Individual Details

Edward Strickland

(2 Aug 1811 - 20 Jul 1879)

He learned the early trade of mason and builder, which occupied most of his life. In 1849, Mr. Strickland came to America and settled at Joliet, Illinois, where he remained 18 years and followed his trade. In 1863 he bought eighty acres of land on section 13, Zumbro, on which he dwelt from 1867 till his death, July 20, 1879. Besides his widow, four children survive him, as here named: Isabella, born June 2, 1843, married Abram King, resides LaCrescent; Richard; John, December 5, 1848, Zumbro Falls; William, December 2, 1854, this town; James T., November 11, 1859, died August 2, 1883. The parents were reared as Episcopals.

Events

Birth2 Aug 1811Goosnargh, England, United Kingdom
Marriage27 Mar 1840Ann Knight
Death20 Jul 1879
Occupationmason and builder

Families

SpouseAnn Knight (1820 - 1894)
ChildJohn Leonard Strickland (1848 - 1923)
FatherEdmund Strickland ( - )
MotherIsabella Southward (1786 - 1830)