John Strong (1734–1811) was born in St Pauls Parish, Hanover, Virginia, USA and died in Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cape Strong 1734–1811

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 02 Nov 1734 · St Pauls Parish, Hanover, Virginia, USA

Died 21 Mar 1811 · Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina

Father William M Strong

Mother Phyllis Cape

Siblings Elizabeth Strong, James Strong, Martin Strong, Mary Strong, Sarah Strong, Sherwood Strong, Thomas Daniel Strong, William Edward Strong, William Strong

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Immediate Family

Parents

William M Strong

Phyllis Cape

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Cape Strong began in 1734 in St Pauls Parish, Hanover, Virginia, USA. John Cape Strong passed away in 1811 in Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina.

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1734

Birth of John Cape Strong in St Pauls Parish, Hanover, Virginia, USA

Birth

1811

Death of John Cape Strong in Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Strong

This ancestor line traces from 1674598, Somerset, England (1583) to St Pauls Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States (1734) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Strong (1734–1811) was born in St Pauls Parish, Hanover, Virginia, USA and died in Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina. 3 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, 3 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 6 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.