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John Strong 1701–1783

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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8 researchers on YourRoots have John 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

Born 17 Jun 1701 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut Colony
Died 7 Apr 1783 · Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Josiah Strong
Mother Joanna Gillett (1680–1757)
Siblings Asahel Strong, Caleb Strong, Damaris Strong, Dorothy Strong, Elizabeth Strong, Eunice Strong Thomas Webster, Irene Strong, Johanna Strong, Joshua Strong, Josiah Strong, Mary Strong, Rachel Strong

Researchers connected through John Strong 1701–1783

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, John Strong entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, born to josiah strong and joanna gillett. John Strong passed away in 1783 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Early Connecticut Marriages

Life Timeline

1701
Birth of John Strong in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut Colony
Birth
1783
Death of John Strong in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Strong

This ancestor line traces from Chard, Somerset, , England (1605) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1701) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Strong (1701–1783) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut Colony and died in Colchester, New London, 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 John 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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.

John Strong's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Strong PTP
1701–1783
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut Colony
Parents
Unknown
Joanna Gillett PTP
1680–1757
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Josiah Gillett PTP
1650–1736
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Unknown

John Strong's Descendants

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John Strong PTP 1701–1783