Biography of Thomas Strickland 1621-1694

Paternal Family Tree: Strickland

Before 16 Nov 1621 Thomas Strickland was born to Robert Strickland (age 21).

Battle of Edge Hill

On 23 Oct 1642 the Battle of Edge Hill was fought at Edge Hill [Map]. The Royal army was commanded by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 41) (with his son King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 12) present), Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 22) and Richard Spencer (age 49) commanded the army that included Maurice Palatinate Simmern (age 21), Richard Byron 2nd Baron Byron (age 36), Lucius Carey 2nd Viscount Falkland (age 32), Charles Cavendish (age 22), Henry Newton aka Puckering 3rd Baronet (age 24), Spencer Compton 2nd Earl of Northampton (age 41), Thomas Salusbury 2nd Baronet (age 30), John Byron 1st Baron Byron (age 43) and William Feilding 1st Earl Denbigh (age 55).

George Stewart 9th Seigneur D'Aubigny (age 24) was killed.

Of the Parliamentary army Basil Feilding 2nd Earl Denbigh (age 34) and Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex (age 51). Oliver St John 5th Baron St John (age 39) was wounded.

Samuel Sandys (age 27) commanded a troop of horse.

Richard Sandys (age 26) was killed.

Thomas Strickland (age 20) was knighted on the field for his gallantry.

Henry Hunloke 1st Baronet (age 24) was knighted by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 41).

William Dugdale (age 37) witnessed the battle and subsequently surveyed the battlefield.

John Hinton (age 38) was present.

Edward Verney (age 52) was killed.

John Assheton (age 29) was killed.

Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 59) was killed. His son Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey (age 34) succeeded 2nd Earl Lindsey, 15th Baron Willoughby de Eresby. Martha Cockayne Countess Lindsey and Holderness by marriage Countess Lindsey.

William Pennyman 1st Baronet (age 35) commanded a regiment, of which he served as Colonel, which he led for the King.

Edward Stradling 2nd Baronet (age 42) fought for the King, was captured imprisoned for seven months, and died a month after his release.

In 1648 [his daughter] Alice Strickland was born to Thomas Strickland (age 26).

Calendars. Oct 1667. 102. Proposals by Sir Thomas Strickland (age 45) to the Navy Comrs., to build three third-rate frigates in Foudray Pill, to be completed by 1 Aug. 1671, upon a similar contract to that of Mr. Baylie, of Bristol. [Adm. Paper.] Enclosing,.

102. i. Edward Tyldesley to Sam. Pepys (age 34). Robt. Withers (age 49) and the writer have viewed Foudray Pill, where they proposed to build ships for the King's service. Sends a draft sketch thereof, leaving the rest of the business to be transacted by his partners, Sir Thomas Strickland (age 45) and Mr. Withers (age 49). Has such timber as all England cannot show. Lodge in the Forest of Meirscough, 01 Oct 1667.

102. ii. Sketch of Walney Island, the pill, bar, &c., in coloured chalks.

In 1671 [his father] Robert Strickland (age 71) died.

Evelyn's Diary. 01 Sep 1671. Dined with the Treasurer (age 41), in company with my Lord Arlington (age 53), Halifax (age 37), and Sir Thomas Strickland [Note. Possibly Thomas Strickland (age 49) or Thomas Strickland 2nd Baronet (age 32).]; and next day, went home, being the anniversary of the late dreadful fire of London.

Before 1675 Thomas Strickland (age 53) and Winifred Trentham (age 29) were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years.

On 22 May 1675 [his son] Walter Strickland was born to Thomas Strickland (age 53).

Before 1680 [his son-in-law] Walter Kirkham Blount 3rd Baronet (age 30) and [his daughter] Alice Strickland (age 31) were married.

In 1680 [his daughter] Alice Strickland (age 32) died.

Before 08 Jan 1694 Jacob Huysmans (age 61) (attributed). Described as a Portrait of Thomas Strickland (age 72).

On 08 Jan 1694 Thomas Strickland (age 72) died.

In 1725 [his former wife] Winifred Trentham (age 79) died.

Royal Ancestors of Thomas Strickland 1621-1694

Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 14 Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 14 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 25 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King Franks

Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Ancestors of Thomas Strickland 1621-1694

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Strickland 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Strickland 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Parr 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Walter Strickland 10 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Strickland 11 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

GrandFather: Thomas Strickland 12 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Father: Robert Strickland 13 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Thomas Strickland 14 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England