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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Grave marker submitted
We just received a picture of a grave marker in Geneva, New York. It was submitted by a person that was very moved
by the inscription. Apparently we can still influence people after we are gone. Josiah Strong (b. Jun 17, 1758,
d. Nov 14, 1841) served our country in the first years of the struggle for independance. He is descended from the Samuel
line and is listed in Dwight's History on page 1422.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Prayers for the Lucy Gay (Smith) Gilbert Family
We were heart-broken to learn that SFAA Director Jim Gilbert lost his wife after a long illness. Lucy Gay (Smith)
Gilbert passed from this life in the loving arms of God August 13, 2007 in Alabama.
It is a loss to our entire Family. We will miss Gay and her contribution to this world.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Samson Strong Reunion
The Strong Family reunion for
descendants of Samson Strong (Jedediah Strong line) of Tama Co., Iowa, will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2007, at the Carlton
Brethren Church fellowship hall, Garwin Iowa. The church is not in Garwin, see directions below. For more information,
please call Dean Fisher at 641-750-3594 (cellphone).
Directions to the church: From
Garwin,
Iowa, go west on the Garwin Road,
E-27, to B Ave. (appr.
3 miles). Go left, (south) on B ave. appr. 3 miles to the church.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
George W. Strong Book
I just had a terrific conversation with the author of a book about one of the descendants of the Jedediah line.
The book is available on Amazon and is entitled "American Journey of George W. Strong." He lived in southern Michigan
during the 1800's. The author is Peter Centa. He worked for several years compiling data about a fascinating person
in our history.
Has anyone else seen this or read the book? We'd love to hear back from you.
SFAA Corresponding Secretary, Anita B.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Please accept my words of sympathy regarding the loss of Bob..he was a wealth of information to a great many people.
He was very kind and helpful, he will indeed be missed. May the Lord hold you & his family in the palm of His hand, giving
you courage & strength..may He hold you up until you can stand, and dry your tears -always.
Sincerely, Rene P.
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