Charles Wissinger
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Benjamin F. Stringfellow
“ The Most Dangerous man in the Confederacy.”
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Actor Charles Wissinger
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Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow
At the start of the Civil War a young man by the name of Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow wanted to enlist on the side of the Confederates. Stringfellow was turned down four times in four different counties because he was too thin. Stringfellow only weighed about 100 pounds wet. Frank, as he liked to be called, came up with a scheme to get into the cavalry. Not knowing whether it would work or not, Frank captured a picket line and forced them to take him to their commanding officer. With this bold move Frank Stringfellow convinced the officer to let him join. Later, Frank was sent out as a scout to ascertain the enemy’s strength and position. This earned Frank the title ‘Spy’ and Frank Stringfellow used his new position to pass useful information to the South for the duration of the war. Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow's success in escaping and avoiding capture enabled him to build the second biggest spy ring in the South. as
Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow
Learn Why...
A young man of 20 wanted to fight for the Confederate States of America.
A soldier in the Cavalry became a spy.
Frank had to pose as a dentist, a woman, and a merchant in order to get away from the enemy.
The Confederates were able to receive accurate information for so long during the war.
A young man of 20 wanted to fight for the Confederate States of America.
A soldier in the Cavalry became a spy.
Frank had to pose as a dentist, a woman, and a merchant in order to get away from the enemy.
The Confederates were able to receive accurate information for so long during the war.
