Andrew McClure PA & Almira Strong CT, 1800s OH, MI
I am researching the family of Andrew and Almira/Elmira Strong MCCLURE.He was born ca 1811 in PA and she was born ca 1810in CT.She is the daughter of Capt. David STRONG, a sea captain and vessel owner, of Middletown, CT who moved to Stow, Portage Co. OH ca 1812.Andrew and Almira were married 14 Nov 1833 in Portage Co., OH,Their known children, as taken from the 1850/1860 MI censuses, are:Clarissa, b. ca 1834 OH; Celesta, b. ca 1838 OH;Amanda, b. ca 1841, OH; Mary, b. 1843, OH; Julia b. ca 1845, OH/MI; and Milton b. 1849, MI.Mary married Thomas Bailey, b. 1840 in Somersetshire, ENG.He was a sailor in the Eng. Navy and lighthouse keeper in MI and IL (Capt. of US Lighthouse in Chicago).They had ch:Juliett, a stenographer, Fred I., Victor and Winfield.Andrew and Almira's son, Milton, an engineer,m. Elizabeth (unk.) b. 1850 NY and had ch: Florence b. 1873 MI and Edith b. ca 1866 MI.Andrew and Almira are believed to moved to Canadaiga, Lenawee Co., MI ca 1844.The are living in Lenawee Co. in the 1850, 1860 & 1880, as is Milton in the latter case.Mary and Thomas Bailey are living in Seneca, Lenawee Co., in the 1880MI Census.Does anyone recognize these family members?