From Forerunners: A History or Genealogy of the Strickler Families Their Kith and Kin, by Harry M. Strickler (Harrisonburg, Virginia: 1925), pp. 275 - 277:

Benjamin Strickler located in Massanutten and owned land now owned by Martin Shirley. The Virginia census of 1783 places him in this locality with a family of 9 and he is the neighbor of Jacob, Joseph, and Isaac Strickler. The name is spelled Strickly. In 1785 he is placed in the same locality with a family of 6 and his name is spelled Strickler. His children decreased thru death probably, from 1783 to 1785, or the extra number in 1783 may have been relatives or servants in his household. The size of his family in 1785 is consistent with later facts, being himself and his wife and four children. (Heads of Families).

In 1791 Isaac Strickler qualifies as administrator of the estate of Benjamin Strickler, dec'd. with Abrahm Peidler (Buydler), Michael Roth (Roads) and another as sureties. Philip Long, Christian Shelly, and Daniel Mauck are appraisers. (D-427) [ft.nt. Benjamin Strickler, dec'd. -- sale bill -- Mary Strickler purchased many articles, among them leather breeches, large Bible, and stone jugs are likely the same mentioned in Abraham's inventory. (D-447 -- Woodstock)]. Michael is Benjamin's son-in-law and Peidler is likely the brother or father of his wife.

One Jan. 9, 1798, the heirs of Benjamin Strickler execute a trust on their property to secure Isaac Strickler in a sum of money. On June 11, 1799, the heirs sell a large body of land, including four tracts, all adjoining, aggregating about 600 acres, to Henry Forrer. A great part of this land, probably all of it, was later owned by Issac Strickler, which fact led me to believe at first that he was the son of Benjamin. But there is a deed from Fairfax to Isaac Strickler under date March 2, 1861, where Isaac is recognized as being entitled to a share of the 1000 acres purchased by Abraham Strickler from Jacob Stover, "by descent from the said Abraham." This circumstance excludes him it would seem, from being a son of Benjamin. Tradition also states that Isaac came from Pennsylvania with his uncles. The Miley notes say that Isaac was the son of Abraham of Pennsylvania. If this be true, Abraham the pioneer had a son Abraham who probably never came to Virginia.

Benjamin is probably buried on his homestead in Massanutten. There is an old graveyard near the Shirley home wherein are buried the Beavers, descendants of Isaac Strickler. Benjamin is more than likely buried here.

Here is a copy of an old receipt found among the papers of Miss Selina Strickler of New Market, a decendant of Jacob of Egypt. It reads:

"Feb. 12, 1767 Received of Benjamin Strickler Nine Shillings and Four Pence for his brother Jacob Strickler in part of three levies and 966 a' Land Due for 65. Jno. Sexton."

This is added proof that Jacob and Benjamin were brothers.

From the Bible record of Henry Strickler of Indiana we learn that Benjamin's son Samuel was born in Pennsylvania in 1759. All of his children may have been born there. Samuel Wellington Strickler of Midland, Va. speaking of David, son of Benjamin, (David was his grandfather) says: that the first known of David was when he came across the mountain from Tom's Brook, hunting, and stopped at the home of Abraham Strickler, Sr. at the White House, where he met his future wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham, Sr. He settled on land in Egypt adjoining the John Strickler farm, purchasing it from a man by the name of Tate, that J. C. Bowers now owns it; that David was born in Lancaster Co., Pa. 1777, and educated there in German, that when he first came to Page he could not read a word of English. This would indicate that Benjamin's children were born in Pennsylvania. Benjamin received his portion of his father Abraham's estate in 1756 from Lord Fairfax. He probably did not located upon the land immediately after obtaining his deed. Benjamin's portion was 201 acres opposite the White House. In 1785 he sold it to Abraham Strickler. [ft. nt. A very old log house (weatherboarded) stands on the hill not far from the south end of the White House bridge. Benj. Strickler may have built this old house. The doors are made of double boards and hung on homemade hinges that extend across the entire door. The initials "G. A. S. 1868 and "A. St:" are cut in the mantel. A very old log barn is near the house. Just east of the house is an oval hill on which is located an old graveyard. I find the following inscriptions: David Strickler d. June 23, 1869 age 82 yrs. and 8 mos. and by its side is a stone inscribed thus Eliz. Strickler d. sep. 11, 1857, age 69 yrs. and 5 mos. Side by side: Cath. Slusher b. mar. 1, 1813, d. June 13, 1813 and Abraham Strickler dc. Jul. 5, 1831, age 9 mo. son of H. D. St. Another Morgan Mauck, d. Sep, 1853, age 46 yrs. 2 mos and 21 days. Another: Ambrose G. Yowel d. Feb. 14, 1865, age 62 yrs. 1 mo. and 3 das. Another simply E. S. Another H. K. There are other stones unmarked. The graveyard is in the open field and unfenced. Many have been buried there.]

None of the children of Benjamin Strickler remained on his land. Samuel located in Tenn. Daniel's family, except one, went to Ohio. Ann Strickler married Michael Roads and located at the mouth of Tom's Brook, Shenandoah Co., Va., and David married his cousin Elizabeth Strickler and lived in lower Egypt. Michael Roads was a Revolutionary Soldier. He was also carried away by the Indians where he remained in captivity several years, after his father, John Roads, his mother, and several sisters and brothers were slain.