In the 1851 census Balaam St. West Ham, Essex. Margarett Strickland, head, married, age 56, master mariner’s wife, no location listed for where born. Son Thomas Strickland, unmarried, age 16, Ship Broker’s Clerk, born at sea. Daughter Julia Strickland, age 14, scholar, born at sea. Daughter Mary Strickland, age 11, scholar, born at sea. Daughter Diana Strickland, age 9, scholar, born at sea. 1 servant.