Jacob Strickland

Notes:

Of Nash, Chowan, Edgecombe and Halifax Counties, North Carolina.

Edgecombe County Deed Book C, page 180:

Jacob STRICKLIN of Edgecombe Co., "planter," to Benjamin BRASWELL of Edgecombe Co., "planter." Dated 17 Feb. 1764. 210 acres on the north bank of Town Creek adj. Moses BAKER. Wit: Simon BRASWELL, John STINSON, James BRASWELL.

Edgecombe County Deed Book C, page 277:

Earl GRANVILLE to Jacob STRICKLAND of Edgecombe Co., Dated 1 May 1762. 480 acres in a fork of Turkey Creek. Wit: Wm. Gibson, Jno. Linton.

Edgecombe County Deed Book C, page 278:

Earl GRANVILLE to Jacob STRICKLAND of Edgecombe Co. Dated 15 Oct. 1761. 530 acres adj. William STRICKLAND and Richard BAILEY on the south side of Tar River and Samuel CARTER and Thomas WOODARD on the north side of the river. Wit: Samuel SWANN, Jno. LINTON.

Edgecombe County Deed Book D, page 134:

William STRICKLAND of Edgecombe Co., to his brother, Jacob STRICKLAND. Dated 20 Feb. 1768. One acre of land on the north side of Tar River...being the land had of Edward MOORE for leave to build a public grist mill; also, one-half interest in the mill. Witness: Edward MOORE, Solomon CARTER

(The four deeds above are from STRICKLAND SCENE, Winter 1980, Vol. 1, No. 1, p8).

Edgecombe County Deed Book D, page 171:

Jacob STRICKLAND of Edgecombe Co., to Mark STRICKLAND. Dated 25 Nov. 1769; 280 acre plantation whereon said Mark then dwelled. Wit: Edward MOORE, Solomon POPE, John TAYLOR.

Edgecombe County Deed Book D, page 17:

Jacob STRICKLAND of Edgecombe Co., to Henry STRICKLAND. Dated 28 Nov. 1769; the 530 acre plantation wheron said Henry then dwelled, lying on both sides of Tar River...being a Granville grant to said Jacob STRICKLAND which was dated 15. Oct 1761. Wit: Edward MOORE, Haray STRICKLAND, John TAYLOR.

(The two deeds above are from STRICKLAND SCENE, Spring 1980, Vol. 1, No. 2, p 27).

There were also two deeds in the Edgecombe County Deed Book D, dated ca 1770, of William Strickland. Both deeds were for land that was adjacent to Jacob Strickland. (Strickland Scene, Spring 1980, Vol 1, No 2, p 27).


WILL: dated 18 day of August, 1788 and recorded May, 1790 Nash Co., NC. In the Name of God Amen, I Jacob STRICKLAND of the county of Nash and State of North Carolina, being of perfect mind and memory blessed be God for it, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following first I recommend my soul to the hands of God that gave it and my body I commit to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named and as for what estate I have it hath pleased God to bless me with I give as followeth:
Item: I give and bequeath to my sun Elisha STRICKLAND all my wearing cloes after my death. I give also to his son Isak Strickland my negro boy called Quan? to him and his heirs for ever after my death.
Item: I give and bequeath sun Jacob STRICKLAND five shillings lawful money. I give also to his son Jacob STRICKLAND a negro man called Robin to him and his heirs forever after my death.
Item: I give and bequeath to my sun Matthew STRICKLAND five shillings lawful money. I give to his daughter Mary STRICKLAND a negro girl named Patt her and her increase to her and her heirs for ever after my death.
Item: I give to sun MARKE Strickland five shillings I also give to his sun Ishmael STRICKLAND a negro man called Harry to him and his heirs forever after my death.
Item: I give and bequeath to my sun Hardy STRICKLAND the plantation and all my land containing 362 acres to him and his heirs forever after my death.
Item: I give and bequeath to my grand sun Theopolus STRICKLAND one negro man named Prince that he hath in possession now.
Item: I give and bequeath to my sun Henry STRICKLAND five shillings after my death and also give to his sun Carrolus STRICKLAND one negro boy called Pompe to him and his heirs forever after my death.
Item: I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Cresy HICKMAN one negro girl called Jude she and her increase to her and her heirs forever after my death.
Item: I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Sarah HICKMAN one feather bed and furniture after my death.
Item: I give and bequeath to my sun Solomon STRICKLAND and my daughter Creesy HICKMAN all the remainder part of my estate unmentioned in the above legacies to be equally divided between them as they can agree after my death.
Item: I hereby nominate and appoint my sun Marke STRICKLAND fully and soly my executors to my last will and testament in manner also my will is that if it should happen that I should die when there was a crop on the ground that Marke STRICKLAND should have full power to devide with Hardy STRICKLAND as my self agreeable to our bargain which is half of everything that is made on the land. In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and assign this my last will and testament this 18 day of August, 1788.

Signed, sealed, published, pronounced his

by said Strickland to be his last Jacob X STRICKLAND (Seal) will and testament in presents of us mark

Edward X NICHOLSON
his mark Christopher X TAYLOR
his mark William X Byrd (or Burden)
his mark Nash County May Term 1790

The within will was in open court duly proven in open court by the oath of Edward Nicholson and subscribing witness thereto and on motion ordered to be recorded.
Attest. Wm Hall, C.C

And is registered in obedience to the above order.
Attest. Wm Hall, C.C.

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Mariana Matkin wrote that "Of Jacob's children, Jacob Jr, Hardy, Solomon and Lucretia moved to Georgia. In the book, GONE TO GEORGIA, there is a many page run-down of the Strickland family. Solomon and brother Jacob, Jr. were both Revolutionary soldiers. The booklet THE STRICKLAND FAMILY OF GEORGIA GENEALOGY by Fitzhugh and Lee (1939) gives dates of births, deaths, marriages, etc."

Said to have been first been married to a Miss Wilson.

Jacob married Lucretia Pitts about 1720. Lucretia was born before 1700; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ??? Kinchen. ??? was born before 1760; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was married to a Terrike.

Notes:

Edgecombe County Deed Book D, page 171:

Jacob STRICKLAND of Edgecombe Co., to Mark STRICKLAND. Dated 25 Nov. 1769; 280 acre plantation whereon said Mark then dwelled. Wit: Edward MOORE, Solomon POPE, John TAYLOR.

(STRICKLAND SCENE, Spring 1980, Vol. 1, No. 2, p 27).

Family/Spouse: Martha Harris. Martha was born about 1731; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edgecombe County Deed Book D, page 17:

Jacob STRICKLAND of Edgecombe Co., to Henry STRICKLAND. Dated 28 Nov. 1769; the 530 acre plantation wheron said Henry then dwelled, lying on both sides of Tar River...being a Granville grant to said Jacob STRICKLAND which was dated 15. Oct 1761. Wit: Edward MOORE, Haray STRICKLAND, John TAYLOR.

(STRICKLAND SCENE, Spring 1980, Vol. 1, No. 2, p 27).

The descendants of Henry and Mary (Hickman) Strickland are based on the following six trees posted on the World Connect Project at RootsWeb:

John Crunk's Family Tree 15 Apr 2001 Watson/Geren Ancestors 29 Mar 2001 Moore-Lenert-Loustaunau-Hoff 14 Mar 2001 Taylor Genealogy 11 Feb 2001 Blair and Jones Family of Georgia 25 Nov 2000

It appears that Mary MAY have been too old to be the mother of the younger children, assuming everyone's estimated date of birth is accurate. If possible, a will or probate records should be located to verify these children.

An email from Guy Strickland to STRICKLAND-L@rootsweb.com on April 26, 2001 shows two additional children of Henry and Mary Hickman Strickland:

Noah 1759-1813NC mEliz Bolling? or Moore dau of Edw Moore
Bolling/Bolen mTrignith (?)
William Dew mBryant to LA
Edward mWilliams
Noah Jr to TX
Mary mAtkinson
Theophilus c1770-1836 mMartha Bryant

The following deeds were entered into by some of the children of Henry and Mary Hickman Strickland:

Nash County Deed Book 5, page 251: Samuel BRYANT of Jackson Co, Ga., to Orsburn STRICKLAND of Nash Co., North Carolina. Dated 29 May 1810. 100 acres south of Tar River on Spring Branch, adj. Bryant and Arthur WILLIAMS. Wit: Gideon STRICKLAND, Matthew CARTER.

Nash County Deed Book 5, page 316:

Bennett STRICKLAND of Madison Co, Ga. to Noah STRICKLAND Dated 1 Jan 1812. His interest in the lands of the late Henry STRICKLAND, Decd. Wit; Carolus STRICKLAND, Roland WILLIAMS.

Nash County Deed Book 8, pages 41-42:

Daniel and Laney TAYLOR, Cornelius STRICKLAND, Richard STRICKLAND, Henry STRICKLAND, Zilpah STRICKLAND, and Wilson & Clarey WILLIAMS, all of Jackson Co, GA, to Noah STRICKLAND of Nash Co, N.C. 6 of the 8 shares of the land of their late father, Henry STRICKLAND. Wit: Aaron JOHNSON & Henry WILLIAMS.

Nash County, North Carolina was formed from a part of Edgecombe County in 1777. Edgecombe County, created in 1741, as originally part of Bertie County, North Carolina. STRICKLAND SCENE Vol. 1 No. 1 Winter 1980, p 7>

Henry married Mary Hickman before 1758. Mary was born before 1743; died about 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Bruce Howard's book about the Pace family, he notes (pg 137-138) that Solomon and Amy resided at his plantation on Turkey Creek for many years and (this) is where most, if not all of their children were born. The area where they lived was near the Franklin, Wake, Nash county line, or in the southwestern part of Nash County. They were already living on their farm when the new county was created and in the year 1778 he applied for and received a grant for land which adjoined his farm:

Nash County Grant Book, Caveat no. 256 Solomon Strickland enters 250 acres of Land in Nash County, on both sides of the great branch of Turkey Creek above Barniby Barrons, Running so as to Include the Improvements he now lives on. 31st Dec. 1778.

The family lived here until 1786, when they and some of his brothers loaded up their wagons, herded together their stock, and moved to the State of Georgia. Solomon sold his 700 acres of land for 100 pounds of gold and silver on November 4, 1786 to Stephen Young (Nash County, N.C. Deed book 1, p. 342). At the time they came to Georgia the parent county in which they settled was old Wilkes County, which was later broken up to form Elbert and others. Two of the brothers, Solomon and Jacob were in Elbert, and Isaac, Henry and Matthew in the lower part of Franklin, which in 1796 became Jackson County. Solomon during that same period purchased land in Jackson upon which he was taxed, although he physically resided in Elbert.

In "Foxfire 7" edited by Paul F. Gillespie, 1982, Plate 12 (p 74) shows the 12 original members of the Lystra Primative Baptist Church as Timothy Carrington (Minister), Winifred Carrington, Solomon Strickland, Amy Strickland, David Robertson, Amelia Sorrells, William Davis, John Mearon(?), Mary Mearon, Pony(?) Williford, Nancy Williford, and Juda Williford, and was dated 15 January 1803.

Howard Parham, the only remaining member of the Lystra Primitive Baptist Church, recounted its history (p 71): "The church was first built over in Oglethorpe County (GA) across the river. It was and still is a Primitive Baptist church. The people moved over to this place and this building was built in 1820. They built it close to a spring so they wouldn't have to dig a well and close to water for a baptisizing hole. My granddaddy got baptized [in that hole] with ice on the banks. He wanted to be baptized then and didn't want to wait till the water got warm. [After they moved] they changed the name from Skull Shoals to Lystra. So this building is about 150 years old. They were still fighting Indians when the church was established. At that time, there was no community and no roads. The most members they ever had, according to my records, was fifty. They only have one member now and that's me. They had slave members there and a balcony set up for the slaves. They didn't sit down there with the (white) people. Once they turned a slave out for beating his wife. The women sat on one side of the church and the men sat on the other. [They] always did that. They had foot washings up until they quit having services. Every year in August they had communion and foot washings. We always called that Attracted Meeting. We had a three-day meeting in August and foot washings on one day."

In PACE OUR COLONIAL ANCESTORS, Bruce Howard wrote that in 1805, the clerk of the land office in Jackson County, who apparently had a keen eye and a bit of a sense of humor, listed Solomon, Senior as "Solomon (Bit nose) Strickland." This was because he has apparently got into a knock down, no holds barred fight with someone around this time period, and that someone may have got the better of him and bit a plug out of his nose and probably broke some bones (p 139).

Before leaving Elbert County and moving into the easter portion of Jackson County (circa 1805), Solomon made a deed of gift to certain of his children, disposing of his wordly property. Howard speculates that "he was quite a rounder and a good hand at drinking his own whiskey...(and perhaps) thought he was about to die" Howard went on to note that he did not intend to leave the impression that Solomon was one of little morals...he was an educated and energetic man and a very successful planter of the well-to-do class in the South. This eastern portion of Jackson was severed in 1811 to form Madison County. Solomon ratified the earlier gifts he made in Elbert County in 1813, while living in Madison County.

The deeds of gift are reproduced below:

Deed Book A, p. 83 Georgia Madison County

Be it known that I Solomon Strickland of the County & State aforesaid did on the fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and four make and execute an Instrument of writing commonly called a deed of Gift wherein I gave to my children, to wit: Ephraim Strickland, Unah Thompson, Barshebah Strickland, Linny Strickland (now Linny Ware), Ezekiel Strickland and Nancy Strickland Certain property therein named which is of record in the Clerks office of the Superior Court of Elbert County all of which property in and by the said deed of Gift they were to be possessed of after the death of myself and my wife Amy Strickland, having previously given to each of my other children, to wit: Henry Strickland, Barnabus Strickland, Milly Higginbotham, Hardy Strickland, Solomon Strickland, Polly Carter and Jinny Bridges, as Sum equal to that Given to each of those named in the aforesaid deed of Gift.

Now be it remembered, that in making the aforesaid Instrument I gave to my daugher Nancy Strickland a Certian Negro Girl known by the name of Ester and whearas my beloved daughter Nancy has departed this life, and it was her wish and desire previous to her death tht my son Ephraim Strickland should have the aforesaid Negro girl Ester, in consideration of such request and other considerations me hereunto Moving do hereby Give to my son Ephraim Strickland all the right Interest or claim which I have in the said Negro Girl Ester and do this day deliver her to him as his right and property and all the property which I Gave to my son Ephraim in and by the aforesaid deed of Gift, to wit, the tract of land on which I now live and one Still containing thirty Gallons myself and my wife Amy Strickland and from divers other Good Causes and Considerations I have and do hereby and at this time deliver up to my said son Ephariam Strickland his heirs or assigns foever against the claim (of) all and every person or persons whatsoever directly or Indirectly In witness whereof I the said Solomon Strickland have hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this fifth day of November 1813. Test Aaron Johnson, Elisha JohnsonSolomon "x" Strickland (seal)
[attested to and filed on the 11th November 1813.]his mark


Deed Book A, p. 91 Georgia Madison County

Be it known that I Solomon Strickland of the County & State aforesaid did on the fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and four make and execute an Instrument of writing Commonly called a Deed of Gift wherein I Gave to my children Ephraim Strickland, Barshebah Strickland, Unah Thompson, Linny Strickland (now Linny Ware), Ezekial Strickland and Nancy Strickland Certain property therein named which Instrument is of Record in the Superior Court of Elbert County...[same wording as above]...

Now be it remembered that In making and executing the aforesaid Instrument I Gave to my daughter Unah Thompson and Barshebah Strickland One Negor Woman known by the name of Isbel and her Increase which by the Said Instrument they were to be possessed of after the decease of myself and my wife Amy Strickland but from divers Good causes and Considerations I have and do hereby at this time deliver up to my daughter Barshebah Strickland and Alexander Thompson Husband of my Said daughter Unah, four Negreo Children, par of the Increase of the said Negro woman Isbel (to wit) Eve a Girl, Suky a Girl, Franky a Girl, and Jack a boy In order that they may now divide them between themselves or otherwise dispose of them as they may think proper retaining nevertheless the said negro girl Suky in my own possession for my own use and benefit Until after the death of myself and my wife Amy Strickland, after which period the said Negro girl Suky is to return either to my daughter Barshebah or Alexander Thompson their heirs or Assigns which ever She may fall to in the division which may be made and agreed to between them. In witness whereof I the said Solomon Strickland have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 28th day of October 1813. Test: Allen Danile, Charles Sorrels Elisha JohnsonSolomon "O" Strickland (seal) his mark[attested to on third day of November 1813] Henry Ware J P Recorded 30th Nov'b 1813

Citations of Deeds of Gift:

Deed of Gift from Solomon Strickland to his children from Madison Co GA Deed BK A pg 83 and 84 (1812-1813) recorded Nov 11, 1813.

From the online version of the FHL Catalog: Title: Deeds and mortgages, 1812-1907 Authors: Georgia. Superior Court (Madison County) (Main Author)

Deeds, vol. A-E, 1812-1828. FHL US/CAN Film 351771

In the Pace Society of America quartertly bulletin, No. 132, dated June 2000, Jane Shelton Strickland writes that Solomon is often shown as dying in 1818, but with no documentation. She believes his date of death could be as late as sometime after 1821.

Solomon married Amey Pace on 19 Sep 1764 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Amey (daughter of Richard Pace and Elizabeth ???) was born about 1749 in Guilford County, North Carolina; died about 1815 in Madison County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Hickman. William was born about 1740; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marianna Matkin of Mt. Pleasant writes: "Solomon Strickland's brother was Jacob Strickland, Jr. Solomon's son Hardy Strickland, Sr. married Jacob Strickland Jr.'s daughter, Pricilla Ann Strickland--first cousins marrying. Jacob Strickland Jr. born 1783 in North Carolina married 1765 in Guilford County Priscilla Taylor (some say Young) and in 1769 he filed for land in Guilford County, N.C. were he was living in 1790. I have a copy of the land grant. He moved to Wilkes County, GA and settled there with his brothers. This Jacob died in Franklin County, GA and his will April 4/October 1804 (I have a copy of this) listed his children: Faith b 12 Aug 1767 married ??? Meyers; Tamar b 13 Oct 1768 m William Gilbert; Isaac b 11 July 1769 d 1851 m 1799 Mary Hargroves; Jacob b 6 May 1772 m Mary Sanders and it is believed 2nd Clarissa Sanders; Mary b 17 Oct 1773 m John Gilbert, a Revolutionary Soldier and after his death Mary married James Allen of Habersham; John and William Gilbert were brothers..marrying sisters was done quite often in those days...travel was by horse or buggy and you didn't meet many eligible ladies. Hardy b 16 Jan 1775 m Susan Pryon; Priscilla m her cousin "Devil" Hardy Strickland and lived in Madison County; Selah or Celia b 11 July 1779 m Robert Young; Henry b 24 December 1781 m Elizabeth Wilkens; Wilson b 14 Jan 1783 m Polly Connelly; Elizabeth b 6 Nov 1785 m John Eubanks; Nancy b 22 Dec 1787 m James Royal or Ryley; Sarah m Berry Vaughan.

Jacob Strickland, Jr - Notes:
It appears that this marriage is based on a preponderance of evidence only. There is a Christopher Taylor that signed as one of the Witnesses to Jacob Strickland, Sr. Will.
On 5/28/2000 Jane Strickland Shelton < UGA1mom @aol.com writes to Strickland List "The Priscilla Taylor Young name for wife of Jacob, Jr. has been going around for years. Arthur Taylor's Will leaves daughters with a Jacob Strickland to take care of. But it does not say Priscilla Strickland or indicate that she was married to a Jacob. The Taylors and the Stricklands lived near each other not only in NC but also in Isle Of Wight, VA. It is reasonable that she may have married Jacob, but I just would like to find a more definitive record. It may be impossible. Bruce Howard, genealogist and Pace descendent thinks Jacob may have married a Pace. I need to do some more research to come to decide if I could agree with that.

WILL: In the name of God Amen. I Jacob Strickland of State of Georgia & Franklin County Planter being weak in Body but of perfect mind & memory thanks be given unto God, calling unto mind the mortality of my Body & knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Die do make & ordain this my last Will & Testament that is to Say Principally & first of all, I give and recommend my Soul into the Hands of Almighty God that Gave it and my Body I recommend to the Earth to be buryed in decent Christian Burial, at the discretion of my executors. Nothing doubting but at the General resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God & as touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to Bless me in this Life, I give & dispose of the same in the following manner & form.
First I give and Bequeath to PRISSILLA [sic] MY dearly beloved WIFE the Plantation whereon I lived at my decease with a Negro Fellow named Jeffery & a Winch named Rachel & all my Household Furniture & Plantation Tools during her Life & after her Decease the above all to be sold & an Equal division to be made among my Children, also I give to my well beloved DAUGHTER FAITHEE the sum of one Dollar & to HER TWO DAUGHTERS PRISILLA [sic] & ELIZABETH MYERS the sum of two hundred Dollars each, Next TAMIE [sic] MY SECOND CHILD the sum of one Dollar next ISAAC the sum of one Dollar next JACOB the sum of one Dollar next PRISILLA [sic] the sum of one Dollar next MARY the sum of one Dollar, next HARDIE [sic] the sum of one Dollar, next SELAH the sum of one Dollar next ELIZABETH I bequeath unto her a Negro Girl named Mary & one named Rebekah also four Cows & Calfs & a Feather Bed, next HENRY, I Bequeath unto him a Negro boy named Joe and a Girl named Margaret also Fours & Calfs, Sixteen Head of Cattle & 340 Dollars cash amounting to 500 Dollars to purchase land with. Next WILSON the sum of one dollar & the Bounty of land he at present lives on, also a Negro named Emanuel & a Girl named Milly, next NANCY I bequeath unto her One Negro Girl named Dinah & a boy named Robin also Four Cows & Calfs & a Feather Bed, next SARAH I bequeath unto her a Negro Boy named Abram also four Cows & Calfs & a Feather Bed, So concluds & ordaining. John Gilbert & Hardee [sic] Strickland sole Executors of this my last Will & Testament I do hereby utterly disallow revoke & disannull all & every former Testaments Wills Legaree Bequests Executors __ __[can't read] in any wise before made - & Bequesth ratifing & Confirming this & no other to be my last Will & Testament in witness whereof I have bare into set my Hand & Seal this Fourth Day of April 1804. NB [sic] having emitted Isaac Gilbert my beloved Grandson I hereby Bequeath unto him the sum of three hundred dollars to be laid out in the purchase of a Negro. Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of us Test. Jab [sic] Goodlett
his John Hodge Jacob X Strickland

mark [Compiler - Kathlynn keyed spelling and punctuation errors exactly as found on a copy, except she capitalized names]

The will is abstracted in STRICKLAND SCENE Vol. 1 No. 1 Winter 1980, p 5.

The book BLOOD KIN Pioneer Chronicles of Upper Georgia Centered in Forsyth County, which was compiled, written and edited by Don L. Shadburn has a chapter concerning the Hardy Strickland family. Page 390 refers to a "Strickland Tree" prepared in October 1893 by one of the Stricklands in Gwinnett County and gives some details on the family of Jacob and Priscilla Strickland.

Jacob married Priscilla Taylor in 1765 in Guilford County, North Carolina. Priscilla was born in 1747 in North Carolina; died on 27 Oct 1825 in Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was said to have married second Sarah Branch.



(Research):

Census Listings:

1860 Census
Georgia, Madison County, P. O. Danielsville
Enumerated 21 July 1860
Page 213
609-609
Kinchen Struckland 80 M Farmer $5000 $7540 NC
Sarah H Strickland 75 F Virginia
Melie [Willie] 16 M Farmer Ga
610-610
Frank? M. Strickland 33 M $--- $2475 Carpenter Ga

Kinchen married Mary "Polly" Baker about 1801. Mary was born about 1785; died about 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kinchen married Sarah A. Branch before 1845. Sarah was born about 1785 in Virginia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wright married Mary Ann "Polly" ??? before 1802. Mary was born about 1776; died on 9 Jul 1812. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wright married Rachel Stapler before 1823. Rachel was born about 1785; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wilson Williams. Wilson was born about 1779; died before 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Georgia, Madison County, Subdivision 56
119-119
Richard Strickland 67 M Miller $200 North Carolina
Lucretia Strickland 64 F Virginia
Bennett P Strickland 25 M Farmer Ga
Nancy Fann 36 F Ga
Margaret Fann 6 F Ga

Richard married Lucretia Bryant on 22 May 1804 in Mississippi. Lucretia was born in 1786 in Virginia; died in 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Daniel Taylor. Daniel was born in 1785; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It is noted on FindAGrave that she probably died ca 1840, because John married his third wife on January 22, 1841.

T. J. White shows her place of birth as Nash County, NC.

Zelphia married John A. Cash on 25 Jul 1807 in Jackson County, Georgia. John was born on 1 Feb 1760 in Virginia; died on 4 Jan 1846 in Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married a NANCY. Richard Chapman believes his wife may have been Nancy BONE.

The information below for Bennett Strickland was copied from Todd Dorsey's "Maysville Georgia Families and their Allies" tree at WorldConnect.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=maysville&id=I01576

1850 US Census Jackson Co GA Subdv 45 HH 545:
Strickland, Bennet 58 m farmer 700 NC
Strickland, Nancy 55 f GA
Strickland, James 22 m laborer GA
Strickland, John 14 m GA

next door; possible his son?
1850 US Census Jackson Co GA Subdv 45 HH 546:
Strickland, Ephraim 32 m farmer GA
Strickland, Frances 31 f GA
Strickland, Georgia A. 9 f GA
Strickland, Priscilla 7 f GA
Strickland, A Child 6/12 m GA

1860 US Census Jackson Co GA Newtown Dist., Bascobal PO, HH 73 68:
Bennet Strickland 68 m farmer $950 $10700 NC
Nancy Strickland 66 f GA
John Strickland 23 m farm laborer GA
Eliza Strickland 10 f GA
Bennet Strickland 7 m GA
Nancy Strickland 4 f GA
Brantly Strickland 4 m GA
Note: Eliza, Bennet Jr., Nancy Jr., and Brantly are all too young to be children of Bennett & Nancy. Perhaps they were children of Bennett's son.

1875-0612 and 0619 FN: Thos. D. Hawks, Adm. of Bennett Strickland, dec'd, applied for leave to sell land. Citation issued.

1875-1106 FN: Administrator's Sale...will be sold before the courthouse door in Jefferson...202 acres of land lying in Jackson county, on the waters of Sandy creek, adjoining lands of W. S. Rogers, Jesse White and others, the place whereon Bennett Strickland resided at the time of his death. Said place is tolberably well improved. Also, at the same time and place, a lot of wild land, containing 202 1/2 acres, described as lot no. 241 in the first section of the 31st district of originally Lee county. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Bennett Strickland, late of said county of Jackson, deceased....

1875-1211 FN: 202 acres on Sandy Creek, the Bennett Strickland place, Henry Hawks purchaser $1,000. Also 202 1/2 acres wild land, est. Bennett Strickland (in Lee Co., originally) W. T. Hawks purchaser $10.50.

1875-0807 FN: Leave to sell the land of the late Bennett Strickland, was granted to Thomas D. Hawks, the Administrator of the estate of said deceased.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is said to have married Sarah BROOKS.

Notes:

He was to have died during the Indian War, at the Battle of Boggs Hill in Athens, Georgia.

Notes:

In the notes of Tony Pickett, he cites "Ancestors and Descendants of Robert Easley, Sr,., and Elizabeth Earle Elkins of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana" by Austin Beverly Smith, et al (1993). Page 6 indicates that Henry Strickland donated the first land to build a church in St. Helena Parish, now called the New Zion Baptist Church. The eight children of Henry Strickland and Ruth Thompson were listed as Hardy Strickland, Lt. Ancil B. Strickland, Cade Drew Strickland, Sr, Thomas C. Strickland, Elizabeth Strickland, James Robert Strickland, Nancy Strickland, and Willis H. Strickland. The book further noted that when Henry Strickland married Ruth Thompson, Daughter of Alexander Thompson (RWS) in 1787, whe was disowned by her father. Apparently he eventually accepted the marriage, as he deeded Henry Strickland land in 1802.

According to the STRICKLAND SCENE Vol 7, No 3, pp 45-46, the following deed was located on microfilm at the Georgia Department of Archives & History.

ELBERT COUNTY GA DEED BOOK N, p 5:

This indenture made the twenty first day of June one Thousand Eight Hundred and Two, and in the twenty sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America Between Alexander Thompson Senr. of the State of Georgia and County of Elbert of the one part, and HENRY STRICKLAND of the County of Franklin and state aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that the Said Thompson for and in consideration of the sum of three Hundred and Fifty dollars to him in had paid to the Said Thompson by the Said Strickland on or before the Sealing and delivering of these presents the recept he doth hereby acknowledge. Hath bargained Sold and Delivered in fee simple all that Tract of Land Containing four hundred and four acres being a part of a tract of four hundred and Eighty acres Surveyed for him in the year eighty six on the twentieth of February, then Wilkes county, granted in the year Eighty Seven on the twenty Seventh of September, beginning on a Hickory thence runing S. 80 E 75 ch. To a black oak & Thence running S_____W 45 chains thence to Acocks line Post oak & thence along the Said line S. 10 W. 64 Chs. Which said tract the said Strickland and his heirs the Said Thompson Doth Warrant and defed th heirs in & to the Said land and premises. In witness whereof the Said Thompson hath herunto set his hand and Seal of the day and year above mentioned, Signed Sealed and delivered in the presents of

Alexander Thompson


Test. David Radison (Roberson)
Alexander Thompson



The following query was posted (by mwise@prodigy.net) to the Strickland-L@rootsweb.com: "In the probate records of Madison Co, GA 1816-1841 Thompson C. Strickland and Cade D. Strickland were administering the estate of A.B. Strickland (in another place Ansel B. Strickland) from 1814-1824 James R. or P. Strickland bought property from the estate in 1814 (from) H. Strickland, Isaac Strickland, Willis H. Strickland. Who is this? And how does he related to Solomon Strickland of Madison Co?" Rocky Strickland (RockyIII@aol.com) replied that his undocumented records show "that Ancil B. Strickland, Thompson C. Strickland, and Cade D. Strickland were brothers and three of eight children of Henry Strickland and Ruth Thompson. They were grandsons the Solomon Strickland who was born 1735 in Nash County, North Carolina, and died 1818 in Madison County, Georgia."

His FindAGrave memorial page (ID 98340873) states notes his probably burial place was the Lystra Primative Baptist Church Cemetery in Comer, Madison Co, GA, as his parents were charter members and his mother was buried at this church two yeas before Henry's death.

It further shows the St. Helena Parish, Louisiana census from 1820 as follows:

1820 census, St Helena,? Louisiana
Widow Stricklin 0-1-0-1-0-0 2-1-2-0-1 - Elizabeth Gurley
One female over 45; b. by 1775
One male 18-25; b. 1795-1802
Two females 16-25; b. 1795-1804
One male 10-15; b. 1805-1810
One female 10-15; b. 1805-1810
Two females under 10; b. 1810-1820

According to researcher Kenneth Landry Schaefer, the "Widow Stricklin" listed on the 1820 census was not Ruth, but Elizabeth Gurley of Johnson Co., NC, daughter of Robert Gurley and widow of a Jeremiah Strickland, as shown by probate papers. It's likely then that Ruth was living with one of her children or other relative in 1820:

Henry married Ruth Thompson about 1787 in Georgia. Ruth (daughter of Alexander Thompson, Sr. and Elizabeth Hodge) was born about 1763; died about 1860 in Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An article entitled "Solomon Strickland of Henry County, Georgia" by Nancy Cornell appeared in Vol 6, No 2 of the STRICKLAND SCENE newsletter, and is summarized below:

Solomon Strickland lived in Wilkes County, Georgia in 1790 per the County Tax Digest. He put in a claim for stolen horses in Elbert County, GA in 1802. In 1804, he was given land in Elbert County by his father. Though this "Deed of Gift" is no longer extant, it is referred to in a later deed written by his father in Madison County, Georgia in 1813. Solomon was still in Elbert County when he drew land in Baldwin county in the 1807 Georgia Land Lottery.

He was one of the first settlers in old Randolph County (now Jasper County, GA). The earliest record of him in Jasper is in May 1808, six months after the county was formed from a part of Baldwin County. This record, titled "Stock Marks" includes Solomon Stricklin. By July 1812, Solomon has become a Justice of the Inferior Couty. Military records at the Georgia Department of Archives & History shows Solomon served as a Private in Capt. Joshua Hagerty's Company in November 1813.

In Wiley A. Clements booklet, published 1921, and titled HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY MAY 1821-1921 states: "Among the very first to come to the County were John Glenn, Solomon Strickland, and Wiley Heflin who settled on the Towaliga River..."

In HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF GEORGIA, Rev. George White's brief description of Henry County includes a list of the first Superior Court Grand Jurors and includes S. Strickland. From a list of the "Members of the General Assemblies of Georgia, 1777-1958," We find that Solomon Strickland was elected the first Representative of Henry County in the year 1822. He served this two year term alone, and in 1825 was elected along with John Griffin, evidently to fill a vacancy left by Thomas C. Bennine.

Military Records at the Georgia Department of Archives & History list Solomon Strickland as a Colonel in Henry County from July 17, 1823 to April 20, 1824. For the rest of his life, he was referred to by many as Col. Strickland.

Wiley Jones James, Solomon's grandson, in a letter dated November 27, 1919, gave the following general description of the family: "The Strickland family are scattered everywhere and all claim to be kin-folks. They cannot be excelled for bravery, but are not as strident and cautious (as others). Politically, they were Whigs, and hated to be defeated on anything and loved their ancestry. Their religion was divided between the Baptist and Methodist. My Mother had three brothers who were missionary Baptist Ministers. Their names were Barnabus, Ephraim and Bedford."

It is apparent Solomon was a fairly wealthy man, and one who was respected by his acquantances. During this period of time, a mans wealth was primarily judged by the amount of land and the number of slaves he owned. In the Henry County 1831 Tax Digest, Solomon is listed as owning 14 slaves and 500 acres of 2nd quality land on the Towliga River, as well as owning one "big" carriage. Not everyone owned a carriage, so perhaps this is an indication of his wealth. The 500 acres was his "home" or main plantation, and he also owned an additional 1500 acres of third quality land on the Towliga River. The 1837 Henry County Tax Digest states Solomon still owned 500 acres on the Towaliga River, and 11 slaves.

No record has been found of Solomon's marriage to the mother or mothers of his children. Traditon says he married (1) Frances Diamond and (2) Peggy Diamond. His wife was still living in 1830, but died sometime prior to 5 June 1839, when Solomon married again to Hulda Ann Hardwick of Butts County, GA. Solomon and Hulda had no children.

In the Pace Society of America quartertly bulletin, No. 132, dated June 2000, Jane Shelton Strickland writes that Solomon m. Frances Diamond who experienced travail of her husband who fathered a child by her niece, Margaret (Peggy). This is documented in Jasper County, GA Court Records.

The records in the Henry County Ordinary's office shows that on September 4, 1837, Solomon Strickland applied for guardianship of his grandchildren, and it was approved by the court. He was "hereby appointed Guardian of the persons and property of Frances Eliza, Mary Ann Paulina, Nancy Susan, Enoch Solomon and Barnabus Bedford Solomon, minors of Bedford Solomon, deceased." He had been granteded temporary guardianship March 30, 1837.

Children not listed in his will but known to have been his children were: Barnabus Strickland and Nancy Ann James. Petitioners of a caveat against Solomon's will on May 9, 1844 were Elijah Strickland; John P. Buckalew and Darkas (Dorcas) his wife; Alfred Buffington (who married a Lavina Strickland), Barnabus Strickland; and John P. James and Nancy Ann, his wife.

Henry County Georgia Will Book "A", page 117 (STRICKLAND SCENE Vol. 1 No. 1 Winter 1980, p 5). SOLOMON STRICKLAND S. 8/8/1843 Pr. 11/6/1843 wife: Hulda Ann Strickland sons: Bedford, decd.; Thomas J.; Ephriam; Lee; Solomon daughters: Polly; Elizabeth; Jane Shoulders gr-children: orphans of Bedford Strickland exec-sons: Ephriam; Lee; Solomon Jr. slaves: Tom & his wife, Zelpha; Susan; Black Mary; Esther; Harry & his wife, Sark; Charles; Phil; Daniel; Minnie; Mary & 2 children; Abram; Buster; Dick; Negro woman already given to Jane Shoulders. wit: Jacob Stokes; Leonard Roan; Andrew R. Moore

Family/Spouse: Unknown Wife Of Solomon Strickland. Unknown was born before 1780; died before 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Solomon married Hulda Ann Hardwick on 5 Jun 1839 in Butts County, Georgia. Hulda was born before 1821; died after 1851. [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

Mary married William Carter about 1790 in Amite County, Mississippi. William was born about 1756 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina; died about 1814 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Pat Ezell notes that Barnabas moved to Franklin, Missouri from Madison County, Georgia before 1830. In the Pace Society of America quartertly bulletin, No. 132, dated June 2000, Jane Shelton Strickland writes that they moved Rutherford Co, TN where other Paces were and later to Franklin County, Missouri where he died. He was a preacher.

Barnabus married Rachel Mackie on 10 Nov 1787. Rachel was born about 1759 in County Tyrone, Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Some show her first name as Melvador, and others as Emily.

Referenced by both as "Milly" Stickland, and said to be married to Robert Higginbotham ca 1800 in Madison Co, GA. He was said to be born ca 1770 in Amherst Co, VA.

Others show her husand as Joseph, Robert or Rueben.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Jane Hayes. Elizabeth was born about 1775; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eunice married Alexander Thompson, Jr. in Jan 1794 in Madison County, Georgia. Alexander (son of Alexander Thompson, Sr. and Elizabeth Hodge) was born on 4 Mar 1771 in Burke County, North Carolina; died on 12 Nov 1824 in Amite County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jenny married Wiley Jones Bridges about 1805. Wiley was born about 1779 in Wake County, North Carolina; died before 1840 in Coweta County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard Chapman emailed, in February 2012, that Hardy Strickland was born in Guilford County, North Carolina

Many years earlier, Marianne Matkin shared the following research, along with the excerpt from a letter written by Hardy's son, Madison:

In the 1840 Jackson County, GA census, page 37, we find Hardy Strickland with males one 20/30 and one 50/60; females one 60/70. Also same page Madison Strickland males one under 5, one 20/30 and females one 20/30.

In the 1850 Jackson County, GA census page 44, we find Hardy Strickland, 67, farmer worth $5,000 born North Carolina with the John Hambrick family

In the 1860 Jackson County GA census, Jefferson Post Office, we find Hardy Strickland, age 77, born N.C., farmer worth about $16,000, Josaphen age 7 and Elizabeth Defur age 25.

The 1870 Jackson Co, GA census page 382, shows Hardy Strickland age 87 worth $1,200 born North Carolina. He is in the family of Jacob Strickland age 60.

According to Marianne, Hardy's son Madison wrote the following about his father, nicknamed "Devil," in a letter dated 25 February 1871: "Father has not been able to walk for some two weeks from a violent pain in one of his legs. His curseing apparatus appears to be in fine running order...he has a good appetite but it seems that his food instead of going to support his earthly tabernacle is convirted into Dams, God Dams, Hellfire and other little simple phrases of a similar nature."

The following note was posted to the STRICKLAND-L@rootsweb.com in June 2000:

I have absolute (as it can be) proof that Hardy and Priscilla are buried in Maysville, GA. The cemetery is on a hill about 125 feet off Deadwyler Rd and 1.5 miles from the intersection of Highway 52 and Deadwyler, on the left. It is in a pasture. I was just there, made pictures, will have them developed tomorrow. The cemetery is in very bad shape, most stones are on the ground but Priscilla, relict of Hardy Strickland, Hardy , d. 9 Mar 1872 in the 91 or 97th year of his life. (I have looked at the census of 1850,60,70 and consistent age is given and he would have in fact been only 89 years old if the census is right) His tombstone is still standing. Madison b. 25 Sept 1812 d. 12 Sept 1895 (Hardy's son), Madison's wife Harriett 24 Aug 1811 d. 17 Jan 1895 and his son Daniel Webster, also the Josie the dau. of Hardy and his third wife, Martha Defoor whom he married on 3 Nov 1850 in Jackson Co., GA On Josie's tombstone, which is on the ground it says, Josie Strickland b. (appears as this should be d.) 1863 10 years. Thanks Clare (Email to STRICKLAND-L@rootsweb.com, June 2000, from tiafind@aol.com)

His second wife was said to be Elizabeth KING.

Trudy Cox also shows as a fourth wife as Mrs. Patsy Day.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1860 Census
Georgia, Jackson County, Lee Randolph District, PO Jefferson
Page 219
451-444
Hardy Strickland 77 M Farmer 5000 11150 NC
Josephine Strickland 7 F NC
Elizabeth Defur 25 F NC

Hardy married Priscilla Ann Strickland about 1802. Priscilla (daughter of Jacob Strickland, II and Priscilla Taylor) was born about 1777 in Georgia; died on 31 Oct 1841 in Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hardy married Martha Defoor on 3 Nov 1850 in Jackson County, Georgia. Martha was born before 1832; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melinda married Henry Ware after 1804. Henry was born before 1784; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barshebah married John William Stroud on 16 Apr 1815 in Jasper County, Georgia. John was born before 1773; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nancy Daniels. Nancy was born about 1789; died about 1857 in Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Nancy, dau of Solomon and Amy, in my opinion did not marry. Solom made no mention of her children in the deed of gift only of the slaves he had given her earlier and stated that Nance wished her bro. Ephrium to have the slaves. The Nancy who m. Edward Harrell was the dau of Devil Hardy (granddaughter of AMy and Solomon). Nancy was the sister of my ggrandfather. Her descendents have clear connection of her to Hardy and Priscilla. Clare on the STRICKLAND-L list is her descendent.

Email from Jane Shelton (UGA1mom@aol.com)

Notes:

She married a man named Myers and moved to Natchez, Mississippi.

Proposed Change: Faith Strickland (I6723)
Tree: Strong Family

Description: Faith married John Myers and had two daughters, Priscilla who married John Wainwright and Elizabeth who married Moses Lockhart

Mark Lazarre
rootsmark@aol.com

Notes:

She settled near Danielsville, GA and died at the home of her daughter, Nancy Welch in Marietta, GA, leaving 8 children.

Family/Spouse: William Gilbert. William was born about 1768; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Settled 10 miles west of Danielsville, Georgia.

Isaac married Mary Hargrove on 3 Dec 1789. Mary was born before 1771; died on 2 Jul 1845. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married a widow Sanders, Frances (sic) nee Jones, and settled in Madison County, Georgia where he died leaving three sons: Hardy (Chattahoochee Hard), Jacob, and Talbot. Shadburn, Don BLOOD KIN PIONEER CHRONICLES OF UPPER GEORGIA CENTERED IN FORTSYTH COUNTY (1999).

Elbert County Georgia Will Book V2 "1803-1806" page 15

JACOB STRICKLAND S. 1/11/1804 Pr. 6/12/1804

wife: Elizabeth children: "all my lawful born heirs" (not named) exec: "my loving wife, Elizabeth Strickland": William SANDERS; Isaac Strickland

wit: Jacob McELRO; H. Strickland

(Note: Jacob Strickland m. Elizabeth Jones Sanders, widow of Hardy Sanders, on Feb 22, 1798, in Oglethorpe Co., GA.)

STRICKLAND SCENE Vol. 1 No. 2 Spring 1980, p 33, STRICKLAND WILLS IN GEORGIA.

Jacob married Elizabeth Jones on 22 Feb 1798 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Elizabeth was born before 1781; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the book Genealogical Abstract from the Georgia Journal (Milledgeville) Newspaper 1809-1840, Volume One, 1809-1818, page 358, Issue of February 8, 1815 we find: "Died on Wednesday evening the 25th inst. in Franklin County, Mrs. Mary Allen, wife of Captain James Allen, after a lingering parturition. In the death of this amiable woman, a husband has lost an affectionate wife (made more so by his absence in defense of his country) to her children a tender mother....

(Courtesy of Marianne Matkin)

Sharon Holland provided to me some interesting information recently re: the children of Jacob and Priscillia Strickland originally of Guilford County, NC:

"5. Mary was born October 17, 1773, and married John Gilbert, brother to William, and settled in Franklin County Georgia where he died. She then married James Allen and moved to Habersham County Georgia where she died leaving 5 Gilbert children named: Bill, Jim, Betsy, John, and Nancy, and three Allen children namely Thomps, Bob, and Henry."

Online trees also show Mary and James as the mother of David, Thomps, John and Harriet, without citing sources.

Family/Spouse: John Gilbert. John was born about 1773; died about 1803 in Franklin County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James Allan about 1807. James was born between 1767 and 1787 in England, United Kingdom; died on 27 Feb 1843 in Habersham County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Settled in Washington County, Georgia.

Family/Spouse: Susan Pryon. Susan was born after 1775; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Many researchers show her as being born in North Carolina. Richard Chapman instead has her place of birth as Franklin County, Georgia

Marianna Matkin of Mt. Pleasant writes: "Solomon Strickland's brother was Jacob Strickland, Jr. Solomon's son Hardy Strickland, Sr. married Jacob Strickland Jr.'s daughter, Pricilla Ann Strickland--first cousins marrying. Jacob Strickland Jr. born 1783 in North Carolina married 1765 in Guilford County Priscilla Taylor (some say Young) and in 1769 he filed for land in Guilford County, N.C. were he was living in 1790. I have a copy of the land grant. He moved to Wilkes County, GA and settled there with his brothers. This Jacob died in Franklin County, GA and his will April 4/October 1804 (I have a copy of this) listed his children: Faith b 12 Aug 1767 married ??? Meyers; Tamar b 13 Oct 1768 m William Gilbert; Isaac b 11 July 1769 d 1851 m 1799 Mary Hargroves; Jacob b 6 May 1772 m Mary Sanders and it is believed 2nd Clarissa Sanders; Mary b 17 Oct 1773 m John Gilbert, a Revolutionary Soldier and after his death Mary married James Allen of Habersham; John and William Gilbert were brothers..marrying sisters was done quite often in those days...travel was by horse or buggy and you didn't meet many eligible ladies. Hardy b 16 Jan 1775 m Susan Pryon; Priscilla m her cousin "Devil" Hardy Strickland and lived in Madison County; Selah or Celia b 11 July 1779 m Robert Young; Henry b 24 December 1781 m Elizabeth Wilkens; Wilson b 14 Jan 1783 m Polly Connelly; Elizabeth b 6 Nov 1785 m John Eubanks; Nancy b 22 Dec 1787 m James Royal or Ryley; Sarah m Berry Vaugha

CAUTION, Not all researchers show Hardy "Devil" Strickland's wife as Priscilla Strickland. Some list her as Priscilla Taylor, and others as Priscilla Young. In his book, PACE OUR COLONIAL ANCESTORS, Bruce Howard argues that she was actually Priscilla Pace, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Pace and a sister to Solomon Strickland's wife, Amy Pace. (p. 146).

Priscilla married Hardy "Devil" Strickland about 1802. Hardy (son of Solomon Strickland and Amey Pace) was born about 1783 in North Carolina; died on 9 Mar 1872 in Jackson County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Young. Robert was born before 1779; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married Elizabeth Wilkins of Franklin County, GA and settled in Hall County, GA, where he was killed on the highway by a traveler in a dispute about a dog--leaving sons Clement and Isaac and an unknown daughter.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Wilkens. Elizabeth was born after 1781; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Said to have married Mary "Polly" Connally on 23 Mar 1809 Franklin County, GA, and both been buried in Gwinnett County, GA. He was also said to have served in the Mexican War.

Notes:

They moved to Tennessee.

Elizabeth married John Eubanks in Franklin County, Georgia. John was born about 1785; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Riley. James was born before 1787; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They moved to Ponotoc County, Mississippi.

Family/Spouse: Littleberry Vaughan. Littleberry was born before 1789; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Berkeley Sims.

Notes:

Said to have married Teresa Pittman.

Family/Spouse: Harlow S. Gholston. Harlow (daughter of Dabney Gholston and Frances Mary "Polly" Bullock) was born on 19 May 1810; died on 9 Nov 1888. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lou married Willis Henry Strickland on 19 Jan 1826 in Madison County, Georgia. Willis (son of Henry Strickland and Ruth Thompson) was born about 1802 in Elbert County, Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Noah Washington Pittman.

Notes:

On March 29, 2011, Melanie Powers emailed that "Descendants of Kinchen Milton Strickland: first wife, Mary Baker, children were Mary, Wilson, Willis, Lou Amy, Lucinda, Benoni, Sarah Adeline, Henry Elizabeth, Kinchen Milton, and Elisha, and with second wife, Sarah Branch, one son, William F. Strickland.

If you would like more information, please contact me at the above email. I would be delighted to submit dates, etc.

Melanie Powers
mpmusic30646@yahoo.com

Kinchen married Letty Ann Herring on 9 Mar 1862 in Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia. Letty was born on 16 Sep 1844 in Madison County, Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nathan Johnson Sharp. Nathan was born before 1802; died before 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charlotte Vanderford. Charlotte was born after 1804; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marry Berry Pittman. Marry was born on 14 Feb 1808; died on 28 May 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married George D. CASH.

Notes:

Note: Any Wilson Strickland listing must be considered highly suspect, due to the Humble Oil 1,476 acre survey in Texas

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Georgia, Madison County, Nowhere 383 District
Enumerated 11 Jun 1880
Page 11 SD 2 ED 72
102-106
Strickland, P H W m 72 Farmer Ga NC Va
Strickland, L W F 60 Wf Keeping House Ga SC SC
Strickland, Jackson W M 17 Son Ga Ga Ga
103-107
Strickland, W W M 27 Farmer Ga La/Ga? Ga/La?
Strickland, Nancy W F 18 Wf Keeping House Georgia Ga Ga
Strickland, L M W F 5 Dtr Georgia Ga Ga

Peter married Barbara Stapler before 1830. Barbara was born about 1807; died about 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Nancy Strickland before 1838. Nancy was born about 1807; died before 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Lucinda McEwen on 16 Aug 1838 in Madison County, Georgia. Lucinda was born on 20 Oct 1819 in Georgia; died in Jan 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John B. Streetman. John was born about 1809; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Ed Holliday before 1827. Ed was born about 1810; died before 1827. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married John W. Streetman after 1827. John was born about 1799; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown by some to have died ca 1852.

Richard married Martha Elizabeth McEwen on 25 Apr 1832 in Madison County, Georgia. Martha was born before 1814; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Smith. Robert was born before 1814; died on 1 Feb 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Naomi Gray. Elizabeth was born on 11 Jul 1825; died on 15 Sep 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Ansel B. Strickland on 2 Jul 1843 in Madison County, Georgia. Ansel (son of Bennett Strickland) was born about 1814 in Jackson County, Georgia; died on 21 May 1863 in Richmond (Independent City), Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An email from Cindy Ranucci to STRICKLAND-L@rootsweb.com on April 26, 2001 related to this family reads:

According to information given to me by my great aunt, Noah, son of Richard Benjamin Strickland Sr. (son of Henry Strickland and Mary Hickman) went to California after first landing in Tishomingo Co, MS with two of his brothers (Richard Benjamin Jr. and Benjamin Perry). My information states he died in California about 1870; however, the birthdate I have for this Noah is about 1820.

Cindy Ranucci

Family/Spouse: Eliza Marie Lindsay. Eliza was born in 1821; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Julia Ann Swindle. Julia was born about 1824; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1850 Census
Georgia, Jackson County, SD 45
Enumerated 16 Aug 1850
206-206
Benjamin W. Cash 42 M Farmer 3500 Ga
American Cash 45 F GA
Julia Cash 15 F Ga
Noah B. Cash 13 M La
Martha A. Cash 1 F Ga

Family/Spouse: America Taylor Pittman. America was born on 16 Nov 1805 in Georgia; died on 24 Aug 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Georgia, Madison, 56 Subdivision
Enumerated 30 Oct 1850
Stamped 192
466-466
John A. Cash 37 M Teacher Ga
Sarah E. Cash 25 F Ga
Mary A. Cash 8 F Ga
Muthna P. Cash 6 M Ga
Young F. Cash 4 M Ga
Sarah E. Cash 2 F Ga
467-467
Mary A. Black 47 F Ga
Lemuel Black 21 M Student Ga
Mathew Black 16 M Farmer Ga
William Black 14 M Ga
Mary A. Black 12 Ga
Lette A Black 10 Ga
John G. Black 8 M

Family/Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth Black. Sarah was born about 1825 in Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Most internet trees show that the Ansel Strickland, who married first Elizabeth Strickland and later married Amy Braswell, was a son of Hardy "Devil" Strickland and his wife, Priscilla Ann Strickland.

Richard Chapman (chapman_richard@bellsouth.net) emailed, in December 2012, that he was "convinced that this Ansel is not the son of Hardy and Priscilla as most trees on Ancestry state. My first clue came from a descendant of Hardy and Priscilla who is reasonably sure (based on oral family history) that Hardy's son Ansel never married. Assuming this is correct, I began a search to find my Ansel's parents. First, I learned that Ancel's first wife Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Benjamin Strickland. Next, I confirmed that Richard B. had a brother named Bennett and that Bennett had a son named Ansel Butler born abt. 1815 (about the same time as Hardy's son) This meant that Ansel's first wife was also his first cousin. I have discovered many trees which indicate that this Ansel is the son of Bennett Strickland and Nancy Bone. The most credible source is a descendant of my Monroe's brother. She is positive of her information but at this time has not provided her sources. Family names and proximity of families indicate Ansel has more ties to Benjamin and Bennett than to Hardy's family. I noticed that a John F. Wise from Montgomery,Al has made comments about Ansel and he invites reactions"

John Wise's comments follow:

I never found or recorded this info. before, so I thought I'd pass it on, i.e., some of you other Strickland researchers may be interested in this finding and conclusion.

While checking the U.S. Census of 1860 info. contained in the "Strickland Scene," Vol 9, No. 4, June 1991, page 67, I ran across the following census entry for Clarke County [GA], Dwelling 222, Family 222, on A. B. STRICKLAND (39 years old), his wife MARY ??? (27 years old), and their six (6) children.

I checked this census entry against my master database [I always do this to clear up unattached "strays"] and found that A.B. STRICKLAND fits the birth date and surrounding county areas, and the name and year-of-birth of the son of HARDY (DEVIL HARDY) STRICKLAND SR. and wife PRISCILLA ANNE STRICKLAND, of nearby Jackson Co., GA. Since this is a good circumstantial and logical "probable" hit, I connected this A.B. STRICKLAND found in Clarke Co., GA. (in 1860) to DEVIL HARDY STRICKLAND SR. in my database.

Of course my info. is in no way proof positive, so I stand ready to be admonished, corrected, etc. If any of you have changes or additions to this finding, please share your info. and update your Strickland kuz'ns (me included).

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/STRICKLAND/1999-04/092299743

Richard Champman followed up on his email above in June 2013, stating that he had
"more documentation on Ansel B. Strickland 1814-1863. I have DAR record for Henry Strickland,ancestor # A111338 and a member national number 771154. This document shows that Ansel was the son of Bennett Strickland and Nancy Bone. Bennet was the son of Henry Peter Stickland born 1744-54 died 20 Feb 1796 in Jackson Co. Ga. and Mary Hickman."

Civil War service records for Ansel Strickland are below. It appears Ansel actually died on 21 Mary 1863 in Richmond rather than simply "mustering out."

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Ancestry.com
Name: A.B. Strickland
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Georgia
Regiment Name: 18 Georgia Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 18th Regiment, Georgia Infantry
Company: C
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Alternate Name: Ansel/Stricklane
Film Number: M226 roll 58

US Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
Ancestry.com
Name: Ansel B Strickland
Residence: Jackson County, Georgia
Enlistment Date: 15 Feb 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Georgia
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Enlisted in Company C, Georgia 18th Infantry Regiment on 15 Feb 1863.
Mustered out on 21 May 1863 at Richmond, VA Genl Hospl.
Sources: Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865

In December, 2013, Richard Chapman emailed that "
My application for SAR membership was approved which helps verify my line to Henry Peter Strickland and confirms(in my opinion) that Ansel B. who died in the Civil War at Richmond was the son of Bennett Strickland and Mary Hickman. It took a long time to gather adequate documentation for SAR. My National Number is 189388.If you would like additional information let me know."

Some online trees show that Ansel B. Strickland and Agnes Lewis were the parents of Artemus Montgomery Strickland, the husband of Annie McInvale.










(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Georgia, Madison County, 56 Subdivision
Enumerated 26 Aug 1850
Stamped 170
126-126
Ansel B. Strickland 36 M Farmer Ga
Elizabeth Strickland 32 F Ga
Lucretia Strickland 6 F Ga
Bennet L Strickland 4 M Ga
Frances Strickland 3 F Ga
Noah Strickland 2 M Ga
Ansel Strickland 4/12 M Ga
Richard Strickland 1 M Ga

1860 Census
Georgia, Clarke County, Watkinsville District. P.O. Watkinsville
Enumerated 5 July 1860
Page 32
222-222
A. B. Strickland 39 M Overseer 50 Ga
Mary Strickland 27 F Ga
Lucretia Strickland 15 F Ga
Francis Strickland 12 F Ga
Noah Strickland 10 M Ga
Anselm Strickland 9 M Ga
James H. Strickland 3 M Ga
George W. Strickland 2 M Ga

Ansel married Elizabeth Strickland on 2 Jul 1843 in Madison County, Georgia. Elizabeth (daughter of Richard Benjamin Strickland and Lucretia Bryant) was born about 1818 in Georgia; died on 9 May 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ansel married Mary "Polly" Ann Braswell on 26 Aug 1855 in Clarke County, Georgia. Mary was born between 1830 and 1835 in Georgia; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived in Alabama. He was married to Virginia.

Notes:

Served in the War of 1812. Was said to have been killed by Indian's in Amite County, Mississippi. (Notes of Tony Pickett, from "Ancestors and Descendants of Robert Easley, Sr. and Elizabeth Earle Elkins of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana" by Austin Beverly Smith) Estate recorded in Madison County, Georgia 1814-21.

Notes:

From the JERUSALEM CHURCH CHURCH BOOK, Mississippi Territory of Amite, 29 Feb 1812

This church was located near the present town of Gillsburg. Organized 29 Feb 1812, when Mississippi was Indian Territory. The transcription is courtesy of Mrs. Alva McEwen, McComb, Mississippi.

June 1837: Received by experience: James, Cade, Theodosia Strickland Aug 1837: Cade Strickland, moderator (Note: due to ages, this appears to be James's brother and not son) Aug 1838: Cade Strickland, deacon, treasurer May 1839: Letters of dismission given to Cade & James Strickland Apr 1849: Cade Strickland, moderator Sept 1849: Cade Strickland, delegate May 1850: Cade Strickland dismissed to unite with Tangipohoa Church

He moved to Louisiana about 1817. He settled just northwest of the New Zion Baptist Church and is buried in a family cemetery just back of the old home place. His grave has been marked with a War of 1812 marker as Sergeant in the Georgia Militia and a soldier in the Battle of New Orleans.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Louisiana, St. Helena Parish, Eastern District
Enumerated 7 Sept 1850
Stamped 198
293-293
Cade Strickland 58 M farmer 10000 Ga
Jane Strickland 56 F Ga
Rutha Strickland 23 F La
Josiah Nighton 24 M Laborer La

Cade married Jane Burton on 29 Oct 1811 in Franklin County, Georgia. Jane was born about 1796 in Georgia; died before 1851 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in the War of 1812. He was killed in a skirmish during the Indian Wars.

Notes:

Place of birth shown as either Elbert or Franklin County, Georgia, later moved to Alabama.

Thompson married Elizabeth Gholston on 25 Jan 1816 in Madison County, Georgia. Elizabeth (daughter of Dabney Gholston and Frances Mary "Polly" Bullock) was born in 1798 in Georgia; died after 1860 in St. Clair County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the JERUSALEM CHURCH CHURCH BOOK, Mississippi Territory of Amite, 29 Feb 1812

This church was located near the present town of Gillsburg. Organized 29 Feb 1812, when Mississippi was Indian Territory. The transcription is courtesy of Mrs. Alva McEwen, McComb, Mississippi.

Nov 1836: Received by experience, Elizabeth White Oct 1837: Elizabeth White, Pernecia Travis baptized Apr 1842: Members included: Elizabeth White, Emily and Patsy Strickland, Rutha White, Henry Strickland, Elizabeth White (dec'd), Polly (Mary) Travis, William Travis, Nancy Travis, John Travis, John Travis, Sr., Nancy Travis, Mary Travis

Elizabeth Strickland White and 10 others founded the regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ on the banks of the Housen Bayou on May 29, 1858. This later became known as the First Baptist Church of Hemphill. Elizabeth joined by letter from the Jerusalem Church in Amite County, Mississippi. The other founding members were Richard and Ruth Travis, Henry S and Mary Etta White, Simon and Mary Ann Beckcom, John and Sophronia Everett, and Cannon and Sophronia Travis.

Elizabeth's husband, Edward, did not become a member of this church, founded by his wife and several of his children, until over six years had passed. He then joined on a profession of faith and Baptism in June 1864. According to the minutes of June 25, 1864, "Confarence was adjorned for the Church to meete at Father E Whites at 4 oclock for the purpos of hearing what the Lord had don for his precious sole, after hearing of his Experiance it was moved that Father E White be Received in Christian fellowship."

This experience must have caused him to evangelize, because on July 23d, 1865, "after preching, the privelege of the Church was Extended when too Servint Girls came forward, Amy belongin to Edward White & Charitee also belonging to Edward White. after hearing ther Experience was Received the church and then adjorned to the water" By September, 1865, Father E. White was Moderator of the Conference, though it appears he gave up this reponsibility quickly. He was replaced by Pastor John L Mills in October of 1865. His faith apparently never wavered as it was noted that he "Dyed Jan 13th 1871 in the Faith."

Elizabeth married Edward White after 1809 in Elbert County, Georgia. Edward was born about 1781 in Virginia; died on 13 Jan 1871 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Travis Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the JERUSALEM CHURCH CHURCH BOOK, Mississippi Territory of Amite, 29 Feb 1812

This church was located near the present town of Gillsburg. Organized 29 Feb 1812, when Mississippi was Indian Territory. The transcription is courtesy of Mrs. Alva McEwen, McComb, Mississippi.

June 1837: Received by experience: James, Cade, Theodosia Strickland Aug 1837: Cade Strickland, moderator (Note: due to ages, this appears to be James's brother and not son) Aug 1838: Cade Strickland, deacon, treasurer May 1839: Letters of dismission given to Cade & James Strickland

James married Theodosia Easley on 12 Sep 1822 in Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. Theodosia (daughter of Rob Easley and Elizabeth Elkins) was born on 15 Aug 1804 in Greenville District, South Carolina; died on 20 Aug 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SUCCESSION RECORDS OF ST.HELENA PARISH, LOUISIANA 1804-1854,
E. Russ Williams, Jr., c1966, p. 31 NOTE (Patricia Ezell): In LA, Succession Records are the equivalent of Probate Records.

File S-4, 1848 (Mrs. Nancy Strickland, wife of Grant R. Taylor)

Dec 11, 1848. The petition of Grant R. Taylor states that his wife, Nancy Strickland, died recently, leaving three children: Edmond, Rutha, and Nancy ( a minor). He requested that he be confirmed and sworn as tutor to the children. He is appointed.

Dec. 11, 1848. Rutha Raborn, wife of Quincy Raborn, of Amite County, MS. Her mother, Nancy Taylor, died Aug 26, 1847 and left certain slaves as her separate property.

Dec 23, 1848. Inventory: 6 slaves. They were partitioned.

File T-3 James C. Taylor, 1849

August 30, 1849. C.D. Strickland states that he has been appointed Supt. of Public Schools in the place of James C. Taylor, deceased, who had in his possession a variety of books and papers belonging to the office of superintendent.
(NOTE: The inventory detailed a number of books as a part of a law library including Milton's PARADISE LOST, Cooper's VIRGIL, ELEMENTS OF ASTRONOMY, CAESAR CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY...)

Nancy married Grant Rice Taylor on 19 Sep 1818 in Madison County, Georgia. Grant was born in 1792 in Georgia; died on 21 Oct 1859 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willis married Lou Amy Strickland on 19 Jan 1826 in Madison County, Georgia. Lou (daughter of Kinchen I. Strickland and Mary "Polly" Baker) was born about 1807 in Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown by some as married to Alley WEBB.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Spalding County Georgia Will Book "A", page 7-9:

SOLOMON STRICKLAND s. 5/6/1852 pr. 1/10/1853 wife: Francis Sons: Bedford Solomon Strickland "all my children" (other children not named) exec: Bedford Solomon Strickland, Francis Strickland slaves: Philip; Jacob; Prince; John; Rose; Lizza wit: N.P. Brooks; Leonard Roane; G. Grice

(STRICKLAND SCENE Vol. 1 No. 1 Winter 1980, p 6).

Notes:

She married John P. JAMES.

Notes:

Moved to Pike County, Mississippi in 1822.

Elizabeth married Green Fenn on 19 Sep 1824. Green was born on 19 Oct 1801 in Jackson County, Georgia; died on 29 Nov 1883 in Westville, Simpson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

IGI Records show that Una Carter married Amaziah Vardeman in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana on 12 December 1815. The couple moved north to Mississippi sometime after their marriage, as all three of their daughters were born here.

A woman named "Uny Massy" can be found in Pike County, Mississippi in 1840 (Microfilm #704). Ronald Vern Jackson's index to this census references page 152. It appears that the reference should have been to pg 297, which is what is actually stamped at the top of the microfilm as a guide. The census listing indicates this was a household made up entirely of females. There was one female between the ages of 10-15, two between ages 15 and 20, one between 20 and 30, and one between 40 and 50. Living with them as well was a female slave, who was somewhere between 26 and 56 years of age. It appears that Una might have actually had four daughters, and not just the three currently listed. Una's oldest known daughter, Polly, became 20 years old in 1840. Her youngest known daughter, Jemimah, reached age 15 the same year. This means that either of them might have been classified into two age categories. Therefore gauging the age of a fourth daughter is especially difficult. She could have been born prior to Polly, or after Jemimah. She might even have been a daughter by Una's second husband.

At the time of the 1850 Sabine Parish Louisiana, Una was living alone in dwelling #304, between her daughters Jemimah Amazia Vardeman White and Ann Vardeman White. She is listed in the transcription of the Sabine Parish census prepared by Kathy Casagranda as Unas Massa age 57, M (sic), born in Louisiana.

On the 1860 Sabine County Census, she is living with her daughter Jimimah, and son in law John Reagan White (Household 118). This is next door to Henry Strickland White and his wife Mary Etta Vardeman. On that transcription, she is shown as Una Massa, age 66, F, born North Carolina.

Una married Amaziah Vardeman on 12 Dec 1815 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Amaziah (son of William Vardeman and Ann ???) was born in 1790 in Tennessee; died between 1826 and 1849 in Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Una married ??? Massey before 1840. ??? was born before 1793; died before 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His grave marker indicates he was a veteran of the War of 1812. Kathy Casagranda writes he was a member of the first session of the District Court in Sabine Parish, January 1843. He was a farmer by occupation.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Lousiana, Sabine Parish
Enumerated 9 Sept 1850
Stamped 120
235-237
Redmon Carter 55 M Farmer 300 Ga
Nancy Carter 53 F SC
D. R. Carter 24 M La
Bradford Carter17 M La
James Carter 7 M La
236-238
W. R. Carter 25 M Farmer La
Jane Eliza Carter 28 F Tenn
Mary Carter 4 F La
Redmon Carter 5/12 M La
Ania Schumate 7 F La

Redmond married Patience Pace in 1818 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Patience was born before 1800; died before 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Redmond married Nancy Camp after 1825 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Nancy (daughter of John Bradford Kemp and Mary Druscilla Campbell) was born on 30 Oct 1794 in Laurens District, South Carolina; died in 1862 in Pendleton, Sabine Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Carter Cemetery, Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Louisa Simmons on 17 Jan 1824 in Lawrence County, Mississippi. Louisa was born about 1813 in Lawrence County, Mississippi; died in Sep 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Noah Strickland in 1825. Noah was born about 1801 in North Carolina; died in 1864; was buried in Carter Cemetery, Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Solomon's will was written in Madison Co, Georgia on 16 March 1853 and probated in Madison County 18 March 1854.

wife: Mary Strickland sons: Crawford N. Strickland, Ephram Strickland daughter: Malinda White, wife of William A. White exec: son, Crawford N. Strickland, son-in-law William White slaves: Jack; Millie; Bill; Mary; Jeffery; Sarah & her child Isabelle; Tom; Hudah; Jerry wit: James C. FREEMAN, John R. BUNCE; Rufus M. MINNY

(STRICKLAND SCENE, Spring 1980, Vol 1, No. 2)

Solomon married Mary Smith on 3 Oct 1818 in Madison County, Georgia. Mary was born before 1800; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Phillip Ware. Phillip was born before 1793; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was said to have married Bennett Sorrells on 16 Sept 1819 and to have later married Benjamin Avery.

Notes:

Said to have married Sarah/Serena CALDWELL.

Notes:

Daryl Woods (lindadaryl91@yahoo.com) emailed on November 8, 2009 that Milly did NOT die young, as is often shown. He states that she was born in 1813, and married Robert Woods and went to Florida. He states her name was shown as Emily Cathairne or simply Catharine in the Madison and Taylor census enumerations.

Elisha married Nancy Ray on 29 Nov 1835. Nancy was born before 1817; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothea Pryor Womack. Dorothea was born after 1800; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Mary Amanda McMorris on 28 Feb 1822. Mary was born after 1800; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Thomas Wells. Thomas was born on 13 Sep 1805; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Malinda married Colbert Gilbert on 16 Feb 1836 in Amite County, Mississippi. Colbert was born about 1816; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sometimes shown as Talbot

Notes:

Email from Jane Shelton (UGA1mom@aol.com)

The (other) Nancy, (who was) dau of Solomon and Amy, in my opinion did not marry. Solomon made no mention of her children in the deed of gift only of the slaves he had given her earlier and stated that Nance wished her bro. Ephrium to have the slaves. The Nancy who m. Edward HARRELL was the dau of Devil Hardy (granddaughter of Amy and Solomon). Nancy was the sister of my ggrandfather. Her descendents have clear connection of her to Hardy and Priscilla. Clare on the STRICKLAND-L list is her descendent.

Notes:

Marianne Matkin of Mt. Pleasant, Texas writes that:

"In the 1850 Jackson Co, Georgia census, page 17 we find Madison Strickland age 38 farmer worth $4,000 born Georgia wife Harriet age 38, Daniel W. age 14, Mary P age 9, Emily I age 4, all born Georgia.

In the Jackson Co, Georgia 1860 census, page 64 or 221 we find Madison Strickland 47 farmer worth $19,000, Harriet age 48, Mary age 19, George E. Dedwley age 24 farm laborer worth $5,000, Emily I Dedwley 15 all born Georgia. There are some errors here: it shows Madison and Harriet married within the year, but it was George E. Deadwyler and Mary who were married on 22 Feb 1860. Also, Emily I was not a Deadwyler but a Strickland.

The 1870 Jackson Co, Georgia census page 402 gives us Madison Strickland age 55 farmer worth $9,500 born Georgia, wife Harriet age 56, born Georgia with a black cook.

In the 1880 Jackson County, GA census page 643, Millers District we find Madison Strickland age 67, farming born Georgia, parents born North Carolina. Wife Harriett age 68 keeping house born Georgia. Father born London, England (A big surprise, no wonder I haven't been able to find him in the Revolution), mother born Georgia."

Marianne also has a copy of the will of Madison Strickland Jackson Co, GA dated 25 July 1877, proved 6 October 1890.

Madison married Harriet Allan on 13 Nov 1834 in Habersham County, Georgia. Harriet (daughter of James Allan and Mary Strickland) was born on 24 Aug 1811 in Georgia; died on 17 Jan 1895 in Jackson County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Most internet trees show that the Ansel Strickland that married first Elizabeth Strickland and later married Amy Braswell is a son of Hardy "Devil" Strickland and his wife, Priscilla Ann Strickland.

Richard Chapman (chapman_richard@bellsouth.net) emailed, in December 2012, that he was "convinced that this Ansel is not the son of Hardy and Priscilla as most trees on Ancestry state. My first clue came from a descendant of Hardy and Priscilla who is reasonably sure (based on oral family history) that Hardy's son Ansel never married. Assuming this is correct, I began a search to find my Ansel's parents. First, I learned that Ancel's first wife Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Benjamin Strickland. Next, I confirmed that Richard B. had a brother named Bennett and that Bennett had a son named Ansel Butler born abt. 1815 (about the same time as Hardy's son) This meant that Ansel's first wife was also his first cousin. I have discovered many trees which indicate that this Ansel is the son of Bennett Strickland and Nancy Bone. The most credible source is a descendant of my Monroe's brother. She is positive of her information but at this time has not provided her sources. Family names and proximity of families indicate Ansel has more ties to Benjamin and Bennett than to Hardy's family. I noticed that a John F. Wise from Montgomery,Al has made comments about Ansel and he invites reactions"

John F. Wise of Montgomery, Alabama posted the following information on a message board:

I never found or recorded this info. before, so I thought I'd pass it on, i.e., some of you other Strickland researchers may be interested in this finding and conclusion.

While checking the U.S. Census of 1860 info. contained in the "Strickland Scene," Vol 9, No. 4, June 1991, page 67, I ran across the following census entry for Clarke County [GA], Dwelling 222, Family 222, on A. B. STRICKLAND (39 years old), his wife MARY ??? (27 years old), and their six (6) children.

I checked this census entry against my master database [I always do this to clear up unattached "strays"] and found that A.B. STRICKLAND fits the birth date and surrounding county areas, and the name and year-of-birth of the son of HARDY (DEVIL HARDY) STRICKLAND SR. and wife PRISCILLA ANNE STRICKLAND, of nearby Jackson Co., GA. Since this is a good circumstantial and logical "probable" hit, I connected this A.B. STRICKLAND found in Clarke Co., GA. (in 1860) to DEVIL HARDY STRICKLAND SR. in my database.

Of course my info. is in no way proof positive, so I stand ready to be admonished, corrected, etc. If any of you have changes or additions to this finding, please share your info. and update your Strickland kuz'ns (me included).

Born c 1820, in Jackson Co., GA. Son of HARDY (DEVIL) STRICKLAND Sr. (1783-1872), of Guilford Co., NC; and his 1st cousin and 1st wife PRISCILLA ANN STRICKLAND (1777-1841), of Madison and Jackson Cos., GA.

Married about 1844, to MARY ??? (nee: unknown), in Jackson or Clarke Co., GA. Parents of wife are unknown.

Death date/place unknown.

Maternal grandson of JACOB STRICKLAND Jr. RS-NC (c1741-1804) and his wife PRISCILLA YOUNG TAYLOR, of Nash and Guilford Cos., NC; and Franklin Co., GA.

Maternal and Paternal great-grandson of JACOB STRICKLAND Sr. RS-NC (c1697-c1790) and LUCRETIA PITTS, of Isle of Wight Co., VA; and Bertie, Guilford, Edgecombe, and Nash Cos., NC.

Paternal grandson of SOLOMON STRICKLAND Sr. RS-NC (c1735-1818) and his wife AMY PACE (d.1815), of Bertie, Guilford, and Edgecombe Cos., NC; and Madison and Elbert Cos., GA.

REFERENCE: U.S. Census of 1860, Clarke Co., GA., dwelling 222, family 222. Recorded as A. B. STRICKLAND, with wife, 6 children, occupation "Overseer," and 39 years old.

REFERENCE: "History of Gwinnett Co., GA," Vol 2, p.597.

REFERENCE: "Strickland Family of GA," by FitzHugh Lee, 1939.

REFERENCE: Family Group Records of JACOB STRICKLAND I RS-NC (1741-1804) and his brother SOLOMON STRICKLAND I RS-NC (c1735-c1818) families, as compiled by and received from Mrs. NANETTE M. LONG, 807 State St., Yorkville, IL.

REFERENCE: "Strickland Research Notes," DAVID N. STRICKLAND, 1022 Terrace Trail, Carrollton, Texas 75006 [Dallas Co., TX]:


Vol 1, pp.63-73 .. by Mrs. NANCY LINDA CONNELL (nee: JONES)(b.1936) of Campbell and Fulton Cos., GA; last residing at 1661 Lauranceae Way, Riverdale, GA. 30296.

Vol 1, pp.78-88, .. by Mrs. MILDRED COUNCIL (nee: BIRCHFIELD (b.1920), of HCR 5, Box 573 KK, Kerrville, Kerr Co., Texas 78028.

Vol 1, pp.111-119 .. by Ms. CLARA FRANCES GREGORY (b.1914), of 308 South 9th St., Teague, Texas 75860. [Freestone Co., TX]

Vol 1, pp.166-176 .. by Mrs. R.L. MATKIN (nee: MARIANNA MASON)(b.1924), of P.O. Box 1103, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455 (Titus Co., TX)

Vol 1, pp.306-314 .. by Mr. LEON CLAUDE STRICKLAND (b.1916), of Maxeys, Oglethorpe Co., GA; Dekalb Co., GA.; Fulton Co., GA.; and 6504 Glade Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230.

Vol 1, pp.334-341 .. by Mr. EDDIE WOMACK (b.1918), of Gowen, Latimer Co., OK; and Wilburton, Latimer Co., OK 74578 (c1989).

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/STRICKLAND/1999-04/092299743


Note: Various trees do show him as a son of Bennett and Nancy Strickland. Those trees also indicated he was married also to Agnes Lewis, by whom he had a son Artemus Montgomery Strickland, born 9 May 1837 and died 26 Dec 1890. Their are marriage records for an Ancel Butler Strickland, b. ca 1816 to an Agnes Lewis on Ancestry, U. S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.

Name: Ancel Butler Strickland
Gender: Male
Birth Place: GA
Birth Year: 1816
Spouse Name: Agnes Lewis
Spouse
Birth Place: GA
Spouse Birth Year: 1816
Marriage
Year: 1834
Marriage State: GA
Number Pages:

Civil War service records for an Ansel Strickland are below. Not proven with Ansel these relate to.

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Ancestry.com
Name: A.B. Strickland
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Georgia
Regiment Name: 18 Georgia Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 18th Regiment, Georgia Infantry
Company: C
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Alternate Name: Ansel/Stricklane
Film Number: M226 roll 58

US Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
Ancestry.com
Name: Ansel B Strickland
Residence: Jackson County, Georgia
Enlistment Date: 15 Feb 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Georgia
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Enlisted in Company C, Georgia 18th Infantry Regiment on 15 Feb 1863.
Mustered out on 21 May 1863 at Richmond, VA Genl Hospl.
Sources: Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865

Notes:

Her tombstone indicates she died at the age of 10. As she was shown as age 7 on the 1860 Federal census, it appears that she was born circa 1853 and died circa 1863.

Notes:

From Anne S. Wise (mwise@prodigy.net), per her research of deeds of Madison County, Georgia:

28 Oct 1813 Madison Co, GA

...Know ye that the said Barsheba Strickland for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear unto my beloved child Milledge Gilbert Strickland and for *** other good causes have given and granted unto Milledge Gilbert Strickland a certain negro boy called known by the name of Jack which boy was given me by my beloved father, Solomon Strickland....

Barsheba (X her mark) Strickland 28 oct 1813 Test: Allen Daniel, Charles Sorrels, Elisha Johnson

Rocky Strickland (rockyIII@aol.com) replied that according to his undocumented information, Barsheba Strickland had an illegitimate son John Millidge Strickland born 21 July 1811 in Butts County, GA and died 17 Oct 1895 in Carroll County, GA

Notes:

Moved to Gwinnett County, GA in 1823. Died a bachelor.

Notes:

Said to have married William BYRD Of Hall County, Georgia. He later moved to Gwinnett County. They were the parents of Daniel M. BYRD.

Family/Spouse: Samuel Ri(T)Chie. Samuel was born before 1803 in South Carolina; died in in Gwinnett County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Jacob Strickland on 22 Dec 1825 in Madison County, Georgia. Jacob (son of Jacob Strickland, III and Elizabeth Jones) was born before 1806; died between 1841 and 1842 in Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Henry married Anna Lenoir of Gwinnett County, and they had 10 girls and 3 boys. See Chapter 38 of Pioneer History of Forsyth County, Georgia, 1981, for details on this family.

Henry married Anna B. Lenoir in Jan 1830. Anna was born on 10 Oct 1815; died on 6 Jul 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Betty Gilbert. Betty was born about 1813; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sally Taylor. Sally was born after 1817; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Called Chattahoochee Hard.

Hardy married Gincey Ware about 1816 in Madison County, Georgia. Gincey was born on 10 Oct 1798 in Franklin County, Georgia; died on 3 Jun 1876 in Forsyth County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Franklin County Ordinary's Minutes 1824-1849, page 68a:

Jacob Strickland S. 11/5/1841 Pr. 1/1842

wife: Clarissa Sons: Isaac, Matthew Talbot; Jacob Sanders; Jesse White daughters: Mary Mahulda; Eliza Caroline; Sarah Jane exec-brother: Hardy Strickland slaves: Tom; Thornton; Marriah; Louisa; Henson; Hiram; Alfred; Jiny; Winney; Martha; Mary; Shambo; Isam; Fanny and her youngest child Missourie wit: Charles Strickland; Hardy Strickland Jr.; William C. Jolly

Mentions: "For the support of my wife, Clarissa, and her two children, and such others of my childre as shall remain with her, I leave in the hands of my executors the following...."

After Jacob's death, Clarissa married Walton Harris, and attorney in Franklin Co, GA in 1845. This Jacob Strickland is BELIEVED to be the son of Jacob and Elizabeth STRICKLAND of Elbert County, Georgia.

Jacob married Elizabeth "Betsey" Strickland on 22 Dec 1825 in Madison County, Georgia. Elizabeth (daughter of Isaac Strickland and Mary Hargrove) was born on 1 Jul 1806 in Madison County, Georgia; died before 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Clarissa White on 24 Jan 1839 in Jackson County, Georgia. Clarissa was born before 1819; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sometimes also shown as Thomas K.

Sharon Holland provided to me some interesting information recently re: Mary Strickland's two marriages:

"5. Mary was born October 17, 1773, and married John Gilbert, brother to William, and settled in Franklin County Georgia where he died. She then married James Allen and moved to Habersham County Georgia where she died leaving 5 Gilbert children named: Bill, Jim, Betsy, John, and Nancy, and three Allen children namely Thomps, Bob, and Henry."

If Mary was married around age 18 had 8 children, averaging one every two years, her children would have been born between 1791 and 1807 in Georgia. I noticed she had one son by James Allen named THOMPS ALLEN.

Could this be the same THOMPSON ALLEN, born ca 22 December 1802 in Elbert County, Georgia, that married Elizabeth WOOLDRIDGE OF Abbeville District, South Carolina and later settled in Sabine County, Texas? Elbert County is near both Franklin County and Habersham County, Georgia. I do not have any information about Thompson Allen's parentage, but it appears that both his birth year and birth location could very easily make him a son of Mary Strickland by her second husband James Allen. Additionally, many of the early settlers of Sabine County, Texas were descendants of the Strickland family. In fact, Lily Ethur Carter estimated at least 60% of the early settlers were Stricklands.

Harriet married Madison Strickland on 13 Nov 1834 in Habersham County, Georgia. Madison (son of Hardy "Devil" Strickland and Priscilla Ann Strickland) was born on 25 Sep 1812 in Georgia; died on 12 Sep 1895 in Jackson County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could he have settled in Jasper County, TX. See 1850 census, #175-176, A.A. Vaughan, age 26, born in Louisiana, is living with the Smith family.