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Name	Strickland, John Frank
Othernames	J. F. Strickland
Born	Jan 1861
Birthplace	Alabama
Places of residence	See biography, linked as media, to photo CP.2005.CL.1-4
Notes	Strickland was a Master Mason. His application can be found at the Mason Museum in Waco, TX.
Occupation	See biography linked to photo CP.2005.CL.1-4
Relationships	See biography, linked as media, to photo CP.2005.CL.1-4. Brother-in-law of James Beall.
Role	Management
Spouse	Sallie Martin
Children	None

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