph Strong, Martha Strong, Mary Strong, Rev Joseph Strong, Tabitha Strong, William Strong
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Lucy Bishop

Biography

In 1740, Benajah Strong entered the world in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, Colonial America, born to captain joseph strong and elizabeth strong. Benajah Strong married lucy bishop, and had children including dr joseph strong, martha strong. Benajah Strong passed away in 1809 in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

  5. 5
    Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1740
Birth of Benajah Strong in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, Colonial America
Birth
1809
Death of Benajah Strong in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benajah Strong

This ancestor line traces from Colchester, Colchester Borough, Essex, England (1620) to Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, Colonial America (1740) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benajah Strong (1740–1809) was born in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, Colonial America and died in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Benajah in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Captain Joseph Strong
Father
Elizabeth Strong
1704–1792 · Mother

Benajah Strong's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benajah Strong PTP
1740–1809
Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Strong PTP
1704–1792
Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Preserved STRONG PTP
1680–1765
Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusestts
Tabitha Lee PTP
1677–1750
Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut

Benajah Strong's Descendants

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Benajah Strong PTP 1740–1809