Frank stringfellow confederate spy harrison
Frank stringfellow confederate spy harrison
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Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow (–)
Confederate army officer and spy
For his uncle of the same name, see Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow ().
Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow | |
|---|---|
Captain Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow | |
| Born | c. |
| Died | (aged&#;72) Lindsay, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma&#;mater | Virginia Theological Seminary |
| Spouse | Emma Green |
Frank Stringfellow (c.
– June 8, ) 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.[1] After the war Stringfellow married Green, and became an Episcopal minister.
Confederate spies
Shortly after joining the Confederate Army, Stringfellow became the "personal scout" for Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart.[2] He crossed into Union territory on multiple missions, until the Union placed a $10, reward for his capture.
American Civil War
When war broke out, Stringfellow sought a commission in the Con