The Strong Family Association Coat of Arms (The Strong Crest) was approved by the SFAA Directors at the SFAA Annual National Members’ Meeting in August 1977 as the Official Strong Family Association Coat of Arms (Crest). This came about after much research into the background by several of the more knowledgeable SFAA members. From this information, a young SFAA member artist, James Horner Strong of Arlington, MA painted this crest which was subsequently approved by the SFAA Directors. The animal in the SFAA Crest is a wyvern or eagle. Most American references list it as an eagle. It bears a close resemblance to the animal in the Taunton City, Somerset, England crest which is a wyvern.
The Latin motto, “Tentanda Via Est” was approved by the SFAA Directors to be the SFAA motto with the translation to be: “The way is to be tried.”
would wood like more info
Hello, I too am a descendant of Elder John Strong and can prove it through ancestry.com.
The Strong family has certainly proven to a successful and blessed family. I am pleased to be descended from the Strong’s-a fine English name and family.
My husband, William, and his children and grandchildren also have proof of their bloodline back to Elder Strong. 2/2/2011.
I have a hand drawn copy of the family crest, on the back of it it says ” of the Mayfair” I have not been able to find a ship of that registry. does anyone else have any info about this ship and which Strong may have been on it. Thanks so much John
I realized no one could really reach me with any answers unless I included my e mail address: johnstrong1947@comcast.net
i am a strong very proud i live in the mid west i would love to have more info on the family and where it branches to make us email me at Strongarm1982@gmail.com
Just wondering where the 2013 Strong Family Reunion will be?
Hi Bradley! The 2013 Reunion will be in or near St. Paul, Minnesota. Details not yet announced. Great to hear from you!
Ed Barnard, Cannon Falls MN
I live at Rose cottage, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0NZ England.
Phone 0044 1460 55291. I understand some of the Strong Family Association of America
come to visit Somerset occasionally. They will be made most welcome at my house.
Michael Strong
I have this as a tatoo.
I know that there are two strong families. I have just started my family history. the farthest i have gone is Lureign and George Strong. If anyone recognizes these as of this family please tell me!
Hi. I am doing geneology. my last name is strong but I don’t know if I am related to Elder John Strong. The farthest I have gone back is lureign Thomas and George Strong. Please tell me if this is the right family.
My email is lynnettestrong@rocketmail.com
never mind guys, my dad said we are related so YAY!
I just found out that we are related so never mind
Hi everyone. Ultimately I am related to Elder Strong and my family comes out of Cincinnati, Germany, Irland, Scotland, England. I will be joining the Strong Family Association and hope some day to go to a reunion. Enjoy the holiday season.
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I am a descendants of Mary Barnard daughter of Joseph Barnard