"4096-7. … Ephraim Strong (son of Thomas Strong of Northampton and Rachel Holton) b. Jan. 4, 1685, went about 1705-6, to Milford, Ct., where he was a blacksmith and probably also a farmer. He m. May 10, 1712, Mary Buckingham b. Aug. 27, 1686 (dau. of Elder Daniel Buckingham of Milford, and Hannah Fowler dau. of Lt. William Fowler; … [Ephraim Strong married widow Mary Buckingham]."