BIOGRAPHY / HISTORY

The Strickland family originated in England at Light Hall, Colton-in-Furness as yeoman farmers and their ancestry can be traced back to the fourteenth century. They were tenants of the Abbey of Furness until the dissolution of the monasteries during the lifetime of Henry VIII. At this time they became land owners and later started to move out of the area to London and other environs. Samuel Strickland (1804-1867) was the first of the Stricklands to come to Canada in 1825. He first spent time in Newcastle District and then later cleared some property for a farm in Otonabee Township. He later sold his farm and purchased land in Douro and there he began clearing land at the present site of Lakefield. His sisters, Catharine Parr (Traill) and Susanna (Moodie) eventually followed him to Canada and settled near him.

CUSTODIAL HISTORY

This item was in Angus Baxter's custody until it was donated to the Trent University Archives.

SCOPE AND CONTENT

This item is a genealogy of Samuel Strickland's descendents as compiled by Mr. Angus Baxter.

NOTES

Title based on content of item.

This item donated by Angus Baxter.

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For related records see: 83-004 and 83-1003.

There is an additional copy of the genealogy in the folder.