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
Captain Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow
Bornc. 1840
Died (aged 72)
Lindsay, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Alma materVirginia Theological Seminary
SpouseEmma 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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