Elizabeth Strong

Elizabeth Strong was born July 21, 1744 to William Strong and Mary Cope/Cape in Hanover, VA. She married Samuel Croley around 1761, probably in Virginia. They had seven children.

1. Effaniah "Effie" Croley, b. abt 1762 in Halifax, VA

2. James Croley,b. May 20, 1863 in Henry, VA; d. Sep 4, 1840 in Excelsior Springs, Clay, MO

3. John Croley, Sr., b. 1768 in Camden Parish, Pittsylvania, VA; d. Nov 15, 1847 in Clay, MO

4. Mary Croley, b. abt 1769 in Pittsylvania, VA

5. Agnes Croley, b. 1771 in Pittsylvania, VA

6. Littleberry Croley, b. 1772 in Pittsylvania, VA; d. Campbell, TN

7. William Croley, Sr., b. 1773 in Pittsylvania, VA; d. btw 1846-1850 in Henry, MO

Samuel died Oct 10, 1774--arguably the first casualty of the Revolutionary War.

10 Jun 1775 - In response to Elizabeth Crowley's Petition to the House of Burgess: "Resolved that the sum of twenty-five Pounds be paid to Elizabeth Croley, widow, and that ten Pounds, per annum, for the term of ten Years, be paid to the Churchwardens of the Parish of Camden in the County of Pettsylvania, for the use of the said Elizabeth Croley, and for the use and towards the maintenance of said Children after the death or marriage of their Mother."

Elizabeth married Alexander Martin. They had an unknown number of children:

1. Alexander Strong Martin

Elizabeth died in Oct 1815 in Greene, TN.