Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow (1840–1913)
Frank Stringfellow (c. 1840 – June 8, 1913) was a Confederate officer and spy who survived the American Civil War, and married the sweetheart for whom he repeatedly risked his life to court – Emma Green. After the war Stringfellow married Green, and became an Episcopal minister.
Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow | |
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Captain Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow | |
Born | c. 1840 |
Died | (aged 72) Lindsay, Virginia |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Virginia Theological Seminary |
Spouse | Emma Green |
Shortly after joining the Confederate Army, Stringfellow became the "personal scout" for Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart. He crossed into Union territory on multiple missions, until the Union placed a $10,000 reward for his capture.
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