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Free CPR Class
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Music Night
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Frank Stringfellow Frank Stringfellow Confederate Spy
Rector of Christ Episcopal Church

We know of no story more interesting than that of Frank Stringfellow. He was rejected for service in the Confederate Army 4 times: was it because he was 5'8" and weighed only 100 pounds? To prove a point he tried once more, capturing 3 pickets of the 4th VA Calvery at gunpoint, and marched them to the tent of the Company Commander. He finally convinced the authorities that he had talent and was sworn into Confederate service on May 28, 1861. This began a remarkable career for Frank Stringfellow. What he lacked in physical brawn he made up for in brains. And he has a local Martinsville connection but not as a spy. Read more HERE>
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