Strong, Emerette Colt, 1841-1924

Emerette Lois Colt Strong was born Nov. 21, 1841. Her parents, Henry Colt and Chloe Catlin Colt, resided in Torrington, Connecticut where they owned a local farm. In 1860 and 1861 Emerette attended the Connecticut State Normal School in New Britain. On June 7, 1866 she married David Strong (1825-1914), businessman and widower of her sister Chloe Maria Colt Strong. David had been a 1st Lieut. in the 24th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers during the Civil War, and established himself as a successful businessman and manufacturer in Winsted, Connecticut after the war's end. He established and served as President of the Strong Manufacturing Company, was President of the Winsted Hosiery Company, the First National Bank and served as Director of the New England Knitting Company. The couple resided in Winsted following their marriage, and Emerette was actively involved in the local community and held a membership with the Congregational Church.

From the description of Emerette Colt Strong diary, 1874. (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 754957126

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