Albert Timon Strickler

STRICKLER, Albert T. - Albert T. Strickler died at his home here Sunday night after some months of failing health, though he was able to be round last week. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.F. Parker, assisted by Rev. J. Frank Turner. Mr. Strickler was born in Washington County, Arkansas July 21, 1846. His wife died a number of years ago and his daughter, Mrs. Noah Watts, with Mr. Watts and two children lived with him. Surviving are six sons; J.L. of Prairie Grove; W.G. of Fayetteville; Oscar of Michigan; Bob of Washington and Ben of Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Beasley of Tahlequah: Mrs. Arthur Holland, near Fayetteville and Mrs. Watts; twenty-five grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. A son, Tom Strickler and daughter, Mrs. Dollie Richardson, died several years ago. Mr. Strickler was a member of the Baptist church and was a Confederate veteran, having served three years during the War Between the States and was held in high esteem by his many friends and acquaintances. Burial was made in the Prairie Grove cemetery. There were a number of floral offerings. [Prairie Grove Herald 4/18/1929]

A.T. Strickler filed Veteran Application #27103 with the Confederate Pension Board of Washington County for a Confederate pension and it was received as allowed August 19, 1926 at the State, citing service with the Texas Cavalry in 1864 and 1865. Mr. Strickler died April 14, 1929. [State of Arkansas Confederate Pension Archives]