Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow (1840–1913)
Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow | |
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Captain Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow | |
| Born | c. 1840 |
| Died | (aged 72) Lindsay, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Ivy Hill Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Virginia Theological Seminary |
| Spouse | Emma Green |
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.
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.