Dan & Julie, The best bet for David Strickland's father is a William Strickland Sr who starts showing up in Bladen County land records in late 1770/1771. His property was located near current day Fair Bluff, NC. It also appears he was the father of: William Strickland, Jr, my line, which has been in Horry County since Nov. 1782. Phillip Strickland Jacob Strickland Jim Strickland