Dr. William Marvin Strickland

Notes:

His grave marker, photo shown on FindAGrave, is embossed with a Cross and the inscription "William M. Strickland, Texas, CSTD US Navy, World War I, July 9, 1890-Feb 7, 1957."

William married Alma Strickland on 28 Mar 1920. Alma was born on 11 Nov 1899; died on 25 Feb 1984; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matthew married Harriet Ann Martin in 1872. Harriet (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Martin and Rebecca "Becky" Richardson) was born on 29 Jan 1852 in Texas; died on 19 Jul 1915; was buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Virgie Collier Speights column about Rev. Bob Strickland, and his wife Essie Strickland O'Riley (a second cousin and widow), it is noted that his maternal grandparents were "Tom and Becky WATKINS (sic) MARTIN, and they have five sons and two daughters, Frank, Case, Lip, Jimmy, Ed, Marge and Harriet Ann, his mother." (Old Timer of Sabine County, Texas, p. 54).

Notes:

In a Query posted in the STRICKLAND SCENE newsletter (Vol. 3, No 2, Second Quarter 1982), "Lily Carter Thurman states that Noah Strickland was born in North Carolina ca 1801. Tradition says that he left with hog-drovers when he was sixteen and came to Mississippi." Her query was as to the identity of his parents.

The family is listed in Kathy Casagranda's SABINE PARISH THE 1850 CENSUS WITH ADDED FAMILY INFORMATION as follows:

Noah 49 M Farmer North Carolina
Mary 41 F Georgia
Nancy 24 F Mississippi
David 19 M Mississippi
Redmon 15 M Mississippi
John 11 M Louisiana
James 8 M Louisiana
Will 8 M Louisiana
Martha 5 F Louisiana
Elizabeth 5 F Louisiana
Nina/[Una] 3 F Louisiana
Mathew 8/12 M Louisiana

Casagranda writes that "Noah Stephenson Strickland was born in Nash County, NC to Henry Strickland and RUTH THOMPSON.....Noah married MARY ELIZABETH CARTER daughter of WILLIAM CARTER and MARY E (Cotton) STRICKLAND."

This does not appear to be correct, as he was born in North Carolina, and the other children of Henry and Ruth Thompson Strickland were born in Georgia.

Noah Strickland's family is listed in Helen Gomer Schluter's 1860 CENSUS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS WITH CIVIL WAR RECORDS as:

Noah 59 M NC Farmer $675
Mary (Carter) 57 F Ga
Nancy 34 F Miss
John H 21 M LA
James W 17 M LA
William L 17 M La
Martha J 15 F LA
Elizabeth J 15 F LA
Anny C (Unice?) 13 F LA
Mathew (Noah) 10 M LA

In SABINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SKETCHES AND GENEALOGICAL RECORDS, it is noted that Noah and his family came to Sabine County, Texas in 1860 and paid state and county taxes in 1861. The book added that the Noah Strickland served in the Civil War, but took the measles after being mustered out and died in Mississippi. (White and Toole, p 59).

The book, OLD TIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS by Virgie Speights (S. Malone Printers, San Augustine, Texas c 1983), says "Noah and "Polly" Strickland had four daughters, Nancy, Martha, Jane and Sarah, and three sons Bill, John and Matt" (p 54). The census lists 6 sons, where as Old Timers only lists 3. Perhaps three sons died as young men, or moved away from home too early for the younger generation to remember. Also, could Jane and Sarah be the middle names of the daughters actually listed on the census? Later in OLD TIMERS it is stated that "(Noah and Polly Strickland's) six children were John Strickland (Dee's father), Bill Strickland, Matt, Jane, Martha and Unice."

Leatha Betts says she has Noah Stephenson Strickland b.c. 1801- 1803 (1850 census states he was 49, born in North Carolina) married c. 1825, to Mary Elizabeth Carter b. 1807 Jackson Co. Georgia (1850 Census) and mentioned in Jackson Co. Ga. Deed book D as receiving household items for estate of Solomon Strickland. Her research indicates that the Noah that settled in the Sabine River area is the son of Noah Strickland, Sr. b.c. 1759 Nash Co. N. Car. and Elizabeth Dew of Nash Co. North Carolina, son of Henry Strickland b.c. 1735 Nash Co. N. Car. (d. 1796, Madison Co. Ga.,He left will in Georgia, listed in Ga. Pioneers, Vol. 6....)

This is supported by the following email from JJudyJam@aol.com on 26 April 2001:

Noah Strickland, son of Henry and Mary Hickman Strickland left a will dated 21 Oct 1809. Proven Nash Co August 1813. In the will he leaves to his son Noah (listed last in the will ,the youngest?): That I give to my son Noah Strickland a certain piece of land beginning at a corner Hickory in Thomas Carter's line and along Carter's line to the river, and down said river to the old spring, then along William Dew Strickland's line to the beginning; also 1 tract of land on both sides of the road containing 80 acres joining Thomas Carter and Roland Williams' lines; and 300 acres of land lying on both sides of Turkey Creek joining Hardy Stricklands and Benjamin Rice's line; also 3 Negroes named Willie, Zaney, and Kinchen; and 1 feather bed and furniture, Noah appointed William Buntin and Henry Adkins as Executors. This was however challenged apparently by Noah's wife (sic-s/b daughter) Mary and son in Law Henry Atkinson from Minute Books Nash CO By Tim Rackley (from excerpts) August Court 1813 - #740 A paper writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Noah Strickland was offered for probate by Wiliam Buntin and Henry Atkins Jr, the Executors therein named, and the Same being opposed by Elisabeth Strickland, Henry Atkinson & Mary his wife, Bolling Strickland, and by Edward, Noah, & William Dew Strickland, which three last are infants under Twenty one years of age to whom Elisabeth Strickland is appointed Guardian pro hac vice. It is ordered that a jury be impaneled to try whether the paper writing do Contain the last will & Testament of the Said Noah Strickland. Nash Co Minutes Vol . VII, p 62) 1816, NASH CO NC Land Division of Noah Strickland, Feb. term 1816: Heirs: Elizabeth Strickland Henry Atkinson and wife Boling Strickland Edward Strickland Noah Strickland II William D. Strickland (Nash Co Kin p 58 (Nash Co Will Book 1 p 277)

From "Early Records of Nash Co, NC 1777-1859" page 248:

STRICKLAND, NOAH inventory by Admrs., November 18, 1813, included 20 Negroes. The widow, Elizabeth Strickland, was given a year's allowance. Sale held September 9, 1813, with Elizabeth Strickland principal buyer. Her dower lands were directed to be laid off, August 1813. A sale of Noah Strickland property was held by Henry Atkinson, admr. January 11, 1820.

STRICKLAND, NOAH JR. inventory and sale by Bolen Strickland, admr., December 13, 1820.

MAY 11, 1824, NASH CO NC Bolen Strickland, admn for estate of Noah Strickland, Jr. deceased, bill of sale to Edward Strickland May 11, 1824 (Kinfolk 112)

From these last 3 citings it appears that Noah and Elizabeth's son , Noah II may have died after the land division in 1816 but before December of 1820. Leatha Betts notes that the "Jr." could still be refering to the above inventory...or someone could have transcribed Sr. incorrectly....since the date was one month prior to the settlement outright for Elizabeth. Or this could refer to yet another Noah. Judy noted she was leaning toward this fellow as Bolen in Extr and Edward is buying (from Noah Sr will the lands adjoin) Sorry this is so long, I am still learning what is meaningful and what is not. I am still working on the thought that Noah's wife Elizabeth was dau of Edward Moore. Noah's Daughter Mary named a child Alsey Moore Atkinson and Noah's son William Dew named a daughter Sally Moore Strickland. The name game is a good hint but the Moore name could just be from any generation. Elizabeth was named as Moore in her father Edward Moore's 1783 will and was called Elizabeth Strickland in the estate settlement in 1789.

One further observation. I believe the Bolen Strickland that married Martha Trignith 12 March 1835 was not the son of Noah and Elizabeth. He and Martha are on in the 1850 census with a slew of children ages 13 on down and an older Trigneth/Trigler female. His age is given at 34 making him born years after Noah's will. Any thoughts, help, corrections or gentle disagreement welcome

Judy Moore Welch who is still trying to be a Strickland and still believing that Mark Stricklands dau married the son of Edward Moore.

Noah married Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Carter in 1825. Mary (daughter of William Carter and Mary (Molly\Polly) Cotton Strickland) was born about 1809 in Jackson County, Georgia; died in 1849. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Virgie Speights writes that after Noah arrived in Louisiana, he "went to work for a Mr. Carter, whose daughter, Betty, he later married. They came on the Sabine County, where she was known as "Polly."

Notes:

Shown by some as having the middle name Franklin, versus Jefferson.

Said to have received Bounty Land, as did his father William Martin, for service in the Texas Revolution. (White and Toole, p 88).

The annotated transcription of the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sabine County indictates that T. J. Martin, 1819-1904, had a Military Marker reading Pvt Capt. Burroughs Co. CSA


(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
Enumerated 20 and 21 Nov 1850
Stamped 327
256-256
Thomas J Martin 30 M Farmer $500 Miss
Rebecca Martin 20 F La
William F Martin 2 M Tx
Mary S Martin 8/12 F Tx

1860 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Bare Creek Beat
Enumerated 10 July 1860
Page 33
245-245
Thomas Martin 41 M Farmer 747* 747 Miss
Rebecca Martin 30 F La
William F Martin 12 M La
Harriet A Martin 8 F Tx
Clinton Martin 5 M Tx
Lewis C (???) Martin 4 M Tx
Lipscomb Martin 8/12 M Tx
Jane Evans 10 F Ts
George Martin 22 M Farmer --- $181 Miss
*The 747 value of real estate was crossed through

1870 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Beat No 3 PO Brookland
Page 5, Stamped 21
Enumerated 7 Aug 1870
532-532
Martin, T J 57 M W Farmer 500 500 Miss
Martin, Rebecca 34 F W Keeping House La
Martin, Wiliam F 33 M W Tx
Martin, Lewis R 13 M W Tx
Martin, Lipscomb 10 M W Tx
Martin, Margaret 6 F W Tx
Martin, Infant 3/4 M W Tx Sept
Hudson, Jane 12 F W Tx

1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP No 3, Sub. Div. 84
Enumerated 14 Jun 1880
Page 2 SD 1 ED 84
9-12
Martin, T. J. W M 61 Farmer Miss ---- Geo.
Martin, Rebecca W F 50 Wife La Geo La
Martin, Lipscomb W M 20 S Farmer Tx Miss La
Martin, T. M. W M 10 Son Tx Miss La
Martin, T. E. W M 3 Son Tx Miss La
10-13
Martin, Casey W M 23 Farmer Tx Miss La
Martin, Elisabeth W F 26 Wife Tx NotKnown NotKnown
Martin, Wm. W M 2 Son Tx
Martin, Mary W F 10/12 July Dtr Tx
11-14
Brooke, Sealy B F 72 Farmert Tx Miss Miss

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr. No. 1
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 4B
70-72
Martin, Thomas Head M W Jan 1819 81 m 54 Miss Ga Ga Farmer
Martin, Rebecca Wf W F Feb 1830 70 M 54 5/4 La Ga La
Martin, Edward Son M W Sep 1876 W 24 S Tx Miss La At School
Williams, Oliver B M May 1881 19 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer

Thomas married Rebecca "Becky" Richardson. Rebecca was born in Feb 1832 in Louisiana; died about 1907 in Texas; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery (aka Whitehead Cemetery or Martin-Whitehead Cemetery), Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Virgie Collier Speights, in OLD TIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS, lists her last name both as Richardson (p. 46) and as Watkins (p. 54).

Notes:

Married:
In Virgie Collier Speights June 11, 1964 column about Rev. and Mrs. Bob Strickland, it is noted that Bob's maternal grandparents were "Tom and Beckie (Watkins--sic) MARTIN, and they have five sons and two daughters, Frank, Case, Lip, Jimmy, Ed, Marge and Harriet Ann, his mother" (Old Timer of Sabine County, Texas, p. 54).

The 1900 census showed that Rebecca had five children, four of whom were still living. Based on both the column referenced above, and the various census enumerations from 1850 through 1880, it appears she had at least the seven children listed above, and possibly one other son that may have died relatively young, Clinton (b. 1855). Perhaps the census information could be interpreted as Rebecca had a total of nine children....five deceased and four still living (or vice versa).

Notes:

Moved to St. Tammany Parish, LA about 1810. In the 1850 Sabine Parish Louisiana with Added Family Information by Kathy Casagranda, she writes that William Carter was from Halifax County, North Carolina. Karen Carter Garcia, a descendant from Jasper, Texas writes that he was from Jackson County, Georgia, and was the son of Solomon Carter, also of Jackson County, Grandson of Samuel and Rebecca Carter of Edgecombe County, NC and great-grandson of Solomon Carter of Virginia. (Karen Carter Garcia, Route 8, Box 824, Jasper, Texas 75951; kgarcia@inv.net) Leatha Betts shows the same lineage, but lists all his forebearers as being from Edgecombe County, North Carolina. She notes that he left deeds in Jackson County, Georgia 1794-1795 as did Solomon Strickland. His children were mentioned in the deeds.

The book, SABINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SKETCHES AND GENEALOGICAL RECORDS, also shows a Parthenia Carter, wife of Elias Impson, as a daughter of "Wm. and Mary Carter, and believed to a desc. of Isaac Carter, Rev. soldier." Mrs. Blanche Finley Toole, coauthor of that book, told me that his descent from Isaac was just speculation.

Wm. and Mary Carter were also not likely the parents of Parthenia Carter as they were (1) dead prior to 1850, the date of birth of Parthenia and (2) even if still alive, much too old.

William married Mary (Molly\Polly) Cotton Strickland about 1790 in Amite County, Mississippi. Mary (daughter of Solomon Strickland and Amey Pace) was born on 1 Jul 1767 in Nash County, North Carolina; died after 1820 in Pike County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The children of William and Mary Strickland Carter can be proven, in part, by gifts that were made to them by their family. The below listed DEED OF GIFT was made by Solomon Strickland (son of Solomon and Amy Strickland) to his sisters children, ath the approximate time of his departure from the Jackson-Elbert County area that later became Madison County, GA. It was contributed to the STRICKLAND SCENE newsletter (Vol 4, No 4, Fourth Quarter 1983) by Lily Carter Thurman:

Georgia Jackson County

Know all men by these presents that I SOLOMON STRICKLAND for & in consideration of the Natural love & affection which I have & bear toward my two nephews REDMON CARTER & WILLIAM CARTER, & my two Nieces UNITY & BETSY CARTER, sons & daughters of WILLIAM & MARY CARTER, have given and granted unto the said REDMON, WILLIAM, UNITY & BETSY the following property to-wit: three Cows & yearlings, five feather beds & furniture, bedsteads & Cover, eleven head of hogs, one Cuppoard, twelve pewter plates, two decanters, one Coffee mill, one earthern dish, two tables, seven chairs, two Cotton Wheels, one pot, one Oven, all which property is now in the possession of their Mother, MARY CARTER, which said property I the said SOLOMON STRICKLAND do warrant & forever defend from the Claim of any person or persons unto them the said REDMON, WILLIAM, UNITY & BETSY, they & their heirs and assigns forever, In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand & Seal this third day of January 1807.

SOLOMON STRICKLAND Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of EZEKIEL STRICKLAND REUBEN BEAVERS EDW. ADAMS _____

Recorded the 3rd Jany. 1807, EDW. ADAMS, Clk.

(Editor's Note: On Jan 12, 1805, Solomon & Ezekiel Strickland (brothers) witnessed the Will of Robert Beavers whose son was the above REUBEN BEAVERS. Solomon & Ezekiel were sons of Solomon and Amy Pace Strickland.)



Ms. Carter Thurman also contributed the following deed to the STRICKLAND SCENE newsletter (Vol 7, No 4, Fourth Quarter 1986). This deed was recorded some 20 years later related to a gift by Mary herself to her oldest grandchild:

The State of Mississippi Lawrence County

To all whom may see these presents Greetings. I Mary (Strickland) Carter in and for the love and Esteem which I have for my Grandchild Nancy Stricklin {The eldest daughter of Noah Strickland and Mary Carter Strickland born in 1826} I do hereby give and bequethe the following property and its increase to the said Nancy Stricklin five head of cattle consisting of two cows and calves and one heefer 1 feather bed and Stead and furniture one mare. The aforesaid property I do declare by the presents that after my death to be in the rights and title of the said Nancy Stricklin her hairs and assigns forever in testimony of this being my last will and Testament I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal this 13th day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Six and of the Independance of the United States of America the Forty ninth and Fiftyth and in the presents of these witnesses. her
Mary (x) Carter
mark

Atteste R. A. Hargis

her
Mary (X) Stricklin
mark


The State of Mississippi Lawrence County

Personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace for said county the that she signed and sealed this within deed on the day and year herein mentioned as her act and deed and Also appeared Mary Stricklin one of the subscribing witnesses to the annexed deed who being first duly sworn deposeth and saith that she saw the above named Mary Carter sign and seal the within deed and that she saw the other subscribing witness sign the same in the presence of the said Mary Carter This Given under my hand and seal this 14th day of June 1826

R.A. Hargis JP

Filed August 2nd 1826 Harmon M. Runnels clk

Notes:

"William Martin and his son, Thomas Jefferson, received Bounty Land for their service in the Texas Revolution. William bought land in Sabine County from Lavina Popino (dau. of William Melton) in 1834. The Whitehead Cemetery is on this land." (White and Toole, p 88).

They may have been from Pike County, Mississippi, as this is the location of birth listed on the confederate widows pension application of their daughter, Mary Jane Martin Whitehead.

William married Harriett ??? about 1818. Harriett was born about 1805 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
William and Harriett Martin moved their family from Mississippi to the Republic of Texas. (White and Toole, p 88). After William Martin's death--sometime after youngest son George was born ca 1838 and before the 1850 census---Harriett was said to have married second William Slaughter. At the time of the 1850 Sabine County, Texas, census, Harriett Slaughter, age 45, can be found with children Jane, Harriett and George B.

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
Enumerated 1 Nov 1850
Stamped 321
157-157
Harriett Slaughter 45 F $150 Mississippi
Jane Martin 19 F Mississippi
Harriett ____ 16 F Mississippi
George B. ____ 12 M Mississippi
158-158
Simeon Slaughter 24 M farmer $400 Miss
Harriett L Slaughter 22 F La [nee Harvey, married second Solomon Causey]
John S 1 M Tx
Rubin Slaughter 25 M Miss