YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Richard Benjamin Strickland 1783 – 1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1783

Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 22 May 1856

Death Location: Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Henry Strickland

Mother: Mary Hickman

Spouse(s): Lucretia Bryant

Children(s): Wilson Strickland, Henry Strickland, Mary Strickland, Frances Strickland, Richard Strickland, Ansel Strickland, Lucretia Strickland, George Strickland, Elizabeth Strickland, Noah Strickland, Benjamin Strickland, Edmund Strickland, Anna Strickland

In 1783, Richard Benjamin Strickland entered the world in Nash, North Carolina, USA, born to Henry Peter Strickland and Mary Hickman. Richard Benjamin Strickland married Lucretia Bryant, and had children including Wilson Strickland, Henry Peter Strickland, Mary Polly Strickland, Frances Strickland, Richard Benjamin Strickland, Ansel Butler Strickland, Lucretia "Cresy" Strickland, George Washington Strickland, Elizabeth Strickland, Noah Strickland, Benjamin Perryman Strickland, Edmund Strickland, Anna Strickland. Richard Benjamin Strickland passed away in 1856 in Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA.

Find more search results for Richard Strickland
RS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1783, Richard Benjamin Strickland entered the world in Nash, North Carolina, USA, born to Henry Peter Strickland and Mary Hickman.
  • Richard Benjamin Strickland married Lucretia Bryant, and had children including Wilson Strickland, Henry Peter Strickland, Mary Polly Strickland, Frances Strickland, Richard Benjamin Strickland, Ansel Butler Strickland, Lucretia "Cresy" Strickland, George Washington Strickland, Elizabeth Strickland, Noah Strickland, Benjamin Perryman Strickland, Edmund Strickland, Anna Strickland.
  • Richard Benjamin Strickland passed away in 1856 in Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Strickland
1744 – 1796
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
HS
Mary Hickman
1739 – 1810
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina---Family Data Collection--Births
MH

Spouses(s)

Lucretia Bryant
1786 – 1865
Birth Location: Virginia
LB

Children(s)

Wilson Strickland
1805 – 1850
Birth Location: –
WS
Henry Strickland
1807 – 1883
Birth Location: Jackson Co, GA
HS
Mary Strickland
1808 – 1872
Birth Location: William Moore's District, Jackson, Georgia, USA
MS
Frances Strickland
1810 – 1883
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, USA
FS
Richard Strickland
1812 – 1852
Birth Location: , Madison, Georgia, USA
RS
Ansel Strickland
1814 – 1863
Birth Location: Madison, Georgia, United States
AS
Lucretia Strickland
1814 – 1881
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
LS
George Strickland
1816 – 1890
Birth Location: Madison, Georgia, USA
GS
Elizabeth Strickland
1818 – 1853
Birth Location: , , Georgia, USA
ES
Noah Strickland
1821 – 1870
Birth Location: , Madison, Georgia, USA
NS
Benjamin Strickland
1826 – 1901
Birth Location: , Madison, Georgia, USA
BS
Edmund Strickland
1828 – 1861
Birth Location: , Madison, Georgia, USA
ES
Anna Strickland
1878 – 1883
Birth Location: Madison, Georgia, United States
AS

Richard Strickland's Ancestors

Self
Richard Strickland
1783 – 1856
Birth Place: Nash, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Henry Peter Strickland
1744 – 1796
, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Mary Hickman
1739 – 1810
Nash County, North Carolina---Family Data Collection--Births
Grandparents
Jacob Strickland
1705 – 1790
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
LaMer (Lucretia) Pitts
1716 – 1788
Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Matthew Strickland
1663 – 1730
Ann Braswell
1674 – 1744
Mary *
1685 – 1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Strickland
1627 – 1696
Elizabeth Loreen
1641 – 1724
Richard Braswell
1650 – 1724
Sarah Valentine
1651 – 1733

Richard Strickland's Descendants

1.
RS
Richard (Benjamin) Strickland (1783 – 22 May 1856) m. Lucretia Bryant (1786 – 1865)
  1. 1. Wilson Strickland (1805 – 1850)
  2. 2. Henry (Peter) Strickland (7 September 1807 – 18 June 1883) m. Lucinda McKeown (20 October 1819 – 1 January 1909)
    1. 1. Wilson Strickland (16 Aug 1833 – 10 Jun 1907) m. Martha (Francis) Tate (20 Jan 1835 – 20 Jan 1921)
      1. 1. Nancy (Angeline) Strickland (1 Jan 1855 – 27 Feb 1935)
      2. 2. Joel Strickland (abt 1858 – )
      3. 3. Matthew (W.) Strickland (6 Nov 1858 – 13 August 1936) m. Susan (A) Strickland (May 1870 – ) m. Minnie (Sue) Bates (28 May 1869 – 17 Feb 1950)
        1. 1. Elisabeth Strickland (Nov 1885 – )
        2. 2. Charlie Strickland (May 19 1888 – 28 Apr 1959)
        3. 3. Clara Strickland (May 1890 – )
        4. 4. Cora (Lee) Strickland (1892 – 1981)
        5. 5. Joseph (Joel) Strickland (Feb 4 1894 – 1947)
        6. 6. Lidy Strickland (Jan 1896 – )
        7. 7. Hattie (Olivia) Strickland (20 Oct 1897 – 30 May 1984)
        8. 8. Maggie Strickland (Aug 1899 – )
        9. 9. Liddie (Golden) Srickland (1 Jan 1886 – 16 Jan 1974)
        10. 10. Lizzie Strickland (Nov 1887 – 19 Dec 1920)
        11. 11. Robert (Eugene) Strickland (7 July 1901 – 15 Oct 1969) m. Golden Williamson (8 February 1911 – )
        12. 12. "Hoke" Strickland (17 Nov 1907 – Mar 1978)
        13. 13. Lillia Strickland (1906 – UNKNOWN)
      4. 4. Emma (L.) Strickland (1868 – )
      5. 5. Mary (A. M.) Strickland (1870 – )
      6. 6. Henry Strickland (Sep 1876 – )
    2. 2. William (Willie F.) Strickland (1840 – )
    3. 3. Washington (S.) Strickland (9 Sep 1852 – 19 Sep 1934) m. Mary (E.) Strickland (26 July 1858 – 16 August 1916)
      1. 1. Samuel (Rowe) Strickland (17 March 1881 – 25 February 1951)
      2. 2. Mary (A) Seagraves (1883 – 1961)
      3. 3. Henry (Daniel) Strickland (22 April 1889 – 29 March 1952)
      4. 4. Lois (L.) Strickland (1 April 1896 – 30 August 1916)
    4. 4. Henry Strickland (1856 – )
    5. 5. Stonewall (Jackson) Strickland (17 June 1862 – 24 March 1909)
  3. 3. Mary (Polly) Strickland (15 October 1808 – 21 Aug 1872)
  4. 4. Frances Strickland (27 Nov 1810 – Apr 1883)
  5. 5. Richard (Benjamin) Strickland (13 Oct 1812 – 1852)
  6. 6. Ansel (Butler) Strickland (1814 – 21 May 1863)
  7. 7. Lucretia ("Cresy") Strickland (4 May 1814 – 1 Feb 1881)
  8. 8. George (Washington) Strickland (1 Oct 1816 – 23 Nov 1890)
  9. 9. Elizabeth Strickland (1818 – 9 May 1853)
  10. 10. Noah Strickland (28 Jan 1821 – 1870)
  11. 11. Benjamin (Perryman) Strickland (10 Jun 1826 – 19 Jun 1901)
  12. 12. Edmund Strickland (1828 – 1861)
  13. 13. Anna Strickland (1878 – Apr 1883)

Richard Strickland's Timeline

2 Records

1783
1783
Birth of Richard Benjamin Strickland in Nash, North Carolina, USA
Nash, North Carolina, USA
1856
22 May 1856
Age 73
Death of Richard Benjamin Strickland in Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA
Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1856
    Event Place: Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA
Find more search results for Richard Strickland

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE