Last Updated
24 April 2008

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DAVID STRAHAN

First Generation

IF you have been to my Strahan page before you'll see a BIG difference. This is my theory that makes all the records work. Alexander b. 1811 was John's son. John died early and David raised him as his own. I think that Joseph and Alexander were close in age and true brothers all through life. The other loose ends, I'm hoping we'll find a place for them too. They are William Owen Bell, I don't know what to think about him. He may have been one of David's grandchildren? William Strahan b. 1815, Andrew Jackson Strahan b. 1820 and Robert Strahan may have been John's sons as well. I think we need to find John's death records, and I think we'll find them in Kentucky. I hope everyone will join me in this theory by helping to prove it.

Bobbi Stockton        

1. David STRAHAN, Born was born on 1 Mar 1755 Cumberland, North Carolina. He died on 15 June 1836/1838 Schuyler Co., Illinois,buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Honey Creek, Township Illinois.

David married (1) Mary UNKNOWN, Abt. 1787 Kentucky.

References:

Handwriten Register of Births and Deaths
"How I got my start" by James Harmon Strahan.


"I was born the first time in Honey Grove, Texas, June 2 1863. My father was born in Harden County, Kentucky, in 1811, near Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. My mother was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, of Dutch parents. Father was of Scotch descent. His father (my grandfather) was in the Battle of New Orleans. There behind the cotton bales, with rifles ready sighted. My father, had moved to Illinois, near Mount Sterling when he was young, but left there in 1855, and moved to Honey Grove, Texas."

Travels of David Strahan, per his Pension Record, S-32538
David Strahan died the 13th day of June 1836 in Schuyler Co., Illinois. He was buried in June 1836 in Schuyler/Brown Counties. A Monte Ricketts had identified David Strahan as being Alexander Strahan's father. (NO REFERENCE, to this statement.) Book: "Peoples History of Quincy and Adams County Illinois) page 767 (At the Quincy Library)in the �Honor Roll of Adams County� is David Strahan who served with the North Carolina troops. He died in 1838 and is buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Honey Creek, Township�

David married (2) Catherine UNKNOWN, abt. 1800. Born 1774 PA or South Carolina, Burial Denton Co., Texas (Outside of Honey Grove)

Children of David and I imagine those born before 1800 are Mary's and those born after Catherine's:

+ 2.   M.   i.   John STRAHAN, born 12 July 1787 probably Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina..

3.   F.   ii.   Mary STRAHAN, born 24 Nov 1789 probably Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.

4.   F.   iii.   Anna STRAHAN, born 15 Oct 1793 probably Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.

5.   F.   iv.   Delitha STRAHAN, born 29 April 1803 probably Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.

6.   F.   v.   Catharine STRAHAN, born 23 Oct 1804 probably Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina.

+ 7.   M.   vi.   Joseph STRAHAN. Born Mar 31 1807 Washington Co., Arkansas, died Dec 17 Weddington Cemetery, Washington Co., Arkansas.

Joseph married Eve PEVEHOUSE (?),

+ 8.   F.   vii.   Sarah STRAHAN was born in 1815 in , Casey, Kentucky..

Sarah married William SLAGLE.

+ 9.   F.   viii.   Margaret STRAHAN, born 13 Dec 1816 probably Casey, Kentucky, died Apr 6 1894, buried Weddington Cemetery, Washington Co., Arkansas.

Picture of Amos and Margaret (Strahan) Walker

References:
1850 Brown Co., Illinois Census lists Amos Walker as a farmer and Margaret, both age 30. They have a son David M. age 1.
1880 Colorado City, El Paso, Texas Census also list Amos Walker and Margaret with son Joseph age 23 b. Texas, and daughter-in-law Maggie age 19.

Margaret married Amos WALKER, 30 Apr 1846 Brown Co., Illinois.

+ 10.   F.   ix.   Elizabeth Ann STRAHAN, Born 11 July 1820 probably Allen Co., Kentucky, died 22 Sept 1909 Adams Co., Illinois, burial Walker Cemetery, Rural Liberty, Adams Co., Illionis.

These pictures (4) are of Elizabeth Strahan Walker's family. The first 2 maybe the same people, see what you think. click here

Elizabeth married Alfred WALKER, 27 Aug 1843 Brown Co., Illinois, S/O Joel Walker and Elizabeth Sells He was born 27 Feb 1820 East Tennessee, died 28 Mar 1896 Adams Co., Illinois.

11.   M.   x.   James Conrad STRAHAN, born 19 Jan 1824 probably Allen Co., Kentucky.

12.   M.   xi.   William Owen Bell (STRAHAN?), born 5 Mar 1828 probably Morgan Co., Illionis. William is on the list, but he didn't have the surname as Strahan. I'm putting him here until I find out where to place him.

Second Generation

2. John STRAHAN, (David,)   born 12 July 1787 probably Wilmington, New Havover Co., North Carolina.

References:

Original Deed Lamar Co. Texas:


Made by Joseph Strahan and his wife Eve, conveying land to Alexander Strahan for the sum of $627.00, for 320 Acres. It was filed for record on the 8th day of April in Lamar Co., Texas. - Given to me by Orville D. Wortham

John Strahan: KY militia (Porter's regm.)
John Strahan was given a land warrant in Illinois for his service War 1812.

(This warrant is located in the general area of the state where David (1755) ultimately settled (and where Troy and Dawn Strahan's direct line came from Macoupin co.)

John Strahan listed (in WORTHAM) family bible as 1st son of David.

(This may be the register mentioned above with David's references.)

(I do not have the above (3) records for John, I only know of them.
Noted by - Troy and Dawn Strahan

Handwriten Register of Births and Deaths
"How I got my start" by James Harmon Strahan.


"I was born the first time in Honey Grove, Texas, June 2 1863. My father was born in Harden County, Kentucky, in 1811, near Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. My mother was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, of Dutch parents. Father was of Scotch descent. His father (my grandfather) was in the Battle of New Orleans. There behind the cotton bales, with rifles ready sighted. My father, had moved to Illinois, near Mount Sterling when he was young, but left there in 1855, and moved to Honey Grove, Texas."

David Strahan died the 13th day of June 1836 in Schuyler Co., Illinois. He was buried in June 1836 in Schuyler/Brown Counties. A Monte Ricketts had identified David Strahan as being Alexander Strahan's father. (NO REFERENCE, to this statement.)

Bobbi Stockton      

John married Unknown.

John had the following children:

+ 13   M.   i.   Alexander STRAHAN was born on 26 Aug 1811 Green River, Hardin Co., Kentucky. He died on 26 Aug 1894 Cottonwood, Yavapai Co. Arizona.

Alexander married Melinda SLAGLE, 1 Dec 1842 Scott Co., Illinois, She was born 20 May 1825 Wayne Co., Kentucky, Died 8 Oct 1898 Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona.

Alexander Strahan married Belinda (Melinda) Slagle, 6 Dec 1842 Scott Co., Illinois. See license #257, Scott County Records. As you all have undoubtedly learned in your research, the vital records are not always correct. Alexander's wife has been recorded in various places as Balinda, Malinda, Matilda, Melinda and Belinda. Alexander's wife's name was spelled Malinda in his will. It is more commonly spelled Melinda, and I have an Aunt named for with that spelling.
Orville D. Wortham

"These children below we need to find out where they belong? I'm putting them here with John until then."

+ 14.   M.   ii.   William STRAHAN was born in 1815 Casey Co., Kentucky.

William married Susannah SLAGLE . daughter of Peter Slagle and UNKNOWN. Susannah died about 1904 in , , Illinous. She was buried in South Side Cemetary Clayton, Adams, Ill..

+ 15.   M.   iii.   Andrew Jackson STRAHAN was born in 1820 Kentucky.

Andrew married Lovina WATSON. 21 Feb 1841, she was born 1822, died Unknown.

16.   M.   iv.   Robert STRAHAN.

7. Joseph STRAHAN. (David) Born Mar 31 1807 Washington Co., Arkansas, died Casey Co., Kentucky, died Texas.

Reference:
1850 Census Lee twsp, Brown Co., Illinois. (In same Census it names Alexander Strahan)

In a book on Brown Co. at our library under the Lee township page, it says... In 1832 Joseph and Alexander Strahan moved to this area, Joseph had a wife and two kids and Alex was single they settled in section 7.
Given to me by Kc Freeman.

The 1860 Census of Denton County, Texas lists: Joseph Strahan Eve Strahan Seven children, which you have listed Also Catherine Strahan - 86 - Pennsylvania.
Given to me by Sharon Treib.

Original Deed Lamar Co. Texas:

Original deed made by Joseph Strahan and his wife Eve, conveying land to Alexander Strahan for the sum of $627.00, for 320 Acres. It was filed for record on the 8th day of April 1853 in Lamar Co., Texas.
This information was given to me by Orville D. Wortham

Joseph married Eve PEVEHOUSE (?),

Joseph and Eve had the following children:

17.   M.   i.   Benjamin STRAHAN, Born 1828.

18.   F.   ii.   Cathrine STRAHAN, Born 1831.

19.   F.   iii.   (Sarah?)Susan STRAHAN, Born 1833(1847?).

20.   F.   iv.   Malinda STRAHAN, Born 1835.

21.   F.   v.   Elizabeth STRAHAN, Born 1837.

22.   ?.   vi.   Asenath STRAHAN, Born 1842.

23.   M.   vii.   Peter STRAHAN, Born 1844.

24.   F.   viii.   Susan STRAHAN, Born 1847.

8. Sarah Sally STRAHAN (David) was born in 1815 in Wayne Co. Ky.? (most likely born Casey Co., Kentucky.)

Sarah married William SLAGLE son of Peter SLAGLE and Barthena MCDERMED on 28 Nov 1829 in Morgan Co. Il. by Davis Bunch, J.P.. William was born about 1803. He had other parents.

They had the following children:

25.   F.   i.   Jane SLAGLE was born in 1831 in Illinois.

26.   M.   ii.   Francis M. SLAGLE was born in 1833 in Illinois.

27.   F.   iii.   Margart SLAGLE was born in 1835 in Illinois.

28.   M.   iv.   William SLAGLE was born in 1837 in Illinois.

29.   M.   v.   David N. SLAGLE was born in 1839 in Illinois.

30.   M.   vi.   John SLAGLE was born in 1841 in Illinois.

31.   M.   vii.   Thomas SLAGLE was born in 1843 in Illinois.

32.   M.   viii.   George SLAGLE was born in 1846 in Illinois.

33.   F.   ix.   Katherine SLAGLE was born in 1848 in Illinois.

34.   F.   x.   Lucinda SLAGLE was born in 1847/9 in Illinois.

Lucinda married John BOWERMASTER.

35.   F.   xi.   Ellen SLAGLE was born in 1854 in Illinois.

9. Margaret STRAHAN. (David) Born Dec 13 1816 probably Allen Co., Kentucky, died Apr 6 1894, buried at Weddington Cemetery, Washington Co., Arkansas.

Picture of Amos and Margaret (Strahan) Walker

References:
1850 Brown Co., Illinois Census lists Amos Walker as a farmer and Margaret, both age 30.
They have a son David M. age 1.

The 1860 Census of Denton County, Texas lists:
Amos Walker - 29 - farmer - Illinois (These ages are incorrect; see 1870 census)
Margaret - 35 - Kentucky
Thomas J. - 9 - Illinois
William - 6 - Illinois
Joseph - 4 - Texas
Catherine -2 - Texas

The 1870 Census of Flint Township, Benton County, Arkansas
Amos - 48 - farmer - Illinois
Margaret - 53 - Tennessee
Thomas - 19 - at home - Illinois
William - 16 - Texas
Joseph - 13 - Texas

1880 Colorado City, El Paso, Texas Census also list Amos Walker and Margaret with son Joseph age 23 b. Texas,
and daughter-in-law Maggie age 19.
(No positive proof this family is ours, however other members of the Strahan family were in Texas.)

Margaret married Amos WALKER, 30 Apr 1846 Brown Co, Illinois, buried at Weddington Cemetery, Washington Co., Arkansas.

Margaret and Amos had the following children:

36.   M.   i.   David M. WALKER, Born abt. 1849 Illinois.

37.   M.   ii.   Thomas Jeferson WALKER, was born 6/26/1851 in Brown County, Illinois and died 4/5/1917 in Pedro Arkansas, buried in Weddington Cemetery.

00.   M.   iii.   William Nathen WALKER, was born 4/11/1854 in Illinois or Texas and died 11/4/1934, buried in Caney Cemetery, Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

William married Martha Alice HUTCHINGS.

Sharon Treib's Strahan line:
1) David Strahan and Catherine McCabe
2) Margaret Strahan and Amos Walker
3) William Nathen Walker & Martha Alice Hutchings
4) Clayton Clem Walker & Laura Adeline Justus
5) Edna Lorene Walker & Fred Hilliard Sheppard

Sharon Treib's joins the Strahan line here with William Nathen Walker, you can contact her for more information at:

00.   M.   iv.   Joseph WALKER, Born abt. 1857 Texas, died May 2 1932 , buried in Weddington Cemetery.

Joseph married Maggie Unknown, Age 19 in 1880.

10. Elizabeth Ann STRAHAN, (David) Born 11 July 1820 Kentucky, died 22 Sept 1909 Adams Co., Illinois.

These pictures (4) are of Elizabeth Strahan Walker's family. The first 2 maybe the same people, see what you think. These pictures are the only thing that connects Elizabeth with this family. click here

Elizabeth married Alfred WALKER, 27 Aug 1843 Brown Co., Illinois, S/O Joel Walker and Elizabeth Sells He was born 27 Feb 1820 East Tennessee, died 28 Mar 1896 Adams Co., Illinois. Burial Walker Cemetery, Liberty, Illinois Row 4.

Elizabeth and Alfred had the following children:

38.   F.   i.   Cathrine E. WALKER, Born 11 July 1843 Adams Co., Illinois, died 29 May 1863 Adams Co., Illinois.

Cathrine married Peter WILLIAMS, 28 Nov 1861.

39.   M.   ii.   Charles Alfred WALKER, Born April 1845 Adams Co., Illinois, died 16 Apr 1926.

Picture of Charles Alfred Walker

Charles married Clara Alice MARSHALL, 5 Feb 1885 Adams Co., Illinois.

40.   F.   iii.   Sara Jannie WALKER, Born 24 July 1846, died 14 Feb 1902.

Picture of Sara Jannie Walker

This is where Kc Freeman joins the Strahan line with Sara Jannie Walker Arnold, the line descends as...
Mary Luette Arnold (1888-1967) m. Otis Wayne Walton (1884-1972).
Lawrence Arnold Walton (1910-2000) m. Barbars Angeline Smith (1913=2007).
Lawrence Arnold Jr. Walton (1932-2006).

Kc Freeman joins the Strahan line here with Sara Jannie Strahan Walker, you can contact him for more information at: [email protected]

Sara married William ARNOLD, 1 Nov 1877 age 31 Adams Co., Illinois.

41.   F.   iv.   Susan Anne WALKER, Born 21 July 1849 Liberty, Adams Co., Illinois, died 15 Dec 1916 Liberty, Adams Co., Illonis.

Picture of Susan Anne Walker

Susan married Isaiah ROE, 4 Sept 1877.

Third Generation

13. Alexander STRAHAN (John,David) was born on 26 Aug 1811 in Green River, Hardin, Kentucky. He died on 26 Aug 1894 in Upper Verdi, (Cottonwood), Yavapai, Az.. at age 83. He was buried on 27 Aug 1894 in Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona. He may have had other parents.

Picture of Melinda Slagle Strahan and Alexander Strahan

Picture of the Strahan Home.

Old Cottonwood Cemetery

References:
1840 Census, Brown Co., Illinois, enumberated as Alex Strayhan, age 20-30 yrs.

1850 Census, Township, 1 S R 4 W, Brown Co., Illinois, enumberated 6 Sept 1860, as Alex Strahan, age 34, b. Kentucky, farmer.

1860 Census, Beat 4, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 24 Sep 1860, listed as 'Alexander Strayhan' age 48, b. Kentucky; and 'Melinda' age 37, b. Kentucky (Sarah Carter age 20 b. TX also enumerated).

1870 Census, Illinois, Washington Co., Arkansas. enumerated 1 Jun 1870, listed as 'Alex Strahan' age 57, b. KY, farmer, cannot read; and 'Matilda' age 44, b. KY (George Grimes age 11, and Willie Grimes age 6, both born TX here too).

1880 Census, Camp Verdi, Yabapai, Arizona, enumerated 17 Jun 1880, listed as 'Alex_r Strahan' age 69, b. Kentucky (father NC, mother SC), farmer; and 'Malinda' age 54, b. SC (father PA, mother KY).

Alexander Strahan Obituary
Strahan Notice to Creditor's

Alexander married Malinda SLAGLE, D/O Peter SLAGLE and Barthena MCDERMED on 1 Dec 1842 in , Scott, Ill.. Malinda was born on 20 May 1825 in , Wayne, Ky.. She died on 8 Nov 1898 in Cottonwood, Yavapai, Az., Buried Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Arizona.

Alexander Strahan' s Obituary ( copy from newspaper). Alexander Strahan died at his residence on Upper Verde, August 26, 1894, age 83. He was born on Green River, Kentucky, August 26, 1811. He died on his 83rd birthday. At the age of 12 his family moved to Illinois. He lived there 27 years, and married Melinda Slegal. In 1851 they moved to Texas. where they lived until the great rebellion (Civil War). After the war he moved to Kansas for a short time, and Arkansas for a short time, then to the Verde Valley in Arizona. He was always known as a Frontiersman, probably taking this kind of spirit from his father, who was a revolutionary soldier, serving one year in that gallant little band fighting for the liberty of his country. He was always a model man, beloved and respected by all that knew him; he had no enemies, he had many friends. We all, wife, children, friends, join in saying that under all circumstances he was a kind and indulgent husband, father and neighbor. He and his wife had known each other since childhood. He is several years her senior. and he had trotted her on his knee when she was a child. They had been married a little over 51 years, and maybe the oldest married couple in the county. It seems he was forewarned of his death. The day before he died he called Malinda and said, "Mother, come and sit down by me. I want to talk to you". He then told her that he was going to leave her, and that she must take good care of herself and live easy. He said he left her so that she can well afford to do so. In the family and community he was like a landmark in the midst of a desert. His advice was good. He and Grandma raised a large family to mourn his loss. The attendance at his funeral was one of the largest seen on the Verde. Beaver Creek, Oak Creek, Lower Verde, Upper Verde, and Jerome were represented. They said, "We will miss him". Grandpa Strahan has left us, but memory of him remains and pleasant hours spent in his company. Grandma, remember that all join in your bereavement, and may Heaven's richest blessings be yours through the rest of lifes journey. To the children, "Go through life and do as he has done". Written by Alexander Strahan's children and grandchildren. Copied from Verde Valley Paper 2001. Mattie May Brashears.

They had the following children:

+ 42.   F.   i.   Barthena STRAHAN was born about 1843/4 in , Illinois, died bef. 1870.

Barthena married (1) James Alexander GRIMES, (William GRIMES?), abt. 1858/61.

Barthena married (2) Martin Oliver ELLIS Sr., about 1865.

43.   M.   ii.   David STRAHAN was born Nov 1847 in , , Illinous, died 23 July 1910 Santa Barbara Co., California.

References:
1900 Census, Santa Barbara Co., California.
1910 Census, Santa Barbara Co., California.
Occupation bet. 1900 = 1910 Store Keeper/General Merchandise.

David married Susan CELLIS, 27 Oct 1867.

44.   M.   iii.   Alfred Marion STRAHAN was born 12 Aug 1849 Brown, Illinois, died 5 Apr 1932 Yavapai Co., Arizona, buried Clear Creek Cemetery, Yavapai, Arizona.

References:
1880 Census, Camp Verde, Yavapai, Arizona.
1900 Census, Upper Verde, Yavapai, Arizona.
1910 Census, Yavapai Co., Arizona.
Occupation bet. 1880 - 1910 Farmer.
1920 Census, Yavapai Co., Arizona.

Brother's die in heated arguement.

Alfred married Caldonia GODDARD, 22 Oct 1871.

45.   F.   iv.   Catherine STRAHAN was born Aug 1849 Brown, Illinois, died 10 July 1921 Orange Co., California.

References:
1920 Census, Orange Co., California.

Catherine married Martin L. OSBORN, 1867.

46.   F.   v.   Lucinda STRAHAN was born 13 Dec 1850 Paris, Lamar, Texas, died 23 Jan 1928 Yavapai Co., Arizona.

Lucinda married John Wesley, 1879.

47.   M.   vi.   Peter Willis STRAHAN was born 13 Aug 1853 Lamar, Texas, died 1 Mar 1920 Maricopa Co., Arizona.

References:
1900 Census, Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona (Stock raiser).
1920 Census, Maricopa Co., Arizona (Retail Merchant).

Peter married (1) Eda WILSON, 10 Mar 1878.

Peter married (2) E. C. UNKNOWN, 24 Aug 1908.

Peter married (3) Mary Ann WILSON, 3 Nov 1881.

48.   M.   vii.   Richard STRAHAN was born about 1856 in Lamar, Texas.

+ 49.   F.   viii.   Acenith Angeline STRAHAM was born on 12 Jan 1858 in Honeygrove, Fannin, Texas. She died on 28 Mar 1940 in Kinta, Haskell, Oklahoma. She was buried on 29 Mar 1940 San Bois, Cemetery, Kinta, Haskell, Oklahoma.

References:
1900 Census, Montague Co., Texas.
1910 Census, Kinta Haskell, Oklahoma.
1930 Census, Kinta Haskell, Oklahoma.

Acenith married Judge Benjamin Nathaniel WORTHAM on 21 Apr 1878 in Cincinatti, Washington, Ark.. Benjamin was born on 23 Oct 1850 in Tipton, Tenn.. He died on 17 Mar 1940 in Kinta, Haskall, OK.

50.   F.   ix.   Mary Ann STRAHAN was born about 1858 in Honeygrove, Fannin, Texas, She died bet about 1875 - 1900.

References:
1870 Census, Illinois, Washington, Arizona.

Mary Ann married (1) Francis Thomas (Tobe)WINGFIELD, 29 July 1877.

Mary Ann married (2) Frank GOODWIN, 10 Apr 1879.

51.   M.   x.   James Harmon STRAHAN was born 12 June 1863 in Honeygrove, Fannin, Texas. He died date 3 Oct 1948 Pasadena, Los Angles, California.

How I Got My Start - By James H. Strahan.

Sketchy stories, but you soon learn what it was like for a youngman out west.
Bobbi Stockton
Mac and I went to Yavapai Co, AZ, several years ago and were fortunate enough to be there on a day when their Historical Society was meeting. This article was in their files and they printed it off for us. Part of it is included in a book called "Pioneer Stories of Arizona's Verde Valley" published 1954 by the Verde Valley Pioneers Association.
They told us that the Strahans and a family named Willard were the first white families in Cottonwood.
Charlotte Covey
Handwriten Register of Births and Deaths


Naomi I. Bristow, Jim's wife below, signed Mother on this Register.

References:
1900 Census, Whatcom, Washington.
1910 Census, Orange Co., California.
1920 Census, Los Angeles Co., California.
1930 Census, Riverside Co., California. (Nut Farmer)

James married Naomi I. BRISTOW, 1891.

52.   F.   xi.   Annie Cordelia STRAHAN was born Apr 1865 in Honeygrove, Fannin, Texas.

Annie married John Bailey RICKETTS, 25 Nov 1884.

+ 53.   F.   xii.   Martha (Mattie) Ellen STRAHAN was born about 1864/67 in Cincinnatti, Washington, Arkansas, died after birth of son James, in 1892 (1896?), buried Verde River Valley.

References:
1880 Census, Camp Verdi, Yavapai, Arizona.

I've added Mattie to Martha as a nickname, and the marriage to William Marshall. Because of a 1880 Census below, and the fact that I was contacted by Mattie May Brashears telling me of her grandmother. She also gave me the Obituary above. Bobbi Stockton

Mattie married William MARSHALL 5 Oct 1885. He was born abt. 1852, died abt. 1922. buried Verde River Valley.

54.   F.   xiii.   Susan May STRAHAN was born on 30 Nov 1875 in Cincinnatti, Washington, Arkansas\.. She died on 8 Jan 1889 in Upper Verde, Yavapai, Arizona. She was buried in Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Yavapai, Arizona.

14. William STRAHAN (John?,David) was born in 1815 in , Casey, Ky..

William married Susannah SLAGLE . daughter of Peter Slagle and Barthena MCDERMED. Susannah died about 1904 in , , Illinous. She was buried in South Side Cemetary Clayton, Adams, Ill..

They had the following children:

55.   M.   i.   Andrew J. STRAHAN was born on 2 Jan 1835 in , , Kentucky. He had other parents.

Andrew married (1) Lucy PLOWMAN . Lucy was born about 1835.

Andrew married (3) Mary J. STACY . Mary was born about 1835.

56.   M.   ii.   Male STRAHAN was born about 1836. He had other parents.

57.   M.   iii.   Peter STRAHAN was born 27 Feb 1837 in , Clayton Township, Ill., He had other parents.

Peter married (1) Ellen LOUDERBACK, She was born 23 May 1844 Clayton Township, Illinois.

58.   F.   iii.   Mary Ann STRAHAN was born about 1839 in , Adams, Ill., She had other parents.

Mary married (1) William MCCLAIN in , Adams, Ill.,

59.   F.   iv.   Elizabeth STRAHAN was born about 1843 in , Adams, Ill., She had other parents.

Elizabeth married (1) William W. SHEPERD on 7 Jan 1865 in , Schuyler, Ill.

60.   M.   v.   William STRAHAN Jr. was born about 1849 in , Adams, Ill., He had other parents.

William married (1) Lunetta MCMAINS .

61.   F.   vi.   Sarah Ellan STRAHAN was born about 1852 in Clayton, Adams, Ill., She had other parents.

Sarah married (1) John WEST .

62.   M.   vii.   Jocob Alex STRAHAN was born about 1853 in Clayton, Adams, Ill.. He died in 1936 in Clayton, Adams, Ill.. He was buried in Southside Cemetery. He had other parents.

Jocob married (1) Naome HOWARD .

63.   F.   viii.   Lucinda STRAHAN, Born abt. 1850/54 probably Illinois.

References:
1850 Brown Co.Il. census lists one more daughter for William Strahan than listed Lucinda age 4 or 1 (I can�t read the age for sure).
She appears again in 1860 Clayton, Adams co. Ill. Census age 10.

15. Andrew Jackson STRAHAN (John?,David) was born in 1820 in , , Kentucky.

Andrew married Lovina WATSON on 21 Feb 1841 in , Casey, Kentucky. Lovina was born in 1822.

They had the following children:

64.   M.   i.   William Ashburn STRAHAN was born in 1843 in Kentucky.

Troy and Dawn Strahan joins the Strahan line here with William Asburn Strahan. He has additional information concerning the descendants of these families. You can contact him at... [email protected]

William married (1) Ann CONOWAY . Ann was born on 12 Jul 1845 in , , Ill.. She died on 24 Jun 1885 in Scottville, Macoupin, Ill.

William married (2) Mary Ann HOSKINS on 10 Apr 1888.

65.   F.   ii.   Mary A. STRAHAN was born in 1846 in , , Kentucky, died 1892 Osage Co., Kansas.

Mary married Andrew Jackson HETTICK.

66.   M.   iii.   James M. STRAHAN was born on 7 Jun 1848 in Kentucky. He died on 2 Jan 1885 in Scottville, Macoupin, Illionis.

James married (1) Mary HOSKINS on 22 Jul 1868.

67.   M.   iv.   Reuben STRAHAN was born in 1850 in Kentucky, died 1900 Kansas.

Reuben married Sarah A. FANNING.

68.   F.   v.   Nancy A. STRAHAN was born in 1853 in Kentucky, died 1900.

Nancy married James BRISTOW.

Fourth Generation

34. Lucinda SLAGLE was born in 1847/9 in Illinois.

Lucinda married John BOWERMASTER.

John and Lucinda Bowermaster's Gravestones

Lucinda and John had the following children:

00.   F.   i.   Alta BOWERMASTER, was born 1874.

00.   M.   ii.   John BOWERMASTER, was born 1884.

00.   F.   iii.   Anna BOWERMASTER, was born 1885.

00.   F.   iv.   Cora Ellen BOWERMASTER, died 1954.

Cora married Edmond Daniel SHERRON,

Picture of Family

Cora as a Teenager

Cora and Edmon's Wedding Picture

Edmond and Cora Sherron's Gravestone.

Cora with Son John.

Lonnie Sherron joins the Strahan line here with Cora Ellen Bowermaster, who is the descendant of Sarah Strahan and William Slagle.  Lonnie's email address is... [email protected] You can check out his Website at... http://sherronfamily.org/

42. Barthena STRAHAN, (Alexander, John/David, David,) born abt. 1843/4, Illinois.

References:
1850 Federal Census of Township 1 S R 4 W, Brown Co., Illinois, Barthena in the household of her parents Alexander Strahan and Malinda Slagle, listed as 'Bartheny' age 6, b. IL.

1860 Federal Census of Beat 4, Lamar, Texas, Barthena in the household of her parents Alexander Strahan and Malinda Slagle, listed as 'Barthena' age 17, b. IL.

Barthena Strahan and Martin Oliver Ellis Sr. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hico, Benton Co., Arkansas, enumerated 11 Jun 1880, listed as 'M.O. Ellis' age 52, b. OH (parents both GERMANY), tenant; and 'Parthena' age 39, b. IL (father KY, mother IL).

Barthena Strahan appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona. in the household of her son Oliver M Ellis, listed as 'Barthena' age 66, b. IL (father KY, mother IL), 2nd marriage of 45ys.

Charles Monroe Grimes appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Illinois, Washington Co., Arkansas, in the household of David W. Strahan and Susan C (--?--), listed as 'Charles Grimes' age 8, b. Texas.

Barthena married (1) James Alexander GRIMES, (Will GRIMES?) about 1861.

Barthena married (2) Martin Oliver ELLIS Sr., about 1865.

Barthena and Grimes had the following children:

69.   M.   i.   Charles Monroe GRIMES, He was born 2 Oct 1861, in Hunt, Texas. Charles died on 16 Aug 1946 in Heart Failure, Clarkdale, Arizona, at age 84.

References:
Charles Monroe Grimes appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Camp Verde township, Yavapai Co., Arizona,enumerated 17 Jun 1880, listed as 'Charles Grimes' age 18, b. Texas (father TX, mother IL), laborer.

Charles Monroe Grimes appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Camp Verde township, Yavapai Co., Arizona, enumerated 17 Jun 1880, listed as 'Charles Grimes' age 18, b. Texas (father TX, mother IL), laborer.

Charles Monroe Grimes appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Upper Verde, Yavapai Co., Arizona, enumerated 22 Jun 1900, listed as 'Charles B Grimes' age 38, Oct 1861, b. TX (father TX, mother IL) divorced, farm labor.

Charles Monroe Grimes appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona, in the household of his sibling Oliver M Ellis, listed as 'Charles M Grimes' age 49, b. TX (father AR, mother IL), farmer, brother, widdowed.

Charles Monroe Grimes and Fair Bee Delilah Henson appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Camp Verde, Yavapai Co., Arizona, enumerated 2 Apr 1930.

Charles married (1) Unknown Davidson about 1885 in Arizona.

Charles married (2) Fair Bee Delilah HENSON, D/O Lewis J. Henson and Mary Delila Fields, on 30 Aug 1927 in Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.

49. Acenith Angeline STRAHAM (Alexander, David, David, Alexander, Alexander) was born on 12 Jan 1857 in Honeygrove, Fannin, Texas. She died on 28 Mar 1940 in Kinta, Haskell, Oklahoma. She was buried on 29 Mar 1940 in Kinta, Haskell, Oklahoma.

Picture of Judge and Acenith

Acenith married Judge Benjamin Nathaniel WORTHAM son of Benjamin Heath WORTHAM and Mary Jane BURROUGHS on 21 Apr 1878 in Cincinatti, Washington, Ark.. Benjamin was born on 23 Oct 1850 in Tipton, Tenn.. He died on 17 Mar 1940 in Kinta, Haskall, OK.

They had the following children:

70.   M.   i.   Alexander Heath WORTHAM, born 21 Feb 1879 Washington Co., Arkansas, died 4 Apr 1959.

Alexander married Emma Dale GLENN 18 Mar 1903 Muskogoe, Mustogoe, Oklahoma.

71.   F.   ii.   Allie May WORTHAM, born 28 Aug 1880 Faidsel, Washington, Arkansas, died 22 Apr 1970 Alvord, Wise, Texas.

Allie married James Horton KING, 11 Oct 1899 Gainesville, Cooke, Texas.

72.   M.   iii.   Mattie M. WORTHAM, born 25 May 1882 Arkansas, died 10 Apr 1946 Hemet, Riverside, California.

Mattie married Frank Roney MCKINLEY, 3 May 1902, son of Lewis L. MCKINLEY and Emily E. MARTIN He was born 2 Apr 1881, Oklahoma, died 13 Dec 1960 Holdenville, Hughes, Oklahoma.

73.   M.   iv.   Claud WORTHAM, born 7 Mar 1884 Cottonwood, Yarapal, Arizona, died 22 Apr 1958 Quinton, Pittsburg, Oklahoma.

Orville D. Wortham joins the Strahan line here with Claud Wortham, He gave me much of the information conserning John Strahan. He didn't want his email address given out.

Claud married (1) Flora Ester COX 22 Dec 1905 Oklahoma.

Claud married (2) Lillian Lorena MULLENS.

74.   F.   v.   Malinda WORTHAM born 2 Feb 1886 Cottonwood, Yavapai, Arizona, died 17 Feb 1973 Stigler, Haskell, Oklahoma.

Charlotte and Mac Covy, joins the Strahan line here with Malinda Wortham, you can contact them for more information at: [email protected]

Malinda married Clarence Roy MCKINLEY, Jun 1901 Briartown, Haskell, Oklahoma, son of Lewis L. MCKINLEY and Emily E. MARTIN. Jun 1901, He was born 13 Sept 1883, died 30 Aug 1962.

75.   F.   vi.   Mary Lizy WORTHAM, born 20 Feb 1888 Auduban, Montgomery, Texas, died 6 Dec 1967 Kinta, Haskell, Oklahoma.

Mary married Corneilius Jackson (Jack) REASNOR

76.   M.   vii.   Samuel Harman WORTHAM born 8 Jul 1890 New Harp, Montgomery, Texas, died 8 Oct 1891 Kenta, Haskall, Oklahoma.

77.   M.   v.   Major Earl WORTHAM, born 15 May 1892 Foresburg, Montague, Texas, died 12 Mar 1949 McAlester, Pittsburg, Oklahoma.

Earl married Henryette (Etta) SHARP, 23 Aug 1913.

78.   F.   viii.   Sarah Lovie WORTHAM, born 22 Feb 1895 Alvord, Wise, Texas (another source says her name is Lovie D. Wortham and she was born, same date, Pella, Montgomery, Texas), died 30 Jan 1989 Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma. .

Sarah married Earnest Anthony WARD, 11 Aug 1915 Lequire, Haskell, Oklahoma.

79.   F.   ix.   Jewel Annie WORTHAM, born 25 June 1897 Montaque Co., Texas, died 11 Feb 1979 Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jewel married (1) Sam STIGALL abt. 1916.

Jewel married (2) Olen Edgar ROBERTS 5 Dec 1917.

53. Martha (Mattie) E. STRAHAN (Alexander, David, David, Alexander, Alexander) Born about 1864/67 in Cincinnatti, Washington, Ark., died after birth of son James, in 1892, buried Verde River Valley.

Picture of Mattie May Strahan

Picture of William Marshall

Mattie married William MARSHALL born abt. 1852, died abt. 1922, buried Verde River Valley.

They had the following children:

80.   M.   i.   Mimmie MARSHALL Minnie stayed with relative in Verde Valley, until she married then moved to Long Beach, California. She died abt. 1952.

Minnie married Mr. LITERAL

81.   M.   ii.   Calvin MARSHALL He went to Colorado with relative until he died abt. 1897.

82.   M.   iii.   Ralph Alexander MARSHALL born 1890 Cottonwood, Arizona, died 1964 Albuquegue, New Mexico, buried Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ralph live in Cottonwood, until he was grown. He fought in W.W.1., he was a cook in the army in France. He returned to Cottonwood, and in 1925 he married a widow with three grown children and two young children, Hulda Susan Smith Dickinson. They moved to Superior, Arizona in 1925 and lived there 17 years. They had one child.

Picture of Ralph Marshall as a baby.

Ralph married Hulda Susan Smith daughter of Maurice Calvin SMITH and Mary Jane Bristow, born 2 Nov. 1881. She married (1) Frank Lee Dickerson, she died and was buried at the age of 104 in Coolidge, Arizona. There are references to her marrying (3) Mr. Henderson, which is not true.

Picture of Ralph A. Marshall

Picture of Hulda Susan Smith Marshall

Picture of Ralph Marshall and Hulda Smith.

83.   M.   iv.   James MARSHALL, born 1892. Mattie died 2 weeks after he was born, James stayed in Cottonwood, Arizona with relatives, then moved to Oregon and made Southen Oregon his home until he died abt. 1960, He did not have children.

I've added Mattie to Martha as a nickname, and the marriage to William Marshall. Because of a 1880 Census below, and the fact that I was contacted by Mattie May Brashears telling me of her grandmother. She also gave me the Obituary above. Bobbi Stockton


Household: 1880 Census
Alexander STRAHAN Self M Male W 69 KY Farmer NC SC
Malinda STRAHAN Wife M Female W 54 SC Keeping House PA KY
James STRAHAN Son S Male W 18 TX KY SC
Annie STRAHAN Dau S Female W 16 TX KY SC
Mattie STRAHAN Dau S Female W 13 AR KY SC
Susie STRAHAN Dau S Female W 6 AR KY SC
Annie and Mattie were list as "at home."

Three more censuses listed in separate households following this entry. Listing more of Alexander and Melinda's children.

Source Information: Census Place Camp Verdi, Yavapai, Arizona,
Family History Library Film 1254037
NA Film Number - T9-0037 Page Number - 430C.
(FamilySearch.com)

57. Peter STRAHAN was born 27 Feb 1837 in , Clayton Township, Ill., He had other parents.

In a book from the Quincy Ill. library history of Adams county Illinois 1879.
A small paragraph in the Northeast directory section reads
"Strahan, Peter, farmer; Sec.14; P.O. Elm Grove: was born in Clayton Township, Feb 27, 1837. He owns eighty acres of land, valued at $2,500; married Miss Ellen Lauderback. She was born in this county and township, May 23, 1844. They have three children: Cora, Andrew Jackson, and Margaret. They are members of the United Brethren church."
Given to me by Kc Freeman

Peter married (1) Ellen LOUDERBACK, She was born 23 May 1844 Clayton Township, Illinois.

Peter and Ellen had the following children:

84.   F.   i.   Cora STRAHAN.

85.   M.   ii.   Andrew Jackson STRAHAN.