Who was William Strong?

William Strong (1775–1776) was born in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States and died in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William "Billy" Strong 1775–1776

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 5 Aug 1775 · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

Died 10 Nov 1776 · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

Father Benajah Strong Esq

Mother Lucy Strong Bishop

Siblings Doctor Joseph Strong, Narcissa Davenport Strong, Roger Strong

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benajah Strong Esq

Lucy Strong Bishop

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Children

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Biography

In 1775, William "Billy" Strong entered the world in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States, born to benajah strong esq and lucy strong bishop. William "Billy" Strong passed away in 1776 in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of William "Billy" Strong in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

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1776

Death of William "Billy" Strong in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Strong

This ancestor line traces from St Neots, Huntingdonshire District, Cambridgeshire, England (1566) to Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States (1775) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Strong (1775–1776) was born in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States and died in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 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 William 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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