| My family comes with a very unique colorful history from serving in the Revolutionary War, serving as Constable in Ste. Genevieve,Missouri and traveling all over the Southwest to becoming some of the First Settlers in Pre-Texas Spanish Territory. The Strickland men were known for fighting for justice, defending their land, and protecting their families at any cost. I am very interested in finding the Headrights and lands of my forefathers in Texas, and locating all history associated with my family. My ggg grandfather, Samuel Strickland, some of his brothers, his stepson, Squire Humphreys, son-in-law Robinson/Robertson, and close friends--the McFaddins and Goodbread, died in the Regulator Moderator War defending their families, land, and honor during a time there was no law except for corrupt justice. I am providing a link to a wonderfully written account of "The History of Shelby County, Texas." It was written back when the war took place. The history is unedited and a great read. Dr. Levi Henderson Ashcraft did a wonderful job portraying the time and the events from an unbias view point. The history was passed down from the mid 1800's until Wortham, a descendent of Ashcraft, published the book a few years ago. This account of history helps set the story straight about what really happened in Shelby County, Pre-Texas Spanish Territory near the Sabine River. After the death of Samuel and Mary Strickland--David, his wife, Marthey Stanfield, whose father was murdered and name slandered by the Regulators, and child, Jesse, along with brothers' Amos, James Samuel, and little sister Rachel Strickland left their home at Cedar Yard near McFaddin Bluff by the Sabine River in Shelby County and moved to Butler and then Fairfield in Freestone County, Texas. Amos married and became a Baptist Preacher and also served as a juror. David became a gardner. James married Eliza E. Martin Maberry and had several children. Eliza and some of their children died when my great grandmother, Susan Alice Strickland aka "Maudy," was a little girl. James remarried, Laura Nancy Carter, moved to Palestine, Anderson County, and had more children while running a dairy farm and a recreational park named Strickland Park. The Strickland story is tragic. When David Strickland, Sr. was in Ste. Genevieve building his home and life with his wife, Mary, and children--he was hit with misfortune by greed of others. Moses Austin wanting to claim all the land at Mine Au Breton, went to the government asking for the land. He claimed the land was vacant. Moses started taking David to court for tresspassing, knowing very well that David's land was worth a lot of money because of the mines and springs at the back of David's property. Moses claimed the land as his and charged David 50 cents per acre. David sold part of his land to John Perry, Jr. Moses brought in other families to work the mines. They too found litigation with Moses Austin. David eventually left Missouri along with part of his family. He went to Miller County, Arkansas Territory. During the time of David's migration it was Indian Territory with the Red River running through it. He is listed as an intruder in Indian lands because he went deeper South of the Red River. The move into Pre-Texas Spanish Territory became a fatal one for most of David's boys. The Strickland men were military men by heritage. Unfortunately when they became involved in the Regulator Moderator War their lives were shortened. For over 150 years the Strickland name was scorned, but restitution came when Samuel Strickland's gg grandson, Preston Earnest Smith became Governor of Texas. If you have any information, stories, or pictures please contact me. © 2004 |
Strickland Trails McFaddin Bluff History & Legend
Updated June 8, 2007 |
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Sharon Lanette Fite Holland MEd, DAR Edmond, OK 73003 A-United States 405-285-4909 SLHolland@cox.net |
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