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Return Strong 1640–1729

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Return Strong in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 2 independent trees

Born 09 Apr 1640 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Feb 1729 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Elder John Strong
Mother Abigail Ford (1619–1688)
Siblings Abigail Strong, Ebenezer Strong, Elizabeth Strong, Experience Strong, Hannah Strong, Hester Strong, Jedediah Strong, Jerijah Strong, Joseph Strong, Josiah Strong, Mary Strong, Samuel Strong, Sarah Strong, Thankful Strong, Thomas Strong Sr

Researchers connected through Return Strong 1640–1729

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Return Strong was born in 1640 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of elder john strong and abigail ford. Return Strong passed away in 1729 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Return Strong in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1729
Death of Return Strong in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Return Strong

This ancestor line traces from Wendover Manor,,Buckinghamshire,England (1265) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1640) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Return Strong (1640–1729) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Return 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 14 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.

Return Strong's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Return Strong PTP
1640–1729
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Ford PTP
1619–1688
Bridport, Dorset, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Thomas Ford PTP
1623–1623
Bridport, Dorset, England
Unknown

Return Strong's Descendants

1.
RS
Return Strong PTP 1640–1729