I am putting together a book about my family, the Strong family, who were cattle dealers, butchers and tanners from West Somerset. Our ancestors lived in Wootton Courtenay as far back as 1521 (Petri Strong). His daughter, Helena Strong, was baptised there in 1560. Their descendants eventually moved the tanning business to Bermondsey in London and became one of Britain’s top two leather manufacturers at the end of the 19th Century.
Are there any historical records of families who lived in Wootton Courtenay? I am looking for anyone who may want to hear more about my ancestors to add to the history of the village. Please email me on ingrid.l.franzon@gmail.com if you would be interested.
My maiden name was Ingrid Strong but I live in Sweden now, with my husband Jan Franzon.
Ingrid Franzon
