William Johnson Strong, Sr. Family Photo

(Back Row) David J., Clara S. Bateman, Don C., Emma S. Jensen, Samuel O. 

(Front Row) Stella P. Hyde, William J., Julia Maria Dyer Strong, Frank D.

Julia (engaged to William) came to America a year before he did.  They were married in St. Louis, MO. William had a twin brother, Enoch and their father died when they were six years old. By trade William was a tin plate manufacturer then later in Alpine he farmed. They crossed the plains, walking most of the way, arriving in Salt Lake in September 1852; went to Provo, and came on to Alpine in 1854.

In religious duties for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he was 2nd Counselor to Bishop McCullough for 17 years; organized the first choir and was its leader for 21 years. In civic matters he was president of the Alpine Co-op and also served on the city Council for many years. 

Julia was noted for being a peace-maker.  She knitted stockings for all her family before cold weather arrived, with a long string always behind her stove. All her children's stockings were initialed from oldest to youngest. She lived 77 years.  

His parents: John Strong and Sarah Johnson     Her parents: Gideon Dyer and Eliza Brown

Children:

William Frederick (1853 - 1869)

Enoch Henry (Dec 1885 - June 1856) ?

Don Carlos 1857 Marr: Eliza Alice Carlisle

Julia Clara 1859 Marr: Joseph Thomas Bateman

Davis Johnson 1862 Marr: Martha Healey

Samuel Oscar 1864 Marr: Fannie Ann Devey
Orlando (1866 - Died same day born)

Eliza Emeline 1867 Marr: James Marinus Jensen

Estella 1869 Marr: Oscar Walterman Hyde 

Frank Dyer 1871 Marr: Annie Elizabeth Titcomb